080 Contents School Terms and Holdays 2008/09 Pan-London Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme 3 Bank Holidays 2007/2008 Information on Admissions Criteria 5 Good Friday 10 April 2009 Applying for a school place on-line 6 Easter Monday 13 April 2009 How to apply 7 May Day 4 May 2009 Assistance for Children who live in 13 Spring Bank Holiday 25 May 2009 Secondary Schools in Hillingdon 14 Questionnaire 35 Autumn Term 2008 75 Days Other useful contacts 37 Term Starts Monday 1 September 2008* Half Term Holiday 27 - 31 October 2008 Term Ends Friday 19 December 2008 Further information Further information and advice is available Spring Term 2009 60 Days during normal offi ce hours on 01895 556644 Term Starts Monday 5 January 2009 www.hillingdon.gov.uk Half Term Holiday 16 - 20 February 2009 admissionsbenefi [email protected] Term Ends Friday 3 April 2009

Summer Term 2009 61 Days Term Starts Monday 20 April 2009 Half Term Holiday 25 - 29 May 2009 Term Ends Wednesday 21 July 2009

Total 196 Days

*NB: Monday 1 September 2008 – training day; 4 further training days to be determined by schools within the dates established

**Please note although the total number of days is 196 there should be 190 pupil days and 5 training days the extra day simply gives schools the fl exibility to schedule their training days throughout the year.

The term dates for some Voluntary and Foundation schools may vary slightly from those shown above. Pan-London Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme

Every year around 60,000 pupils living in How the system works The councils will hold the offer for the London transfer to secondary school, many Under the Pan-London Co-ordinated highest preference on the parent’s form crossing borough boundaries to do so. In Admissions Scheme, all parents will list and release all other lower preference 2005 all 33 London Boroughs together with the schools that they want to apply for offers, so that these places can be offered some councils bordering the capital signed on one form, ranking them in order of to other applicants. Potential offers are up to a system to co-ordinate admissions preference. (This is important as only one then exchanged between councils until to their secondary schools. offer will be made and this will be from they are in a position to make the single the highest ranked school able to make best offer to parents using all available The co-ordinated admissions system is an offer). This form will then be returned places. All offers will be sent out on the fairer, with more parents being offered one to the council in which the child lives. same day – 3 March 2008. If you have of their preferred schools earlier and fewer made an on-line application the offer getting no initial offer at all. It is easier for All the councils taking part in the made to your child will be available on parents to manage, reducing anxiety for Pan-London Co-ordinated Admissions the website from 8.30am on 4 March 2008 them and their children, and also reducing Scheme will then use a computerised (see page 6 for details of how to make an the workload for schools. system to pass on details of applications on-line application). for schools in other areas and to co- ordinate the offer of places to make sure In the London Borough of Hillingdon each that nobody gets offered more than one Hillingdon secondary school will consider school place. themselves as a fi rst preference.

The decision on whether a place can be offered will continue to be made by the admission authority for each school listed. Where a school is over subscribed, its published admission criteria will be used to decide the order in which applicants will be offered places. Unless specifi cally required to do so by the published admissions criteria of the school, councils will not pass on details of where the school was ranked, and no school will be told about other schools a parent has applied for.

3 Each secondary school has an open evening during the Autumn Term for parents and pupils to visit the school. These evenings usually include a talk by the headteacher and a tour of the school.

Often it will be possible to see current pupils at work and meet staff. We suggest you visit the secondary schools on their open evenings if you can:

Date School Time If you are unable to attend an open Tuesday 18 September 6:30pm evening, please contact the school for Tuesday 18 September 5:00pm alternative arrangements Wednesday 19 September Northwood School 6:00pm Thursday 20 September (Catholic) 6:30pm Monday 24 September High School 6:30pm Tuesday 25 September 6:30pm Tuesday 25 September 7:00pm Wednesday 26 September 6:00pm Wednesday 26 September Abbotsfi eld School (boys) 6:30pm Thursday 27 September Swakeleys School (girls) 6:30pm Thursday 27 September 7:00pm Tuesday 2 October (Church of ) 6:00pm Wednesday 3 October Barnhill School 6:30pm Wednesday 3 October Northwood School 6:00pm Thursday 4 October 6:30pm Tuesday 9 October Guru Nanak Sikh School 5:00pm Tuesday 9 October The Harefi eld Academy 6:30pm Wednesday 10 October Stockley Academy 6:00pm Thursday 11 October Harlington Community School 6:30pm

These times were correct at time of publication.

Important Dates to Remember To fi nd out the dates of the open September/October 2007 School open evenings evenings for schools outside of 19 October 2007** Closing date for applications Hillingdon, you must contact the local 3 March 2008 Offers sent to parents authority in which the schools are located or alternatively contact the 18 March 2008 Acceptance deadline schools direct (see page 38 19 March 2008 Appeals deadline for LA contact numbers). ** If your child attends a Hillingdon Primary School then you must return the paper application form to the Hillingdon Primary School by noon on 17 October 2007. If you apply on line this must be submitted by midnight on 19 October 2007.

4 Information on Admission Criteria

You will be able to obtain an individual Distance As distance from home to school is prospectus, at each of the schools’ open The criteria for home to school distance a main criterion, for Hillingdon non- evenings (see page 4) or by contacting for all schools in Hillingdon is as the crow religious secondary schools, it is the school direct, after the open evening. fl ies (or straight line). This is calculated important that you apply to your nearest This will give you the criteria in full. using Ordinance Survey co-ordinates for secondary schools, as well as others the school and the home address. The further afi eld. To obtain the published criteria for measurement is accurate to the nearest schools outside of Hillingdon you must metre. The point of measurement is the A summary of each school’s criteria can contact the Authority in which they are centre of the home address and to a be found on pages 15 to 33. More detailed located (see page 38 for LA contact designated point at the school (This will information about schools’ criteria can be details). be published in each school’s prospectus). obtained from each secondary school at their open evening. Additional information to be returned Selective Schools (Schools requiring to schools. an 11+ test) There are selective schools in some Siblings Authorities (there are none in Hillingdon). You may have to send birth certifi cates You must ensure that you complete any to your preferred schools to satisfy the necessary documentation required by governors that the child is a valid sibling. the date set by them.

Medical You may have to send medical evidence Confi rmation of Address to your preferred schools in order for Hillingdon Residents will be asked to the governors to consider the medical provide proof of address at the time of condition cited. acceptance of the school offer. This will be in the form of: Evidence of Faith Faith schools require parents to complete • a copy of your current council tax an additional form which is available from schedule or a copy of the page of your the school and must be returned to them tenancy agreement that shows your by the stated date (ie: the closing date or address and the date you moved (the in the case of some schools outside of moving date is required if you moved the London Borough of Hillingdon by an within the last 6 months)* earlier date). and • a copy of your child benefi t schedule Each school will state in their prospectus or a copy of the front page of your if any additional information is required child benefi t book.* to support the application. For Hillingdon Secondary Schools you will fi nd this at the Failure to provide adequate proof of end of each school’s details on pages 15 address may result in the offer being to 33. withdrawn by the school.

*If you do not have these items, please see page 37 for details of where to obtain them.

5 INFORMATION FOR HILLINGDON RESIDENTS ONLY Applying for a school place on-line

You can apply for a school place on-line *Internet access is free at your local library, however PCs are Some of the benefi ts of applying for your child’s Secondary in high demand so it is advisable to book PC access in advance School place on-line for September 2008 are: and you should call the library you wish to visit directly to do this. If you are a library member you can book up to 2 hours • You will receive confi rmation that we have received internet access at a time, non-members can book up to 1 hour. your application if you supply an e-mail address. For information on joining your local library you should call • You can view your application at any time during into your local library or visit the website www.hillingdon.gov. the admission process. uk/libraries. You will be asked to provide two proofs of address • You can change the details of your application one of which should show your signature i.e. driving licence, i.e. which school you choose, right up to midnight utility bill etc. on 19 October 2007. • You can fi nd out which school your child has been offered If you have any questions about applying on-line please visit our from 8:30am on 4 March 2008. The offer letters will be website or call 01895 556644. posted on 3 March 2008 and not received until 4 March at the earliest. The closing date for Secondary School applications is Friday 19 October 2007 whether you apply on-line or fi ll in the paper The website to apply on-line for a Secondary School place for application form. September 2008 is: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schools Please note: If you make an on-line application you should not complete a paper application form. You can access this website wherever you have access to a computer • Home • Internet Café • Work • Local Library*

For more information and to apply on-line visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schools

Use this space to record your unique number, and the username and password you have used to make your application:

Unique number Username Password

It is important that you keep this information to be able to access your application and look up the school offered to your child on-line. If you require further information or assistance call 01895 556644.

