Articulate Questioning

Additional Information 2020/21

Penwortham Girls’ High School

Tolerant Independent Contents Introduction Dear Parents The Curriculum...... 3 Homework...... 4 Girls’ High School is a Sex and Relationships Education...... 4 maintained, 11-16, comprehensive school that has served Penwortham Careers Information Advice & Guidance...... 4 and surrounding areas since 1954. Religious Education...... 4 We aim to develop young women Pupil Voice...... 4 confident in their ability to learn, and able to adapt their Able and Ambitious...... 5 learning to new situations. Pastoral Care...... 5 As a comprehensive school we cater for the full ability Tutor Groups ...... 5 range and are proud of our continued success in Rewards...... 6 ensuring achievement for all our pupils. We believe our Code of Conduct...... 6 school is a thinking, caring school and a good place to Facilities...... 6 grow up in! Learning Support...... 6 We hope that the contents of this prospectus will give Partnership with Parents...... 7 you all the information you require when beginning to Attendance...... 7 make the important decisions about your daughter’s School Lunches...... 7 secondary education. Healthy Schools...... 7 Mrs K Pomeroy, Headteacher Admission to the School...... 7 Travelling to Penwortham Girls’ High School...... 8 Head Girl and Deputy Cycling...... 12 Cars...... 12 Head Girls’ Welcome School Day...... 12 Personal Property...... 12 Penwortham Girls’ High School is an outstanding school, delivering fantastic academic results whilst School Uniform...... 12 empowering students to achieve their full potential, P.E. Uniform...... 13 without the classic gender stereotypes. Staff...... 14 Associate Staff...... 16 As Head and Deputy Head Girl we are incredibly proud GCSE Results...... 17 to work alongside the teaching staff and the student leadership team who are dedicated to supporting Leavers Destinations...... 18 fellow students to become articulate, questioning, Term Dates 2021-22...... 19 tolerant and independent young women.

Through the support of the teaching staff and fellow Our Mission students, our school feels more like a family than a place of study and that’s probably the reason why so many students choose to come here and go on to do To prepare Articulate, many great things. Head Girl: Darcy S Questioning, Tolerant, Deputy Head Girl: Tegan L Independent Women for the future

2 Support takes place with small groups or individuals, The Curriculum either within the mainstream class lesson, or on short- term withdrawal basis. “The curriculum is well designed to meet the needs of students in developing their basic Parents are regarded as full partners in the support skills and making the best of their individual programme and are welcome to contact the SEN talents.” Co-ordinator at any time.

“The curriculum provides many engaging Years 7, 8 and 9. opportunities for students to explore the In Year 7 all pupils will study the following curriculum: values of tolerance, democracy and other elements which prepare them particularly • English • Geography • Mathematics • History well for life in modern Britain.” • Science • Computing • Art • Music OFSTED • Life Skills • Physical Education The core purpose of our curriculum is to nurture and • Technology • Religious Education instil the values and qualities outlined in our Mission • German/French • Drama Statement; to prepare articulate, questioning, tolerant and independent women for the future. Our students Years 10 & 11 are not merely well equipped for external examinations, All girls follow public examination courses usually but they are empowered to be active, engaged and leading to GCSE or GCSE equivalent vocational resilient citizens in modern Britain. As an all-girls qualifications and for a small number of pupils, school, we ensure our students understand there are vocational based qualifications are available in no limits to what they can achieve, from scientist to collaboration with local colleges and appropriate engineer, entrepreneur to CEO. Every door is open. providers. The curriculum is evaluated regularly and additional qualifications may be offered if suitable. We offer a rigorous three-year Key Stage 3 programme that ensures a firm grounding in a wide range of The in-school programme of study for Years 10 and 11 subjects, leading to more informed choices at Key comprises a compulsory core of: Stage 4. Most of our students pursue the English • English (Language and Literature) Baccalaureate because we believe it matches both • Mathematics theirs and our aspirations, placing them on level terms • Science with high-performing students elsewhere. In addition girls follow non examination courses in: Our curriculum also lies beyond the classroom, • Physical Education enabling students’ personal growth and development • Life Skills through our exciting and engaging extra-curricular Together with 4 additional subjects at present chosen programme. from: • Art In Year 7 the girls are taught in their tutor groups for • Dance some lessons, with the exception of Mathematics, • Drama Science, English, and Modern Foreign Languages, • French which are taught in ability sets from September, • German based on prior achievement and our own baseline • Geography assessments. In Years 8 & 9, setting is introduced • Health and Social Care for most subjects and this allows girls to be placed in • History the group best suited to their individual needs in each • Computer Science subject. Pupils who may need additional support to • Creative Media Productions achieve their potential in Mathematics or English may • Music have a bespoke timetable that allows for intervention in • Physical Education these areas in order to accelerate their progress. • Religious Studies • Separate Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Specialist help is provided by the Learning Support • Technology (Food Preparation and Nutrition and Department for pupils whose needs are not fully Product Design and Textiles) met by the normal mainstream curriculum. Learning • Travel and Tourism 3 A range of opportunities are offered to encourage Homework girls to think carefully about their future and to have aspirations. Amongst other things, we arrange visits to We set homework for all pupils. The amount universities and invite former pupils to come in and talk of time required increases as the girls progress about their chosen careers. We also host a vast range through the school. The tasks will not always of employer-led workshops during our annual Future require writing: observation, learning, reading, Days, as well as running work experience for Year 10 planning and researching may be included. students.

