Learn Achieve Aspire Secondary Schools in Camden 2017

Applying for a secondary school place for September 2017 Closing date for applications is 31 October 2016 Contents

1 Welcome 4 Camden secondary schools and their locations 5 Open events 2016 and key dates 2016/17 7 Applying online 8 Applying for a secondary school place 11 Gu idance on completing the application form including: address, fraudulent applications, medical and social reasons and supplementary forms 12 Secondary admissions for students with special educational needs 12 In-year admissions, Camden’s fair access protocol 13 Myth-busters 14 Admissions criteria 14 Community schools and UCL Academy 17 Camden School for Girls 18 La Sainte Union Catholic School 19 Maria Fidelis School FCJ 20 William Ellis School 21 Post-16 in Camden and LaSWAP Sixth Form admissions criteria 22 Camden secondary schools 22 Acland Burghley School 25 Camden School for Girls 28 Hampstead School 31 Haverstock School 34 La Sainte Union Catholic School 37 Maria Fidelis School FCJ 40 Parliament Hill School 43 Regent High School 46 UCL Academy 49 William Ellis School 52 Allocation of places in 2015 and 2016 53 Other local authority contact details 54 Frequently asked questions 56 List of educational terms and 14–19 education Back Moving On event 2016 Camden schools – bright futures

Dear parents and carers, We are proud of Camden’s secondary schools. Like Camden itself, our schools are vibrant and diverse, offering a tremendous range of opportunities to help prepare their students for successful futures. We believe there is nowhere else in London where young people can receive such an excellent, individual education. This is because each of our secondary schools offers a unique combination of high quality teaching, a prime location in the heart of London and valuable partnerships with world-class businesses, academic institutions and cultural organisations. This booklet gives you an overview of Camden’s secondary schools, highlighting the excellent education they offer and their unique individual strengths. It also gives you an introduction to the superb range of extracurricular activities on offer across Camden that will help your child learn, achieve and aspire. The booklet is primarily aimed at families of children transferring from primary to secondary school in September 2017 and it explains how to apply. There is also information for those considering a transfer between schools, as well as details on each of our secondary schools on pages 22 to 51.

Martin Pratt Councillor Angela Mason CBE Executive Director, Supporting People Cabinet Member for Children Camden Council Camden Council

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We are proud of the education we • T alk to your child’s primary school If you do not live in the borough but offer in Camden. headteacher would like your child to attend a Camden school, please contact your home local • C amden has some of the highest • Plan a possible journey to school authority’s admissions team (see page achieving schools in inner London at tfl.gov.uk 53) or your child’s primary headteacher. • GCSE results were above the national • Visit www.gov.uk/dfe (click Camden school places are very popular average in 2015 – with 56.5% of ‘school performance tables’ link) so please make sure your application Camden students gaining five or more • G o to ofsted.gov.uk for the latest is completed properly and on time. A* to C grades, including English and Ofsted reports; and The deadline to apply for places for maths, compared with 53.8% nationally September next year is 31 October • Visit parentview.ofsted.gov.uk to see • 7 7.5% of 2015 A Level entries in 2016. If you have any questions, please how other parents rate the school. Camden achieved passes at grades contact your child’s primary headteacher A* to C, compared with the national Camden secondary schools have strong or the Council’s Admissions Team by average of 77.2% links with our excellent primary schools, emailing [email protected]. recognised by Ofsted as among the You can also call them on 020 7974 1625 • A ll schools have high aspirations for best in the country overall. As part of this or visit our website at camden.gov.uk/ their students, offer the full National relationship, they will be visiting primary admissions. Curriculum plus other areas of study pupils and parents in the autumn term and have a strong record of pastoral We are confident that whichever Camden and your child’s headteacher will have care and discipline secondary school you decide is best for more details of these sessions. your child you will be delighted with the • T urn to page 3 for more information progress they make, the opportunities about the unique opportunities they enjoy, the quality of education they available to all Camden students. receive and the successes they achieve.

As well as reading this guide, we recommend that you:

• C ontact the schools for their prospectuses or look at their websites, and visit them on their open days and evenings (dates and times, page 5). You will be able to meet the headteacher, speak to members of staff and students and get a feel for the school’s working environment and ethos

• C ome to the ‘Moving On’ event for parents of Year 5 and 6 pupils on 15 September 2016 at the Camden Centre (see back page for details)

• C ome to a Meet the Parents forum – see www.meettheparents.info/ latest-events for details

2 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Camden secondary schools – learn, achieve, aspire

Camden has 10 secondary schools, all individual in their ethos and values but each committed to providing the highest standards of education for young people.

The borough offers three types of schools: community, voluntary aided schools – including two Roman Catholic schools – and an academy. We have four single sex schools – including three girls’ schools and one boys’ school – and six mixed sex schools. Each of the Camden secondary schools also offer excellent Sixth Form provision, to give young people the best possible preparation for university, apprenticeships or work. More details can be found throughout this booklet and on page 22. Many of our schools are oversubscribed so it is important that you use as many Camden – a borough of • Camden Music Service organises of your six preferences as possible. unique opportunities instrumental and vocal tuition in However, please don’t list any school for all students most Camden schools plus borough more than once (see page 13). ensembles, choirs, two Saturday music • T he partnership between Camden’s Please see the schools’ pages for centres and an instrument hire and Sixth Forms and Cambridge University detailed information on each of purchase scheme for parents helps boost student entries to our schools (pages 22 to 51). More top universities • Spectacular Camden Schools Music information about each school – including Festival held at the Royal Albert Hall exam results, Ofsted reports, dress code • Strengthened links with local prestigious every two years. or uniform costs – is available from the universities and many other local DfE and Ofsted websites (gov.uk/dfe and world-class institutions, including the Camden promotes the best vocational ofsted.gov.uk) and the school itself. British Museum, the British Library and and technical training opportunities for the Francis Crick Institute, enriches 14 to 19 year-olds, in close partnership For information about schools in other the education provision for Camden with schools, the local Westminister boroughs, please contact the relevant secondary students Kingsway further education college and local authority for their secondary transfer specialist training organisations, as well booklet or the schools directly. • Excellent range of arts, sports, other as offering, supporting and promoting The contact details of other local extracurricular and career-related a wide range of apprenticeships. authorities are on page 53. opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and exciting work placements with leading central London companies

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School name Map ref School type Gender 2017 published admission number Acland Burghley School 1 Community Mixed 182* Camden School for Girls 2 Voluntary Aided Girls 120 Hampstead School 3 Community Mixed 210 Haverstock School 4 Community Mixed 210 La Sainte Union Catholic 5 RC Voluntary Aided Girls 180 Maria Fidelis Lower 6 RC Voluntary Aided Mixed 150 Maria Fidelis Upper 7 Parliament Hill School 8 Community Girls 180 Regent High School 9 Community Mixed 180 UCL Academy 10 Academy Mixed 180 William Ellis School 11 Voluntary Aided Boys 130

*Including 4 places in resource base for students with autism – – – Camden borough boundary

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Acland Burghley School Open evening Wednesday 28 September, 6.00pm to 8.00pm* Burghley Road, London NW5 1UJ Open mornings 26 to 29 September, 9.00 to 10.30am* 020 7485 8515 Sixth Form LaSWAP: Thursday 17 November, 5.00 to 7.30pm (pre-registration is required – see the school website www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk or www.laswap.camden.sch.uk for details) Camden School for Girls Open evening Monday 19 September, 6.00 to 8.00pm Sandall Road, London NW5 2DB Open mornings 14 and 16 September, 9.00 to 11.00am Sixth Form Tuesday 22 November, 10.45am to 12.15pm, 2.00 to 3.30pm 020 7485 3414 and 5.15 to 7.00pm www.camdengirls.camden.sch.uk

Hampstead School Open evening Thursday 22 September, 6.00pm Open mornings 20 and 27 September, 4, 11 and 18 October, 9.00am* Westbere Road, London NW2 3RT Sixth Form Thursday 24 November, 5.30pm 020 7794 8133 www.hampsteadschool.org.uk

Haverstock School Open evening Wednesday 5 October, 5.00 to 7.00pm 24 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 2BQ Open mornings 29 September, 11 and 19 October, 9.30 to 11.15am 020 7267 0975 Sixth Form Thursday 24 November, 5.00 to 7.00pm www.haverstock.camden.sch.uk

La Sainte Union Open evening Thursday 22 September, 4.00 to 7.00pm Highgate Road, London NW5 1RP Open afternoons 28 September, 6 October, 2.00 to 3.30pm Sixth Form LaSWAP: Thursday 17 November, 5.00 to 7.30pm 020 7428 4600 (pre-registration is required – see the school website www.lsu.camden.sch.uk or www.laswap.camden.sch.uk for details)

Maria Fidelis School FCJ Open evening Thursday 6 October, 4.00 to 7.00pm (at the Lower School) North Gower Street, London NW1 2LY Open mornings Every Tuesday throughout the year, 9.00 to 10.30am 020 7387 2359 Sixth Form Thursday 10 November, 4.00 to 6.00pm (at the Upper School) www.mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk

Parliament Hill School Open evening Thursday 29 September 2016, 5.00 to 7.30pm Highgate Road, London NW5 1RL Open mornings 4, 5 and 6 October, 9.00 to 11.00am 020 7485 7077 Sixth Form LaSWAP: Thursday 17 November, 5.00 to 7.30pm (pre-registration is required – see the school website www.parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk or www.laswap.camden.sch.uk for details) Regent High School Open evening Tuesday 4 October 4.30 to 7.30pm Chalton Street, London NW1 1RX Open mornings Every Wednesday throughout the year and 19 September, 7, 11, 20 October, 9.00 to 10.30am 020 7387 0126 Sixth Form Tuesday 8 November, 4.00 to 6.30pm www.regenthighschool.org.uk Taster Evening Tuesday 31 January 2017, 4.00 to 6.00pm

The UCL Academy Open evening Tuesday 27 September, 3.30 to 5.30pm* Adelaide Road, London NW3 3AQ Open mornings 4 and 11 October, 11.15am to 1.00pm Sixth Form Thursday 3 and Tuesday 22 November, 4.30 to 7.00pm 020 7449 3080 www.uclacademy.co.uk

William Ellis School Open evening Thursday 29 September, 6.00 to 8.00pm Highgate Road, London NW5 1RN Open mornings 4,5 and 6 October, 9.00 to 10.30am 020 7267 9346 Sixth Form LaSWAP: Thursday 17 November, 5.00 to 7.30pm www.williamellis.camden.sch.uk (pre-registration is required – see the school website or www.laswap.camden.sch.uk for details) Camden ‘Moving On’ event for parents of Year 5 and 6 pupils Thursday 15 September, from 3.30 to 6.30pm The Camden Centre, Bidborough Street, King’s Cross, London WC1H 9AU Register at eventbrite.co.uk (search for ‘Camden Moving On’)

* Please note there has been a change in either date or time from the original publication. The dates and times published in this document are correct.

