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PROSPECTUS 2021-2022
PROSPECTUS 2021-22
CONTENTS
02 Vision
We want students to achieve excellence,
enjoy and value their education and become
highly skilled learners prepared for a
VISION
At Testbourne, our vision is about how we want our students
successful future.
to develop as learners and people. We want students to
03 Achievement
We have the very highest expectations for
achieve excellence, enjoy and value their education and
become highly skilled learners prepared for a successful
our students and believe that every child
future. In doing so, we want students to embrace our learning
can enjoy academic success with the right
qualities by:
support and challenge. ◊ BEING RESPECTFUL ◊ TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR
04 ◊ ACTING WITH INTEGRITY THEIR ACTIONS
Excellence
Students are given a wealth of opportunities ◊ HAVING COURAGE IN ◊ BEING DILIGENT
to develop their intellectual curiosity and THEIR LEARNING ◊ DEMONSTRATING
critical thinking.
◊ BEING AMBITIOUS LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
05 Integrity
Integrity is at the heart of all that we strive to
To achieve our vision, we have the highest
expectations of students in terms of their
We are passionate about education as an
experience, as well as top class achievement in
do; being honest, fair, kind and thoughtful in learning and behaviour. We develop students’ public examinations. We provide a wide range
our actions. skills so that they are independent, resilient and of exceptional extra-curricular opportunities
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intrinsically motivated. We provide them with the to ensure that students can pursue their
Community ingredients for success with the expectation that interests or develop new ones, as well as
We have established strong links with our
they will approach all aspects of their education meeting the full statutory requirements of the
local community.
with dedication and enthusiasm, taking National Curriculum. A large proportion of our
07 Enrichment responsibility for their own learning. We believe in
and value recognition above material reward.
students choose to follow a demanding English
Baccalaureate suite of academic qualifications
Opportunities and almost all our students go on to further
Here at Testbourne, we have a skilled and
Fantastic opportunities outside the
education or employment.
devoted staff body who are committed to
curriculum are on offer, as we believe that
ensuring that students can achieve excellence Education can change lives. School is an
providing and encouraging these
in everything they do within and beyond experience that only happens once for our young
opportunities are essential to developing
the curriculum. Approaches to teaching are people. We ensure that every second counts in
the skills and attributes we want to see in
determined by study of current research to providing a richness of character development
our learners.
maximise learning and teachers are supported by and high-quality learning opportunities so that
09 Pastoral Care
It is important that our young people feel
a highly experienced and skilled team of support
staff.
our students are well prepared for their next
steps.
happy, supported and cared for in order to
Mr Jon Beck, Headteacher
achieve their best in and out of the 02
classroom.
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EXCELLENCE
At Testbourne
Students at Testbourne Community School
“My daughter left Testbourne with ten outstanding are given a wealth of opportunities to
Community School
we pride ourselves
grades which she achieved through the dedicated develop their intellectual curiosity and critical on our commitment
support and nurturing of her teachers throughout thinking; visitors often comment on the to excellence in our
studious atmosphere and positive classroom
her time at school. Staff knew what her full interactions they see when touring our school.
teaching, which
includes providing
potential was and were able to engage my daughter During their time at Testbourne, we the very best training opportunities
in her learning.” take pride in seeing our students foster for our teachers and making sure they
PARENT OF YEAR 11 a love of learning and make rapid are supported to get the most out
progress in their studies by offering of the learners in the classroom. We
ACHIEVEMENT
At TCS we have the very highest expectations for them high calibre lessons with engaging are determined to provide challenge
our students and believe that every child can enjoy and stimulating teaching. We expect an for learners in lessons, to stretch
academic success with the right support and challenge excellent attitude to learning and these their understanding and deepen
This can be seen in the exceptional GCSE and BTEC results achieved high standards and expectations result their knowledge. We strive to create
in summer 2019, with 76% of our students achieving grade 4 or in a student body who are resilient, students who leave secondary school
above in English and Maths combined, and 82 grade 9s (above A* independent and who are challenged not only with an impressive suite of
equivalent) attained across the board. The Teacher Assessed grades to achieve more than they thought results but equipped with the skills and
of 2020 and 2021 reflected a different form of assessment in response possible. understanding to become successful
to the pandemic. Despite the disruption from Covid-19, our students individuals at college, university and
received superb results and were able to progress on to their chosen beyond.
Post 16 courses.
Through stimulating and engaging lessons, delivered by passionate
subject specialist teachers, and enriching extra-curricular
opportunities, we foster a lifelong love of learning and a culture of
success. Every achievement is celebrated, and every failure is seen
as an opportunity to learn.
Our curriculum is broad and balanced, offering students a wide
range of subjects to specialise in at key stage 4, including Triple
Science, Modern Foreign Languages and a range of Performing
and Visual Arts. We provide students with timely, regular feedback
to help them progress and we work closely with parents and carers
to ensure that they are kept informed of their child’s progress
and how best to support their learning. We believe that a close
partnership between school and home is the best recipe for
supporting academic success.
Testbourne students leave us with bright futures and are ready
for their next steps. Our alumni have gone on to a whole range of
courses at a wide range of Russell Group Universities including 04
Oxford and Cambridge.
05 As a community school we have established
COMMUNITY
strong links with our local community. We have
a dedicated community officer on site who
helps to promote and increase participation
in a number of activities and support our local
groups.
We offer our facilities to the community at evenings and weekends. We
are proud of our close links with local businesses who kindly sponsor our
prestigious Prize Giving Ceremony, held at the Guildhall Winchester.
Testbourne has a thriving and dynamic PTFA (Parent, Teacher & Friends
Association) who help raise thousands of pounds each year to support the
school. Recent donations include cameras for our photography students,
ukuleles for our music department and new covers for our swimming pool.
