THE BUCHAN SCHOOL

ISLE OF MAN

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WELCOME

The Buchan School offers a supportive and caring environment, where pupils are encouraged to develop their own individual talents.

Our curriculum is unique with a strong focus upon academics: Art, Music, Drama, Languages and a range of Sports. Class sizes are small and our pupils are taught by subject specialist teachers throughout the curriculum to ensure that they reach and exceed their potential.

HEAR FROM OUR HEAD

Our ‘Buchaneers’ are happy and inquisitive; they learn how to think and solve problems, developing skills which will enable them to be prepared for life.

Mrs Janet Billingsley Evans, Head of The Buchan School

LEARNING

The Buchan School has developed an excellent reputation for academic excellence and achievement in both sport and the performing arts. The School consists of three departments: Nursery, Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2) and Prep (Year 3 to 6).

OUR LOCATION

The Buchan School is located within the ancient capital of Castletown. With partially wooded grounds, an outdoor classroom, adventure playgrounds, rose garden and performance stage, pavilion, sport fields, netball and tennis courts, our students have plenty of space to explore and learn.

BUCHAN LIFE

We provide a broad range of opportunities for all our pupils, not only within the classroom, but also by taking full advantage of our incredible school grounds and the beautiful Isle of Man. At the Buchan, you will find a community buzzing with happy children, developing lively, independent and enquiring minds, guided and encouraged by outstanding teaching staff throughout the curriculum.

HEAR FROM A PARENT

“Our fifth child has just joined the school community, what more can be said. All our children are so different. They enjoy sports, academics, art or are all rounders. We have always felt our children’s strengths have been nurtured and their insecurities have always been met with encouragement and a helping hand.  This has resulted in happy children who are keen to learn.” 

THE BUCHAN SCHOOL AIMS

As the only independent school on the Isle of Man, we provide parents with choice and we seek to offer an education that is distinctive and of the highest quality. We cater for a broad ability range and through our bursary scheme, we provide financial support to families who could not otherwise afford independent education. Our aims can be stated as follows:

A SENSE OF COMMUNITY

We aim to create bonds of friendship and mutual support which will last a lifetime. Our pupils should play an active role in the School community and the world beyond.

ACADEMIC RIGOUR

We aim to offer an education with academic rigour at its heart. This also informs our approach to the curriculum, in particular our endorsement of the values and internationalism of the International Baccalaureate, which underpins the education we provide throughout the School.

FOCUS ON THE INDIVIDUAL

We aim to support and stretch the individual. To achieve this aim, we provide teaching and learning of the highest quality, together with appropriate support structures and an extensive enrichment programme.

OPPORTUNITY

We aim to provide an education which offers a wide range of opportunity outside the classroom. Our aim is to offer an excellent programme of sport, drama and music, alongside a broad range of extracurricular activities.

OUR CHARTER

We are kind.

We are honest.

We are polite.

We always do our best.

Love your neighbour (everyone) as much as you love yourself.

WHY CHOOSE THE BUCHAN SCHOOL?

WARM AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

Where each pupil is encouraged to achieve their full potential with the help of specialist teachers and small class sizes.

EXTENSIVE EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMME

We offer a range of activities: sports, music and drama, along with beekeeping, chess, Latin and classical civilisations. A complete wraparound care programme is also available.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

We have a strong focus on personal development – behaviour, articulacy, confidence and imagination.

DISCOVER THE BUCHAN SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

The Buchan School is a happy and lively school nestled in 13.5 acres of beautiful grounds, ensuring that your child can make the most of learning both inside and outside the classroom.

ADMISSIONS

At The Buchan School, we welcome enquiries from prospective students and their families of all ages and nationalities. A unique learning opportunity starts here.

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