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2016

August New admissions booklet published 1 September Online applications open at www.eadmissions.org.uk 15 September ‘Moving On’ to secondary school event. See back page for details September/October Parents and their children visit secondary schools on open days arranged by the individual schools Parents discuss preferences with Camden primary school headteachers Noon on 20 September Camden School for Girls deadline to register for banding assessment tests and apply for a music place 24 to 28 October Half-term 21 October Maria Fidelis and La Sainte Union supplementary admissions form deadline 31 October Final closing date for applications and changes to preferences William Ellis supplementary application form for music deadline 18 November La Sainte Union deadline for parents to provide copies of the child’s Baptismal Certificate, together with the parent’s Baptismal Certificate or proof of reception into the Catholic Church 21 December End of autumn term

2017

3 January First day of spring term 13 to 17 February Half term * Wednesday 1 March Camden Council informs applicants who live in Camden of the outcome of ALL applications to schools in or outside the borough within the co-ordinated scheme. If you applied online, you will receive an email with the outcome of your application during the evening 15 March Deadline for the return of the accept or decline reply slip 29 March Closing date for submitting appeals for Camden community schools. Parents appealing to other local authorities or voluntary aided/foundation schools must check the deadline for submitting appeals with those authorities/schools 3 to 17 April Spring holiday * June – July Appeal hearings for Camden community schools September Children start secondary school

* Some Camden schools have different term dates. Please check the relevant school website for further information.

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From September 2016, parents of How will I know if my When will I know the children living in Camden can apply online application has been outcome of my online online for their child to transfer from received? application? Year 6 to secondary school in 2017 at: You will be given a PLR reference During the evening of Wednesday 1 www.eadmissions.org.uk number similar to this: March 2017, you will be sent an email with the outcome of your application. 202-2017-10-E-001234. This online form is only for children A letter regarding the outcome of your born between 1 September 2005 to Please keep your reference number and application will also be posted by first 31 August 2006. login details safe, by writing them in the class mail on 1 March 2017. We strongly advise parents to apply box below. for a school place online – last year 97% of parents did so. If you have problems with this, please talk to For online admissions your primary school or email [email protected]. USER NAME/EMAIL: What are the advantages?

• Safe, quick and easy PASSWORD:

• Allows you to change your information REFERENCE NUMBER: online rather than using a new form • You can check and change your application at any point until the closing date • A drop-down schools list helps to minimise errors and saves you time • You can print out a paper copy of your application if you need it for reference • A password protected system gives you guaranteed confidentiality and privacy • Your forms will not get lost in the post • Y ou can easily log on at home, work, a café with wi-fi or at a library. Using the internet at a Camden library is free. Prior booking is recommended. What is the deadline?

The deadline for online applications is midnight on Monday 31 October 2016.

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How does the admissions How do I apply? • Think carefully about your system work? preference order – if eligible to be We strongly recommend parents apply offered a place at more than one The pan-London co-ordinated online (see page 7). If you are unable to school, your child will be offered admissions scheme was developed by do so please talk to your primary school their highest preference school, if all London boroughs, together with six or email [email protected]. a place is available there – all lower councils which border the capital, to Your application must be made to the preferences will be released improve the way that secondary transfer local authority where your family will is administered, and to make the process • Your child’s name will automatically be living by Monday 31 October 2016. fairer and simpler. The co-ordinated be placed on a waiting list for any system has allowed more parents to You can name up to six schools that higher preference school(s) than receive an offer at one of their preferred should be listed in preference order on the one offered. schools and resulted in fewer parents your application. We strongly advise What is the distance parents to use all six preferences to with no offer at all. Please note that admissions criteria? although designed to be a fairer system, increase their chance of being offered there is no guarantee that you will be a school of their choice. If only one There are no catchment areas for offered a place at one of the schools school is listed, it does not increase Camden community secondary schools you apply for. your chances of being offered a place and none have feeder primary schools. at that school. Wherever you live, you may apply for a So, just because your child attends a place at a state school in any London Schools will not be told your order of particular primary school, it does not borough or other area. Most people apply preference, or which other schools mean that he or she will automatically online (see page 7) but if you are not you have applied for. be given a place at a particular secondary school. doing so you must apply to the borough What to consider when you live in. You may express preferences making an application Most families when applying for an for schools in other London boroughs. oversubscribed Camden community When applying to a school in another • B e realistic about the chances of secondary school will be considered borough, you must check the admission your application being successful to under the distance criteria if there are arrangements with the appropriate school increase your chances of being offered no special factors or siblings at or local authority admissions team. a school of your choice those schools. Please note that private (independent) • Look carefully at the published Find out more about the distance criteria: schools are not included in these admissions criteria for any • See the flow chart on page 16, which arrangements. Therefore, applications oversubscribed school for private schools must be made will help you decide whether your • The admissions criteria for Camden directly to the school. application will be considered under community schools is set by the distance criterion Who can apply? Camden Council (pages 14 to 16) • Our website at schoolsearch.camden. Children transferring from primary to • UCL Academy has the same admissions gov.uk/schools will help you find your secondary school in September 2017 criteria as Camden community schools nearest secondary schools and their can apply if they are born between approximate distances from your home • The admissions criteria for voluntary 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006, aided schools are decided by their • The table on page 52 will help you and currently in Year 6. If your child is in governing bodies (pages 17 to 20) compare your distance from a school the last year of primary school, but their with those of students who were birthday does not fall between these offered a place in previous years. dates, please discuss the matter with These distances are for guidance your child’s primary headteacher, and, only and can change each year. if necessary, the Camden Admissions Team by emailing admissions@camden. Please note that this information can gov.uk or calling 020 7974 1625. only be used for guidance.

8 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions How are places allocated?

The pan-London co-ordinated admissions scheme electronically exchanges information about Camden applicants who apply for schools outside this borough and parents living outside this borough who list Camden schools among their preferences. The admissions authority for each school will consider all applications for their school at the same time. If a school What if my application is late Waiting lists are not operated on a first receives more applications than places or I change my preferences? come first served basis. Your place on the available, then the admissions authority waiting list, and whether a place is offered for that school will assess each applicant Changes to preferences and the order if another child drops out, is determined under its published admission criteria to of the preferences will only be accepted by the school’s admissions criteria. The determine which students will be up until the closing date of Monday 31 waiting list does not take account of the offered places. October 2016. Changes to preferences parents’ order of preference because after this date will not be considered Think carefully about your preference ‘preference’ is not part of the until after the offer day on Wednesday 1 order (see ‘what to consider when admission criteria. making an applicaton’, page 8). March 2017, which means that there may not be places remaining at your preferred Waiting lists are revised every time When will I know? school. Applications received after the relevant factors relating to any applicant closing date of Monday 31 October changes and it is possible for applicants Letters will be posted by first class 2016 will only be considered if there are to go down as well as up the list. A place mail on Wednesday 1 March 2017 to exceptional reasons why the applicant on the waiting list is not a guarantee of parents who make a paper application. could not apply on time. This could be a place in the school. Equally, the length Parents who apply online will receive an where the family moved into the borough of time spent on a waiting list does not email during the evening of Wednesday between the closing date and the offer affect your place on the list. 1 March 2017 with the outcome of date, or some other exceptional reason. their application. If you do not receive All late applications are placed on notification, please contact the Camden Reasons for late applications must be the waiting list at the appropriate Admissions Team on 020 7974 1625 included in writing with the application, place once offers have been made as soon as possible or email enclosing any appropriate supporting on Wednesday 1 March 2017. [email protected]. information. Late applications will be Example 1: A parent ranks a local school agreed at the discretion of the Executive Parents will be asked to contact the as their highest preference and is offered Director, Supporting People. Camden Admissions Team to confirm a place there. The child will not be put whether they accept or decline their Waiting lists on the waiting list for any of the other offer by Wednesday 15 March 2017. schools in the co-ordinated scheme If parents do not respond, it could result Your child’s name will automatically be that were ranked lower by the parent, in the offer being withdrawn and the place placed on a waiting list for any higher as they were offered their highest being offered to the next child on the preference school(s) than the one offered. possible preference. waiting list. Similarly, if a place is offered Your child’s name will not be placed on Example 2: A parent names three and accepted but the child does not start any waiting list for a lower preference preferences on their application and school within two weeks following the where he or she has been offered a place ranks them in the following order: start of term, the place may be offered at a higher preference school. to another child. 1. School A 2. School B 3. School C