6 INFORMATION FOR HILLINGDON RESIDENTS ONLY How to apply Hillingdon Residents Only

The following pages give you details You can now apply on-line by visiting the on-line application no later than of how to apply to a Secondary School website www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schools? midnight on 19 October 2007. both within and outside of the London Many parents will fi nd this a more Borough of Hillingdon. There are 18 state convenient method of application and Any late applications, either paper funded schools in the London Borough you can fi nd details of how to make an or electronic, will only be considered of Hillingdon. Two are City Academies, application on-line as well as some of the after all those applications received on which are funded by a direct grant from benefi ts of applying online on page 11 of time. Please note that the LA cannot the and Skills this brochure. be responsible for any delays in the (DFES), three are voluntary aided (faith) postal system or problems encountered schools, one is a community school and For information about Secondary Schools with internet providers and it is your the others are foundation schools. These in other Boroughs or Counties you will responsibility to ensure that the schools are maintained and funded by need to contact each individual Borough application is received the Local Authority*. of County (see page 38). on time.

The schools are all comprehensive On either the paper or the on-line Provided your paper application form day schools, which provide education application you are invited to state is handed into your child’s Hillingdon between the ages of 11 and 18, in line up to 6 schools that you are interested primary school by noon on 17 October with the National Curriculum. Detailed in sending your child to including any 2007, and you have a receipt from the information is published by each school schools outside of the London Borough primary school or you have submitted in its prospectus, which can be obtained of Hillingdon. You must put the schools your on-line application by midnight from the school at the open evening in the order that you would most on 19 October 2007 (if you provided (please see pages 15 to 33 for brief details wish your child to attend. Unless an e-mail address you will receive on each school). specifi cally required to do so by the confi rmation), your application will be published admissions criteria of the considered to be on time. You should keep Children normally transfer to secondary school, councils will not pass on details the receipt issued by the primary school school in the September following of where the school was ranked, and no or the electronic confi rmation safely in their 11th birthday. So if your child was school will be told about other schools a case there is any discrepancy over the born between 1 September 1996 and parent has applied for. In Hillingdon each date of receipt of the application. 31 August 1997, he or she should transfer Hillingdon secondary school will consider in September 2008. themselves as a fi rst preference, your If your child attends a primary school application will be treated equally and outside of Hillingdon then you should The Local Authority does not assist with your preference will not be disclosed. return your paper application by fees for independent schools. If you wish noon on Friday 19 October 2007 to to apply for a place at an independent If your child attends a Hillingdon primary the Admissions Team at the London school, you should apply direct to the school the paper application must be Borough of Hillingdon, 4E/09 Civic school of your choice. returned to them by noon on Wednesday Centre, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW. 17 October 2007. It is very important that (If a receipt is required please send a If you reside outside of the London your application is not received after this stamped, self addressed envelope). Borough of Hillingdon you must contact date, to enable the primary school to If you are making an on-line application that Authority for details of their collate the forms and send them to the this must be submitted by midnight procedures and to obtain an application Admissions Team. If you do not return on Friday 19 October 2007. form. a paper form to your child’s Hillingdon primary then it must be returned to Sometimes a secondary school requires If your child resides in the London Borough the Admissions Team at the London additional information in support of the of Hillingdon you will fi nd information on Borough of Hillingdon, 4E/09 Civic Centre, application (see each individual school’s the application process in this booklet. Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 1UW by noon on prospectus and pages 15 to 33 which 19 October 2007 or you must submit your also details each school’s criteria). This

* Education and Children’s Services, part of Hillingdon Council, is the Local Authority. 7 INFORMATION FOR HILLINGDON RESIDENTS ONLY

information must be sent to the school offered on the basis of their published require the child’s birth certifi cate. concerned and not attached to the admission criteria. This must be sent to the school directly application form. Unless the additional whether you are making a paper or information is for Ruislip High School Selective schools will require your electronic application. Selective schools in which case you should send it to the child to take a test and you will need to will require you to have completed a form Admissions and Benefi ts Team. contact them directly for the procedure to enable your child to take the 11+ test. (NB: There are no selective schools in If you need help in fi lling in the paper Hillingdon). Can I put just one school application, please ask your primary on the application? school headteacher or call 01895 556644. How do I decide which is the It is advisable that you state more than For help and information on completing an best school for my child? one school although you do not have to on-line application please visit the website Visit the schools on their open evening choose six. These must be in the order www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schools, refer to and obtain a prospectus which will tell that you would prefer your child to attend. page 6 or call 01895 556644. you all about the school. Speak to other Some parents only consider other schools parents who already have a child at after the offers have been made and are Only complete one application. the school. Have you read the OFSTED surprised that they are then unable to You do not need to complete a paper Inspection Report? You can ask the school obtain a place at their nearest school application if you have submitted an for sight of the report or alternatively which has been fi lled with applications on-line application. details can be found on the website; received by the closing date. www.ofsted.gov.uk. You must apply for a school place Will the schools know what order I have even if you have an older child already Look at schools’ exam results which put them on the application? attending a secondary school. will be published in their prospectus In Hillingdon the order of your preferences or telephone the Secondary Exams is confi dential and will not be released to Please see below for answers to frequently Information Line on 0800 242322 or visit any Hillingdon school. Unless specifi cally asked questions which may help you in www.dfes.gov.uk/performancetables required to do so by the published making your application. admissions criteria of the school, councils Will my child have an interview? will not pass on details of where the school What if my child’s details on the Schools or admission authorities must was ranked, and no school will be told application form are incorrect? not interview parents or pupils as any part about other schools a parent has If your child attends a Hillingdon primary of the application or admission process. applied for. school you will receive a paper copy of the application form. Any details on this form What additional information Each Hillingdon school you state as have been taken from the data held by the will schools require? a preference will be treated equally primary school. Please amend the details You will need to look at each school’s (i.e. each Hillingdon secondary school as appropriate. If you are making an on- prospectus and pages 15 to 33 of this will consider themselves as a fi rst line application you will need to provide brochure where the list of additional preference), however, the order of your all of your child’s details as indicated. information required is clearly stated. preferences will enable the Authority to I must remind you that the address on This information must be forwarded to make an offer of one school place at the the application must be where the child the schools concerned and not attached highest preference school where you permanently resides. This is normally the to a paper application, unless the meet their criteria. This will avoid any address at which the child benefi t is paid. additional information is for Ruislip High duplication and ensure that every child is Proof of address will be required when School in which case you should send it to offered a secondary school place on you accept your offer and the Admissions the Admissions and Benefi ts Team. For 3 March 2008. Authority will investigate possible example, Faith Schools will need you fraudulent addresses. to complete an additional form which I think my child or a member of the will confi rm your child’s faith and the immediate family has a medical or What if I want a place at a school commitment of the family. The paper psychological condition? outside Hillingdon? application form you return to your child’s If you would like your preferred schools You can apply to schools in other primary school will not be regarded to take any exceptional medical authority areas by including the school(s) as complete unless you have returned circumstances into consideration, on your application. Remember to include the additional information to the Faith then the appropriate box on the paper the school DfES number obtainable school concerned. If you are making an application form should be ticked or if you from the school. Telephone numbers of on-line application you must ensure that are making an on-line application ensure neighbouring authorities can be found you obtain a commitment to faith form that you indicate this where appropriate. on page 38. Other boroughs cannot give directly from each Faith school you list Evidence relating to the medical priority to their residents and places are as a preference. In some cases, schools information may be required at the time

