Staff
at both schools are proud of what has been achieved since the Academy opened
its doors to pupils aged 11-16 back in 2010, with a Sixth Form opening 3 years
later. GCSE results in 2016 saw the
A*-C rate first equal among non-selective Bournemouth schools and the 100% A*-E
rate at A level ensured that all UCAS applicants were accepted by their
first-choice universities. Attendance
figures continue to be well above the national average. Outside the classroom the Academy continues
to attract an outstanding list of visiting speakers, and events such as the
Digital Horizons launch aimed at 15-18 years olds strengthened links between
education and industry.
Former
or present staff, parents and governors still form the majority of governors at
the Academy and the relationship between our two schools continues to grow,
with each gaining excellence from the other.
Teach First teachers continue to spend a week at Canford, and a Canford
teacher taking her PGCE was able to do her second school experience at the
Academy. The first joint INSET last
year saw Canford and Academy staff discussing ‘Improving Outcomes’ with sessions
led by staff from both schools on their areas of expertise.
Our
pupils continue to spend time at each other’s schools as well, enjoying
learning together on projects such as F24.
We have welcomed seven Academy pupils so far into our Sixth Form. It is very important to me that Canfordians
leave with a sense of responsibility, of empathy towards others and with a real
desire to make a difference to their own lives and to the lives of others. Through our sponsorship of The Bourne
Academy, the lives of pupils and staff at both schools have been enriched.
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