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The parent is offered School B. The Can I appeal if I don’t get the Appeals are heard by an independent child’s name will remain on School A’s place I want? committee. A decision by an appeal waiting list, as this preference was higher committee whether or not to offer You may appeal for a place at any of than the offered school but will not be a school place, is binding on the your preference schools at which you put on the School C waiting list, as this admissions authority and the school have been refused a place. However, you school was listed lower than the must offer a place to the child concerned. should accept the place you have been offered school. This means that the number of children offered, or secure a place at an alternative to be admitted to the school will exceed What happens if my child school with vacancies to ensure you the published admission number and does not have a school place? have a place for your child if your appeal no further places will be offered until is unsuccessful. It is sensible to do this If you are not offered a place at any of the number of children falls below the because secondary transfer appeals your preferred schools, the Camden school’s published admission number. are normally heard during the second Admissions Team will attempt to offer If your appeal for a school is half of the summer term, by which time you the nearest Camden school that has unsuccessful, you may not appeal for there will be very few alternative schools a vacancy. Please contact the Camden the same school within one academic with vacancies. Doing this will not affect Admissions Team (email: admissions@ year, unless there has been a material your right to appeal and, if the appeal camden.gov.uk; tel: 020 7974 1625) for change in circumstances. committee upholds your appeal, you can information about schools which may then withdraw from the alternative school. Appeals for places at Camden have vacancies, or short waiting lists and The Camden Admissions Team community schools are due to be held you will be invited to make applications (email: [email protected]; in June/July 2017 for secondary transfer. to these schools as soon as possible. tel: 020 7974 1625) will always discuss Four appeals were held in 2016, one Parents have a legal duty to ensure alternative schools with vacancies at of which was successful. If you require their children receive full-time education any stage in the process. appeal information about Camden suitable to their age, ability or aptitude. voluntary aided schools, please For a voluntary aided school within In addition, Camden Council has a legal contact the relevant school. or outside Camden, the school is duty to ensure that all children living responsible for appeal arrangements Where can I get help? within the borough have a secondary and you should contact them directly school place. If you have any queries regarding these for details. For a community school, arrangements: At the beginning of the autumn term the the local authority in which the school Camden Admissions Team will pass the is located is responsible. If you want • Please contact Camden Admissions names of all the children without a school to appeal for a Camden community Team by emailing admissions@camden. place to the School Inclusion Team who school and UCL Academy, you can use gov.uk or calling 020 7974 1625 will work with parents to ensure their the online form at camden.gov.uk/ • V isit in person (please make an child is receiving an education. schoolappeal. appointment): 5 Pancras Square, Appeal forms should be submitted online London N1C 4AG (note: please to www.camden.gov.uk/schoolappeal do not send post here) to Committee Services no later than • W rite to: School Admissions Team, Wednesday 29 March 2017. For further Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, information on appeals you can contact: London WC1H 9JE The Education Admissions Appeals Co-ordinator, Camden Committee • F or information on schools in other Services, Camden Town Hall, boroughs, you will need to contact Judd Street, WC1H 9JE. the relevant school or local authority Telephone: 020 7974 1914. directly. See page 53 for other local authority contact details.

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Proof of date of birth The final decision about which address is We consider temporary accommodation to be used for admission purposes rests a place where you have lived for a year You need to submit proof of your child’s with the Camden Admissions Team. or less prior to the closing date of date of birth, for example their NHS 31 October 2016 (including rented, medical card or short birth certificate. Change of address bought or living with a family member or Proof of address Please notify the Camden Admissions friend). We will also review the application Team immediately if you change your of any family who decides to move after Camden will check the address on your address. We can only accept changes taking up the school place up to a year application form using existing council of address once they have taken place. following the closing date. records and credit reference agencies. Notice of planned future arrangements If your address cannot be verified, You will be asked to provide additional will not be accepted under any Camden Admissions Team will contact information to explain why you are circumstances. An application will only you requesting further evidence, such as not using your permanent address, or be considered on the basis of your child’s a current council tax bill, housing benefit another address identified as a result permanent home address at the closing letter, a current utility bill (gas, electricity, of our screening, or as a result of date of Monday 31 October 2016. or landline telephone bill). Failure to information obtained from the public. produce such evidence may lead to the A change of address will only be taken This may include utility bills, bank offer of a place being withdrawn, even into account if it occurs before the statements, benefit claims and copies if the place has already been accepted. closing date of 31 October 2016. of mortgage or rent agreements. Voluntary aided schools may also We will also use council records to If you move before 31 October 2016, request further evidence of address. check if you receive services or benefits and you notify the Camden Admissions at another address. The most common reason for the Council Team in writing with appropriate evidence to request further evidence is because by this date, your application will be the name of the applicant does not match considered on the basis of the Fraudulent applications the name of the person recorded as new address. • C amden Council takes very seriously being at this address. Sometimes this is If you move, or inform the Camden any attempt to obtain a school place because people use their maiden name Admissions Team after Monday 31 through fraudulent activity rather than their married name, or spell October 2016, the change of address their name in a different way to usual. • All cases are investigated and the cannot be taken into account when Please use the spelling of your name use of credit reference agencies has considering your application and your as it appears on official records such improved detection rates address will not be amended until after as your council tax bill. Wednesday 1 March 2017. If you move • If you know someone who intends You are not required to submit proof address after Monday 31 October 2016 or has used a false address to get of address with your application form. and are offered a place based on your a school place, you can report Children living at two previous address you will be entitled to this confidentially to the Camden addresses retain that place if you wish. Admissions Team by emailing [email protected] or calling If you move in or out of Camden after Applications can only be based upon 020 7974 1625. You do not need to Monday 31 October 2016 and have one address at which the child usually give your name but please provide as completed an application in your lives and from which they travel to much information as possible so that previous borough, you will need to and from school. we can investigate the matter fully contact both Councils with details If parents live separately, the application of your new address. • Fraudulent applications will result in must be based on the address at which Temporary accommodation the school place being withdrawn, the child usually lives. If the child lives even after the child has started equally at two different addresses, it is Camden will not accept a temporary school, and may be referred to the the parents’ responsibility to agree and address if you still possess a property Council’s legal department for their make it clear which address will be used that was previously used as a home consideration and possible action. and to provide supporting evidence in address, or a temporary address used respect of that address. solely or mainly to obtain a school place.

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Exceptional medical or social Secondary admissions In-year admissions to reason for attending a for students with special secondary school particular school educational needs Admissions to Camden schools for all years, Where a parent states a preference for a The secondary transfer process is apart from Year 7 starting in September particular school because of the exceptional different for children with statements 2017, are dealt with by the school. Please medical or social needs of their child, of special educational needs or an contact the school for any queries regarding they must demonstrate how this school education, health and care (EHC) plan in-year admissions. Please also ask the meets the child’s special circumstances. (see camden.gov.uk/sendreforms). school for their application form and any Along with your application, you should You can still make use of this booklet to supplementary form required for a faith submit supporting evidence which sets gain general information about Camden school. The school will apply the published out the particular reasons why the school secondary schools. However, you should admissions criteria if the appropriate is the most suitable and the difficulties not apply through the ordinary secondary year group is oversubscribed. If you are a that could be caused if your child has transfer process, but be guided by the parent who lives in another borough, you to attend another school. SEN Team of the local authority that can contact the relevant Camden school maintains your child’s statement or EHC and apply directly to the school. If you are Please read the school’s oversubscription plan. In the case of Camden residents, thinking of transferring your child from criteria for further information on how the Camden SEN Team will contact one Camden school to another, you are the criterion will be applied and see note each family via their primary school. strongly encouraged to discuss the matter 2 on page 14 for further details. This If your child is being assessed for an with your child’s current class teacher, head will normally be the form of a letter from EHC plan you do not have to wait for of year or headteacher before taking any a suitably qualified professional like a this to be completed before applying further action. It is sometimes the case doctor, consultant or social worker. For for a secondary school. that children can take a while to settle into a copy of our exceptional medical and their new school and asking the school for social policy please contact the Camden An assessment does not always mean further help could resolve any difficulties Admissions Team email: admissions@ that a final plan will be issued, so you may your child may be experiencing. camden.gov.uk; tel: 020 7974 1625. need to apply for a school in the usual If you do not submit any supporting way and, if a plan is issued, you can then Educated out of normal information, then your application will be withdraw your application. The SEN Team age group considered under the distance criterion. of the local authority that is carrying out Supplementary forms the assessment will be able to advise you If your child is currently educated on what to do. Camden also produces a out of his/her normal age group, you Camden’s voluntary aided schools booklet called ‘Transfer from Primary to can request that this continues, and may require a supplementary form Secondary School in September 2017 your child remains in their current to be completed. These requirements – Arrangements for Camden Residents’ year group. Each secondary school are listed below. You need to contact Pupils with Special Educational Needs’ will decide separately whether or not the schools directly for these forms detailing the secondary transfer process your child remains out of normal age and return them to the school by the for students with statements or EHC group. If a secondary school does not specified date (see key dates on page 6). plans. A copy can be obtained from agree with your request, your child’s If you do not submit your supplementary your child’s school, or from the Camden application will be considered in their form, or it is incomplete, then you will be SEN Team on 020 7974 6500. For more correct year group. considered under the distance criterion. information about the range of support and services available for children with Camden’s fair access protocol • Camden School for Girls – special educational needs in Camden visit: supplementary form required for This is run by a partnership of our music places only • camden.gov.uk/sen secondary schools and involves a panel, • La Sainte Union – supplementary form • localoffer.camden.gov.uk which can allocate school places above required from all applicants the published admissions number for young • Maria Fidelis – supplementary form people from high priority groups – such required from all applicants as those who have been permanently excluded or out of education for a long • William Ellis – supplementary form time. A copy of the protocol is available required for music places only. on request by calling 020 7974 4589. 12 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Myth-busters