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of application by schools as additional How are decisions made about places? being withdrawn. Remember if you are information (see each school’s details The LA will forward your details not offered your fi rst preference, your in pages 15 to 33). If you wish to apply to to each of your preferred schools child’s name will remain on the waiting schools outside of the London Borough using a computerised system (as lists for any schools which were a higher of Hillingdon you must fi nd out from that explained on page 3). Where a school is preference. Please note: If you receive an Authority the procedure for additional oversubscribed, its published admissions offer from a higher preference school you information. criteria will be used to decide the order may be required to provide this school in which applicants will be offered with proof of address documentation. Can I use an address other than places. The LA will co-ordinate the my own to make an application? arrangements and a place will be offered What if I am not satisfi ed Child minder or grandparent addresses at the highest possible preference. In with the school offered? cannot be taken into account. The Hillingdon one of the main criteria for You should accept the place offered address on the application must be admissions is the distance from home to ensure that your child has a place where the parent and child normally to school (except faith schools). If your reserved for September 2008 and lives and will be taken as the address only preferences are schools some your child’s name will be held on the of the parent who is in receipt of child distance from your home, you may fi nd waiting lists for your higher preference benefi t, or for those not eligible for this that children living nearer take up all the schools. You have the right of appeal benefi t, the address registered with places at these schools and you may fail and full information can be obtained the doctor. Each school will publish to secure a place at your local school if by writing to each individual school full details relating to this in their it is not one of your preferences. Please requesting appeals documentation and prospectus. In the event that false note that the last dated form submitted enclosing a self addressed, stamped information is discovered after a and received by the Admissions Team, envelope. Appeals documentation place has been offered then that place either on-line or paper application, will must be requested from the schools by will be withdrawn and could lead to be the one processed. Wednesday 19 March to ensure that the prosecution. When you return your appeal is heard before the end of term. acceptance to the admissions team Will I defi nately be offered one To lodge an appeal for a school outside at the London Borough of Hillingdon of my named preference schools? the London Borough of Hillingdon you you should enclose proof of address Where possible one of the schools named must contact that school for full details documentation in the form of a copy of on your application will be offered. If and procedures as this may vary from your Council Tax Schedule or Tenancy it is not possible to offer one of these Authority to Authority (see page 38 for Agreement and a copy of child benefi t schools for your child, you will be offered contact details). schedule or the front cover of your book. the school closest to your home with a Please make sure that you enclose place available. (If you have applied for If you wish to reapply for a school copies of this documentation as originals schools near your home, this is unlikely that was a lower preference than the cannot be returned. Please see page to happen). one offered you will need to contact 37 for information on obtaining this the school directly and complete the documentation if you do not think you When will I hear about my application? school’s own application form. If the have it. Letters will be posted on 3 March 2008 school is Ruislip High School or a school giving the result of the application. If you outside of Hillingdon, please call 01895 I think I have religious or philosophical have made an on-line application this 556644. Note: this application will be reasons for my preferences. information will be available to you from treated as late by the school and your Please give details on the paper 8:30am on 4 March 2008, you will need to child is therefore likely to be placed on application or if you are making an on- supply your unique reference number to a waiting list. Most Hillingdon schools line application ensure that you indicate access this information. will place your child at the bottom of this where appropriate. the waiting list, along with any other What should I do when I have an offer? late applications in distance order. In What is a sibling? You must accept the place by completing September they will be moved within the Each school will defi ne this in more the slip provided and send it back to list according to the individual school’s detail in their prospectus. Generally the Admissions Team at the London criteria. This is so as not to disadvantage a sibling means a child’s brother or Borough of Hillingdon by 18 March those applications that were received on sister, stepbrothers or stepsisters and 2008 along with your proof of address time and who considered the school as a foster children. A cousin or other family documentation. Even if you have higher preference than the one offered. members, even if living in the same submitted an on-line application you household, do not qualify as a sibling. must return the tear off slip from the letter you will be sent and return it with proof of address documentation. Failure to do so may result in the place

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How do waiting lists work for If your child attends a primary school Pupils with statements of special on-time applications? outside of Hillingdon educational needs Your child’s name will be held on the a) If you have completed a paper If your child has a statement of Special waiting list for any school that is a higher application you should return this to Educational Needs, it is subject to an preference than the school offered. the Admissions Team at the London Annual Review. This enables the LA Borough of Hillingdon 4E/09 Civic to monitor your child’s progress and Preference 1 = School A On waiting list Centre, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 to ensure that the provision remains Preference 2 = School B On waiting list 1UW by noon on 19 October 2007. appropriate. In addition, when your Preference 3 = School C On waiting list b) If you have completed an on-line child approaches the age of transfer to Preference 4 = School D School offered application this must be submitted secondary school a suitable placement is Preference 5 = School E Not placed by midnight on 19 October 2007. discussed at the annual review and you on waiting list have the opportunity to express which Preference 6 = School F Not placed After the dates above, applications secondary school you would like your on waiting list will not be considered until after those child to attend. Therefore, a pupil with a London Borough of Hillingdon applications which were received on time, statement of special educational needs secondary schools: whether they are paper or electronic. does not follow the usual secondary Each individual school will hold the This may mean that you will not get a admissions procedures. However, if your waiting lists and you will be able to place at your preferred school or schools, child is to attend a main stream school in obtain details directly from them with the as the places will have been allocated to September 2008 parents should still apply exception of Ruislip High School whose other children whose applications were on the application form you receive from waiting list will be held and maintained received on time. After 3 March 2008 (date your child’s primary school to ensure by the LA. It is recommended that you offers are made for those applications accurate information is recorded on fi le. contact schools after 1 April 2008 to received on time) parents must complete enable the offers made on 3 March 2008 the Hillingdon school’s own form if you To fi nd out more information on this to be processed (this only applies to the want to apply for a place. Please ring procedure and your child’s Secondary London Borough of Hillingdon). Waiting 01895 556644 for more information. For School place please contact the Special lists should be maintained in accordance late applications to Ruislip High School Needs Team in Education Services with the schools’ published admission and schools outside of Hillingdon you (01895 250429/250477). criteria. should contact 01895 556644 or send a written request to the Admissions and School Attendance Secondary schools outside of the Benefi ts Team at the Civic Centre. Attending school regularly is vitally London Borough of Hillingdon: important for pupils. Without it the best What if my child has special You must contact the Authority that the efforts of teachers and schools come to educational needs? school is in for full details and procedures nothing. Pupils need to attend regularly to as this may vary from Authority to Most children’s special educational needs take full advantage of all the educational Authority (see page 38 for contact details). will have been identifi ed at primary school. opportunities open to them. If they do not, However, if you think your child may have their education suffers and their behaviour What if my application is late? special educational needs please discuss may deteriorate. Repeated unauthorised If your child attends a Hillingdon this with your child’s form tutor, Special absence could lead to prosecution, which £2,500 fi ne primary school: Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) or Head of may result in a for each parent a) If you have completed a paper Year. or 3 months imprisonment together with application and it is not returned to parenting orders or a £50 fi xed penalty the primary school by noon on Most special educational needs can be notice to be served. 17 October 2007 you can bring it met by the class or subject teacher who to the Civic Centre by noon on 19 can adapt the way the curriculum is Parents should contact the school October 2007. If you have completed taught for individual pupils. immediately if a child is too ill to attend, a paper application it is strongly followed by a note when the child returns recommeded that you return this to Occasionally a pupil may have extreme to school. Parents may not authorise the primary school where you will be diffi culties which require more help than absence, only schools can do this after issued is usually available from the school’s they are satisfi ed that the explanation with a receipt. own resources. The school and the local given for absence is appropriate. b) If you have completed an on-line education authority have a legal duty application this must be submitted to identify and meet these needs, so an The law requires parents to make sure by midnight on 19 October 2007. assessment may be necessary to help their children go to school on time. If everyone decide what is best for your a parent has any problems regarding child. Wherever possible any extra help attendance or lateness the Education will be given in the mainstream school. Welfare Service can be contacted in offi ce hours on Telephone 01895 250858.

