Junior School (7-11)

Our Junior School provides a unique beginning, where younger students are inspired through inquiry, exploration and discovery to develop agile minds and independent spirits. Nurtured in an environment rich with opportunity, learning is engaging, creative and joyful.

The Junior School years are a formative time of development for girls and at BGS they can thrive in an environment tailored to their needs. We focus on the way girls learn best. We provide pastoral support which meets their unique needs. We offer outstanding opportunities which engage and inspire their interests, free from stereotypes.

We forge the skills, attributes and interests that will be the bedrock of her BGS education.  

The BGS Junior School Advantage

• A Beautiful home - sitting on our school estate, our Junior School is set within stunning gardens, providing a supportive environment where girls are free to be themselves, to play, grow and thrive.
• A Forward focused education developed for girls - we are experts at teaching girls; they learn best through collaboration, inquiry and independence. The world‑renowned IB PYP curriculum is the perfect fit for how girls learn best, allowing confidence to grow and voices to shine through. 
• Pastoral care exclusively designed for girls - we know how girls develop at this age, everything we do supports their growth and development. 
• Dedicated Language teaching - every student benefits from dedicated immersive Spanish teaching from Year 3.
• Specialist teachers - music, dance and drama woven seamlessly into the curriculum and taught by subject specialists.
• Nationally renowned sports programme - an outstanding sports programme, with team fixtures from Year 3, delivered by specialist sports teachers.
• Outstanding co-curricular opportunities - our programme stimulates and engages girls. A wide ranging programme that directly appeals to their interests.
• Extended opportunities - educational visits, visiting speakers, workshops and annual residential trips for every year group. 
• An all through education - a cohesive structure linked to the Senior School, supporting the benefits of an all‑through girls’ education. Nurturing friendships, collaboration and understanding where every student is valued. 
• Role models and mentors - from an early age our students are surrounded by female role models. They learn free from gender stereotypes in an environment of life long support and friendship.    
• A carefully planned and supported transition to Year 7 - ensuring a smooth educational journey into the Senior School so that every student can soar.

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Junior School Admissions