Some parents or carers Myth – Listing the same school six Myth – If I apply to a school in another make decisions based on times will improve my chances of borough, their residents will have incorrect information they being offered the school. priority over me. have heard. Here are some of Your child can only be considered A council cannot give preference to its the common reasons for not once for a school and any duplicated own residents and published admissions being offered a place at one preferences will be deleted. criteria cannot include the borough of of their preferred schools. residence. Camden cannot and does not Myth – If I have a sibling enrolled at a discriminate between applicants who live faith school I will get higher priority. in the borough and those who do not. Myth – Listing one school on your form This may not always be the case, as However, check the admissions criteria will mean that the Council will have to some faith schools rank regular worship with the appropriate authority if applying offer that school. at a particular church above siblings. to a school in another borough. If we apply the admissions arrangements Please check the admissions criteria and your child cannot be offered a place for your selected faith school. Myth – It does not matter if my because you live too far away, we will not application is late. be able to offer a place at the school. Myth – My child’s Key Stage 2 test If you apply after Monday 31 October results will affect their chance of 2016 your application will not be looked at Myth – If you live nearer to the school securing a school place? until after all those who have applied on than the last child offered under the The Key Stage 2 test results do not form time and it is very unlikely that you will be distance criterion last year you will part of the admissions criteria for any of offered one of your preferred schools. be guaranteed a place. Camden’s community or voluntary aided Although the information on page 52 can schools, or UCL Academy, so your child’s Myth – My school place can be give you an idea of how likely it is that you results will not be considered. withdrawn once it has been offered will be offered a place at your preferred to me. school, the ‘last distance’ will change Myth – The oversubscription criteria Once the Council has made an offer of every year. We can never guarantee any never changes. a school place, it can only be lawfully child will be offered a place at any school. Each year the Council consults on the withdrawn in very limited circumstances. admissions criteria for each school and This may happen where an application Myth – Children in my road go to the the oversubscription criteria can vary is found to be fraudulent or a parent school so my child will too. from year to year. has not responded to an offer within The number of pupils offered under each the specified timescale. criterion at each school can change every Myth – I can only apply for year so just because you know pupils Camden schools. living near you that go to a certain school, You can apply for both Camden and it does not mean that your child will be out of borough schools by naming them offered a place there. in your application. If applying for a voluntary aided school, you should check Myth – If I work close to the school, with the school to see if they require a the distance is from my work to supplementary form to be completed the school. as well. The proximity of your workplace has no bearing on your application – we will measure your distance from your home to the school.

Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 13 Admissions criteria for community schools and UCL Academy

• A cland Burghley School 5. Applicants who live closest to the Notes preferred school. Proximity to a school is • Hampstead School 1. In order to be given highest priority for measured on a computerised mapping • H averstock School admission, a child has to fall within the system of the area, measured in a definition of ‘looked-after’ in section 22 • Parliament Hill School straight line ‘as the crow flies’ between (1) of the Children Act 1989. As this act the property address to the centre of the • Regent High School applies to England and Wales, a child school. See note 3. This will be used • UCL Academy has to be looked-after by an English or as a ‘tie-breaker’ should there be places Welsh local authority in order to be These admissions criteria apply to available after the first three criteria given highest priority. Camden’s five community schools and are applied.

UCL Academy when there are more In the case of applicants to Regent Paragraph 1.7 of the School Admissions applications than places available. High School only, priority will be given Code gives equal highest priority to Admissions criteria to applicants within the priority zone of ‘previously looked-after children’. Given Holborn and Covent Garden ward, the definition of a looked-after child, a 1. Looked-after children or children even if they are further away within child will have to have been looked-after who were previously looked-after but the distance criterion. by an English or Welsh local authority in immediately after being looked-after order to be considered previously looked- Equal preference model – will be used became subject to an adoption, child after. Under paragraph 1.7 of the Code, to decide which school is offered. This arrangement or special guardianship a child has to have been looked-after means that all school preferences are order. See note 1. immediately before they were adopted or considered together and the admissions became a subject to a residence order 2. Applicants who have a sibling on roll criteria administered equally for each or special guardianship order. at the same school who will still be on roll level (rank) of preference. The rank or when they join. This can include siblings order of preference will only be used if Proof of looked-after status will be in the Sixth Form. Sibling refers to a it is possible to offer more than one of requested from the relevant local brother or sister, half brother or sister, the preferences. The highest ranked authority. adopted brother or sister, step brother or potential offer will be offered and the 2. Some schools give priority to children sister, or the child of the parent or partner lower preferences will be automatically with exceptional medical or social needs. where the child for whom the place is withdrawn. sought is living in the same family unit, For a copy of our exceptional medical and at the same address, as the sibling. The flow chart on page 16 provides useful social policy please contact the Camden guidance on how the Council’s criteria Admissions Team (email: admissions@ 3. Applicants whom the Council accepts are used to decide which applicants are camden.gov.uk; tel: 020 7974 1625). have an exceptional medical or social offered the available places at Camden need for a place at the school. community schools and the If you state a preference for a particular See note 2. UCL Academy. school because of medical or social 4. Children whose parent is a qualified needs, you must explain how this school teacher teaching at the relevant school specifically meets your child’s special for two years or more at the time of circumstances better than any other application and / or children of a qualified school can. Along with your application, teacher training at the relevant school you should submit supporting evidence who has been recruited to fill a vacancy which sets out the particular reasons why for which there is a demonstrable that school is the most suitable, and the skills shortage. difficulties that could be caused if they were to attend another school. This will normally be in the form of a letter from a suitably qualified professional, such as a medical consultant or social worker and must not be more than six months older than the date of applying.

14 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Please note that hospital appointment letters cannot be accepted as proof. If you or your child has mobility issues then you will be expected to accept a place at your nearest community school, if applying under the medical/social criterion. Each application under this criterion will be considered by the medical/ social advisory panel, which includes a consultant paediatrician, senior social worker, educational psychologist, school inclusion and admissions officers. 3. Any offer of a place on the grounds of proximity is conditional on the child being resident at the address provided at the closing date for application. A business address, a childminder’s address, or any address other than the child’s home will not be accepted. Proof of address may be sought and may be the subject of further investigation. Proximity to the school is measured in a straight line ‘as the crow flies’ between the property address and the centre of the school. The point used to measure from the address is supplied by the local land and property gazette. In the minority of cases when applicants distance measurements are exactly the same, in blocks of flats for instance, the computer system will randomly order the priority of applicants. 4. Children with a statement of special educational needs or EHC plan (see page 12) that specifies the school as a placement school will be allocated a place through a separate procedure, in accordance with the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice. 5. If there is only one place available at the school and the next child who qualifies for a place is one of multiple birth siblings, we will go over the community schools’ published admission number where parents indicate a preference for siblings to be at the same school.

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SEN YES Please contact the SEN Team on Does your child have a statement of 020 7974 6500 as the application special educational needs (SEN) process will be different for your child. or an EHC plan?

NO

LOOKED-AFTER CHILD Your application will be considered Does your child meet this criterion? YES under the looked-after child criterion (See admissions criterion 1 on page 14 and will have the highest priority. for definition).*

NO

SIBLING If agreed, your application will be Does your child have a sibling (brother YES considered under this criterion which or sister) already attending the school, has priority over the medical/social, who will be still attending when he/she parent who is a teacher, and starts school? (See admissions criterion distance criteria. 2 on page 14 for definition).** NO

MEDICAL OR SOCIAL If agreed your application will be Is there a medical or social need that is YES considered under this criterion which exceptionally linked to the school your has priority over the parent who is a child is applying for?*** teacher and distance criterion.

NO

PARENT WHO IS A TEACHER If agreed your application will be Children whose parent is a qualified YES considered under this criterion which teacher teaching at the relevant has priority over the distance criterion. school for two years or more at the time of application and / or children of a qualified teacher teaching at the relevant school who has been recruited to fill a vacancy for which there is a skill shortage.

NO

DISTANCE Your application will be considered on the distance from your child’s home to the school, with priority given to those children living closest to the school. Distance is measured in a straight line from the home address to the school using a computerised mapping system. (See admissions criterion 5 on page 14 for definition).

* Proof of looked-after status will be requested from the relevant local authority. ** S ibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister and, in every case, the child should be living in the same family unit at the same address. This information will need to be validated by the school in question. *** Independent professional evidence must be included with the application.

16 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Admissions to Camden School for Girls

Applicants should 3. Exceptional medical or social need. Sixth Form admissions carefully read the school’s Applicants considered by the governors The Sixth Form’s published admissions complete admissions policy to have an exceptional medical or social number is 140; the minimum number of on the school website: www. need that Camden School for Girls is external students admitted into Year 12. specifically able to meet. Applications camdengirls.camden.sch.uk The actual number of places available to will only be considered on this basis if the external students joining Year 12 depends Year 7 admissions case is made known to the school and on the number of internal students supported by appropriate evidence at the The school admits 120 girls representing continuing into the Sixth Form. No more time of the original application. This will the full range of ability. Applicants than half the external places will be given normally be in the form of a letter from should attend an assessment session to boys. In addition, 30 students will be a suitably qualified professional, such at the school, which will place them in put on the waiting list. Total intake for as a doctor or social worker. one of four ability bands. These non- Year 12 is 225. competitive assessments are processed 4. Music places. Three places are How places are allocated independently of the school. Thirty offered on the basis of musical aptitude; places are offered in each band. five places on the basis of musical The basic qualification: all applicants aptitude and ability. All music applicants The banding assessment sessions will must have an academic reference from must apply online by noon on 20 take place on Friday 23 and Saturday their current school stating their predicted September. All music applicants will sit 24 September 2016. Applicants must grades. These must include five GCSEs a multiple choice listening aptitude test in register online for banding assessment by at or above grade B, including English music. Three highest scoring candidates Tuesday 20 September at noon. Music language and maths. GCSE equivalent will be offered a place on basis of musical applicants should follow the instructions qualifications are not accepted. aptitude; remaining 50 highest-scoring at the end of the banding assessment Applicants’ predicted grades must candidates will be invited back for a registration. Parents will be informed by also meet any higher individual grade performance audition for the other five email of the banding assessment result requirements specified on the Sixth places. Applicants must also sit the on or before Friday 28 October 2016. Form website in relation to their banding assessment. Places will first be offered to applicants selected subjects. 5. Distance. Applicants whose naming the school who have a statement • Sixth Form open day: 22 November permanent home is nearest to the school, of special educational needs, or an 2016 measured in a straight line as the crow education, health and care plan issued flies, from the centre of pedestrian gate by or with the support of Camden Application forms and deadline dates in the perimeter fence on Sandall Road. local authority. are available on the website: www.csfgsixthform.org.uk When oversubscribed, places in each band will then be offered in accordance with the criteria below. 1. Looked-after and previously looked- after children. Looked-after children or children who were previously looked after but immediately afterwards became subject to an adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship order. 2. Siblings. Applicants with a sibling living at the same address who is on the roll of the school at the time of admission.

Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 17 Admissions criteria for La Sainte Union Catholic School

Applicants should v. Other Christian Girls from practising Note: In the last five years, 100% of our carefully read the school’s Christian families whose application is offers were to girls in categories [i] and [ii]. complete admissions policy supported by a letter from their minister No one from category [iii] or below on the school website: www. confirming membership of the faith was admitted. lasainteunion.org.uk community. E-admissions form, Year 7 admissions vi. Any other girl. Where the offer of supplementary information places to all the candidates in any form and other requirements La Sainte Union was founded to provide of the above categories would lead education for children of Catholic families to oversubscription, places shall be All applicants must complete their local and is conducted by its governing body allocated as follows: authority e-admissions form by Monday as part of the Catholic Church. 31 October 2016. Applicants are strongly 1. After the first category [i] of ‘Catholic advised to complete the school’s own Whenever there are more applications looked-after girls’, the governing body supplementary information form by than places available priority will always will give priority to an application where Friday 21 October 2016. be given to Catholic applicants, according compelling evidence is provided at the to the oversubscription criteria below. time of application, from an appropriate Applicants applying under over- professional such as a doctor, priest or subscription criterion [ii] must submit a As a Catholic school, we aim to provide social worker, of an exceptional social, Certificate of Catholic Practice (CCP) by a Catholic education for all our pupils. medical, pastoral or other need of the the closing date. This form (previously a It is essential that the Catholic character Catholic girl, which can only be met at priest’s reference form) is available from of the school’s education is supported this school rather than any other school. the school or diocesan website. Parents by all families in the school. All applicants should fill in the top part of the form and and candidates are expected to give their 2. Girls who have a sibling already on roll then take the form to their parish priest full support for the aims and ethos of at La Sainte Union and who will continue for signature. It is the parent’s duty to the school. to attend La Sainte Union during the ensure that the CCP is submitted to the following year. The governing body is responsible for school in good time. admissions and intends to admit 180 girls 3. Those living the shortest distance from Parents will be required to provide a copy to Year 7 in the school year beginning the school, as measured by Camden LA. of the girl’s baptismal certificate, together September 2017. 4. Eighteen places will be offered to with the parents’ baptismal certificate Oversubscription criteria applicants who may not fulfil any of or proof of reception into the Catholic the above Criteria 1 to 3 but who show Church by Friday 18 November 2016 At any time when there are more aptitude in the performance of music. at the latest. applications than places available, Applicants who wish to be considered places will be offered in the following These oversubscription criteria have been under this criterion are invited to submit order of priority: extracted from the school’s admissions their child’s name for an aptitude test. policy. Please see the school’s website or i. Catholic looked-after girls and contact the school directly to obtain the previously looked-after Catholic girls. full policy. Previously looked-after girls are girls who were looked after but ceased to be because they were adopted (or became subject to a Child Arrangement Order or Special Guardianship Order). ii. Baptised Catholic girls with a Certificate of Catholic Practice signed by the Catholic priest at the Church they attend. iii. Other Baptised Catholic Girls. iv. Other looked-after girls and previously looked-after (see [i] for definition).

18 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Admissions criteria for Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ*

Applicants should Note: children from 34 named feeder Application procedure carefully read the school’s schools will be given priority in each All applicants must complete a Common complete admissions policy category. Application Form (CAF) available from on the school website: www. If there are insufficient places to admit and returned to the local authority in mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk all candidates in any of the above which they are resident by Monday Year 7 admissions categories, priority will be given to those 31 October 2016. Applicants should living closest to the school measured also complete the Maria Fidelis Maria Fidelis Catholic School was ‘as the crow flies’ from home address to Supplementary Information Form (SIF), founded to provide education for children centre of the school. The address given available from the school or the local of Catholic families and is conducted by must be the one in which the authority and returned to the school its governing body as part of the child normally lives. by Friday 21 October 2016 with all Catholic Church. relevant paperwork. The governing body will give top priority, As a Catholic school, we aim to provide a after the category of looked-after Those wishing to be considered under Catholic education for girls and boys and children, to children whose exceptional Criterion 2 or 3 should provide the school it is essential that the Catholic character medical, social or pastoral needs justify with a copy of the child’s baptismal of the school’s education is supported a place at the school where compelling certificate. Those applying under by all families in the school. written evidence is provided, at the Criterion 2 should obtain a Certificate of time of application, from an appropriate Catholic Practice form from the school, The governing body has sole professional e.g. doctor, priest or parish or diocesan website, fill in the top responsibility for admissions to this social worker. part and ask their parish priest to sign it. school and intends to admit 150 children to Year 7 in September 2017. The attendance of a sibling at the school These oversubscription criteria have been Oversubscription criteria at the time of enrolment will increase extracted from the school’s admissions the priority of an application within policy. Please see the school’s website or When the number of applicants exceeds each category. contact the school directly to obtain the the admission number, offers of places Sixth Form admissions full policy. are made using the following order of priority: Current pupils do not need to make * FCJ – Faithful Companions of Jesus 1. Catholic looked-after children and an application as presumed they will Catholic children who have been adopted require a Sixth Form place, subject to or made subject to child arrangements fulfilling the individual requirements of orders or special guardianship orders. suitable courses. Governors propose to admit a minimum of 30 external 2. Baptised Catholic children with a applicants annually to the Sixth Certificate of Catholic Practice. Form with the required academic 3. Other baptised Catholic children. qualifications for proposed course of study. Applications must be made on 4. Other looked-after children (see [1] the Sixth Form Application Form. In the for definition). event of oversubscription, the criteria and 5. Catechumens and baptised children priorities listed in this policy will apply. of Eastern/Orthodox Churches with a baptism certificate or a letter from their priest confirming enrolment in the catechumenate of the Catholic Church. 6. Other Christian children whose application is supported by a religious leader. 7. Any other children.

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Applicants should 3. Applicants who are judged to have 5. Applicants living closest to the school carefully read the school’s an exceptional social or medical need. measured in a straight line (‘as the crow complete admissions policy There will need to be a clear link between flies’) between the property address to on the school website: www. the child’s exceptional need and the the centre of the school using the local williamellis.camden.sch.uk school. Parents will need to submit a authority computerised mapping system. case supported by appropriate evidence Evidence of residence may be required Year 7 admissions from a doctor, social worker or similar as a condition of an offer of a place under professional, which should support the this criterion and the school reserves the The school will admit up to 130 boys into link between the need and the school. right to withdraw an offer if the address Year 7. In the event of oversubscription given turns out not to be the applicant’s to the school, the following criteria will 4. Up to 10% of places will be offered to permanent home. be applied in order: applicants who can demonstrate musical aptitude as measured by the school’s These oversubscription criteria have been 1. Looked-after children or children who assessment criteria. Supplementary extracted from the school’s admissions were previously looked-after and became forms for music applicants are available policy. Please see the school’s website or subject to an adoption, child arrangement from the school. contact the school directly to obtain the or special guardianship order. full policy. 2. Applicants who have a brother at the school (including LaSWAP students on the roll of William Ellis School) at the time when the applicant is to join.

20 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Post-16 in Camden

Students in Camden benefit LaSWAP Sixth Form Admissions criteria for from access to the successful LaSWAP Sixth Form and expanding post-16 Students in Camden can also attend our LaSWAP Consortium, the largest post-16 offer available across every LaSWAP is open to all Sixth Form provision in Camden and the longest students who meet the specified entry secondary school in the established Sixth Form consortium in requirements for the courses on offer. borough. London. It combines the strengths of its In the event of more applicants who four partner schools: Acland Burghley, Our Sixth Forms continue to go from meet the entry requirements than places, La Sainte Union, Parliament Hill strength to strength, with improved exam places will be allocated according to the and William Ellis and aims to ensure results and an impressive alumni of following criteria in order of priority: outstanding progress and achievement students who have gone on to achieve 1. Looked-after child or a child who was for all students, equipping them for and succeed in a wide range of careers. previously looked-after but immediately future success. Choosing a Sixth Form in Camden after being looked-after became subject The LaSWAP team of specialist teachers opens up a world of opportunity and to an adoption, child arrangement or provides consistently excellent teaching. is a pathway to future success. special guardianship order. The consortium enjoys a well-deserved 2. Existing students of the school who are Secondary school Sixth reputation for high expectations and continuing their studies from Year 11. Forms academic success. Students benefit from a wide range of academic and vocational 3. Applicants who are judged to have an Camden School for Girls, Hampstead, subjects and enjoy a curriculum that exceptional social or medical need. There Haverstock, Maria Fidelis, Regent is up-to-date, innovative and forward will need to be a very clear link between High and UCL all offer individual Sixth looking. Students are based in one of the the child’s exceptional need and the Forms. The wide range of courses and four schools where they take at least one consortium. Parents/carers will need to subjects these offer, both academic and of their courses, as well as being able to submit a case supported by appropriate vocational, ensures that every young access subjects in any of the other three professional evidence from a doctor, person’s talents and interests are catered schools. social worker, or similar professional. for, enabling each student to enter higher That evidence will need to support education, or the world of work, equipped LaSWAP students have the opportunity the link between the need and the with the qualifications and skills they to develop personally and academically consortium. need to succeed in their chosen path. within a structured environment that offers the flexibility and diversity of 4. Distance measured in a straight line Our school Sixth Forms boast impressive a college with the individual care of from the child’s home address to the learning facilities, outstanding enrichment a school community. They receive LaSWAP office using the local authority’s and extracurricular programmes, excellent advice and guidance on future computerised measuring system, with including mentoring opportunities and opportunities, including support from those living closer to the school receiving volunteering within the community, as a nationally renowned team of higher the higher priority. (The address given well as careers advice and personalised education advisors. must be the one at which the child guidance and support during the normally resides.) university application process. For more details visit www.laswap. For more information visit the relevant camden.sch.uk school pages 22 to 51 and their admission pages 14 to 20.