Homework requirements in Years 10 and 11 are The school has good links with the local Sixth Forms “Homework is set more varied than in Lower School. Details of these and Further Education Colleges. We believe the girls’ regularly and students requirements, examinations boards, course details choices should be informed and thus careers advice and assignments deadlines are provided each year. complete it to a very and college Sampling Days are arranged. high standard. It All girls are issued with Personal Planners to help reinforces what has them to organise their homework time. Homework already been learned, is set online by teachers, with access for pupils Religious Education deepens students’ and parents, using ‘Classcharts’. understanding and Religious Education is taught across all year groups at Penwortham Girls’ High School. In each year, also stretches their Sex and Relationships curriculum time is spent teaching all of the major world thinking and their religions: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, application of skills Education (SRE) Judaism and Sikhism. However, we also cover and understanding. belief systems such as Humanism and study atheist It is marked regularly Sex and Relationships Education is part of the perspectives on morality. curriculum for all pupils and is taught as modules and has a good through our Community Studies programme at both impact on learning.” Religious Education at Penwortham Girls’ High School KS3 and KS4 and is concerned with the development is non-sectarian; taught from a purely academic of the whole person. All lessons are presented in perspective and allows girls to discuss religious as OFSTED 2014 the context of personal morality, the importance of well as non-religious views on key issues. Some of the informed choice and the value of family life. moral and ethical issues we study are The Existence of God, War & Peace, Human Rights & Democracy, Life Specific Sex and Relationships Education lessons & Death and Inspirational People. Girls from all faith are provided. Parents have the right to withdraw and non-faith backgrounds should feel comfortable to their daughters from these lessons and should voice their opinions and their beliefs, no matter what contact the school in writing to do so. they are.

Parents may exercise their right to withdraw their Careers Information daughter from Religious Education lessons, and from Acts of Collective Worship. To do so they should write Advice & Guidance to the Chair of Governors. The school has a well-organised and resourced Futures Programme which is actively involved in the Pupil Voice curriculum. Careers guidance is readily available and there is an Independent Personal Adviser employed Pupil Voice is one of the guiding principles of life at by school. Careers education begins in Year 7 and Penwortham Girls’ High School. We have a long- increases in Year 9 prior to the Futures Evening when standing tradition of involving pupils in the decision- girls choose their subjects for KS4. making process and this has evolved to create a more bespoke programme in which pupils have taken on the We offer careers guidance and academic counselling role of partners in school development. Pupil Voice is a at meetings and individual interviews for girls and key component in creating the classroom of the future. parents from Years 9-11.

4 The School Council Each form has an elected representative on the Council Pastoral Care which meets every half term. The Council is led by a The Pastoral Care and Behaviour Code of Conduct member of the Senior Leadership Team who works are based on the belief that a positive culture of praise, closely with the elected Student Leadership Team. The encouragement and support is likely to ensure the best Student Leadership Team are each responsible for a environment to promote good school relationships focus group and aim to bring about tangible change and enhance motivation and achievement. We pride in this area throughout their term of office. The areas ourselves on our ethos of strong mutual respect and include: Teaching and Learning, Charities, Environment, support. Participation, Revision for all, the Happy Minds Council, Creative Minds Council and Progress Leaders. The school has an Anti-Bullying Policy which reflects The Youth Council the aims of the school and defines bullying as the wilful, conscious desire to hurt or frighten someone. We also The school works closely with the Young People’s take online safety very seriously, with regular advice and Service and every year holds elections to the local guidance offered in a variety of ways to all members of community Youth Council. We hold two seats on this our school community. and members report back to the group at pupil voice meetings. Tutor Groups Peer Counsellors We have a specially trained group of pupils who work On entry to school, each girl is placed in a tutor group “Students are with Year 7 pupils to aid transition and to offer support which meets each day for registration, tutorial and a and guidance. This opportunity is open to all Year 9 programme of form activities. The tutor is responsible very courteous, pupils who go through a rigorous application process for the day-to-day welfare of the girls in their tutor considerate and before being appointed. These pupils are assigned to group. polite to each other a year 7 form from September and they support the and to adults” form tutor in the transition process. Each Tutor Team is led by a Raising Achievement “Parents, students Coordinator (RAC). Although our Year 7 tutors and and staff have Progress Leaders RAC stay in place to provide a specialist transition very positive views These pupils represent different subjects in school team; from Year 8 to Year 11 your daughter’s tutor and are responsible for promoting their subject and and RAC will move up through the high school with about the standard contributing to department ideas and progress. your daughter, allowing from continuity of support and of behaviour in the leading to the development of strong / positive pastoral school.” Creative Minds Council relationships. Each year group is also overseen by These girls represent the creative subjects (Art, Drama, a member of our Senior Leadership Team, who will “Students’ Music & Dance) and meet to help plan joint ventures, ensure each year maintains a strong ethos and focus. behaviour and such as concerts and performances and raise the attitudes to learning profile of these subjects in school. are excellent.”

