SCHOOL PROSPECTUS
Welcome. Thank you for your interest in Bohunt School Wokingham. Choosing the right school for your son or daughter is one of the most important decisions you will make. Bohunt Education Trust (BET) is a dynamic learning community whose ethos is encapsulated by three simple words: enjoy, respect and achieve.
Bohunt School Wokingham is a mixed 11–16 school of 1200 students. This exciting educational establishment, which opened in September 2016 to Year 7, is run by Bohunt Education Trust, one of the leading academy trusts nationally, and is built on the success of Bohunt School in Liphook, which was awarded School of the Year. The curriculum has a strong international flavour and is based around an academic core of English, Maths, Science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). With stunning new buildings, Bohunt School Wokingham is an exceptional school. We hope you will feel inspired to join us and be part of our thrilling adventure.
Ben Godber (Head of School)
“Bohunt School Wokingham is ‘life-changing’ for its students.” Ofsted 2019
“The school opens students’ minds and gives us amazing opportunities.” - Current Year 7 Student
Enjoy. “Pupils love coming to school.” Ofsted 2019
At Bohunt Wokingham learning takes place in a
Curriculum is an exciting programme of lessons that
stimulating, vibrant environment and within a framework
teaches students how best to use new technologies,
of high expectation. Our challenge-based learning uses
creates a growth mindset and habits of the mind through
the latest technologies, builds motivation and encourages
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) projects
our students to become independent learners equipped
and by its experiential nature develops a wide range of
with the skills and resilience to succeed in the future.
skills and qualities including resilience, team working and
Students will be encouraged to take an active role in
self-confidence. Our innovative approach enables our
their learning and in the culture of the school: they will
students to broaden their horizons, develop their interests
participate in staff appointments, lead charity events and
and engenders a passion for learning and develop capacity
fundraising, attend Governors’ Meetings and consult with
to become ‘game-changers’.
Departments on approaches to learning. The Bohunt
“Pupils flourish in this school.” Ofsted 2019
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Six creative hours of my life.” - Current Year 7 Student - define a typical day in one sentence
Respect. “The behaviour of students is outstanding.” Ofsted 2019
We promote a strong sense of self-worth combined with a respect for others. Consistently high expectations are embedded within an environment that is founded on mutually respectful relationships between students, staff and parents/carers. After joining Bohunt Wokingham, students are placed into Houses, each of which has two tutor groups in each year. The Houses are effectively small schools within the School, which enable students to support each other and assume leadership under the guidance of tutors, Achievement Coordinators and Senior Leaders. The House system ensures that our young people are nurtured during the transition from their Primary Schools and throughout their journey with us. Our learners’ sense of ownership and belonging is fostered by encouraging them to perform in school assemblies, help maintain the school environment, support local charities and represent the school in local, national and international contexts. We have very high expectations for students’ attitudes and behaviour and expect all members of the community to support the school’s commitment to maintaining these standards.
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“An exceptionally wide range of extra-curricular activities and trips... that are designed to develop character and confidence.” - Ofsted 2019
Achieve. “Bohunt School manages the incredibly difficult trick of excelling across the board, not just academically but in terms of students’ personal development, too.” TES Award Judges on why Bohunt won ‘Overall School of the Year.” Highly qualified and skilled staff will offer exceptional experiences outside of the curriculum and beyond the school gates. Students will be challenged to work things out for themselves, take risks and experience new ideas, emotions and activities. The opportunity to reflect on how they impacted on others and how they can improve in the future develops teamwork, leadership skills and resilience. Students make outstanding progress when compared to their peers elsewhere in the Trust. Parental satisfaction with the school is exceptionally high.
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Leadership. We give our learners the opportunity to develop the mindset, skills and confidence to become leaders. Opportunities for students attending Bohunt School Wokingham • International expeditions in order to complete scientific research on sustainability, conservation and cultural growth. • An extensive outdoor programme including a camp for Year 7, a bushcraft residential for year 8 and Duke of Edinburgh for Years 9-11. • Annual ski and sporting tours. • Fieldtrips to Iceland, Ypres and Northern France. • Many performance related events, such as the annual school show, Bohunt’s Got Talent and a BET festival of Arts. • Student leadership roles across a vast range of areas, including subject prefects, house captains, arts council, peer mentors, events committee, sports leaders and Head Boy and Girl. • STEM leaders and competitions with 3M and LEGO. • A range of exciting other school initiatives and trips. • Part of BET with fantastic vision • 1-2-1 iPad scheme allowing for innovative teaching leading to improved student engagement • Exceptional facilities to enable our students to thrive • Embedded Game changer culture driven by our students at the core • Extensive outdoor education programme to enhance our curriciulum • Ofsted OUTSTANDING in Effectiveness of leadership and management and Personal development, behaviour and welfare
“School leaders, governors and members of the Bohunt Education Trust (BET) have a clear and uncompromising vision for the School.” Ofsted 2019
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Bohunt School Wokingham Remount Drive, Arborfield, Reading RG2 9GB Tel: 01189076237 www.bohuntwokingham.com info@bohuntwokingham.com @BohuntWokingham
Proud to be part of Bohunt Education Trust