ABOUT US

We offer the best in traditional schooling with a strong emphasis on personal achievement. We require high standards of behaviour and appearance. Regular home study is an essential part of life for our students. Ivy Bank's young people also benefit from an award winning program of clubs and societies that give almost unlimited opportunities for involvement in music, sport, drama and other projects.

As a successful comprehensive school our most important aim is to offer every child the best possible start in life.

Ivy Bank is a relatively young school and its atmosphere reflects the vitality of its students and the enthusiasm of its staff. Visitors often comment on the excellent relationships that exist between students and teachers and the many opportunities that the school offers. Students are expected to be involved in the host of activities outside the classroom providing them with the opportunities to grow, develop and to gain skills and interests which will equip them for life.

• Floodlit multi sports area
• Fully equipped Science Laboratories
• Design Technology Workshops
• Control Technology Area
• Food Technology Rooms
• Information Technology Suite
• Multi Media Resource Centre
• Art Suite and Ceramics Room
• Drama Studios · Gymnasium / Fitness Room
• All weather pitches
• Music Suite and Recording Studio
• Extensive playing fields
• 17 Seater Leyland DAF minibus

Students follow a programme that meets the requirements of the National Curriculum and every effort is made to ensure that all children are given every opportunity to develop their interests and potential to the full. Of course, young people develop in different ways and at different rates and we must ensure that this is reflected in our approach to meeting individual needs. When students join us in Year 7 they are placed in teaching groups according to ability. These groups are kept under review throughout their five years in the school.