Welcome to The Bolitho School, an Independent Day and Boarding School for boys and girls aged 4 to 18, set in several acres of tranquil grounds close to the centre of Penzance.
The continuity and stability, which come from attending a school from nursery to sixth form, are to be greatly valued in an ever challenging and changing world. As a relatively small School with just 350 pupils, we can guide and support everyone, while making appropriate demands of each pupil’s intellect and energy. The greatest compliment paid to us by children, parents, visitors and past pupils is that we have a warm and unique family atmosphere that permits both individuality and a community spirit to thrive.
The Bolitho School is a place where hard work and enjoyment sit comfortably side by side. Our children are busy, dynamic, happy and successful. Among the indicators of success over the years are the very good public examination results achieved by pupils of all abilities. That our children achieve so much is partly due to the commitment, expertise and dedication of our well-qualified and experienced teaching staff.
The School’s stated aim is ‘To bring out the potential of every child, to do so in a Christian environment and to offer a rounded education that aims at the highest academic standards.’ At The Bolitho School we have a successful Bilingual Section in the School in which children from the age of eight are taught one third of their lessons conducted through the medium of French for five years. To ensure that the children receive a genuinely rounded education, music, art, drama and sports are firmly embedded into the curriculum. and every pupil is encouraged to participate. We also utilise our fleet of nine minibuses to offer numerous outings, field trips and expeditions.
Much can be learned about the school by talking to parents and pupils, both past and present. We are confident that they will confirm that The Bolitho School is an outstanding, happy and effective School with an excellent ethos for learning. I look forward to meeting you and you can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome.
David Dobson BA BPhil MA