Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School

The school website states: 'Founded in 1624, Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School builds upon centuries of tradition in providing an outstanding education for its pupils. Our selective, co-educational learning environment encourages every girl and boy to be ambitious in their academic aspirations; innovative and creative in their thinking and dedicated in their pursuit of excellence in all fields of endeavour.

We foster a distinctive Borlase spirit where mutual respect and strong friendships across year groups allow pupils to be confident individuals, fulfilling their potential and realising their ambitions. 

Our pupils are encouraged to embrace opportunities, to participate fully and develop their qualities of leadership. Borlase has a strong ethos of responsibility; the whole school community works together to create accomplished, well-rounded and considerate young people.'

The school offers a wide range of activities to pupils in all Key Stages to extend and enrich their learning inside and outside the classroom. Some of these opportunities are targeted at pupils according to their academic ability or talent but most are open to everyone, as all Borlase pupils benefit from additional challenge and enriching experiences.

All departments offer activities beyond the curriculum, some to be followed independently, others through organised events. For example at KS3 there are clubs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics; there are Mathematics challenges and Languages Olympiads. Poetry and Creative Writing, Drama, Dance and Music have clubs at lunch times or after school. Pupils have the opportunity to do the Science Crest Award or get involved with the Green Car Project.

There are many opportunities in Music with Boys’ Choir and Girls’ Choir for Key Stage 3 and the chance to play in one of the many instrumental ensembles. The Junior Musical is staged in theatre every other year and there are open-air concerts for classical, jazz and rock musicians. There is an annual Dance production for all Year 7 and Year 8 take part in one of the highlights of the Christmas Calendar – Strictly Come Dancing.

The school offers sports activities for everyone in every Key Stage; there are participative and competitive sports. At KS3 there are teams in Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Cheer-Leading and of course, at the end of Year 8 pupils have the opportunity to try Rowing.

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