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Unique Learning Environment

Brymore Academy is a state boarding school for boys aged 11 to 17, offering a unique blend of traditional and practical education. The academy’s approach to learning focuses on promoting academic success and personal growth, emphasizing values such as hard work, good manners, and respect.

This approach has earned the academy a reputation for producing well-rounded individuals, often referred to as “Brymore boys.”

The Four Pillars of Brymore Academy

The curriculum at Brymore Academy is built on four pillars: The Farm, The Gardens, The Workshops, and Sports.

The Farm is one of the largest school farms in the country, covering 110 acres. It houses a variety of livestock, including a dairy herd, beef cattle, a pig herd, poultry, and a flock of sheep with lambs. The farm also grows agricultural crops, primarily for the dairy herd.

The Gardens encompass a full acre of walled garden, where each boy has the opportunity to maintain his own plot. The garden includes polytunnels, a heated greenhouse, cold storage, an orchard, a soft fruit garden, a large potting shed, an herb garden, and a beekeeping area.

The Workshops are a central part of the school, consisting of separate workshops for woodwork, metalwork, and sheet metalwork. The workshops also include a computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) suite, welding equipment, a foundry, and a forge.

Sports have a proud tradition at Brymore Academy. The main winter sports are rugby, cross-country running, and hockey, while summer sports include athletics and cricket. Other popular sports include volleyball, tennis, table tennis, sailing, mountain biking, and swimming.

School Curriculum

The curriculum at Brymore Academy is designed to meet the diverse interests and abilities of the students. In Years 7, 8, and 9, students study English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Agriculture, Horticulture, Drama, Music, Art, Religious Education, Design and Technology, Information Technology, Physical Education, Games, and Personal, Social, and Health Education.

In Years 10 and 11, students study core subjects and have the option to choose three additional subjects from a list that includes History, Geography, Computer Science, Physical Education, Art, Engineering, Business Studies, Agriculture, and Horticulture.

The Brymore Experience

Brymore Academy offers an experience that lasts a lifetime. The academy’s unique approach to education, combined with excellent facilities and a focus on traditional values, ensures that students not only achieve academic success but also develop as individuals.

Small class sizes, with no more than 26 students, and the presence of at least one adult assisting in practical lessons, ensure that each student receives the attention and support they need to thrive.