Great Bookham School
We're delighted that you're considering becoming a teacher and visiting our school - many of our previous 'Get School Experience' visitors have gone on to train to teach with us and we'd be delighted to meet you.
Great Bookham School, consisting of 413 pupils aged 3 to 11 years, is situated in the heart of Bookham village. We pride ourselves on the warm and welcoming school community we have created alongside striving to deliver only the very best for every pupil attending our school.
In 2025 we were graded ‘Outstanding’ in 4 out of 5 areas by Ofsted and, since then, we have continued to grow and develop our excellent practice.
We work very closely with South Farnham SCITT, where trainees can choose to apply for the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) only programme or the PGCE with QTS. This one year programme includes local weekly professional studies training and placements in local schools.
During your time with us you will have the opportunity to:
• observe outstanding teaching and learning
• shadow a teacher in the day-to-day school life
• find out more about school direct teacher training
• find out more about the wider roles and responsibilities of teachers
About our school experience
- Details
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An opportunity to learn more about the teacher training process by observing lessons, interacting with pupils and staff and seeing how different subjects are taught.
Many of our previous 'get school experience' visitors have gone on to train as teachers with several previous visitors training at Great Bookham School following their experience day. We'd love to meet you and discuss with you what makes our profession so great.
- Start and finish times
- 8.30am to 3.30pm
- Dress code
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Smart casual
- Teacher training
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Partner school with the Surrey South Farnham SCITT (School Centred Teacher Training programme)
Links to more information about our school
- Great Bookham School website
- Great Bookham School Get Information About Schools
- Ofsted report: Great Bookham School
- Performance information: Great Bookham School
Entry requirements
You must:
- Must have a degree
- Photo identification: passport or driving licence
- DBS check required
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No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.
Placement availability
This school has not yet provided their availability for offering school experience. You can still request experience with this school and they will contact you when they have availability.
- School experience type
- In school
Location
- Address
- Griffin Way, Great Bookham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT23 4JJ
- Parking
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Yes - on site parking provided
Yes - on site parking provided
The staff car park is located via the Griffin Way entrance off the A246
- Disability and access details
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We're happy to discuss your disability or access needs before or as part of your school experience request.
- School phases
- Early years, Primary (4 to 11)