Able and Ambitious OFSTED 2014

We are committed to nurturing the abilities and talents of all our students and for those pupils who are exceptionally able, gifted and talented, we provide both a tailored curriculum in school and a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Through expert teaching, our staff will stretch and challenge the more able pupils to ensure they fulfil their potential academically, whilst encouraging them to take part in a wide range of additional enrichment activities ranging from photography courses to Maths competitions. Our pupils are set appropriate and demanding academic targets and to see that they meet them they are closely supported and carefully monitored by a designated member of the Senior Leadership Team.

5 Isolation, fixed term / permanent exclusions are used Rewards for very serious cases of misbehaviour, or for persistent rule breaking. All rewards are recorded on Class Charts. Parents can access this software to see how their daughter is working / performing in her different subjects. Students’ Facilities achievements are acknowledged through the awarding of medals. These medals celebrate particular attributes, • Five well-equipped Science Laboratories such as creative thinking, or specific skills, such as the • A Music Technology Suite with a Recording Studio accurate use of vocabulary. Our rewards reflect the and Practice Rooms process not the outcome. • Recently refurbished and equipped Technology Rooms accommodating: Motivation is an important factor in determining success • Resistant Materials in school and the rewards system is designed to • Graphics encourage students to develop the positive behaviours • Product Design which we believe are essential for success in school. • CAD/CAM Medals are awarded to students who demonstrate • Food commitment, resilience and imagination; who throw • Well-resourced Library with Careers Resources and themselves into collaborative tasks and take the time ICT Facilities to coach classmates; who ask intriguing questions • Two recently refurbished Art Rooms and write thoughtful and original responses. In KS3 the • 4 well equipped modern ICT Suites plus wireless ‘Passport to Success’ acknowledges pupil commitment tablets and I-Pads for use in classrooms. both within lessons as well as their involvement in charity and community activities. We also recognise • Light classrooms designed for: and reward our pupils’ successes through Breakfast with • English the Headteacher and Headteachers’ Commendations. • Humanities • Mathematics Students are awarded ‘Bring it Forward’ tokens when • Modern Languages they achieve medal milestones (Bronze 15, Silver 30, • Music Gold 50) or when they achieve another key award, such • Gymnasium and extensive playing fields, netball and as a Headteachers’ Commendation. These tokens are tennis courts, and newly refurbished changing rooms banked in the charity safe and at the end of the year • Dance Studio and the tokens are later converted into a charity • Drama Studio donation. Therefore the hard work of our students not • 3 purpose built Humanities classrooms and Outdoor only helps our girls to go on and achieve their goals, but Learning Area it also supports those in challenging circumstances to • Performance space with green screen technology meet theirs. • Modern dining facilities, with a recently extended new dining facility (new in 2019) • CPD Training Suite Code of Conduct • New Classrooms (Room 11 and 12) • Recently installed lift Our Code of Conduct is based on four rights: • The Right to Learn • The Right to Teach Learning Support • The Right to Dignity • The Right to Security Parents wishing to discuss their daughter’s needs before making an application to the school may do so by The concepts of self-discipline and social responsibility contacting the Special Educational Needs Coordinator underpin the Code of Conduct. All girls are expected (SENCo). Parents are invited to meet with the Special to respect the rights and the property of others and to Educational Needs Coordinator in the Summer term contribute to the good order and calm atmosphere in prior to admission to discuss any additional needs of the school. their daughter. MOTHS (Moving on to High School) is offered to all pupils with additional needs in the Summer On occasions when behaviour of individuals is seen term of Year 6. to be unacceptable, a series of sanctions are used by staff. Behaviour issues are recorded on Class Charts. The school currently has wheelchair access to the This software can be viewed by parents allowing them ground floor and a lift which enables access to the to monitor their daughter’s behaviour and attitude. second floor classrooms in the main building. Class Charts will automatically send out details of any detention set. 6 Partnership with Parents Attendance

