John Buchan School
| Established | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Type | SCE school |
| Location |
Sennelager North Rhine-Westphalia BFPO16 Germany |
| DfE number | 702/3003 |
| DfE URN | 132396 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 9–13 |
| Colours | Blue |
| Website |
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John Buchan School is a middle school operated by the Service Children's Education located in the ward of Sennelager in Paderborn, Germany. It caters to children aged 9–13 of military personnel and civilian employees in Paderborn as well as Detmold and Rinteln.
History
John Buchan School was built in 1974. It was named after Scottish novelist and politician John Buchan.[1]
School Life
Like all SCE schools, it follows the National Curriculum and is subject to Ofsted inspections. Most children transfer to King's School in Gütersloh, a 45-minute drive north west of Paderborn, to continue their secondary education.
John Buchan School maintains ties with the local state school Goerdeler-Gymnasium and the community through performances and projects. It is also frequented by University of Paderborn students keen on learning about the British education system.[1]