Tim Ayres, head of biology at Bohunt School, is thinking hard about a good mix of different teaching methods.
"Nobody's going to change the world by being told stuff, they're going to change the world by developing ideas," he argues. "That said, if you look at the earlier years there's a huge emphasis on inquiry and practical (studies), teaching them (students) the skills and getting them engaged in science.
"As you move toward the final result, it does step up that lecture style and it also prepares them for A-levels, which will be a bit more lecture-style."
Wenzhou campus
The BBC program has not only brought fame for Bohunt, but also business opportunities.
The school's trust has signed a deal with Wenzhou Xinzhi Education Co to set up Wenzhou Bohunt International School, which is scheduled to open in 2018 and teach a Bohunt-style curriculum as well as offer GCSE and A-level examinations.
It will be the first time a state school in Britain has opened a private school in China. To date, more than 40 British private schools have established campuses in Asia and the Middle East, as demand for a British-style education continues to rise.
The exchanges between Bohunt and China also benefit its 1,500 students, one-fourth of whom are now learning Mandarin.
"The students are incredibly excited about Chinese culture, the history and traditions, but also in the youth culture," Avery says. "It's very difficult to bring across in rural Hampshire, which is not at all racially diverse. The exchange is fantastic."
