FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Bigger schools offer better opportunities

There is no doubt that class-size is a major factor in influencing children’s academic progress in schools. At Borderbrook School our small classes and favourable teacher/pupil ratio ensure that all pupils receive the necessary INDIVIDUAL attention which proves to be so important to their progress.

Choice of secondary school is limited

The children at Borderbrook School enjoy the same transfer options as children from any other primary school. In recent years, Borderbrook School children have transferred to Maelor School, Penley, Bishop Heber School, Malpas, - Sir John Talbot’s, Whitchurch, - Lakeland School, Ellesmere, - Ellesmere College, - King’s and Queen's Schools, Chester.

At Borderbrook school all children have opportunities to:

Attend an outdoor pursuits' centre.

Join a residential city culture visit.

Represent the school at sporting events

Receive coaching in a range of team games

Learn to swim

Play a musical instrument

Perform dance, drama and music on stage

Enjoy regular educational visits and field trips

Have easy access to computers and IT equipment

Use the Internet, as appropriate, in the curriculum

Producer, edit and publish magazines and videos

Study the environment in our wildlife pond garden and beyond in the school’s own woodland

Enjoy purposeful outdoor play in a secure and stimulating environment

Children have to learn Welsh

The teaching language of the school for all subjects and activities is English.  As the school is in Wales, pupils do learn Welsh as a second language as part of the National Curriculum. Well founded research has shown that learning any second language stimulates intellectual development and children who have experienced the process of second language learning in the early years establish the skills and confidence to support the learning of other modern languages at secondary school level. We consider this to be a significant advantage.