The PTFA committee make an extremely positive contribution to our school,
not only in fundraising, but in organising all the various events which helps
to bring the school and local community together, including our annual
Christmas Fayre, TestFest (mini music festival), quiz nights as well as other
events throughout the year. Our Music department have performed at
Integrity is at the heart of all that we strive to do;
INTEGRITY
several local fetes and fayres and organise a Carol Concert at All Hallows
being honest, fair, kind and thoughtful in our actions.
Church every year which is extremely well attended by our local community.
We encourage students to be caring and supportive of each other within school as well
Our BTEC Health and Social care students volunteer at our local nurseries
as in the wider community. Intrinsic motivation underpins our recognition system and
and care homes and organise an annual pensioners’ party in collaboration
students collect recognition points by demonstrating our learning qualities:
with our choir, Bella Voce.
RESPECT - be courteous, considerate and caring of ourselves, each other
We have specialist facilities including a gym, sports hall with climbing wall,
and the environment.
heated outdoor swimming pool, full size all-weather 3G pitch, drama studio
ACT WITH INTEGRITY - morally centred actions and honesty. and music technology suite.
COURAGE - in learning be independent and resilient.
AMBITION - respond positively to challenge, be motivated and seek improvement.
“My child feels secure and safe [since transferring to
RESPONSIBILITY - take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
TCS] and he now has that drive to succeed due to his
DILIGENCE - be hard working, committed and organised.
teachers showing a real interest in his learning and
LEADERSHIP - to hold oneself to account for the highest personal standards, be an
development. Many teachers just teach because it’s
example of the above qualities, inspire and motivate others to do the same. a job, but Testbourne teachers teach because they see
Achievement is also recognised by our Heads of Year through their weekly assemblies the reward in the seeds they sow, and for that I will be
and certificates are awarded to deserving students at the end of every term. Our
eternally grateful.” PARENT
Headteacher also recognises significant achievements by writing personal letters to
congratulate students and inviting them to afternoon tea. At the end of the academic
year, we take pride in formally recognising our top performing students in our prestigious 06
Prize Giving Ceremony at the Guildhall, Winchester.
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“Just wanted to say
how great the whole-
school musical was!
ENRICHMENT
The cast and crew have
clearly worked hard and
showed their dedication.
OPPORTUNITIES
Thank you TCS for the
opportunity given to
our children and for
letting them shine on
Fantastic opportunities outside the curriculum are on the stage and showcase
offer at TCS as we believe that providing and encouraging their talents. Well done
these opportunities are essential to developing the skills
and attributes we want to see in our learners: resilience, to everyone involved!”
ambition, responsibility, inquisitive minds, dedication, PARENT
commitment, teamwork and a growth mindset. We also
want to give our students a sense of achievement and
instil a life-long love for learning by inspiring them.
Our enrichment opportunities include:
◊ Science Technology Engineering and Maths ◊ Duke of Edinburgh Award: Students can ◊ Our music tours have included destinations school and local community. We also have
(STEM) club: that participate in, and have participate in this internationally recognised such as Lake Garda and Barcelona: these many elite athletes in the school.
won, local and national competitions. award scheme to achieve their Bronze have allowed our extensive range of music
◊ Our whole school productions are a highlight
Members can also complete the Crest Award. award. ensembles to perform abroad as part of their
in the Testbourne calendar with past
concert series.
◊ Open Schools Coding Competition: students ◊ Residential visits to enhance learning outside performances including: ‘We Will Rock You’,
design and code their own app and compete the classroom: previous trips have included ◊ Sporting opportunities are available in ‘School of Rock’ and ‘Oliver’.
against schools nationally at the University History visits to Berlin and the battlefields in football, cricket, rounders, netball, basketball,
◊ Exchanges with our partner school in
of Surrey. Belgium; Languages trips to three European swimming and dance. We have achieved
Mityana, Uganda, have allowed our students
cities; and Geography fieldwork in Sorrento, the ‘School Games Mark’ in recognition of
to learn and share ideas with students from
Italy. the development of competition across our
another culture.
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PROSPECTUS 2021-22
We hold the conviction that happy and confident Each year group is led by a Head of Year who
students achieve their best. At Testbourne coordinate the team of form tutors, ensuring that
our pastoral system takes great care of all our high standards are kept within the year group;
students to ensure they are able to flourish. We they also have an overview of the progress
believe in a culture of tolerance, respect and a made by all students. If it is felt that additional
clear moral purpose behind all that we do. support is needed for specific students, this
is implemented. Students are also supported
Students are given opportunities to develop as
by a non-teaching pastoral team. Their role is
leaders throughout their time at Testbourne; from
to support with advice and guidance, provide
student council representatives and peer mentors
first aid, monitor attendance and give targeted
to the Senior Prefect Team in Year 10/11.
pastoral support where required. We also have
Each morning students meet their Form Tutor
a dedicated student counsellor on site to provide
for registration and it is to this member of staff
one-to-one confidential support, looking after the
that students will turn to initially if they have a
mental and emotional health of those students
problem. Form tutors monitor planners, school
who particularly need it.
uniform and attendance as well as discussing
behaviour (both positive and negative) with the
members of their tutor group.
PASTORAL
CAREAt TCS, we strive to create
an outstanding climate for
learning.
It is important that our young people feel happy,
“The support and
care that has been
given to my son since
supported and cared for in order to achieve their
starting at Testbourne
best in and out of the classroom. Our Pastoral
system provides the support and guidance that
and especially over
students need from Year 7 right the way through the last year has been
until Year 11.
exceptional. Thank you
so much.” PARENT
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“Students act with integrity; achieve excellence together;
enjoy and value their education; feel and demonstrate
respect for themselves and others and become highly skilled
learners prepared for a successful future.”
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