Welcome to The West Bridgford School

We hope this page will help prospective students and their parents see what life is like as a student at The West Bridgford School

On this page, you will be able to find some resources to get you thinking about the school, answer some of your questions, and hopefully get you excited before you come to visit us at the open evening.

School Prospectus

 

A welcome from the Head Teacher

Please click on the video below, where Mr Peacock welcomes you to our Open Evening.

 

A welcome from Mr Andrews

Please click on the video below, to watch a welcome video from Mr Andrews who is the Director of Learning who oversees our Transition from Year 6 to Year 7.

 

Virtual Tour of The West Bridgford School

Our Open Evening allows our prospective Pupils and Parents the opportunity to walk the corridors, allowing them to experience what School life will be like at The West Bridgford School. 

Below we have uploaded an interactive virtual tour of the School allowing you to explore all of our department buildings.

 

Our Admissions Criteria

Please watch the video below, for full details regarding our Admissions criteria.  Our official PAN has now increased to 222, but we are again planning for 9 forms in Year 7, with up to 270 places.

 

Our Values and Ethos

The video below shows what a standard day at The West Bridgford School can include, and showcases our School Values and Ethos.

 

Department Videos

All of our Departments have created a brief video which will give you an insight into what you will study during your first year at The West Bridgford School. 

 

Art

Join Mrs Blick as she covers what you will learn in Art during your first year at The West Bridgford School.

 

Computing

Mrs Yeats explains what our Year 7 Students will study at The West Bridgford School:

 

Culture & Diversity

We have a wide range of Culture and Diversity events throughout the School year and these come in a range of forms including Whole School initiatives and School Assemblies. Please click on the video below to see our recent events:

 

Drama

Mrs Johnson looks behind the curtain and explains what you can look forward to studying in Drama at The West Bridgford School.

 

English

Join Mr Summers as he takes you on a Tour of the English department, and introduces you to some of our English Teachers:

 

Geography

Miss Thurlow and Mrs Preston explain what you can look forward to studying in Year 7 Geography:

 

History

As you prepare to open a new chapter in your History book, Mr Smith gives a brief overview into what you will study in Year 7 History:

 

Learning Centre

Join Ms Sneyd, as she explains about our Learning Centre and how it will be available to you when you join in Year 7.

 

Maths

Join the Teachers from the Maths department, who will give you an insight into what you can look forward to learning at The West Bridgford School.

 

MFL

Come and meet our Modern Foreign Languages Teachers, who continue to develop your French skills alongside other languages:

 

Music

Mrs Seymour looks at what you can look forward to in Year 7 Music, and also some extra music opportunities that will be open to you in Year 7.

 

PE

At The West Bridgford School, we offer a wide variety of Sports. In the video below, you will be able to see some of the sports that you will be taking part in, along with some of our recent achievements.

 

PSHE

Our PSHE department, covers a wide range of events and activities. Mr Taylor looks at what you will be covering over the year, from the first few days of being a Year 7 to one of the highlight events of the year.

 

RE

Join Mr Olson as he looks into and explains what you will be studying in RE during your first year at The West Bridgford School.

 

Science

Mr Foster gives a brief overview of Science at the West Bridgford School, and demonstrates some of the practicals which you can look forward to seeing in your Science Lab in September. 

 

Technology

Mr Cookson looks at what skills and equipment Year 7 students can look forward learning and using during their first year at The West Bridgford School.

 

We hope you've enjoyed your virtual visit!

We are looking forward to welcoming you into School on Thursday 3rd October 2024 from 6pm, at our whole School open evening where you will be able to get a real sense of what it is to be a part of our School community.

For admission details, please visit our Admissions page.

If you have any queries, please email adminoffice@wbs.school