Langley School

Langley School, set amongst 100 acres of parkland just outside Norwich in Norfolk, is a special place.
The boarding community is a vital part of Langley, adding a richness and cultural diversity to the school. Students will make friends for life, with the time and space to grow together, as well as the independence to make and grasp all type of opportunities.

Learning at Langley
Our aim is to enable every pupil to achieve their full academic potential. We foster an environment where, regardless of ability, all pupils are supported, stretched and challenged throughout their learning journey.
In Year 9, all pupils will study English, Maths and Science plus five options, as well as Combined Cadet Force and Duke of Edinburgh from which they then take their GCSEs.

At Sixth Form, we offer a diverse range of A Level and BTEC qualifications taught by expert teachers. One-to-One devices are provided for each pupil. The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is a 2-in-1 device that can be used as both a laptop and a tablet.

Wellbeing
Wellbeing is placed at the centre of all that we do at Langley. Pupils receive extensive support through our Pastoral System. Some of the outstanding wellbeing provisions across all areas of the School include:

• Mental health toolkits – facilitating discussions on mood, selfregulation and a healthy mind and body
• Mindfulness walks
• Our ‘Time to Talk’ service at the Senior School
• Medical professionals – available all day
• Weekly Assembly programme – actively raising issues throughout
  the School year
• Resident wellbeing dog
  

Beyond the Classroom
Life beyond the classroom is busy and rewarding at Langley.

Sport for All
We pride ourselves on creating a sport environment in which all pupils are able to learn, strive and succeed with focus sports of Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Cricket and Athletics.

Langley Football Academy
Langley Football Academy, led by ex-professional footballer Grant Holt, offers footballing excellence coupled with outstanding academic opportunity. Being part of the academy means training with former professionals and receiving expert coaching in both football and strength and conditioning, alongside nutritional advice and post-game analysis, all while following a rigorous academic programme.

The Arts
Across Drama, Dance, Music and Art & Design, we offer pupils the opportunity to pursue their passions both within the academic curriculum and through our diverse programme Enrichment. We also run annual events with opportunities to perform and showcase their learning and talent.

Enrichment
From Monday to Thursday, the final lesson of the day is an Enrichment session. Each term, students choose from more than 80 options, including outdoor learning, Duke of Edinburgh, science specialisms and fantasy share trading. Pupils can try new things, develop passions and broaden their horizons.

Scholarships at Langley reward excellence and celebrate outstanding potential across a number of different areas.

Successful candidates receive fee remissions at 15% annually, alongside enrichment and educational opportunities designed to maximise potential in the Scholars.

Scholarships are offered at entry points of 11+ (Year 7 at both the Taverham and Loddon sites), 13+ (Year 9), 16+ (Year 12). The scholarship categories are Academic, Art, Drama, Languages (11+ and 13+ only), Music, Photography (13+ and 16+ only), Sport.

Separate to Scholarships, the Langley Exhibition programme offers 5% annual fee remission and recognises applicants with ability and potential in their chosen field. Opportunities for Exhibition holders are similar but less extensive than those of a Scholar.

Headmaster's Awards to support families who need further financial assistance are offered at the Headmaster’s discretion.

Boarding Life at Langley

Here, we get an insight into life at Langley thanks to some of our boarders. Starting at Langley in Year 7, Benny moved from Malaysia, alongside his brother Orlando, who went into Year 8. The siblings came to the UK with their mum, firstly as flexi boarders but, now, they enjoy weekly boarding. Originally from Hong Kong, Cherrie joined Langley in Year 10, and also decided to continue for Sixth Form.

Benny: My boarding experience so far has been wonderful. I have made many friends from Years 7 to 10, having fun activities I can do every single day. In boarding, having free time being able to do anything you want for two hours is another benefit to boarding. The meals at boarding are tasty and you have a range of choices to eat what you want. Sleeping at boarding is the same as sleeping at home. It’s comfortable, nice and it’s just like having a sleepover with your friends. The teachers in boarding are kind and nice, and are fun to play activities with in the sports hall during free time. The rooms in boarding are well cleaned and tidy. Having one hour to do prep is a great way to get all of it done. You have a few hours of free time depending on your year group in school, which is the same with bed time. You can do a range of things during your free time. For example, you could play in the sports hall and or go to the gym or do anything you want.

Orlando: Boarding at Langley School has been one of the most entertaining and interesting experiences of my entire school career. I am still able to remember when I first came to visit Langley School’s boarding, and I was absolutely certain that I wanted to come here for my educational journey. The staff and students have been such a friendly community towards me and my brother, especially when we first joined and were clueless about anything. However, we had a good idea of what we had to do when the community guided us throughout the first term. Me and my brother both enjoyed boarding at Langley so much, as we had a lot of time for learning, e.g. prep time, activities and trips, but we also had a lot of free time to ourselves where we could converse among each other and chat about our day. Boarding has had a really big impact on schoolwork and education, as my time for studying and free time have been sorted out for me. Boarding offers the perfect amount of time for me to have fun and also receive the best grades I can at school, so that I have a balanced amount of hard work and fun. Overall, boarding at Langley is wonderful, and I strongly recommend it to anyone who is considering joining.

Cherrie: My life in boarding is interesting, I have been boarding in different schools since I was 13. On my first day in Langley boarding, I was fascinated by the building and the grounds around the school. I couldn’t believe I was going to board in this amazing environment. I’m an international student and, when I feel homesick, boarding staff will support me as much as they can. The arrangement of taxis for international students is very organised. I like how the school arranges lots of trips to us, for example tubing, cinema trips and theme parks. It makes my boarding journey more absorbing. For me, academia is a key point to me. Boarding helps me to concentrate on my school work and revise for my tests. Boarding is surely one of the memorable periods of my life. I think everyone should try to go to a boarding school like Langley so they can make lifelong friendships and boost their confidence, social skills, and self-esteem.