The school’s success lies in the positive relationship “Attendance is now above average and between pupils, parents, staff and governors. We persistent absence is well below average. make it our policy to keep parents informed as fully The school has a strong focus on attendance as possible and where problems occur it is usual to and on improving students’ attendance still ask parents to be involved at an early stage. In return, further.” we ask parents to support decisions made by the school. Without a doubt; pupils are happiest and OFSTED 2014 progress most when school and parents work in close partnership. Regular school attendance and excellent punctuality are important parts of our Safeguarding Policy. We We encourage partnership with parents in order to liaise closely with Children’s Integrated Services to create the conditions most likely to lead to all-round promote the welfare and well-being of all young people educational success. Parents are encouraged to make in our care. Our Attendance Improvement Worker contact with the school and a list of our contacts is works closely with families to help promote good published on the school website. Please note, we attendance. We cannot emphasise too strongly the always warn parents that an immediate reply is unlikely, need for good attendance and punctuality. Every pupil however, we always endeavour to reply within two at PGHS is set the target of achieving at least 96% working days. We run a highly effective Parent Council, attendance. Unauthorised absence will be recorded in when parents can work with members of our Senior line with government and local authority guidance and Leadership Team to shape school policies. could result in the issuing of a penalty notice.

All girls complete regular assessment tasks in line with the school marking policy and in addition undertake School Meals some formal tests. Teaching staff use this data to produce information for parents which the school A variety of hot and cold food is provided each day will communicate via a report or monitor. Parents at break and lunchtime. Alternatively, girls may bring will receive feedback about their daughter’s progress packed lunches. All girls must stay on the school at least once per term. premises at lunchtime. We also provide a breakfast service from 8.15am in the dining room every day. Pupils are supervised in the dining room until the bell The information is used in school to track girls’ goes at 8.45am. progress throughout the year and allows the school to identify those pupils who may need extra help and assistance to keep on track. Parents may also contact Healthy Schools the Raising Achievement Coordinator if they have any concerns regarding their daughter’s progress or any Food available from the school canteen is of a high other issue relating to life in school. nutritional standard and the concept of healthy lifestyles is promoted through Food Technology and Community Studies lessons. Admission to the School

We are a community high school and we admit 155 pupils into Year 7 each year.

Parents are expected to apply for places via ’s online system at www.lancashire.gov.uk (search for ‘school admissions’). This will go live from September to October 2020. Parents whose children are not attending a Lancashire primary school should contact the Pupil Access Team at Lancashire County Council.

7 Travelling to Penwortham Girls’ High School School Bus Services

Service Number Route Operator /Details

680 Accessible to Hesketh Bank Shore Road 0739 – Tarleton Cock Preston Bus Penwortham Girls’ pupils & Bottle 0750 – Bangla Fusion 0755 – who will be boarding Star Garage 0757 – Walmer Bridge along the service route. Inn 0759 – Walmer Bridge Junction Garage 0801 – Longton Golden Ball 805 – Longton Shirley Lane Bus Pass Holders Only 0810 – School 0818 – Penwortham Plough Inn 0824 – Penwortham Girls’ High School 0830 (same journey in reverse from 1530)

PGHS1 (Private Service Euxton The Talbot 0737 – library 0745 – Cosgroves provided by school) Chorley hospital 0750 – Whittle-Le-Woods Swansey Garage 0757 – Clayton Green 0801 – Clayton-le- Accessible to all Woods Lancaster Lane 0805 – Leyland Queens Hotel Penwortham Girls’ pupils 0812 – Centurion Way 0814 – Lostock who will be boarding Hall Methodist Church 0820 – Lower Penwortham along the service route. Factory Lane 0828 – Penwortham Girls High School Passes accepted from the 0835 school only. (same journey in reverse from 1530)

For more information about School Bus Services/Home to School travel contact School Traveline on 0871 200 2233 Lancashire County Council School Transport Service 0300 123 6738 In addition there is access to public transport to and from Preston. Please note all public service bus times are taken from the most recently published public bus timetables. For up to date information please contact service providers.