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Family holidays during term time Removing your child from the school roll Removal from the school roll It is important that pupils attend school If, at any point in your child’s education by the school for as many days as possible each term. you no longer wish him/her to attend their Your child can be removed from the Wherever possible, family holidays present school he/she can only be taken school roll by the school, for various should be taken during school holidays. off the school roll if you write to express reasons; but the main ones are: You should not expect the school to this decision to the Head of the school. a) You move away or cannot be automatically agree to a holiday during However, should you do this you will be contacted term time. You will fi nd that most schools responsible for fi nding a new school, b) You take an extended holiday and will only authorise holidays in term or educating your child yourself. do not return when expected time in extenuating circumstances and c) Your child is permanently excluded will also take into account your child’s You should never agree to the school attendance record for the past two removing your child from roll, unless you School exclusion years. If your child’s school decides not have an alternative school or are going Your child could be excluded from school to authorise a holiday request in term to provide Elective Education. on either a temporary (fi xed term) or time and you do still take your child on permanent basis. Children cannot be holiday, the absence will be recognised as Elective home education asked to remain out of school without unauthorised and may result in the local All parents have the right to educate their an exclusion. authority issuing you with a Fixed Penalty own child at home. However, there is no Notice. assistance from the local authority. Parents can contact an Education Welfare Offi cer on Duty Line Can I choose to educate my Further information is available from 01895 250858 for advice. child at home? www.parentscentre.gov.uk You may choose to educate your child at home and you should inform the education department in writing. However, the LA still has a duty to ensure appropriate provision is made in these circumstances. Full details of your arrangements will be requested and monitoring visits will be made.

Need assistance? Applying for secondary schools can be a confusing time. If you are having problems understanding the secondary school admissions process, why not contact the School Transfer Adviser?

The School Transfer Adviser is available to assist anyone who may feel they need the extra help. Perhaps: • English is not your fi rst language • You need extra help completing the forms • You have recently moved to Hillingdon • You are just feeling a little confused and need impartial advice

If you require general information or assistance call 01895 556644, but if the help you ? need is more specifi c, please ask to be referred to the School Transfer Adviser.

School Transfer Adviser Julia Breuer

11 INFORMATION FOR HILLINGDON RESIDENTS ONLY Important points to note in making your application

• Complete an application, either on paper or on-line and • Your child’s name will be held on the waiting list for any state up to 6 Schools, including any schools outside of the school that is a higher preference than the one offered. London Borough of Hillingdon, in the order that you would Acceptance of a place offered will have no bearing on any like your child to go to. waiting lists. • Ensure that any additional information required by the schools is sent directly to them (e.g. birth certifi cates, You may wish to use the tick list below, which could help to evidence of faith forms) unless the additional information ensure you have completed your application correctly: is for Ruislip High School in which case you should send it Have you read the booklet: Starting Secondary School 2008? to the Admissions and Benefi ts Team. In the case of some Have you read the prospectus for each school you wish to schools (i.e. faith, selective schools), failure to provide the apply for, so that you understand how they will apply their additional information will mean that these schools will be criteria? unable to consider the preference under their criteria and Do any of the schools you wish to apply for require additional procedures. information? • Return the completed paper application to your child’s For example: primary school to be received by noon on 17 October 2007 • Schools may require birth certifi cates if you have applied (if your child attends a primary school in Hillingdon). under their sibling criterion – Please check the bottom of • Or, return the completed application form to The the page for the school(s) concerned on pages 15-33 of Admissions Team at the London Borough of Hillingdon, this brochure for details. 4E/09 Civic Centre, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW to be • Schools may require additional information if you have received by noon on 19 October 2007 (if your child attends applied under their medical criterion – Please check the a primary school outside of Hillingdon). bottom of the page for the school(s) concerned on pages • Or, submit your on-line application by midnight on 19 15-33 of this brochure for details. October 2007 (whether your child attends a Hillingdon • Schools may require additional information if you have primary or a primary outside of Hillingdon). stated a social or philosophical reason for your child to • Letters will be posted on 3 March 2008 giving the result of attend. the application. • Faith (VA) Schools will require you to complete a • Offers will be availabe to view on-line from 8:30am on 4 ‘commitment to faith’ form in addition to your paper or March 2008. on-line application. • If a place cannot be offered at any of your preferred All of the above mentioned information must be sent to the schools then a place will be offered at the nearest school school(s) directly. Please check the page for the school(s) in Hillingdon to your home address with a vacancy. concerned on pages 15-33 of this brochure for address details. • Acceptances should be sent to the London Borough of Have you supplied all of the mandatory information Hillingdon by 18 March 2007 along with your proof of requested? This includes: address documentation. Even if you have submitted an on- • Your postcode line application you must return the tear off slip from the • Your child’s current (primary/junior) school letter you will be sent and return it with proof of address • Your address details if different from your child’s documentation. • Your contact telephone number(s) • Appeals documentation must be requested by 19 March • The school(s) that you wish to apply for (including schools 2008 from the secondary school concerned. Appeals outside of London Borough of Hillingdon) requests received after this date will be allowed at Finally, have you completed the correct form? You must the school’s discretion and may only be allowed under apply to the Local Authority that you live in? This iwill be the exceptional circumstances. You must write to the schools Authority that you pay your council tax to. Please see page 38 concerned, individually stating that you wish to lodge an for contact details of neighbouring borough and counties. appeal, enclosing a stamped, self addressed envelope. If you wish to lodge an appeal with a school outside of If you are not a resident of the London Borough of Hillingdon, the London Borough of Hillingdon you must contact that you should contact your home LA (where you pay your school for full details and procedures, as this may vary Council Tax) to obtain an application form and details from Authority to Authority. of the application procedures.

12 INFORMATION FOR HILLINGDON RESIDENTS ONLY Assistance for children who live in Hillingdon

Free school meals From September 2008, if a secondary Religious Education Free school meals are available to aged child from a low income background The LA is advised upon matters of children if their parents/carers are in attends one of the three nearest suitable Religious Education and Worship by a receipt of Income Support, Job Seekers secondary schools within a six mile radius Standing Advisory Council (SACRE) which Allowance (income-based) and Child Tax of their home they are eligible for travel includes representatives from local faith Credit (with an annual income of less assistance provided the school is more groups. Religious education will cover than £14,495) and the Guarantee Element than 2 miles away. Christianity (or the religion specifi ed by of State Pension Credit. You can obtain an it’s trust deed) and the other principal application form from the school directly. Additionally, from September 2008 if a child religious traditions of Great Britain. from a low income family attends a school Its aims are to teach children about Uniform grants over 2 miles but under 15 miles from home religion and to enable them to learn from Subject to consultation uniform grant he/she will be eligible for travel assistance religion. Parents may exercise their legal cheques will be available for children if their parents have expressed a wish for right to withdraw their children from entering Year 7 in September 2008 whose them to be educated at a school which is Religious Education and/or Collective parents/carers are in receipt of any of the based on the parent’s religion or belief Worship. In this case they should consult benefi ts mentioned above. An application and there is no nearer suitable school. the headteacher of the school. Should form will be sent to Year 6 pupils in all parents seek further help they could Hillingdon primary schools in Spring 2008. Low income is defi ned as those in receipt telephone on 01895 250457. of a maximum working tax credit or free Home to School Transport Policy school meals. Complaints procedure for School Admissions Most complaints are best dealt with by In September 2005, Transport for London To obtain the complete Home to School talking through the issue with the people introduced free travel on all London Transport Policy write to 4E/05 Civic concerned. The following procedure is Buses for children up to the age of 16. Centre, High St, Uxbridge, UB8 1UW intended to cover general complaints. As from September 2006 this will also or call 01895 250008. include pupils up to the age of 18. No Parents should initially bring their new applicants since that time have been Student Progress Reports complaint to the attention of the teacher/ awarded any assistance toward travel. Parents of pupils at secondary schools Headteacher who will investigate the will receive a written report by 31 July complaint quickly, fairly and effi ciently. If Our Transport Policy changed in each academic year. These will include parents are not satisfi ed with the outcome September 2004. Any parent choosing comments on your child’s general they may make a formal complaint to the a school more than 3 miles away from progress, achievements in every National Chair of Governors of the school, who their home regardless of whether it is a Curriculum core and foundation subject will if necessary hold a special meeting religious or grammar school unlikely to studied and a summary of attendance to consider the complaint. qualify for assistance. If you already have during that year. a child in receipt of assistance then any Complaints about the curriculum future siblings will not qualify. At the end of each key stage (what is taught) must be dealt with by (years 9 and 11) you will also receive: the Headteacher/governing body. If Please note: If a child does not have an • Details of your child’s assessed level these routes have been exhausted then existing Oyster Card you must apply for of attainment the complaint can go to the LA and, one at least a month prior to their 16th • Information comparing the levels ultimately, to Ofsted. birthday so they can travel free on the of attainment of other pupils in the buses to the end of that school year. school at the same stage. Parents who would like advice on complaints procedures should Every child who needs to purchase travel Each school’s governing body must telephone 01895 556644 or visit the now has to have an Oyster Card, you can publish a school profi le on-line website www.hillingdon.gov.uk/education/ obtain an application form from your local each year. These can be viewed at schools/complaints Post Offi ce. www.schoolsfi nder.direct.gov.uk All parents are invited to attend. 13 Secondary Schools in Hillingdon

