 
Bromsgrove School Curriculum
Bromsgrove’s curriculum creates a framework within which pupils may develop their academic flair, self-discipline and intellectual rigour. It aims to provide an enlightened and broad education that responds to global change whilst retaining core values. In order to do good, one must first do well. Academic achievement is not an end in itself, but a thoughtful and exhilarating journey to adulthood. A Bromsgrove education aims to be not merely informative, but also transformative.
The breadth of the curriculum, both inside and outside of the classroom provides opportunities for all to enjoy a full range of activities, sports and intellectual disciplines. We seek to ensure that pupils are not merely knowledgeable, but that they are kind and resilient, ambitious both for themselves and for others. The school values all activities which help pupils develop be they, for example, on the games field, the taking of responsibility within a boarding house, in the CCF, as a student listener or as someone who teaches others in the World Language Club.
A Bromsgrove education aims for all pupils to develop: -
- A high level of literacy and numeracy to enable effective communication.
- A good knowledge and understanding of the social and physical environment through scientific, geographical and historical study and skill development.
- An international perspective and ability to communicate in the language of others.
- An appreciation of culture through exposure to art, music, theatre and literature. An understanding of how to use this as a stimulus for personal creation.
- Practical skills useful in daily life.
- Sporting and physical skills which give life–long benefits such as health, fitness and self–esteem, the experience of team participation and leadership, recreational opportunities, and a balanced attitude to competition.
- An understanding of personal, social, health and citizenship issues.
- An understanding of how religious and ethical beliefs influence people and their environment.
- Respect and empathy for others.
- A realisation of their own strengths, weaknesses, limitations and potential and an understanding of how to cope with this realisation.
- The self-discipline, mental agility, confidence and the curiosity necessary to ensure that pupils make the most of opportunities offered in all areas and in so doing fulfill their potential.
The curriculum aims to respond to the moment in each individual’s educational career. Whilst all pupils are expected to work hard and be demanding of themselves, the school aims to respond to the needs of the individual, recognising the fact that pupils mature at different times and have a variety of learning styles. In Year 9, pupils study the full range of academic subjects. In their GCSE years, reasonable breadth is sought whilst the focus on key subjects is maintained. Beyond the normal core qualifications taken in English Language and Literature, Mathematics, double Science and a Modern Foreign Language, pupils by Year 11 will also have gained a qualification in computer skills and a half GCSE in Religious Studies and will have taken three further optional subjects. In the Sixth Form, there is a large number of subjects on offer and the school makes every effort to ensure a pupil’s preferred subject combination is made possible. The vast majority of our pupils study more than the standard 3 A Level plus 1 AS Level package, either choosing to specialise in one curriculum area or maintain breadth.
Details - Curriculum and Option Choices
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