Vision

Our Vision

Bruern Abbey is a private school catering exclusively for boys diagnosed with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, ADHD and other diagnoses. We prepare boys for Common Entrance and GCSEs for entry to mainstream public schools, sixth forms, colleges, and beyond. We are inclusive and ambitious, and we firmly believe that neurodiversity should not preclude academic success.

Our Mission

Bruern provides a tailored education in inspiring surroundings and maintains high expectations for all boys’ academic futures. Bespoke and expert teaching coupled with a broad appreciation of the value of all-round education, enhances boys’ self-esteem thereby creating an atmosphere conducive to success.

Our Commitments

In many respects, Bruern Abbey is a traditional school, with a broad curriculum, full and varied sports, activities and cultural programmes and the adherence to good manners, self-discipline and common courtesy. We place great emphasis on experiencing all that prep and senior school life has to offer, making every effort to give the boys an action-packed time – be it musical, theatrical, cultural or sporting.

Bruern also differs from traditional schools in a number of ways which allow our boys to succeed at Common Entrance, GCSEs and be ready for life beyond.

• Improving the academic outcomes and self-esteem of boys who have been struggling at their previous schools and returning them to academically mainstream schools, sixth forms or colleges through the Common Entrance, GCSEs and other qualifications.
• There is a clear focus on literacy and numeracy, with an increased amount of curriculum time when compared to other schools.
• Small classes (twelve pupils or fewer) which allow boys more individual attention.
• Limited withdrawal for remedial support, as boys’ needs are met in class.
• The extensive use of laptops.
• The importance attached to good food and to finding the time for the boys within their busy schedule to eat, talk, play and relax together without the distraction of television or electronic games.