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SEND
School partners with multiple external agencies (Educational Psychologist, CAMHS, LCI Team, Children's Hospital School, School Nurse, Educational Welfare Officer, Speech and Language Service, Occupational Therapy, school counsellor) to provide integrated SEND support.
“The main external support agencies used by BGLC (this is not an exhaustive list): - The Educational Psychologist - The Child and Mental Health Services (CAMHS) support - Learning, Communication and Interaction Team (LCI) - Children’s Hospital School - The School Nurse - The Educational Welfare Officer - Speech and Language Service - Occupational Therapy - School counsellor”
The school has a SEND team led by a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo), supported by an Assistant SENDCo, SEND administrator, and Lead LSA.
“The SEND Team is led by the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator Michelle Tointon, who is supported by Assistant SENDCO Mrs Kay Pratt, SEND administrator Mrs West and our Lead LSA Mrs Dale.”
Pastoral
Pastoral curriculum uses LORIC framework at KS4 and VESPA framework at Key Stage 5 (sixth form).
“The pastoral curriculum is strong and uses the principles of LORIC (Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative, Communication) at KS4 and VESPA (Vision, Effort, Systems, Practice, Effort) at key stage 5.”
Outside speakers from health, safety and welfare organisations deliver talks and workshops to Sixth Form students
“The Leicestershire Sexual Health Partnership Team, the Boobettes, the Odd Balls, Red Cross deliver resilience workshops and First Aid training, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, The Samaritans, Save the Children, as well as local Police, Fire Service and NHS professionals.”
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Enrichment
PE faculty offers competitive and participation clubs across multiple sports for all ability levels
“The PE faculty offers students the chance to compete as part of a team or to attend participation clubs. No matter the prior standard or experience of the students, there is something for everyone. Sports and activities on offer include basketball, volleyball, cricket, tennis, rounders, softball, badminton and fitness development.”
Drama, music and dance opportunities including whole school production and regular concerts, with Post 16 production arts enrichment
“Drama (including an annual whole school production) and Music (regular concerts throughout the year) and dance are all enjoyed during lunchtimes and after school by many students.”
Ethos
Culture is framed around creating a safe, warm community where all students can flourish.
“Creating a safe, warm and meaningful community that allows all students to flourish”
The school's stated motto/core value is 'Value Everyone, Achieving Excellence'.
“Value Everyone, Achieving Excellence”
Sixth form
Post-16 students follow a dedicated enrichment programme running alongside their A Level studies on Wednesday afternoons, covering preparation for A Levels, wellbeing, next steps, relationships and the wider world.
“Students will be delivered a broad and balanced enrichment programme that runs alongside their studies, this will be delivered on a Wednesday afternoon and focuses on Preparing for A Levels, Health and Wellbeing, Preparing for next steps, Relationships and Living in the wider world.”
Post 16 provision aims to develop independent learners progressing to university, apprenticeship or further education
“We are determined to develop independent learners who can thrive in their future career pathways – university study, apprenticeship or further education.”
Admissions
Post 16 open evening held Thursday 16 October 2025, 5-7pm, with presentations from Principal and Assistant Principal
“Our open evening is Thursday 16th October 2025, from 5pm – 7pm.”
Early entry UCAS applications for Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science are due 15th October; all other UCAS applications must be completed by Christmas of Year 13.
“15th October – Early entry (Oxford, Cambridge, Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science).”
Destinations
The Post 16 Team has significant expertise supporting UCAS/Apprenticeship applications and strong connections with LEBC for apprenticeships.
“The Post 16 Team have significant expertise in supporting students with their UCAS/Apprenticeship applications and have strong connections with LEBC for apprenticeships.”
A dedicated KS5 Progress Leader supports early entry Oxbridge and medical sciences UCAS applications.
“Our KS5 Progress Leader, Mrs Dixon, plays a key part in enabling early entry Oxbridge and medical sciences applicants who will have to make their UCAS application no later than October half term each year.”
Results
77.6% of all grades were A*-C or Distinction*-Distinction in Summer 2025 results
“77.6% of all grades were A\*-C or Distinction\* – Distinction”
50.4% of all grades were A*-B or Distinction* in Summer 2025 results
“50.4% of all grades were A\*-B or Distinction\*”
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