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School fact file We are a happy and successful community school for boys and girls aged 11–19. Academic excellence is at the heart of our curriculum offer. Ofsted (February 2016) confirmed that the school is on a rapid journey of improvement: “The leadership of the new Headteacher is a key strength… the Headteacher capacity to improve further is strong.” Nicholas John Our excellent provision in the arts encourages School address student creativity, providing enriching Burghley Road, London NW5 1UJ experiences for all. T: 020 7485 8515 E: [email protected] Students and parents consider the home-school W: www.aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk communication to be a strength of the school, Ages 11 to 19 valuing the positive relationships between staff, students and parents. DfE number 202 / 4285

Places available September 2017 182 (including four places in resource base for students with autism) Dear Parents and Carers

Open Evening I am proud to invite you to visit Acland Burghley School. Our teachers, Wednesday 28 September, staff, students and families are working hard to make it an exceptional 6.00pm to 8.00pm place for children to learn.

Open Mornings At Acland Burghley, we put great emphasis on academic work and Monday 26, Tuesday 27, progress. We are determined that all students should achieve their very Wednesday 28, Thursday 29 best, building on the foundations they have laid at primary school. We September, 9.00am to 10.30am put great emphasis on literacy, maths, science, languages and sport.

Sixth Form Open Evening We are also very proud of our distinctive arts specialism. Music, dance Thursday 17 November, 5.00pm to and drama are key strengths. At Acland Burghley, we provide excellent 7.30pm (pre-registration is required – facilities and a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities. see the school website or Children will be supported in their school journey by friendly and www.laswap.camden.sch.uk) approachable teachers, who will push them to achieve their goals. We expect students to be happy and confident, so that they can be the best that they can be. We look forward to meeting you soon. Yours sincerely

Nicholas John, Headteacher

22 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions ACLAND BURGHLEY SCHOOL Our school Curriculum

We are proud to be a mixed, truly Our curriculum offer supports students comprehensive school which values to achieve academic excellence. Many every one of our students and supports students go on to achieve the highest them to be the best that they can be. grades at GCSE and A Level. Our highly We work closely with the Local Authority qualified teachers are exceptionally well and other Camden schools to secure the placed to ensure high quality teaching best outcomes for local children from and learning. We ensure rapid progress a diverse range of backgrounds. Our for all, whatever their starting points. inclusive school community leads to The curriculum also gives students a stimulating, rich and harmonious a broad range of choices to follow learning environment. their interests and create an individual All our teachers and support staff seek pathway. Students will develop their out and develop the talents of every creativity, independent learning skills student, with the aim of allowing each and intellectual curiosity, as well as the individual to flourish. We believe that skills necessary for exam success. every student can be successful and Throughout Key Stage 3, your child will find an exciting pathway to an will follow a common curriculum that inspiring future. builds on their achievements at primary We encourage students to develop school. We provide a broad and balanced into independent young adults. To programme, including all core subjects achieve high standards, students need and either French or Spanish. Class to learn to self-regulate. Sometimes groups are put together to ensure a this means supporting them to make high level of stretch and challenge. the right choices; it also means setting Tutor groups provide a strong cohesive regular independent learning tasks to ‘home’ throughout your child’s education. be completed outside school hours. We encourage creativity across the Students are taught to be safe, and curriculum, stimulating personal to make mature choices inside and development, self-confidence and outside of school. success. Music, dance and drama are Each student is a proud member of a key strengths. We build students’ ability Year Team. A dedicated team of staff to think creatively, express themselves enables all students to make outstanding confidently, and engage with the world progress and achieve excellent results. around them. Through this approach, our Every student receives care and students can become expert learners. guidance from adults who really know each individual. We offer a wide programme of extracurricular activities. The school places great importance on trips and cultural activities. These give students many opportunities to experiment and extend themselves.

Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 23 ACLAND BURGHLEY SCHOOL A school with a Unique “ My son is turning bright future opportunities

into a thoughtful, Acland Burghley is building on its All young people thrive on responsibility engaged and well- reputation as a highly successful, mixed and ours have a number of different community school, offering an excellent opportunities that allow them to do adjusted young comprehensive education to students just that. from a wide range of backgrounds. The man and I thank • School Council members liaise with ‘Lighting Up’ event in January 2016 was the leadership and management of the Acland Burghley a symbol of the school’s bright future. school to ensure that the community staff. He loves Ofsted visited the school in February is working for the benefit of all its learning and, 2016, and commended the progress members being made. The report said that leaders • Acland Burghley Ambassadors are on meeting his “know exactly what needs doing” and trained in hospitality, to show visitors are “addressing the issues head-on”. teachers, I can see around the school Inspectors noted that “the capacity why – they were the to improve further is strong.” They • Student interview panels play an most enthusiastic, also noted that “parents are strongly important role in the appointment supportive of the school.” of all senior staff kind, caring and Our new leadership team and strong • Students work with the Anne Frank knowledgeable Governing Board have significant Trust every two years and become peer experience of school improvement educators on the theme of tolerance group of people I in a wide range of contexts. Acland • Peer mentors play an important role Burghley is a school with a bright future, had come across in in the transition process to ensure with ambitions to provide the very best younger students settle and develop. a long time.” Parent comprehensive education within a very short timescale. Sixth Form

Acland Burghley Sixth Form is part of the highly successful LaSWAP Consortium, which includes La Sainte Union, Parliament Hill and William Ellis. We offer an unrivalled range of AS and A Level subjects and a comprehensive range of vocational courses delivered by specialist staff and complemented by an excellent enrichment programme. The vast majority of our Sixth Formers progress on to university, having benefited from professional guidance from nationally renowned higher education advisors. For further information on our Sixth Form, please visit laswap.camden.sch.uk

24 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Camden School for Girls

School fact file Ofsted has rated Camden School for Girls outstanding in all categories. 2015 GCSE results were above the national average: 77% of students achieved five or more A* to C grades, including English and maths. Headteacher 2015 English Baccalaureate results were well above Elizabeth Kitcatt the national average at 53%. School address 2015 A Level results were also above the national Sandall Road, London, NW5 2DB average: 81% of students achieved A* to B grades T: 020 7485 3414 and 94% A* to C. F: 020 7485 3361 E: [email protected] In 2013, 2014 and 2015 government ministers W: www.camdengirls.camden.sch.uk

ranked the school as one of the 100 top-performing Ages 11 to 19 non-selective state-funded schools in England. Places available September 2017 Extracurricular activities are of an exceptionally 120 high calibre in music, drama, debating, science, art, PE, literature, humanities and languages. DfE No 202 / 4611

Open Evening Monday 19 September, 6 to 8pm

Open Mornings Wednesday 14 September, 9 to 11am Friday 16 September, 9 to 11am

Sixth Form Open Event Tuesday 22 November Morning programme starts at 10.45am and finishes at 12.15pm Afternoon programme starts at 2pm and finishes at 3.30pm Evening programme starts at 5.15pm and finishes at 7pm

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“At Camden School for Girls we aim to maintain our strong sense of tradition and connection to the past, while offering a contemporary and forward-looking education.” Elizabeth Kitcatt, Headteacher

Our aims are to:

• maintain and develop the school’s tradition of providing the highest quality of education

• offer equality of opportunity and care for all students, whatever their race, gender, class, creed or special needs

• promote a sense of environmental and social responsibility • encourage all students to:

– develop their individual talents to the full “ The Camden School for Girls enables – have confidence in themselves and its pupils to look inwards, outwards, a sense of self-worth onwards and upwards, so you leave not – work co-operatively with others just with a sigh of relief about the end – develop independence of thought of exams, but with a profound sense of – value education and enjoy learning one’s self.” – be tolerant and open-minded – show consideration for others and Lillie Maguire, Head Girl respect their diverse qualities and needs • sustain and promote the school’s ethos, heritage and philosophy within the contexts of public policy, social trends and educational need. Curriculum

We offer an extensive range of subjects, within and beyond the National Curriculum. Students choose French or Spanish at the end of their first term and ICT is taught across the curriculum at Key Stage 3. Classical studies is taught throughout Year 8, and girls choose between classical studies and Latin in Year 9. Key Stage 4 offers a wide range of academic and vocational, traditional and modern subjects including art, beauty and specialist make-up, health and social care, classical civilisation, geography, Greek, history, ICT, Latin, triple science, music, music performance, photography, PE, theology and philosophy, sociology, resistant materials, textiles.

26 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions CAMDEN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Experience for life

We offer a range of performance opportunities, including a 70-piece symphony orchestra and numerous smaller ensembles. We present many concerts and offer many performance opportunities for all students. We have received the Mayor of London’s Music Award. Other activities for students include debating, drama, dance and a wide range of sports. Camden School for Girls are the current champions of the Camden Secondary School Federation award for achievement in sport for the last three years. We make excellent use of London’s attractions, including trips to theatres, art galleries, museums and sites of historical, artistic, scientific, technical, religious, literary or geographical interest. Trips to France, Spain and Iceland are organised for some year groups. All departments organise homework clubs after school to further students’ learning and knowledge.

Unique “ Camden School for Girls rightly opportunities deserves the outstanding reputation The school develops leadership opportunities through the school council, it has among parents and in the head girl and senior prefect elections. community.” Ofsted Students are offered a wide range of clubs and societies, such as the green club, debating society and feminist club, where their input is valued when developing and maintaining whole-school initiatives.

Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 27 Hampstead School

School fact file Pearson Shine a Light “Outstanding School of the Year” Award 2015.

HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL “An exceptional climate for learning… Learning together Achieving together exceptionally well-behaved”: Challenge Partners. Headteacher Jacques Szemalikowski First secondary school in London to be recognised as a UNICEF Level 2 Rights School address Westbere Road, London, NW2 3RT Respecting School. T: 020 7794 8133 F: 020 7435 8260 First secondary school in London to be E: [email protected] awarded inaugural Achievement for All W: www.hampsteadschool.org.uk ambassador status. Ages 11 to 19

DfE number 202 / 4275 Mission Curriculum

Places available September 2017 We pride ourselves on our reputation Starting with our induction day in July, 210 as a high achieving school, where we ensure a seamless transition from expectations are challenging and primary school for all our students. Open Evening success is guaranteed. Our students We work closely with our feeder primary Thursday 22 September, 6.00pm made rapid and sustained progress over schools; running taster sessions, the last five years. However, we are not workshops and assemblies, and Open Mornings complacent and seek to ensure that the familiarising pupils with life at secondary (please arrive for 9.00 am) next five years are as productive school. Our curriculum is inspirational 20 September, 27 September, and successful. and aspirational, challenging the needs of every child as an individual. All children 4 October, 11 October, 18 October Central to all we do, is the quality of have a right to a broad, balanced and relationships we build with our students. relevant education, which provides Sixth Form Open Evening It is these relationships that have been the continuity and progression and takes Thursday 24 November, 5.30pm stepping stones to our success. Our staff individual differences into consideration. take the time to learn about the young Students are grouped by ability where people in our care. This fosters a positive appropriate, receiving extra support rapport and conducive environment for either to accelerate and stretch the our students to flourish. most able or to ensure that no student “Students’ pride in their school is falls behind. evident.” The Good Schools Guide “High expectations of students’ learning and behaviour feature “Relationships between students consistently in lessons across and their teachers are very positive.” the school. Routines are very well Challenge Partners established. In response, students frequently demonstrate high levels Our vibrant and energetic student of engagement and good behaviour. community is founded on values of They are enthusiastic and willing self-discipline, respect and tolerance, learners.” Challenge Partners reflected in being the first secondary school in London to be recognised by UNICEF as a Level 2 Rights Respecting School.

28 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL Bright futures

Reflecting our Investors in Careers (Level 3) award, we provide a diverse and rich learning environment in which students further develop their skills as independent learners. We work hard to ensure that they have the knowledge and self-belief to compete and flourish in a changing educational and social environment, no matter how challenging. We encourage students to develop enquiring minds and to make the most of the many opportunities for positions of responsibility, including peer mentors, prefects and reading buddies. Our provision of personalised and tailored support, enables students to develop confidence and respect. We actively encourage our students to take responsibility for their own learning, recognising and celebrating them as individuals with unique skills, talents and interests. Our Student Leadership Team makes positive contributions towards shaping change in our school. “ I thought it was going to be good and it We are proud that all our students leave is beyond great … enthusiastic staff and us with strong ambitions and a clear vision of their future, with the capacity well-rounded confident children. Good, to achieve it. positive ethos.” Parent Experience for life

Our extensive range of clubs include numerous sports, an artist-in-residence, homework, computing, science, poetry readings, debating and history and mathematics societies. The Model United Nations Society meets weekly and has been highly successful in national conferences every year. Enrichment days are a regular feature of life at Hampstead School, including visits to museums, exhibitions, universities and galleries. Students also enjoy longer residential visits such as the annual ski trip, languages trips and study tours. “Fizzes with activity – plenty to do… masses of extracurricular activity.” The Good Schools Guide

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In Year 12, students choose from a variety of courses taught at Level 2 and 3 to offer progression. These range from traditional subjects such as Mathematics, Spanish and History, to truly vocational courses including Financial Studies and Health and Social Care which lead to university or apprenticeships. Our curriculum is strongly complemented by a comprehensive enrichment programme. Activities include overseas residential visits, workshops with film directors at the Roundhouse, performing at the Donmar Warehouse theatre, Digital Leaders Programme, Model United Nations and Debating as well as visits to West End theatre shows and museums. Our students also take advantage of the plethora of opportunities we provide within the field of education, with university visits and workshops, national competitions in debating and mathematics, internships with top City banks, hospitals and law firms, as well as bespoke work experience, to name just a few! “ A diverse curriculum, strategic We are continuing to build a culture leadership and improved guidance whereby our students and parents work in partnership with us, to ensure every contribute to students making good student receives an enriching learning progress.” Ofsted programme that supports them in embarking on the rest of their lives as confident, well-rounded young adults.

30 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Haverstock School

School fact file Rated ‘good’ with an outstanding curriculum; safeguarding; care, guidance and support; students’ artistic, sporting, cultural, moral and spiritual development by Ofsted. One of only 192 schools in the country accredited by Career Ready UK for our well-established Headteacher Haverstock Career Academy. John Dowd

An exciting, dynamic curriculum with challenging School address individual targets. 24 Haverstock Hill, Chalk Farm, NW3 2BQ A trajectory of significant improvement in GCSE T: 020 7267 0975 and A Level results for all groups of students. E: [email protected] W: www.haverstock.camden.sch.uk Personalised advice and guidance, encouraging students to be ambitious and motivated for Ages 11 to 19 their futures. DfE number 202 / 4104

Places available September 2017 Mission We offer a first-rate comprehensive 210 education option for local families, We are ambitious and have a very clear helping to build a strong, integrated Open Evening vision for our future, in order to deliver local community. Wednesday 5 October, 5 to 7pm high academic standards in a safe and ordered environment. We contribute to a wider movement that is working to improve education and, Open Mornings We encourage students to take in particular, the life chances of those Thursday 29 September, responsibility and become independent from disadvantaged backgrounds. Tuesday 11 and Wednesday learners and active citizens, well 19 October, 9.30 to 11.15am equipped for a complex and Curriculum competitive world. Sixth Form Open Evening Our stimulating, innovative and creative Thursday 24 November, 5 to 7pm We ensure that every student learns curriculum is delivered by highly qualified and attains the maximum, gaining the and committed teachers. knowledge, skills and qualifications that will set them up for success as adults. Using prior attainment data and regular assessment, our learning activities are We set high expectations to challenge designed and delivered to motivate, all learners to make rapid progress in support and inspire learners of all a demanding and educationally abilities, including the most able. Our nourishing culture. curriculum matches the needs, talents We successfully launch our students and interests of every student. This is into the first few years of their life beyond based on an integrated Year 7 curriculum school preparing them for the wider world and a diverse, broad and engaging offer and maintaining light-touch support for from Year 8 onwards enabling choice, those who seek it after they have left. progression and academic success. We challenge and engage students of all We create a fulfilling working environment abilities, with a key focus on stretching at Haverstock which develops in each the most able. We are committed to student the life skills they need to become communicating with parents regularly responsible citizens whilst at Haverstock about their child’s progress, offering and after they have left. advice for the next steps in their learning.

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Haverstock is a popular school, well regarded by the local community, and continues to make significant improvement in all areas. Our ethos is based on the highest expectations of success – exam results have continued to improve and are projected to continue doing so. Attainment is now in line with the national average, with rates of progress significantly above the national average. Our position within Camden’s family of schools continues to improve at GCSE and A Level. Experience for life

Our extensive extracurricular programme runs throughout the year and includes free summer holiday courses and activities in which all incoming Year 7 students are expected to participate. Daily homework clubs and study sessions support students academically. Students benefit creatively and socially from exciting opportunities with external “ Haverstock is a good school where partners, such as: • Our close partnership with The attainment is rising quickly and Roundhouse, with whom we run after students make good progress. It has school clubs and creative projects • Sporting activities such as rugby, many outstanding features, including football, basketball and trampolining the curriculum and the quality of care, • Camden Summer University guidance and support.” Ofsted programmes. Our art and music departments have extensive links beyond school with Olswang, the V&A, Wigmore Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. Through our Havago volunteering programme, linking local community organisations and the Kajima community, students develop a strong sense of citizenship.

32 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions HAVERSTOCK SCHOOL Unique opportunities

We enjoy close links with local primary schools, having worked in partnership with them over a number of years. We run very effective summer programmes in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), literacy and numeracy, film-making, cooking, art and design, sport and performing arts. Raising literacy levels is a key focus of our work with the primary schools and we have developed excellent examples of shared practice between our subject departments and our local primary schools. Our highly successful finance and creative, media, and science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) academies are nationally acclaimed. Academy students benefit from a business mentor in Years 12 and 13, “ He has made many friends and bonded access to lectures and networking events and a six-week, paid internship in the with his teachers. He has learned so summer of Year 12 with global, much in one year and made constant prestigious employers. We are outward-facing and work well progress throughout the year. What beyond the school to establish unique more could parents ask of their child’s relationships which promote community responsibility and active citizenship, school? We are looking forward to next whether it’s building a school in Senegal, intergenerational projects within the year as my son moves on to Year 8.” community or innovative research Year 7 Parent, June 2016 projects with higher education. Sixth Form

Our Sixth Form offers a range of A Level and BTEC courses. Students are required to have six or more GCSE grades for entry to Level 2 courses. There are specific entry requirements for Level 3 BTEC courses and A Level courses. Sixth Form education and social facilities which are located within the school are of the highest standards and include state-of-the-art specialist resources for the teaching of science, media, ICT and photography. All departments have ICT suites and the Sixth Form boasts a separate study area and common room. All students have a tutor to guide and support them through Years 12 and 13 and successfully into employment, training or university. Last year 96% of Year 13 students progressed onto university, with the remainder embarking on apprenticeships, work, volunteering projects or travel. Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 33 La Sainte Union Catholic School

