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About Bohunt Education Trust

Bohunt Education Trust (BET) is a close-knit, high performing, growing family of schools across the South of England and beyond.

Some key BET statistics at a glance:

  • Almost 10,000 students educated and cared for
  • 44 subjects studied as part of BET’s broad and balanced curriculum
  • 876 teaching and support staff employed
  • £625k saved annually by schools in centralised services
  • £650k invested annually in shared educational specialists
  • 50% A*/A at A Level (2020)
  • 465 grade 9s achieved (2019)
  • 121 disadvantaged students achieved English & Maths at a grade 4 or above (2019)
  • 856 students signed up to Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • 9308 hours of volunteering through DofE
  • Support provided for schools across the South of England and beyond, in Basingstoke, Horsham, Liphook, Norwich, Petersfield, Portsmouth, Steyning, Wokingham and Worthing

BET comprises seven schools and a sixth form: Bohunt School (also a former TES Secondary and Overall School of the Year) and The Petersfield School (TPS), both Ofsted-rated Outstanding; The Costello School, Priory School, Bohunt Horsham – which opened in 2019 and will be the Trust’s first all-through school – Bohunt Wokingham and Bohunt School Worthing.

BET’s first sixth form opened in Liphook in 2017 and, for the second year running, produced the highest A Level results in the area, with student destinations to top universities including Oxford. BET also provides school improvement support to City Academy Norwich, and is thrilled to confirm that the successful Steyning Grammar School, one of only 36 state boarding schools, is anticipated to join the Trust very shortly.

BET’s vision is that the highest expectations, an ethos of ‘enjoy, respect, achieve’, unparalleled opportunity and highly effective teaching combine to develop students who are ‘game-changers’. BET aims to give all students, regardless of background, an outstanding education and develop skills in the classroom and beyond; to help young people flourish throughout their school career, and into later life.

BET’s approach to teaching and learning is innovative and immersive – a rich blend of the latest education thinking, technology and practice both in and outside the classroom. The Trust sets the highest expectations for itself and for students, reflected in schools’ results and Ofsted progress.

BET champions cross-Trust and cross-cultural collaboration, with international links including Sweden and China, as well as a flourishing relationship centred around opportunities for less advantaged students with the independent education sector. BET also has a highly successful programme of outdoor education and learning, with students widely participating in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, bushcraft camps and on expeditions to Mongolia, Greenland and the remote Himalayas.

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To read more, visit: http://www.bohunttrust.co.uk/ or email: info@bohunttrust.com

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Costello Students Dazzle on Stage in West End and Local Productions

I am currently in Year 9 and a Deputy Head Student. My role within the Student Leadership Team is to help lead Student Voice discussions and make sure that the Student Body is heard in important decisions. Alongside being a Deputy Head Student, I also have the privilege to be a Turing House Captain and […]

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Isabella

My name is Isabelle and I am extremely proud to be a part of the Student Senior Leadership Team. Before becoming a Deputy Head Student, I have been a part of many student representative groups such as the Student Voice and our Young Interpreter team. Additionally, I have served as a House Captain and Vice-Chairperson […]

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Isabelle

Hi I’m Aidan, I’m a dedicated student; athlete and I am someone who likes to help people. I am deputy head student and my role is to work on communication and events within a group. I applied for this role with the hope of making a positive impact on the school using my past experiences […]

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Aidan

I am a Deputy Head Student at Costello and I am currently in Year 9. I enjoy art and reading and this year I am taking part in the school’s production as part of the backstage team. Through school, I have completed my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expedition and participated in the Combined Cadet Force. […]

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Michaela

I am currently in year 10 where I am a deputy head student and a part of student voice. I am passionate about the arts and ensuring that everyone feels included and represented in the school community. I have been involved in the school productions of Matilda and Beauty and the Beast, as well as local […]

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Lyla

I am currently a Year 10 student and additionally a member of the Student Leadership team. Before becoming a Deputy Head Student, I have had the joy and privilege of being a House Captain. I am also an Anti-Bullying Ambassador, which I have been since Year 7. I have previously been a part of many […]

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Harrison 

I am currently in Year 10 and a Deputy Head student here at Costello. In my free time I am an Explorer Scout, and part of the Combined Cadet Force here at Costello. I enjoy the arts and I strongly believe that subjects like these are an essential part of education. Before becoming part of […]

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Ellie

Outside of school, I have been passionate about Bharatanatyam (Indian dance form) since Year 5, dedicating myself to this classical art form. Currently, I am enrolled in the Grade 9 (Post-Diploma) course with Nupura School of Arts, having successfully completed my Grade 3 exam. Performing Bharatanatyam has been a fulfilling experience, enabling me to share […]

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Keerthana

I am a Year 11 student here at Costello and whilst I am currently a head student, I have previously been a house captain and helped contribute to various events including the colour run and sports day. I’ve also participated in the first Eisteddfod performance we had here at Costello, playing my cello which I […]

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Paige

Hi, my name is Angus Haldane, and I am currently in Year 11. I’m a member of the Senior Student Leadership Team, as Head Student, and also a Cadet Corporal in the school’s Combined Cadet Force. As part of the leadership team, I was given the opportunity to meet the Mayor of Basingstoke when he […]

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