8 Travelling to Penwortham Girls’ High School

Service Number Route Operator

2 Southport Duke Street 07:07 – Churchtown Stagecoach Merseyside and South Southport to Traffic Lights – Crossens, Plough Hotel – Banks Lancashire. Penwortham Hoole Lane – Hesketh Bank Shore Road – Head Office, Tarleton cock and Bottle – Much Hoole Smithy Gillmoss Bus Depot, Inn – Walmer Bridge Inn – Longton Booths – East Lancashire Road, Hutton Anchor Inn 08.11 approx – Penwortham Liverpool, Library 08:30 approx L11 0BB Return Journey from 16:01 from Penwortham Traveline: on 0871 200 22 33 Library For Lost Property Preston depot: 01772 255777 Email: enquiries.merseyside@ stagecoachbus.com

2A Ormskirk Bus Station 07:04 – Burscough Railway Stagecoach Merseyside and South Ormskirk to Coaching House – Burscough Tesco – Rufford Lancashire. Penwortham Holmeswood Road – Tarleton Cock and Bottle Head Office, – Much Hoole Smithy Inn – Walmer Bridge Inn Gillmoss Bus Depot, – Longton Booths – Hutton Anchor Inn 7.54 – East Lancashire Road, Penwortham Library 08:15 approx Liverpool, Return Journey from 15.50 from Penwortham L11 0BB Library Traveline: on 0871 200 22 33 For Lost Property Preston depot: 01772 255777 Email: enquiries.merseyside@ stagecoachbus.com

Service 12/12A Longton Booths 08:00 – New Longton School Preston Bus Ltd Longton to – Corner – Penwortham Hill Road 221 Deepdale Road Penwortham South 08:17 – Bridge Inn/Tinkerbells Nursery Preston 08:20 PR1 6NY Approx 15 minute walk from Hill Road South Customer Services: 01772 253671 down Cop Lane to School or alternatively drop Complaints & Lost Property: 01772 off at Penwortham Bridge Inn/Tinkerbells Nursery 253671 08:27 approx 15 minute walk along Leyland Lost Property: 07983125349 Road, onto Liverpool Road, then onto Cop Lane Return Journeys from 15:52 from Bridge Inn/ Tinkerbells

9 Travelling to Penwortham Girls’ High School

Service Number Route Operator

113 Higher Walton Mill Tavern 08.11, Bus Station Stagecoach Merseyside and South Higher Walton - 08.31 Lancashire. Preston Bus Station Head Office, Gillmoss Bus Depot, East Lancashire Road, Liverpool, L11 0BB Traveline: on 0871 200 22 33 For Lost Property Preston depot: 01772 255777 Email: enquiries.merseyside@ stagecoachbus.com

125 Departs Chorley Interchange 07:20 – Chorley Stagecoach Merseyside and South Chorley via Clayton Hospital – (opp The Pines) – Great Lancashire. Brook to Bamber Greens Lane – – Head Office, Bridge Withy Trees – Holland House Road – Preston Bus Gillmoss Bus Depot, Preston Bus Station Station 08:18 East Lancashire Road, Return Journey from Preston Bus Station 16.42 Liverpool, L11 0BB Traveline: on 0871 200 22 33 For Lost Property Preston depot: 01772 255777 Email: enquiries.merseyside@ stagecoachbus.com

152 Departs Burnley Bus Station 06:40 – Feniscowles Transdev Burnley, Clayton- The Arches – Hoghton Station Road – Higher Tel: 0345 272 727272 Le-Moors, Higher Walton Mill Tavern – Preston Bus Station 08.23 Email: [email protected] Walton Return Journeys from 16:15 Preston Bus Station Preston Bus Station

10 Travelling to Penwortham Girls’ High School

Service Number Route Operator

59 Departs Blackburn Bus Station 7:00 – Billinge Stagecoach Merseyside and South Blackburn, Road End – , The Windmill – Lancashire. Samlesbury Tickled Trout – Preston Bus Station Head Office, Preston Bus Station 07:33 Gillmoss Bus Depot, Return Journey from 16:05 Preston Bus Station East Lancashire Road, Liverpool, L11 0BB Traveline: on 0871 200 22 33 For Lost Property Preston depot: 01772 255777 Email: enquiries.merseyside@ stagecoachbus.com

Regular Services 2 Departs Preston Bus Station at 07.53 and arrives at Penwortham Library 08.01 to and from Penwortham Girls 2A Departs Preston Bus Station at 08.25 and arrives at Penwortham Library 08:37 High School and 2 Departs opp Penwortham Library at 15.46, 16.01, and 16.20 Preston Bus Station 2A Departs from opp Penwortham Library 15.50 and 16.40

3 Departs Preston Bus Station 08.30 and arrives at Penwortham Library at 08.40

3 Departs St Mary’s Health Centre, Cop Lane, 15.31 and runs every ten minutes. Arrives at Preston Bus Station 15.50 then every 10 minutes.

Please check the website below for up-to date times/information as these can be subject to change.

Useful website: www.traveline-northwest.co.uk

Lancashire County Council School Transport Service: 0300 123 6738

School Transport (Lancashire County Council) www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/school-transport.aspx School transport hotline number: 0300 123 6738 Email address: [email protected] School transport - Lancashire County Council www.lancashire.gov.uk Apply for free travel to and from school or buy school bus season tickets.

