At Budmouth Academy, we believe every student should be challenged to achieve their very best. Through our ambitious curriculum and the Budmouth Basics Playbook, we provide learning experiences that develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning while ensuring every student is supported to reach their full potential.
Our More Able provision is designed for students who are performing significantly above age-related expectations or who demonstrate the potential to do so. We also recognise High Achievers—students who excel within particular subjects or disciplines. Using assessment information, classroom performance and teacher expertise, we identify these students and monitor their progress to ensure they continue to thrive.
Challenge is embedded in everyday classroom practice. As part of the Budmouth Basics Playbook, teachers use ‘Do Next’ tasks to extend learning once students have secured the core knowledge and skills. These activities encourage students to think more deeply, apply their understanding in unfamiliar contexts, make connections across topics, solve complex problems and demonstrate greater independence. This ensures that all learners are appropriately challenged in every lesson, not just through additional work but through richer thinking.
Beyond the classroom, students benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities designed to broaden aspirations and develop academic excellence. These include:
- Higher Project Qualification (HPQ)
- STEM projects and national competitions
- Student leadership and Student Voice opportunities
- University visits and aspiration events
- Subject-specific enrichment activities and educational visits
- Careers and industry engagement
Every subject has clear expectations for stretch and challenge, with teachers setting ambitious goals that encourage students to excel. By combining high-quality classroom teaching with meaningful enrichment opportunities, we ensure that our More Able and High Achieving students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to flourish at Budmouth Academy and beyond.