11 1 Abbotsfi eld School Hillingdon

2 Barnhill Community High School 9 8 Northwood Hayes 3 3 Bishop Ramsey School 3 12 Ruislip Harefield Ruislip 14 4 Bishopshalt School 5 Hillingdon 18 5 5 The Douay Martyrs School 2 6 Guru Nanak Sikh School M40/A40 17 1 16 Hayes Uxbridge 7 Harlington Community School Hayes Yeading 4 10 8 Haydon School 13 6 Eastcote 15 9 Harefi eld Academy 7 Harefi eld Hayes 10 Mellow Lane School Hayes

11 Northwood School Northwood M4 12 Queensmead School Heathrow South Ruislip 13 Rosedale College Hayes

14 Ruislip High School Ruislip Manor

15 Stockley Academy Yiewsley

16 Swakeleys School Hillingdon

17 Uxbridge High School Uxbridge

18 Vyners School Ickenham

14 Abbotsfi eld School

Boys

DFES Number: 312/5409

Abbotsfi eld School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Clifton Gardens 1. Looked After Children and Pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs Hillingdon naming Abbotsfi eld School; UB10 0EX Tel: 01895 237350 2. Children who suffer from a confi rmed medical and/or psychological condition which Fax: 01895 271995 necessitates attendance at Abbotsfi eld; the Governing Body will require written Email: abbotsfi [email protected] evidence from a doctor, educational psychologist or other professional;

Headteacher 3. Children with a member of the immediate family who suffers from a confi rmed Mr D Henderson medical or psychological condition; the Governing Body will require written evidence from a doctor, educational psychologist or other professional; Type & Number on Roll Foundation (Boys) 590 4. Children who have a sibling in attendance at either Abbotsfi eld or Swakeleys School at the time of application; Contact Details Mrs A Hare 5. All other applicants according to distance from the school measured in a straight line from the pupil’s home to the school. Available Places for Year 7 in September 2008 194

Total applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 322

No additional information required at the time of the initial application

15 Barnhill Community High School

DFES Number: 312/5412

Barnhill Community High School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Yeading Lane 1. Children in public care where Barnhill Community High is the nearest maintained Hayes secondary school to the normal place of residence. UB4 9LE Tel: 020 8839 0600 2. Those who have a brother or sister in attendance at the school at the point of Admissions: 020 8839 0672 admission. Fax: 020 8839 0661 Email: [email protected] 3. Children with a proven medical need. The medical need should be supported (at Admissions Email: the time of application) by a doctor’s certifi cate, at least indicating how the medical [email protected] condition relates to the school. Determination of medical need will be made by the Governing Body. Headteacher Robert Lobatto M.A. N.P.Q.H. 4. Children living closest to the school by the distance measured in a straight line from (with effect from September 2008) the home to the main entrance of the school.

Type & Number on Roll Foundation (Mixed) 1450

Contact Details Admissions Manager

Available Places for Year 7 in September 2008 240

Total applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 514

Additional information required which must be send to the school by 19 October 2007: Birth Certifi cate to support sibling application (see 1 above) Medical Certifi cate (see 2 above)

Where asked for supporting documentation this needs to be sent directly to the school, clearly marking the envelope with your child’s forename, surname, address and date of birth. Please also supply a stamped addressed envelope for return of documentation.

16 Bishop Ramsey School

DFES Number: 312/4600

Bishop Ramsey School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Lower School 1. Looked after children, ie children in public care where Bishop Ramsey School is the Eastcote Road nearest school to their place of permanent residence. Ruislip, HA4 8DJ Tel: 01895 634506 2. Children living with parents*, at least one of whom attends worship at least Fax: 01895 671096 three times a month in an Anglican Church or church or chapel of a Christian Email: [email protected] Denomination affi liated nationally to ‘Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’ or the Evangelical Alliance and has done so for at least the past three years with Upper School brothers or sisters who entered the school prior to Year 12 and who are themselves Hume Way attending the school at the time of application. This regularity of worship to be Ruislip, HA4 8EE certifi ed by the Parish Priest or Minister. Tel: 01895 639227 Fax: 01895 622429 3. Children living with parents*, at least one of whom worships at least three times a Email: [email protected] month in an Anglican Church or chapel, and has done so for at least the past three years without brothers or sisters who entered the school prior to Year 12. This Headteacher regularity of worship to be certifi ed by the Parish Priest or Minister. A. Wilcock M.A. 4. Children living with parents*, at least one of whom worships at least three times Type & Number on Roll a month in a church or chapel of a Christian Denomination affi liated nationally VA (Mixed) 1207 to ‘Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’ or the Evangelical Alliance, and has done so for at least the past three years without brothers or sisters who entered the Contact Details school prior to Year 12. This regularity of worship to be certifi ed by the Parish Priest Headteacher or Minister.

Available Places for Year 7 5. Children living with parents’, * at least one of whom worships at least three times in September 2008 per month in a church or chapel of a Christian Denomination that is not affi liated 180 nationally to ‘Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’ or the Evangelical Alliance and has done so for at least the last three years. This regulority of worship to be Total applications received certifi ed by the Parish Priest or Minister. for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 6. Children, not covered by criterion 2 with brothers or sisters who entered the 638 school prior to Year 12 and who are themselves attending the school at the time of application.

7. Children living with parents*, at least one of whom attends worship at least monthly in an Anglican Church or church or chapel of a Christian Denomination and has done so for at least the past three years. Frequency of worship must be certifi ed by the appropriate clergy.

17 8. Children living with parents*, at least one of whom attends worship at least monthly in the tradition of a non-Christian world faith, and has done so for at least the past three years. Frequency of worship must be certifi ed by the appropriate authority, and will be used to establish priority within this criterion.

9. Children of families who do not meet any of the above criteria but have chosen Bishop Ramsey School for the type of education it provides.

* ‘Parents’ includes legal guardians and carers

Important Note • Governors reserve the right to offer places to children with documented acute medical needs, who can demonstrate that this is the most suitable school for their needs. • Priority within each category, as appropriate, will be given in the following order: • Firstly to children whose parents attend an Anglican Church or Chapel who also live or worship in the Anglican Deanery of Hillingdon. • Secondly to children whose parents attend an Anglican Church or Chapel who also live or worship in the Anglican Deaneries of Harrow or Brent. • Where two children meet the same criteria, distance from the school will be the deciding factor. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the Lower School main offi ce to their permanent home.

Additional information required which must be sent to the school by 19 October 2007: Declaration, on a form provided by the school, relating to the parents’/carers’ attendance at Church, chapel or other place of worship. Name and address of vicar, minister or other religious leader to whom reference can be made by the School regarding the attendance of the parents/ carers.

18 Bishopshalt School

DFES Number: 312/5400

Bishopshalt School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Royal Lane 1. Children in public care where Bishopshalt is the nearest maintained secondary Hillingdon school to the normal place of residence. Uxbridge UB8 3RF 2. Children who have a brother or sister as a student at Bishopshalt School at the date Tel: 01895 233909 of admission. Fax: 01895 273102 Email: 3. Children who have a doctor’s certifi cate to prove to the governors’ satisfaction that offi ce.bishopshalt.hillingdon@lgfl .net there are medical grounds suffi cient to necessitate their attendance at Bishopshalt www.bishopshalt.hillingdon.sch.uk School.