11 Cycling School Uniform

There is a secure cycle shed provided for those girls We consider that the wearing of correct uniform who wish to cycle to school. Parents are requested is important and we expect full parental support to ensure that their daughter is a careful cyclist, wear in this. The skirt, trousers and sweaters should only a cycle helmet and that the bicycle is roadworthy. be purchased from the designated school stockists. Cycling is not allowed on the school grounds and all cyclists should provide and use a lock and chain to We appreciate that occasionally difficulties may secure their bicycle. occur with items of uniform. If there is any reason why a girl needs to wear an item of clothing which is not correct uniform for a short period of time it is Cars important that she sees the Senior Assistant Head Teacher immediately. Where there is an infringement In the interest of pupil safety we ask parents to drop of the uniform rules it is our policy to equip the girl off and pick up their daughters outside the school with a correct borrowed item provided by the school, grounds. or contact home to request that the correct items be brought into school. In extreme cases pupils may be isolated within school or sent home to change but on School Day such occasions parents will be informed.

School is open from 8.45am each day. The school SKIRT: cannot take responsibility for pupils before 8.45. Navy skirt with kick pleats bearing our school badge. (to be worn knee length)* Pupils may use the breakfast service in the dining room from 8.15am until 8.45am. TROUSERS: School uniform trousers bearing our school badge* 08.50 Tutor Period and Registration JUMPER: 09.10 Lesson 1 Special Cherry Red with embroidered badge* (Navy jumper in Year 11) 10.10 Break 10.30 Lesson 2 * These items should only be purchased from: 11.30 Lesson 3 SCHOOL OUTFITTERS 12.30 Lunch Top One Uniform, 39 St. John’s Centre, Preston 13.20 Lesson 4 Delta Woolshops, Farington, and New 14.20 Lesson 5 Longton 15.20 End of the School Day A & D Just, 53 Cop Lane, Penwortham Personal Property Smart Clothing, 54 Lancaster Road, Preston

Pupils are responsible for their own property. All BLOUSE: items should be clearly labelled. Lockable lockers are White, Rever Collar: Poly/Cotton provided and these should be used to keep belongings secure. Valuable items should be left at home. SOCKS/TIGHTS: Knee or ankle length; (not over the knee) White The school does not carry insurance for any loss or Navy socks. Navy, Black or Natural, plain, not of possessions. patterned tights. Footless tights and trainer socks are not permitted. The use of mobile phones is not permitted on school grounds. 12 SHOES: Black or Navy Blue; sensible style, flat or low-heeled P.E. Uniform non fashion (Shoes need to be substantial and trainers, canvas Compulsory Items: shoes and boots are not allowed) • Navy blue t-shirt with red and white piping COAT: • Navy blue skort with red and white piping OUTDOOR COATS must be NAVY OR BLACK. (The skort is a games skirt with shorts built in) Leather, denim, suede, tracksuit tops, hoodies or • Hooded sweatshirt, navy blue with red and white jackets with logos are not permitted. The School coat piping is available from PMG Schoolwear. • White trainers (not ‘pumps’) with non-marking soles Recommended: Official School Coat (navy blue • White plain sports socks reversible jacket with school badge emblazoned) Optional items: Cherry red, navy or black scarf. Football scarves are not permitted. • Plain navy blue long leggings (no stripes) • Navy blue tracksuit bottoms (no stripes) Jewellery is restricted to a watch, and a pair of small stud earrings (one stud in each ear lobe). These must N.B: All items (compulsory or optional) are non- be removed for PE. branded, must have the school logo on and pupil’s first name and surname in full embroidery on the front. Hair accessories should be white, navy or cherry red. Where headscarves are worn for religious reasons N.B: if leggings are worn then the skort must still be these must be plain black or navy blue and secured worn over the top. Tracksuit bottoms are an additional safely. extra and are not to replace the skort. Tracksuit bottoms are only to be worn when the weather is Make-up, cosmetic products and nail colour are not particularly poor. permitted in school. Health and Safety

• All items of jewellery must be removed for all P.E. lessons, this includes all piercings • Jewellery/piercings cannot be taped over, they must be removed • Taping does not provide adequate protection to prevent injury (Lancashire County Guidelines) • Pupils who are excused from PE will still be expected to change in to PE for the lesson

13 Staff MATHEMATICS

Headteacher Curriculum Leader Mrs K. Pomeroy, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E., N.P.Q.H. Mrs S. Walsh, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E.

CORE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Lead Practitioner Mrs E. Sweeney, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Deputy Headteacher Mrs S. Hall, B.Sc. (Hons), M.A. (Ed.), P.G.C.E., N.P.Q.H. Assistant Curriculum Leader Mr S. Cheal, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Senior Assistant Headteacher Mr J. Ramsdale, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mrs S. Bennett, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mr B. Ward, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Teaching School Miss S. Hasan, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Director Mr R. McVey, BSc. Hons, QTS Mr N. Rhodes, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Business Manager SCIENCE Miss A. J. Barnes, B.A. (Hons) C.S.B.M. Curriculum Leader EXTENDED SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Mrs R. Honeyman, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E.

