Bromsgrove School

Location

In the Midlands approximately 2 hours by road from London and 3 hours from Bournemouth.
Nearest town: Bromsgrove
Nearest railway station: Birmingham New Street (30 minutes from the school)
Local airport: Birmingham (45 minutes from the school)


BROMSGROVE LOWER SCHOOL

Type

Co-Educational

Student Numbers

Approximately 300;
60% boys, 40% girls

Age Range

8 - 13 years

The School

On an adjacent campus to Bromsgrove School, the Lower School shares the estate and is set in 14 hectares of its own grounds with many fine trees and areas of garden. The Lower School began in the 1940's and the present purpose-built school opened in 1959. The classrooms are bright and modern and there is an excellent library / resources centre. Pupils are able to share the splendid sports facilities of Bromsgrove School, although the Lower School has its own indoor sports hall and an outdoor swimming pool set in a garden area where barbecues are held during the Summer term.

Academic Profile

Years 4 - 5 Each class is taught for most of the time by one form teacher to provide continuity and stability
Year 6 Forms are arranged by general academic ability, with Maths being taught in classes according to level.In February of Year 6 pupils sit an exam in English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning. If they pass this exam they are given a guaranteed place at Bromsgrove School.
Years 7 - 8 All pupils follow a course in English, Maths, French, Latin, Geography, History, Divinity, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Music, Drama, Art, Craft, Design, Technology, Computing and Needlecraft.

Special Features

Accommodation

2 boarding houses, each in the care of a married couple who live in the house with their own families. Bright rooms with modern furnishings for 6 - 8 pupils each.

Fees and Extras

Registration fee - £50

,
Fees     Years 3-6         Years 7-8    
School fee per term £5,000 £6,150
School fee per year £15,000 £18,450
Security deposit £5,000 £6,150

Deposit for extras - £600
School uniform - £400
Personal Accident insurance - £3.70
Belongings insurance - £10
Fees protection insurance - 1%
Extra English per term - £125-£300
Bedding to provide: duvet, 2 covers, 2 sheets, 2 pillow cases, 2 bath towels, 2 flannels


BROMSGROVE SCHOOL

Type

Co-Educational

Student Numbers

Approximately 675;
60% boys, 40% girls

Age Range

13 - 18 years

The School

Founded in the Middle Ages, and re-established as a Tudor Grammar School between 1548 and 1553, Bromsgrove School dates back to 1689 on its present site. A massive rebuilding programme over the last 20 years has produced one of the most modern sites in the Midlands. Set in 40 hectares of tree-lined grounds, the school's facilities include a state-of-the-art library and resources centre, modern sports complex, floodlit all-weather pitch and heated indoor swimming pool.

Academic Profile

Years 7 - 9 Full range of subjects
Years 10 - 11 Core GCSE subjects: English, English Literature, Maths, French and all 3 Sciences plus 3 other subjects chosen from History, Geography, Business Studies, Religious Studies, German, Spanish, Drama, Technology, Music, Latin, Classical Civilisation and Art
VIth Form Up to 4 "A" level subjects from English, Maths, Further Maths, Ancient History, History, Geography, Business Studies, Economics & Politics, French, German, Spanish, Art, Music, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology.Pupils may also study additional GCSE subjects

Special Features

Accommodation

One-third of pupils are housed in dormitories of 6 - 12 children, one-third in rooms for 2 - 4, and one-third in single study bedrooms.

Fees and Extras

Registration fee - £35
School fee per term - £6,850
School fee per year - £20,550
Security deposit - £6,850
Deposit for extras - £600
School uniform - £500
Personal Accident insurance - £3.70
Belongings insurance - £10
Fees protection insurance - 1%
Extra English per term - £125-£600
Bedding to provide: duvet, 2 covers, 2 sheets, 2 pillow cases, 2 bath towels


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