Headteacher 4. Children living nearest the School, measured in a straight line from the School to Mr D Bocock their parents’ permanent home

Additional information required which must be sent to the Admissions Offi cer Type & Number on Roll at the school by 19 October 2007: Foundation (Mixed) 1204 Criterion 1: Children who have a brother or sister as a student at Bishopshalt School at the date of application Contact Details Parents are required to provide on the Application Form suffi cient details of the Mrs Z Bermingham (Offi ce Manager) brother or sister (who forms the basis of the application under this criterion) to Mrs S Paisley (Admissions Offi cer) enable the governors to satisfy themselves that a valid qualifying relationship exists. i. In addition the applicant must send to the Admissions Offi cer at the school the Available Places for Year 7 full version of the birth certifi cates (photocopies will not be accepted) for the in September 2008 child for who a place is sought and the brother or sister who forms the basis of 181 application. ii. Please note that the shortened form of the birth certifi cates is not suffi cient. Total applications received Failure to provide the required birth certifi cates by the time of the published for Year 7 in September 2007 closing date for applications will invalidate an application on sibling grounds. stated as preference 1 to 6 1154 Criterion 2: Children who have a doctor’s certifi cate to prove to the governors’ satisfaction that there are medical grounds suffi cient to necessitate their attendance at Bishopshalt School The governors will be prepared to consider applications on medical grounds only if they have been received by the time of the published closing date for applications and the application includes the following information: i. An indication on the application form that the parents of the child concerned intend to apply on medical grounds; and to send to the Admissions Offi cer at the school ii. Full information about the medical condition. iii. An explanation of why the medical condition necessitates admission to Bishopshalt. iv. A medical certifi cate in support of the application.

Please note: If you are successful in your application for Bishopshalt School under criterion 4 ‘Distance from home to school’, you will have to provide proof of address which covers the period October 2007 to March 2008. This should be provided to the LA along with your acceptance slip by 18 March 2008 and be in the form of a copy of your Council Tax schedule and a copy of your Child Benefi t schedule. Failure to provide this documentation has led to offers being withdrawn in the past.

19 The Douay Martyrs School

DFES Number: 312/5408

The Douay Martyrs School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Arrowsmith Campus 1. Catholic children looked after. Edinburgh Drive Ickenham 2. Practising Catholics with letters of recommendation from their parish priest. UB10 8QY Tel: 01895 679400 3. Baptised Catholics with evidence of Baptismal Certifi cations. Fax: 01895 679401 Email: [email protected] 4. Other children looked after. www.douaymartyrs.hillingdon.sch.uk 5. Children from other Christian denominations (whose parents are in sympathy with Headteacher the aims and ethos of the school) with letters of support from churches/pastors. Mr Martin Rainsford (with effect from September 2008) 6. Children of other faiths (whose parents are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the school) if supported by their religious leaders and demonstrate commitment to Type & Number on Roll The Douay Martyrs School. VA (Mixed) 1402 The Governors will give consideration to applications from families in special Contact Details circumstances. Please identify these circumstances in a letter to the school. Admissions Offi ce Tel: 01895 679403 Please note that siblings will have priority within each category. The defi nition of a sibling is a brother or sister attending the school in year 7 to 13 at the time of Available Places for Year 7 application by the sibling and advised to the school on the application form. in September 2008 240 Within each category if there are more applications that places available then distance from the school will be used as a tie breaker. Total applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 The school is committed to taking its fair share of vulnerable children who are stated as preference 1 to 6 hard to place, in accordance with locally agreed protocols. Accordingly, outside the 604 normal round of admissions, the governing body are empowered to give absolute priority to a child where admission is requested under any local protocol, which carries the agreement of both the governing body and the diocese for the current admission year. The Governing body has this power even when admitting such a child would exceed the normal admission number.

Additional information required which must be sent to the school by 19 October 2007: For all categories our Additional information form must be completed and supported by the following documentation were relevant. Together these must be returned to the school to ensure the application is complete. For category 2 – A Priest’s reference is required. Priest’s reference forms are available from the school. These must be completed and returned to the school to ensure the application is complete. For categories 1 and 3 – A copy of the Baptismal Certifi cate is to be sent directly to the school to complete the application. For categories 5 and 6 – Letters of support from pastors and religious leaders must be sent direct to the school to complete the application.

20 Guru Nanak Sikh School

DFES Number: 312/4654

Guru Nanak Sikh School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Springfi eld Road 1. Looked after Children, i.e. children in public care where Guru Nanak Sikh School is Hayes the nearest school to their place of permanent residence. UB4 0LT Tel: 020 8573 6085 2. Children living with parents, legal guardians, or carers, who demonstrate a deep Fax: 020 8561 6772 commitment to the Sikh faith. Evidence of this commitment will be required such Email: [email protected] as completion of a Religious Questionnaire by the parents.

Headteacher 3. Children living with parents, legal guardians, or carers at least one of whom attends Mr. R. Sandhu B.Sc (Hons) C.Ed. worship at least three times a month in a Gurdwara, and has done so far for at least three years. Type & Number on Roll VA (Mixed) 497 4. Children living with parents, legal guardians, or carers, at least one of whom attends worship monthly in the tradition of any faith other than Sikh. The frequency Contact Details of worship must be certifi ed by the appropriate authorities. This certifi cation will be School offi ce used to establish priority within this criterion.

Available Places for Year 7 5. Children of families who live in the vicinity of the School. in September 2008 120 Within each category, priority will be given to children in the following order:

Total applications received a) Children with well documented acute medical needs whom the Governors for Year 7 in September 2007 believe would benefi t from a place at the school. stated as preference 1 to 6 b) Children with brothers or sisters in the school who were admitted prior to Year 303 12. They should have at least one brother or sister attending the school at the time of admission. c) Distance from home to school.

Note: Distance is measured by the LA in a straight line from the School main offi ce to the child’s permanent home.

Additional information required which must be sent to the school by 31 October 2007: Reference Form (Religious Questionnaire) to be completed and submitted by the due date as indicated, obtainable from the school. Medical evidence if applying under priority a). Full sibling details (copy of birth certifi cate) if applying under priority b).

21 The Harefi eld Academy

DFES Number: 312/6906

The Harefi eld Academy Summary of the Admissions Criteria Northwood Way After the admission of pupils with statements of Special Educational Needs where Harefi eld The Harefi eld Academy is named on the statement, the criteria will be applied in the Uxbridge order in which they are set out below: UB9 6ET Tel: 01895 822108 Aptitude Fax: 01895 822414 10% of applicants in the relevant age group each year will be admitted by reference Email: info@theharefi eldacademy.org to aptitude in sport using tests as specifi ed in the published brochure; www.theharefi eldacademy.org 1. Children in public care Principal Children in public care (Children who are in the care or interim care of a local Mrs Lynn Gadd MA authority pursuant to S31 & 38 of the Children Act 1989,or children who are accommodated by a local authority, pursuant to S20 of the Children Act 1989); Type & Number on Roll Academy (Mixed) 600 2. Medical/social need Children with professionally supported medical, social or special educational Contact Details need for whom it is essential to be admitted to the Academy as determined under Principal arrangements agreed from time to time and published by the Governing Body;

Available Places for Year 7 3. Siblings in September 2008 Applicants whose siblings currently attend the Academy and who will be attending 150 the Academy on the date of admission; Note: The term ‘sibling’ should be defi ned in accordance with paragraph 3.65 of the Total applications received Admissions Code of Practice.) for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 4. Distance 224 Applicants living nearest the Academy based on distance from home to the Academy, measured on a straight line in accordance with the LA’s standard method of calculation. The distance will be measured from the front door of the home address to the nearest entrance to the Academy as designated by the Governing Body.

Additional information required which must be sent to the school by 19 October 2007: A completed ‘Harefi eld Academy Additional Information Form’. This form is available from The Academy if you wish your child’s sporting abilities to be considered.

22 Harlington Community School

DFES Number: 312/5411

Harlington Community School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Pinkwell Lane 1. Children who suffer from a long term medical or psychological condition, or who Hayes have been assessed by the LA as having special educational needs, which makes UB3 1PB it necessary for them to attend Harlington Community School and the school has Tel: 020 8569 1610 been mentioned in the SEN statement or children who are in Public Care. Fax: 020 8569 1624 Email: [email protected] 2. Children who will have a brother or sister, having the same parent or parents, living in the same household and will still be attending Harlington Community School, as Headteacher a full-time student, at the beginning of the term when the applicant is due to start Mr. N. Sherman full-time education.