Associate Assistant Headteacher Assistant Curriculum Leader Mrs A. Cattanach B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mrs H. Goodwill, B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc, QTS Mr S. Herbert, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mrs R. Honeyman, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mrs R. Cahill, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mrs C. Woodhouse, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mr C. Coogan, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mr P. Dean, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. RAISING ACHIEVEMENT COORDINATORS Miss G. Forrest, M.Chem, P.G.C.E. Mrs S. Hall, B.Sc. (Hons), M.A. (Ed.), P.G.C.E. Year 7 Mrs A. Cattanach B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mr D. Knee, B.Sc (Hons), P.G.C.E. Year 8 Miss A. Garlick, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Year 9 Mr C. Coogan, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES Year 10 Mr G Bowles, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Year 11 Mrs H. McKeown, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Curriculum Leader Ms K. Gill, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. CURRICULUM AREAS Miss C. Gelder, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. ENGLISH Mrs S. Raine, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E.

Mrs M. Williams, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Curriculum Leader Mrs C. Woodhouse, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. HISTORY Assistant Curriculum Leader Curriculum Leader Mrs D. Snowdon, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mr S. Herbert, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E.

Miss A. Garlick, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mr J. Bretherton, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mrs S. Ibrahim, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mr J. Ramsdale, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mrs K. McGibbon, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mrs H. McKeown, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. GEOGRAPHY Miss G. Starkie, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Curriculum Leader

Mr G. Bowles, B.A (Hons), P.G.C.E.

Mr B. Ward, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Miss R. Wignall, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. 14 RELIGIOUS STUDIES & COMMUNITY STUDIES CAREERS EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE

Miss M. Brooks, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mr J. Ramsdale B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Ms E. Hollier, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. ABLE AND AMBITIOUS Community Studies Coordinator Mrs R. Cahill, B.Sc. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mr J. Ramsdale, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E.

CREATIVE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY PUPIL PREMIUM COORDINATOR

Curriculum Leader and Lead Teacher Mrs S. Ibrahim, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. of Computing and ICT Mrs J. Bennett, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E.

Assistant Curriculum Leader and Lead Teacher of Art Miss G. Morris, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E.

Lead Teacher of Food Technology Mrs K. Khan, B.Sc. (Hons), QTS

Mrs. R. Freer, B.Sc. (Hons), QTS Mrs L. Gornall, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Mrs. L Gerrard, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E.

PERFORMANCE, SPORT AND HEALTH

Curriculum Leader Mrs S. Naylor, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E., M.A.

Miss H. Owen, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E. Ms M. Shahi, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E.

Lead Teacher of Music Mrs A. Cattanach, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E.

Mrs V. Little, BMUs (Hons), P.G.C.E.

LEARNING SUPPORT DEPARTMENT

Curriculum Leader Mrs K. McGibbon, B.A. (Hons), P.G.C.E.

Assistant Curriculum Leader & HLTA Miss S. Parker, B.Sc. (Hons)

15 Associate Staff PUPIL SUPPORT

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Inclusion Manager Mrs A. Walker, B.A. (Hons) Business Manager Miss A. J. Barnes, B.A. (Hons) C.S.B.M. ‘The Haven’ Mrs L. Davda Assistant Business Manager Mrs S. Powney Mrs L. Muncaster, B.A. (Hons) Data & Exams Manager Miss L. Avery Miss S. Parker Mr M. Dever, B.Sc. (Hons) Mrs E. Davies Mrs D. Embley Mrs A. Pearson Mrs A. Hardie Mrs B. Yates Mrs S. Jennings Miss S. Mansoor Office Manager / Headteacher’s PA Mrs J Kenyon, LLB (Hons), C.S.B.M. COVER SUPERVISORS Senior Admin Officer Mrs M. Murray, C.S.B.M. Mrs N. Byard Mrs L. Davda Admin Officer/ Pupil Records Mrs N. Meath Attendance Improvement Worker The Governing Body Miss L. Risi L.A. Nominated Governors Attendance Officer Mrs G. Pashley Mrs S. Parker Co-opted Governors Receptionist Ms L. Russell-Hayes Mrs C. Wooldridge Mrs L. McLean Mr H. Jackson Mr G. Fawthorp Mr A. Stirland Ms J. Gordon TECHNICAL STAFF Mrs S. Hall Mr J. Millward Mr R. Pashley-Crawford Reprographics Mrs L. Chohan ICT Manager Mr S. Mellor, B.Sc. (Hons) Elected Parent Governors ICT/Music Mr M. Owen Mrs J. Lord Technology Mrs S. Jennings Mrs S. Parkinson Science Mr A. Turner The Headteacher, as Governor SITE STAFF Mrs K. Pomeroy

Premises Consultant Mr G. O’Neill The Chair of Governors is Site Supervisor Mr G. Robinson MS LORIMER RUSSELL-HAYES who can be contacted at school.

