Churston Ferrers Grammar School - , UK

Churston Ferrers Grammar School is a selective co- educational school with approximately 800 students aged 11-18. It holds both Foundation and Grammar (selective) status and also has “specialist college” status in Humanities. The school retains the best aspects of a traditional grammar school education; inspirational teaching and learning, academic excellence, a sense of justice and community and combines these with a commitment to ‘change’.

Set in its own extensive and attractive grounds at the southern end of in the beautiful county of Devon the school is an ideal place to study.

Key Facts Facilities

LOCATION ACADEMIC FACILITIES  Torbay, Devon, UK  Population: 64,000  Learning Resource Centre  Nearest Airport: / Bristol  Purpose-built Art and Music block  Drama studio SCHOOL TYPE  State Day, Co-educational  Modern Language block  Science laboratories SIZE  Workshops  800 students  Computer and private study facilities ACCOMMODATION  Homestay SPORT & LEISURE FACILITIES  Sports hall UNIFORM  11-16: Compulsory  Fitness suite  Sixth Form: None  Tennis courts  Basketball courts AGE RANGE  11-18  Playing fields  Hockey pitches EFL LESSONS  Available at extra cost

Welcome to Churston Ferrers:

Over the years Churston Ferrers Grammar School has built up a reputation as a lively and caring community with a tradition for high academic and sporting achievement. Its aspirations to attain the highest standards and achievement as well as developing a supportive community are apparent throughout the work of the school. High quality teaching, excellent support and extensive curriculum opportunities ensure that students make outstanding progress and obtain excellent results, which are well above national averages.

Individual Approach:

The school is committed to developing the curriculum so that all students are offered an appropriate level of challenge, both academically and in terms of their personal development. Work is carefully matched to students’ needs and teachers are enthusiastic about the further development of learning strategies. There is a high quality of academic support and individual guidance from teachers and a strong pastoral system to assist students in all other matters of school life.

Enrichment Programme:

There are many occasions when students are able to make a positive contribution to the wider community through fund raising, sporting and performing activities. The school has an excellent array of extra curricular activities on offer, which all students are encouraged to participate in. These develop valuable additional skills as well as being enjoyable and some carry additional qualifications.