A tradition of success Welcome Primary to Ockbrook School

At Ockbrook we pride ourselves on our ability to and Early Years develop the whole student. Our young people are confident, inquisitive and aspirational: they emerge from Give your child the best start the school highly qualified and well equipped to succeed at university and future professional life. Our students are at the heart of everything we do and we inspire and motivate them to have confidence in their own abilities; academic, creative, sporting and interpersonal. Our first rate pastoral system provides all students with the information, advice and guidance they need to make the most of their potential. Ockbrook school is a perfect balance of the traditional and contemporary. Our learning environment combines Pupils have excellent capacity beautiful old buildings in an idyllic garden setting, with for making decisions modern facilities for science, technology, sport and performance. - ISI Inspection Report 2018 Founded in 1799, Ockbrook School has a rich heritage and a long tradition of success. I hope you will decide to Ockbrook Early Years and Primary School is unique. It is a place where learning is always enjoyable. It is visit us soon. where your child makes friends, finds their confidence and relishes their learning. Early Years T M Brooksby B.Ed, NPQH Headmaster Enter The Mount, home to our Early Years provision, and you enter a welcoming world of colour, laughter and learning. Your child learns in the beautiful surroundings of our safe, secure rural setting, confidently absorbing all that is new, exciting and fun. Pupils’ strong academic results represent Primary good progress and the quality of pupils’ Every moment in The Mount and The Grange is special. It’s where your child continues their Ockbrook Journey personal development is excellent learning the skills they need to progress successfully into our Senior School. Pupils’ excellent behaviour is a reflection of - ISI Inspection Report 2018 Our reputation for excellence is a result of expert teaching and the supportive pastoral ethos of the school. We efficient and sensitive pastoral care work in partnership with you and your child to enable them to develop a strong work ethic, self-esteem and independence in their learning. - ISI Inspection Report 2018

2 3 Senior School Sixth Form Small classes and big ideas Top of the class Pupils exhibit a strong work ethic

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Ockbrook Sixth Form is renowned for its excellent teaching, academic success and track record of students progressing to the country’s top universities; our Sixth Form is a springboard Standards in Extra-Curricular Activities are to success. high and participation rates are excellent Academic life in Ockbrook’s Sixth Form is augmented - ISI Inspection Report 2018 by our dedicated team of pastoral tutors who support groups of around ten students and ensure they are constantly engaged, challenged, informed and cared for. Our Senior students enjoy a supportive and stimulating learning environment where they are encouraged New students to our Sixth Form find it very easy to to challenge themselves and aspire to higher levels of personal success. integrate and soon become part of the Ockbrook ‘family’. The curriculum has great variety and breadth to ensure every student fulfils their maximum potential in English, An important aspect of being in our Sixth Form is getting Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Languages, Sports, Technology and the Arts. Our students are supported in all involved in the wider life of the school. Students enjoy areas by our expert teachers to develop into resilient, inquisitive and independent learners as they continue their a vast range of activities including sports, musical and journey to GCSE and iGCSE success. dramatic productions, charity work and Young Enterprise projects amongst many others and are encouraged to Our students are also engaged in a full programme of extra-curricular activities to suit their interests. From become independent learners, active participants and Archery to Art Club, from Knitting to Latin and from Strategy Games to the Duke of Edinburgh Award there is future leaders in all that they do. something for everyone. Students also relish our drama productions, musical concerts, sports teams and charity projects as well as running a vibrant Student Council. At Ockbrook we know that small class sizes, expert teaching and personal support are the key ingredients to Whether you are a local, UK or international boarding student, Ockbrook School is a first class educational the success of our students. Combine these elements experience of the highest quality. with high quality resources and facilities in an idyllic setting and it is clear why Ockbrook School Sixth Form is the perfect gateway to the rest of your life. 4 5 Boarding at Ockbrook The experience of a lifetime

Residential life is a crucial part of the boarding experience at Ockbrook School.

We offer first rate boarding facilities with a range of provision for students from Year 5 through to Sixth Form. Weekly and ‘flexi’ boarding is offered as well as full-time boarding in our three attractive and comfortable houses; Liley House, Broadstairs and Mews Cottage. They are places where you can relax, socialise and study. There are spaces to play games, watch TV, cook or just sit and chat with your friends all in a safe, secure and supervised environment. The camaraderie in boarding is a real feature and the friends you make will be friends for life. Boarding at Ockbrook fosters empathy and responsibility for self and others through a commitment to personal inquiry and growth in a residential community. Students share diverse life experiences, ideas and values, learning humility, resilience and mutual respect. Boarding at Ockbrook provides students with increasing independence in an environment of controlled freedom where they learn how to manage their own academic and personal development.

“My favourite part of boarding is all the different activities we do every weekend” Sophie (UK) Year 8 “Liley House makes me feel like I’m at home” Kate (Japan) Year 7 “I can make friends from other countries and it’s the easiest way to learn how we should be taking care Boarders cultivate regular study habits within the of ourselves” Kelly (China) Year 12 comfortable surroundings, and benefit from a strong “Boarding has helped me to grow and focus on my sense of community and structure studies” Emi (Nigeria) Year 13 - ISI Inspection Report 2018 6 A tradition of success

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