WELFARE STAFF The Clerk to the Governors is Mrs J. Kenyon - who can be contacted at school. Mrs L. Chohan South Area Education Office can be contacted at: Level 1 Christ Church Precinct County Hall, Preston PR1 8RJ

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GCSE Results compared to national figures for 2018-2020 (as an average)

Here at Penwortham Girls’ High School, the cohort of 2020 have built on the school’s longstanding reputation for exceptional academic outcomes, exceeding every expectation by achieving another stunning set of GCSE results. These students increased the number of Grade 9’s achieved from the previous year, with an impressive 85 awarded in total. In fact, a stunning third of all the grades awarded were Grade 7 or higher. Importantly, 89% of students gained a standard pass at Grade 4+ including English and mathematics, with 67% achieving a strong pass at Grade 5+ in English and mathematics. With centre assessed grades replacing GCSE exams this summer, a large number of schools are reporting an increase in their headline figures. As a school, we wanted to take the opportunity to show the average of our results over the last three consecutive years compared to the national average. We are extremely proud that as a school our girls consistently achieve outstanding outcomes across a range of subjects.

Grades Grades Grades National National National 9 – 7 9 – 5 9 – 4 Art 25.80 24.93 81.90 61.80 95.77 78.77

Computer Science 30.95 27.55 71.10 56.95 91.70 71.35

Dance 30.00 30.95 63.25 65.00 72.30 79.65

Food 17.53 19.60 55.10 51.73 73.20 68.47

Product Design 22.65 23.5 71.1 55 83.7 71.1

English Language 33.13 15.50 77.60 46.63 92.87 65.00

English Literature 30.30 21.33 76.43 57.87 92.00 75.33

French 25.77 25.73 49.33 57.30 73.83 73.83

Geography 47.53 26.13 79.37 54.77 90.50 68.43

German 36.63 27.27 76.27 62.23 91.67 79.23

History 32.90 26.23 75.00 54.20 84.07 67.30

Maths 28.63 16.87 69.13 41.90 86.33 61.97

Music 45.67 36.30 88.17 67.83 100.00 79.83

PE 26.50 24.83 50.07 60.77 59.37 76.87

RE 60.27 31.77 91.30 62.60 97.77 74.87

Biology 54.73 45.50 96.07 81.60 99.33 91.13

Chemistry 56.13 46.73 94.67 81.43 98.03 91.80

Physics 42.53 44.87 94.73 80.40 98.03 90.93

Combined Science 19.80 8.47 58.27 36.20 76.73 58.23 17 Leavers Destinations

The figures for 2020 have not been published as yet. The leavers’ destinations for the previous 2 years are listed below. As you can see, the vast majority of our girls continued on to further education.

2019 LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS

Further Education 152 96%

Apprenticeship 5 3%

Employment (no training) 1 1%

Foundation Learning - -

Off Site Educated - -

Abroad - -

Unemployed - -

Unknown - -

Totals 158 100%

2018 LEAVERS’ DESTINATIONS

Further Education 116 97%

Apprenticeship 3 3%

Employment (no training) - -

Foundation Learning - -

Off Site Educated - -

Abroad - -

Unemployed - -

Unknown - -

Totals 119 100%

18 Term Dates 2021 - 22

AUTUMN TERM 2021

INSET DAYS 1 & 2 Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd September 2021

Re-open Friday 3rd September 2021

INSET DAY 3 Friday 8th October 2021

Mid Term Closure Monday 25th October – Friday 29th October 2021 (inclusive)

Closure after school Friday 17th December 2021

70 openings (35 / 35)

SPRING TERM 2022

Re-open Tuesday 4th January 2022

Mid Term Closure Monday 14th February – Friday 18th February 2022 (inclusive)

Closure after school Friday 1st April 2022

59 openings (29 / 30)

SUMMER TERM 2022

Re-open Tuesday 19th April 2022

May Day Closure Monday 2nd May 2022

Mid Term Closure Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June 2022 (inclusive)

Closure after school Wednesday 20th July 2022

INSET DAYS 4 & 5 Thursday 21st & Friday 22nd July 2022

61 openings (28 / 33)

19 Cop Lane Penwortham Preston PR1 0SR Telephone: 01772 743399 Fax: 01772 752475 Email: [email protected] Website: www.penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk

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