Type & Number on Roll 3. Children living nearest to the school. Distance from school is measured in a straight Foundation (Mixed) 1260 line between the home address and the geographical centre of the school site.

Contact Details Defi nitions Kate Franks 1. The address of the child is considered to be the address to which child benefi t for that child is paid. Available Places for Year 7 in September 2008 2. A brother or sister is a child having the same biological parent or parents or who 224 has been legally adopted by those same parents and living in the same house as the parent or parents and child currently at Harlington Community School. Total applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 441

Additional information required which must be sent to the school by 19 October 2007: Medical evidence

23 Haydon School

DFES Number: 312/5401

Haydon School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Wiltshire Lane 1. Students who have a Statement of Educational Needs where Haydon is the named Eastcote school. Pinner HA5 2LX 2. Students who have in the judgement of the Governing Body particular medical Tel: 020 8429 0005 grounds requiring their attendance at Haydon School. Fax: 020 8429 9555 Email: Parents must supply full information about the medical grounds. This information [email protected] should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked confi dential and should include the following: Acting Headteacher • Details of the medical condition Mr S. R. Robson M.A. N.P.Q.H. • An explanation why the medical condition necessitates the child’s (with effect from September 2008) admission to Haydon • A medical certifi cate in support of the application Type & Number on Roll The medical condition must be a long-term condition which must have existed Foundation (Mixed) 1710 before the application was made.

Contact Details 3. Students who have an older brother or sister at Haydon from 1 September 2007 to Mrs M Hicks 11 February 2007. The brother or sister must have 90% attendance record.

Available Places for Year 7 4. Students who live nearest to the school measured in a straight line from the school in September 2008 to the front door of their parents’ permanent home. 300 Priority will be given to children in public care in each category. Applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 886

Additional information required which must be sent to the school by 19 October 2007: Full information about the medical grounds (see 2 above) Copy of birth certifi cates if sibling connection claimed.

24 Mellow Lane School

DFES Number: 312/5407

Mellow Lane School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Hewens Road 1. Children in Public Care/Looked After where Mellow Lane is the nearest maintained Hayes secondary school to the current place of residence. UB4 8JP Tel: 020 8573 1039 2. Where the LA has assessed the student as having Specifi c Learning Diffi culties, Fax: 020 8813 7058 Communication Diffi culties or Autistic Spectrum Disorder, which necessitates his/ Email: [email protected] her attendance at Mellow Lane rather than an alternative school. www.mellow-lane.co.uk 3. If a student holds a Statement of Special Education Needs which names Mellow Headteacher Lane as the appropriate school. Ms M K Lewis BA (Hons) 4. Where the student has a brother or sister currently attending the school. Type & Number on Roll Foundation (Mixed) 1210 5. The proximity of the student’s home to the school (measured by a straight line), with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority. Contact Details Mrs. R. A. Hazeldine B.A.

Available Places for Year 7 in September 2008 224

Total applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 557

Additional information required which must be sent to the school by 19 October 2007: Birth certifi cate or full passport if sibling surname is different from child’s application

25 Northwood School

A business and enterprise college

DFES Number: 312/5405

Northwood School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Potter Street 1. Pupils in public care/looked after where Northwood School is the nearest Northwood maintained secondary school to the current place of residence. HA6 1QG Tel: 01923 836363 2. Children who have, or have had, a brother or sister as a pupil at Northwood School. Fax: 01923 836010 Email: [email protected] 3. Pupils who have a Statement of Special Educational Needs where Northwood is the www.northwood.hillingdon.sch.uk named school.

Headteacher 4. Where the LA has assessed the pupil as having Specifi c Learning Diffi culties Mrs C. Ketley B.Ed., M.A., M.B.A. in Language and Communication which necessitates attendance at Northwood Special Resource Provision rather than an alternative. Type & Number on Roll Foundation (Mixed) 1208 5. Children who have a doctor’s certifi cate to prove to the governors’ satisfaction that there are medical grounds suffi cient to necessitate their attendance at Northwood Contact Details School. Mrs Dowell, Admissions Offi cer 6. Children living nearest the school (measured in a straight line from the school to Available Places for Year 7 their parents’ or carers’ permanent home). in September 2008 150

Total applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 268

Additional information required which must be sent to the school by 19 October 2007: Medical certifi cate (see 1 above)

26 Queensmead

A TECHNOLOGY School COLLEGE

DFES Number: 312/5403

Queensmead School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Queens Walk 1. Children in public care where Queensmead is the nearest maintained state school South Ruislip to place of residence. HA4 0LS Tel: 020 8845 6266 2. Children who suffer from confi rmed medical and/or psychological condition which Fax: 020 8845 8331 necessitates attendance at Queensmead School. Email: [email protected] 3. Children who have a brother/sister on the school roll on the day stated at the Headteacher deadline for applications and who commenced at the school prior to the end of the N. McLaughlin M.A. spring term previous to the September for which an application is sought AND who will continue to attend during the following school year. Type & Number on Roll Foundation (Mixed) 1146 4. Children whose homes are nearest the school measured in a straight line from the school to each home in question. If two applications have equa-distance addresses Contact Details then both will be offered. Where a child resides equally at two addresses the Clerk to the Governors permanent address will be taken where child benefi t is paid. c/o Queensmead School

Available Places for Year 7 in September 2008 180

Total applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 589

Additional information required which must be sent to the school by 19 October 2007: 1. Medical evidence if applying for priority under this criteria must be sent to the school by 19 October 2007. 2. Copy confi rmation of permanent address will be required by the school on acceptance of a place offered. Details are as on the Information on Admission Criteria page in the LB of Hillingdon Starting Secondary School Brochure.

27 Rosedale College

DFES Number: 312/5406

Rosedale College Summary of the Admissions Criteria Wood End Green Road 1. Children in Public Care/Looked After where Rosedale College is the nearest Hayes maintained Secondary School to the current place of residence. UB3 2SE Tel: 020 8573 2097/7103 2. Children who have, a brother or sister who is currently a student registered Fax: 020 8573 0280 at this College. Email: [email protected] 3. Children who have a doctor’s certifi cate to prove to the Governors’ satisfaction, that there are suffi cient medical grounds to necessitate acceptance. Principal C. Neathey M.A. 4. Children living nearest the College, measured in a straight line from the College, to the home of the parents, guardians or carers; the address given on the application Type & Number on Roll form. Foundation (Mixed) 663

Contact Details Mrs H Hancox – Administrative Offi cer Mrs S Neave – Administrative Offi cer

Available Places for Year 7 in September 2008 180

Total applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 162

No additional information required at the time of the initial application.

28 Ruislip High School

DFES Number: 312/4023

Ruislip High School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Sidmouth Drive 1. Children in public care where Ruislip High School is the nearest maintained Ruislip Manor secondary school to the current place of residence. Middlesex HA4 0BY Tel: 01895 464064 2. Children who suffer from a long term medical or psychological condition or who Fax: 01895 675331 have been assessed by the LA as having Special Educational Needs which makes Email: offi [email protected] it necessary for the children to attend a particular school.

Principal 3. Children who have a member of the immediate family whose medical Mr John Goulborn or psychological condition makes it necessary for the children to attend a particular school. Type & Number on Roll Community 4. Children who have an older brother or sister living in the same household and attending Ruislip High School at the time of application. Contact Details Mrs D Keohane 5. Children living nearest the school, measured in a straight line from the school the home address. Available Places for Year 7 in September 2008 150

Total applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 738

Additional information required which must be sent with the application form by 19 October 2007: Criteria 2 & 3: Documentation supporitng any medical applications.

