king's norton boys' school prospectus

8/11/2019 King's Norton Boys' School Prospectus

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THE SCHOOL WORKS IN PARTNERSHIPWITH PARENTS TO HELP OUR BOYS ACHIEVETHEIR POTENTIAL IN A CALM AND SAFEATMOSPHERE, SUPPORTED BY A WIDE RANGEOF EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.


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A warm welcome

FROM THE HEADWe are proud of our history as a popular

and successful boys school, and we make no

apologies for our traditional ethos. We expect

boys to work hard, have high standards of

behaviour, and to display respect for others

in the school community. We recognise that

our boys will be leaving us to go into a highly

competitive world, and so we aim to instil

values of resilience and independence as well

as encouraging boys, whatever their ability, to

achieve their academic potential.

Choosing a secondary school for your son is a

crucial decision. If you feel that our ethos and

expectations are right for you and your son,

then I do hope you will join us for these critical

years in your sons life.

Paul Woodhouse

Headteacher

I AM DELIGHTED THATYOU ARE CONSIDERINGKNBS FOR YOUR

SONS SECONDARYEDUCATION.


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A safe and orderly

ENVIRONMENT

For all parents this is one of the most important

factors in choosing a secondary school. At

KNBS we are committed to ensuring that boys

are able to learn well and enjoy school in an

atmosphere that is safe and secure. Visitors to

the school tell us that they are surprised at how

calm and quiet it is you are welcome to visit

us at any time and see for yourself.

We have well established systems to prevent

bullying. As a school of over 700 boys we

never say it wont happen, but when it does,

our dedicated team of house heads and welfare

leaders will deal with it quickly and effectively.

OUR HOUSE SYSTEMOFFERS EXCELLENTPASTORAL CARE AND

KEEPS OUR BOYS SAFE


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THE SCHOOL OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF ACADEMIC ANDVOCATIONAL SUBJECTS TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN EACHBOY AND TO PREPARE HIM FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE.

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A stimulating

CURRICULUM


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Years 7 - 9

Our boys study a full range of traditional

subjects, including a language. We make

extensive use of setting by ability to ensure each

boy makes as much progress as possible.

Years 10 11Boys study a core curriculum of Maths, Science

and English. They then have a free choice of

GCSEs and BTEC vocational subjects. This

enables all boys to follow a route that is most

suitable to their needs and strengths.

Sixth Form

Boys study either the traditional A level route,

starting with 4 AS levels, or a vocational routeof a level 3 BTEC and an A level.

At each stage, there is extensive advice and

support to enable you to make the right decision

so that your son can enjoy school, achieve his

best, and be successful.

OUR CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED

TO GIVE EACH BOY THE CHANCE

TO EXPERIENCE A BROAD AND

ROUNDED EDUCATION, WITH A

FREE CHOICE OF ACADEMIC ANDVOCATIONAL OPTIONS AT GCSE.


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High academic

STANDARDS

Our school ethos encourages boys to work

hard and take school seriously. We are

supported strongly by parents who understand

the importance of good qualifications. Teachers

work tirelessly to offer support to boys through

extra classes and revision sessions.

We understand the importance of homework ,which is set regularly from the start of year 7.

Our insistence on good standards of behaviour

and conduct sets the tone for learning in an

atmosphere free of disruption.

OUR EXAM RESULTS MAKE

US ONE OF THE HIGHEST

ACHIEVING BOYS

COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOLS

IN BIRMINGHAM.


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Outstanding individual

SUPPORTWE PLACE GREATEMPHASIS ON THE

PROGRESS OF EACHINDIVIDUAL BOY.OUR TEAM OFSPECIALIST TEACHERSAND TEACHINGASSISTANTSPROVIDES SUPPORTFOR THOSE BOYSWITH ADDITIONALLEARNING NEEDS.


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A successful

SIXTH FORM

We have a partnership with Kings Norton Girls School

that combines the benefits of specialised teaching and

support with a breadth of wider opportunities to match

any sixth form in Birmingham. Whilst many students study

entirely at their home school, our joint timetabling gives a

high degree of flexibility that maximises subject choice and

maintains favourable group sizes.

There is a range of social activities that provides the perfect

transition for students who have studied GCSEs at single

sex schools. Whilst KN6 is a large sixth form, the twosmaller home institutions provide a warm and nurturing

atmosphere that allows all students to maximise their

potential, whatever their plans after years 12 and 13.

We have an enviable record of preparing students for

university entrance and life after school.

OUR SIXTH FORM BOYS ARE FULLY

SUPPORTED IN THEIR QUEST FOR

ACADEMIC & PERSONAL SUCCESS.


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YOU HAVE MANAGED TOBRING OUT THE BEST IN THEBOYS AND MY SON HASBECOME A CONFIDENTYOUNG MAN. PARENT


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