Parkstone Grammar School is a Science Specialist School
The school became a Science Specialist College in September 2003 and obtained redesignation in September 2007. We are an inclusive school working within a rigorous four-year development plan, designed to improve standards as a whole and to raise performance and participation in Science and Mathematics.
As a science college, we are now recognised as:
- building on proven strengths to establish our school as a centre of excellence in these subjects
- breaking new ground in the teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics
- using ICT imaginatively to enhance teaching and learning
- using, developing and sharing best practice techniques for raising educational standards
- offering a wide variety of vocational and academic routes for pupils of all abilities, equipping them with relevant skills for the world of work
- actively involved in initial teacher training
- offering pupils enriched opportunities
- being involved in national initiatives and competitions to motivate, enthuse and excite pupils
- having an enterprise and international focus to work wherever possible
- being active partners in a learning community, working closely with our family of schools and the wider community, sharing resources with them
- supported by science-based industry and higher education
As a Science College we use our specialist status to create a challenging environment which raises standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning in science and mathematics for all students, leading to whole school improvement in performance.
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