THE Burgate School is renowned locally and in the wider community as a centre of excellence and has never been more popular.

Headteacher David Pover said: “We are proud to be the school of choice for more than 45 per cent of our students who attend from outside our catchment area, many of whom use our bespoke travel arrangements.

“At Burgate we achieve excellent examination results through aspirational targets for every student. We expect all students to work hard and take responsibility for their own learning.

“To achieve this, we cultivate a work ethic that will enable students to complete their studies successfully and fulfil their individual potential, which we monitor very carefully. Our students collaborate with their teachers, who enthuse and motivate them in engaging and thought-provoking lessons. Relatively small class sizes enable teachers to focus on individuals to greater effect.

“We are relentless in our pursuit of the highest quality of learning, which means we add value to the performance of students of all abilities.

“Our recent results have consistently placed us as one of the top co-educational state schools in Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset.

“In 2013 and 2014 students achieved the best GCSE results in the school’s history. We achieve excellent results because of the positive atmosphere we cultivate within the school, where new students settle in quickly, are well-known to the staff and are enabled to thrive in small, focused teaching groups.

“Students from Year 11 are ready for the next phase of their education and most continue to the Burgate Sixth Form.

“We hope that you will be impressed by what we have to offer and that you will want to share in the success as a student in the Burgate School and Sixth Form.

“We look forward to your visit.”