Bemrose unfortunately still has the bad reputation hanging over it's head gained from the 80s/90s. Yes in the late 90s they did go into special measures and no one wanted to send their children there. However the new head Jo Ward totally turned the school around. By the time my daughter started there they were on the up.
Going into school now is a delight. They have a great ethos and a good learning environment. The atmosphere is always positive and I think the up-turn in results reflect that.
They have become well-known in the last 5 years for the fantastic Steel band which spends a lot of time out and about in the community playing gigs for organisations and other schools.
This last year they put on their first school production for 16 years which was their own interpretation of Grease and was fabulous. They have a great performing arts department which means the next few years could be very exciting
They are hoping to change status to a foundation school in the next couple of years too which will send them from strength to strength.
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