29 Stockley Academy

DFES Number: 312/6905

Stockley Academy Summary of the Admissions Criteria Park View Road 1. Children in Public Care (Looked After Children) Hillingdon UB8 3GA Looked after children where Stockley Academy is the nearest secondary school to Tel: 01895 430066 the placement. www.stockleyacademy.com 2. Additional Needs Principal This is given to a student with a formal statement of special educational needs in Ian Storey which an LA has named the Academy as being particularly suitable in meeting the student’s special educational needs. Type & Number on Roll Academy (Mixed) 746 3. Medical This is given to a student where the student, a sibling or a parent has a medical Contact Details condition that would cause signifi cant hardship if the child could not attend the Lynne Ayres school of parental preference. In such cases, the Academy will require confi rmation that it is essential on medical grounds for the student to attend the Academy. Available Places for Year 7 in September 2008 4. Siblings 180 This is given to students with a brother or sister or step siblings living in the household attending the Academy at the time of application and who is still Total applications received attending when the student actually enters the Academy. for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 5. Distance 510 This gives priority to students living nearest the Academy based on distance from home to school, measured using straight-line measurement from the front door of the home address to the named student school entrance which has been approved by the governors of the Academy as an offi cial entrance.

No additional information required at the time of the initial application.

30 Swakeleys School

Girls

DFES Number: 312/5410

Swakeleys School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Clifton Gardens 1. Priority will be given to children in Public care where Swakeleys is the nearest Hillingdon maintained secondary school to the current place of residence. UB10 0EJ Tel: 01895 251962 2. Children who suffer from a confi rmed medical and/or psychological condition. Fax: 01895 235027 The Governing Body will require written evidence from a doctor, educational Email: [email protected] psychologist or other professional.

Headteacher 3. Children with a member of the immediate family who suffers from a confi rmed Mrs Sue Pryor M.A. NPQH medical or psychological condition. The Governing Body will require written evidence from a doctor, educational psychologist or other professional. Type & Number on Roll Foundation (Girls) 1008 4. Children who have a sibling in attendance at either Swakeleys or Abbotsfi eld School at the time of application. Contact Details Mrs Gilly Hare 5. All other applicants according to distance lived from the school measured in a straight line from where the front of the pupil’s home/property meets a public right Available Places for Year 7 of way to the front door of the school’s main entrance. in September 2008 180

Total applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 574

Additional information required which must be sent to the school by 19 October 2007: Full information regarding a medical condition being claimed must be sent to the school in an envelope marked confi dential.

31 Uxbridge High School

A technology college

DFES Number: 312/5404

Uxbridge High School Summary of the Admissions Criteria The Greenway 1. Children in public care where Uxbridge High School is the nearest maintained Uxbridge secondary school to the current place of residence. UB8 2PR Tel: 01895 234060 2. Children who currently have a brother or sister as a student on roll at Uxbridge Fax: 01895 256738 High School. Email: offi [email protected] www.uhs.org.uk 3. Children who have a doctor’s certifi cate to prove, to the Governors’ satisfaction, that there are medical grounds suffi cient to necessitate their attendance at Headteacher Uxbridge High School. P. Lang M.A. 4. Children living nearest the School (measured in a straight line from the Type & Number on Roll School to their parents’ permanent home). Foundation (Mixed) 1150

Contact Details Mrs A James

Available Places for Year 7 in September 2008 210

Total applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 635

Additional information required which must be sent to the school by 19 October 2007: Medical certifi cate, if applying on medical grounds.

32 Vyners School

DFES Number: 312/5402

Vyners School Summary of the Admissions Criteria Warren Road 1. Children in public care where Vyners is the nearest maintained secondary school Ickenham to the normal place of residence. UB10 8AB Tel: 01895 234342 2. Children who have a sibling attending the School at the time of application Fax: 01895 237955 and who would reasonably be expected to still be attending Vyners School Email: [email protected] in September 2008.

Headteacher 3. Children who have evidence to prove, to the Governors’ satisfaction, that there are Mrs S. A. Gould B.Sc medical grounds that make it essential that they are admitted to Vyners School.

Type & Number on Roll 4. Children living nearest the School, measured in a straight line from home to school. Foundation (Mixed) 1120 Exceptional Contact Details The Governors will be prepared to admit pupils as of right over the admissions limit Manny Kalsi if the applicant has a statement of Special Educational Needs (Hearing Impaired) and is recommended by Hillingdon Local Authority. Available Places for Year 7 in September 2008 180

Total applications received for Year 7 in September 2007 stated as preference 1 to 6 885

Additional information required which must be sent to the school by 19 October 2007: Full evidence if medical grounds are being claimed.

33 34 Questionnaire

Starting Secondary School Are you We would like to know what you think about this booklet. Tell us what you like, Male Parent Head Teacher what you found useful and whether we Female Carer Teacher can improve the information printed here Are you a resident of London Borough of Hillingdon Yes No for you. When this booklet is updated next year, we intend to incorporate some of Did you choose a Hillingdon School? Yes No your ideas. Your ethnic origin Thank you for taking the time to Asian or Bangladeshi Pakistani Indian complete this questionnaire. Asian British Other Asian background (please specify)

Please return the completed Black or African Caribbean Somalian Black British questionnaire to your child’s primary Other Black background (please specify) school or the Admission Team at the Chinese or London Borough of Hillingdon Chinese Chinese British Other Chinese background (please specify) Mixed Heritage Asian & White Black Carribbean & White Black African and White (please specify) White or British Irish European White British Other White background (please specify) Any other group Please specify

Did you use a help number on the back of this booklet? Yes No

If so, was the person you spoke to helpful? Yes No

Where did you get a copy of this booklet from? Your child’s school Hillingdon Education Other Service (please specify)

Did you see an advert? Yes No

If so, where? Hillingdon Library Clinic/Doctor Nursery school People playgroup Did you fi nd the booklet? Easy to Read Yes No Easy to Understand Yes No Of interest Yes No Well designed Yes No

Is there any information not included that would have been helpful?

35 36 Other useful contacts

Proof of Address If you do not have the required proof of address documentation please contact the departments listed below:

Child Benefi t Council Tax Child Benefi t Offi ce (GB) London Borough of Hillingdon PO Box 1 Council Tax Department Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Schools Intake) NE88 1AA 1S/02 Civic Centre Tel: 0845 302 1444 Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 1UW Tenancy Agreement Contact your landlord for details.

Other Useful Contacts You may fi nd some of the following contacts useful:

Department for Education and Skills Independent Schools Council (ISC) Sanctuary Buildings Tel: 020 7766 7070 Great Smith Street www.isc.co.uk London SW1P 3BT Tel: 0870 000 2288 Transport for London www.dfes.gov.uk Information Line 020 222 1234 Connexions www.tfl .gov.uk 0808 001 3219 www.connexions-direct.com Uxbridge Bus Garage 01895 236598 Ofsted 08456 40 40 40 www.ofsted.gov.uk

Secondary Exams Information Line 0800 242 322 www.dfes.gov.uk/performancetables

37 Neighbouring Local Education Authorities You may wish to apply to a school maintained by another education authority. The telephone numbers given here are for Admissions Sections in neighbouring authorities where you can get advice on the admissions process for individual schools.

Buckinghamshire County Council Hertfordshire County Council Admissions Team Local Admissions and Transport Achievement and Learning Team West County Hall Apsley One Alyesbury Brindley Way Buckinghamshire HP20 1UZ Hemel Hempstead HP3 9BF Tel: 01296 383250 Tel: 01923 471500 www.buckscc.gov.uk/schools/admissions www.hertsdirect.org/admissions

Ealing Council London Borough of Hounslow High School Admissions School Admissions Team Percival House The Civic Centre 14-16 Uxbridge Road Lampton Road London W5 2HL Hounslow TW3 4DN Tel: 020 8825 5522 Tel: 020 8583 2649 www.ealing.gov.uk/admissions www.hounslow.gov.uk

Harrow Council Slough Borough Council Admissions Service Admissions and Access Team Civic Centre Education Department Station Road Town Hall Harrow Bath Road HA1 2UW Slough Tel: 020 8424 1680 Berks SL1 3UQ www.harrow.gov.uk Tel: 01753 875 728 [email protected] www.slough.gov.uk

38 39 Further Information

Further information Albanian Further information and advice is available during normal offi ce hours from: Bengali Admissions Team Standards and Inclusion Service 4E/09 Civic Centre High Street Chinese Uxbridge UB8 1UW

Tel: 01895 556644 www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schools admissionsbenefi [email protected] Punjabi

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