School fact file “The school’s commitment to the common good is outstanding. Its motto of ‘Each for all and all for God’ is clearly understood and lived out by the school community.” (Diocese of Westminster Inspection Report April 2016). “The parent survey carried out for this inspection demonstrates extremely high levels of satisfaction.” (Diocese of Westminster Inspection Report April 2016). “The school has an ethos where the school’s values Headteacher of tolerance, respect and compassion permeate Mrs Maureen Williams throughout the curriculum.” (Ofsted 2016). School address Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RP Outstanding achievement and progress: LSU is in T: 020 7428 4600 the top 10% of schools in the country for results and E: [email protected] value added at GCSE 2015. W: www.lsu.camden.sch.uk Outstanding student leadership opportunities, Ages 11 to 18 including Head of House, school committees and an award-winning Peer Mentor programme. DfE number 202 / 5401

Places available September 2017 180

Open Evening Thursday 22 September, 4pm to 7pm

Open Afternoons Wednesday 28 September and Thursday 6 October, 2pm to 3.30pm

Sixth Form Open Evening Thursday 17 November, 5pm to 7.30pm (pre-registration is required – see the school website or www.laswap.camden.sch.uk)

34 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions LA SAINTE UNION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mission Bright futures

Our Catholic identity is at the core of We have highly-committed and well- “ I feel confident all we do. We strive to provide a caring, qualified staff who work tirelessly secure environment in which pupils to ensure all pupils achieve their full at LSU and have realise their own potential within a strong academic potential. made a lot of community of pupils, parents, governors Our Catholic curriculum permeates and staff. We seek to ensure pupils the pupils’ educational experience. friends here. feel a sense of belonging and a deep commitment to our Gospel values. The The school provides an extensive I have received school focuses on educating the whole programme of religious education and person, academically, socially, spiritually worship, including daily prayers, weekly tremendous and morally through a curriculum centred mass and a retreat programme for pupils. support from on the needs and aspirations of all pupils. Girls also feel safe and well cared for by We aim for our pupils to: strong pastoral teams and through an all the staff. • Have a clear set of values by which ethos and culture among students of LSU is a caring to live their lives kindness and respect for others: • Be motivated, creative and “Pupils and their teachers have high community.” confident learners aspirations for their achievements, Year 7 pupil both culturally and academically.” • Be respectful of each other and value Ofsted 2016 the diversity of our society

• Have a strong sense of personal and social responsibility • Enjoy attending school and take an active part in their learning and school life. Curriculum

Our rigorous academic curriculum ensures broad progression pathways post-16 and there is a constant emphasis on high levels of literacy and pupils’ development as independent learners. Lessons are engaging and planned to provide appropriate levels of challenge for all pupils. We are equally committed to developing pupils’ skills and knowledge beyond the classroom: all year groups have regular trips and speakers to inspire them to consider careers in a wide range of fields.

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Pupils are expected to engage fully in the life of the school and are given extensive opportunities to organise key events such as assemblies, talent shows and charity fund-raising. Our extensive extracurricular programme in debating, drama, music and PE is a particular strength of the school with a wide variety of opportunities for pupils to showcase their talents and compete with other schools. Pupils frequently win awards in debating, drama and sports. In addition, links with schools in France and Spain enhance both the language and cultural learning of students. Our peer mentors are one of our models of pupil leadership, ensuring Year 7 pupils quickly develop a sense of belonging to our community. Unique opportunities

• B eautiful grounds, including dedicated outdoor space for each year group “ The school has great teachers who • Sustained strong academic encourage and engage my daughter to achievement • B iannual music trips to perform at participate in activities so that she feels European Cathedrals in Barcelona, valued as a part of the LSU community. Paris, Malta and Vienna. LSU continues to offer great support Sixth Form to my daughter, giving her every We are a member of the LaSWAP opportunity to share her experience, Consortium, comprising La Sainte Union, William Ellis, Acland Burghley skills and thoughts.” Year 8 Parent and Parliament Hill (see page 21). One of the biggest benefits of our working together is that it gives students a lot more choice than they could get in a single school Sixth Form. Students usually take the majority of their courses in their home-base school but most take one or more subjects elsewhere, especially as some of the more specialist subjects are taught on one site only (for example, music, classical civilisation and PE).

36 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Maria Fidelis Catholic School FCJ*

School fact file Maria Fidelis is a Roman Catholic co-educational school, rated outstanding by Westminster Diocese in April 2015. We are a smaller than average secondary school with a supportive, family atmosphere. Consistently above national averages for GCSE; in Headteacher the top 20% nationally for progress in 2014 and 2015. Helen Gill Targeted programme for Gifted and Talented School address Lower School: North Gower Street, students from Year 7. London, NW1 2LY T: 020 7387 2359 More able students are offered the opportunity to Upper School: 34 Phoenix Road, study Latin, Greek and triple science. London, NW1 1TA T: 020 7387 3856 (main office) E: [email protected] Mission Curriculum W: www. mariafidelis.camden.sch.uk

Our school began serving the local It is our expectation that the majority Ages 11 to 19 Catholic community in 1830 under the of students will follow a traditional, direction of Marie Madeleine D’Houet, academic curriculum. The most able are DfE number 202 / 4652 founder of the religious order, the Faithful identified early in Year 7 and are given Companions of Jesus (FCJ). The sisters the opportunity to study Latin. They are Places available September 2017 are still involved in our school today, also mentored by graduates from 150 serving on our governing body and Russell Group universities who monitor contributing to the spiritual life of their progress and coach them for Open Evening the school. higher education. Thursday 6 October, 4 to 7pm at the Lower School Our vision is that FCJ schools are Students are organised into broad ability communities of personal and academic bands in Years 7 and 8, with increased Open Mornings excellence. Strong in companionship, setting in key subjects as they progress Every Tuesday through the year, the unique giftedness of every person in up the school. We are committed to 9 to 10.30am at the Lower School these faith communities is recognised, encouraging creativity. Subjects such as nourished and celebrated. Our hope and drama, music and art are key aspects Sixth Form Open Evening expectation is that, through God’s grace, of the students’ experience in the Thursday 10 November, working in us all, each young person Lower School. 4 to 6pm at the Upper School grows into their best self, with zest for life and the generosity and confidence to use their talents and gifts in the service of others. Our school is underpinned by our mission – growing together through Christ with courage, confidence and dignity.

*FCJ - Faithful Companions of Jesus

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Each student is allocated a student support officer who provides pastoral and academic support for the year group. Our small size allows us to nurture each child as an individual, providing highly personalised support and challenge for all abilities. Progress is formally monitored four times a year and a rigorous intervention programme ensures students remain on target. The curriculum is differentiated to allow students of all abilities to be appropriately challenged and a substantial enrichment programme supports their holistic development. We are able to offer ‘in house’ instrumental lessons in piano, violin and guitar, while tuition for other instruments can be arranged through the Camden Music Service. Experience for life

“ Maria Fidelis is a high-achieving school. We are committed to providing The communications between parents enrichment experiences for all our students and make regular use of the and the school are great. I am really excellent local opportunities available to us, as well as offering national and delighted with everything they have international visits. These include: done for my child.” Parent mentoring from City businesses such as Deloitte, opportunities to work with academics from leading scientific institutions and university departments and links with schools in France, Belgium, Germany and Italy. Our house system encourages students to develop their confidence and leadership skills through organising events, taking part in a range of challenging competitions and supporting younger members of the school community.

38 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions MARIA FIDELIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL FCJ* Unique opportunities

• O ver 79 trips throughout the year to support extracurricular learning • Clubs ranging from debating to street dance, boxing to art club, police cadets to chess

• Sixth Form students have the opportunity to be involved in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme at either silver or gold level

• Trips to Oxford and Cambridge from Year 9

• Links with leading independent schools to provide further challenge and broaden pupils’ experience. Sixth Form

Maria Fidelis has a thriving Sixth Form “ The outstanding headteacher sets clear which meets the academic and pastoral direction and has high expectations.” needs of our young adults reflecting our underlying Catholic values. Ofsted 2013 These core values encourage all our students to reach their full potential, with support from our well-established pastoral team, academic mentors and tutorial programmes. We have excellent relationships with top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL and Durham and a wide variety of leading professional City organisations. Our extensive enrichment programme supports our school ethos of aspiration and academic excellence. Carefully tailored and personalised work experience placements reflect this, and enable our students to meet their full potential. Placements in 2015 included: finance and law firms such as Deloitte and Allen & Overy; engineering and construction firms Laing O’Rourke and Crossrail; and in the medical field, Bupa, Royal Free and University College Hospitals. Students are encouraged to lead community-based activities for our school as well as charities and voluntary organisations, supported through the RE curriculum.

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School fact file Excellent academic success with continuously improving GCSE results, which are already above local and national averages. An innovative, creative and rich curriculum, greatly enhanced by a wealth of extracurricular Headteacher opportunities. Susan Higgins Students speak highly of the first-rate care and School address Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RL support for their wellbeing, provided by staff and T: 020 7485 7077 specialist partners. E: [email protected]. sch.uk A national centre of excellence as a ‘Leading Edge’ W: www.parliamenthill.camden.sch.uk and ‘National Support’ school, enabling sharing of expertise to ensure Parliament Hill School remains Ages 11 to 19 at the forefront of innovation in education.

DfE number 202 / 4166

Places available September 2017 Mission Curriculum 180 Parliament Hill is a vibrant, innovative Students at Parliament Hill have access school where all girls receive the support, to an inspiring, broad and balanced Open Evening challenge and encouragement they curriculum, which stimulates and Thursday 29 September, 5 to 7.30pm need to become successful, confident engenders a passion for learning. and mature young women. We are Open Mornings Our forward-thinking curriculum builds exceptionally proud of our ambitious, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5 and on students’ achievements at Key diverse school community and it is very Thursday 6 October, 9 to 11am Stage 2 and prepares them for post- important to us that our students will 16 and lifelong learning. There is a recall their school life as memorable, Sixth Form Open Evening focus on developing excellent literacy enjoyable and successful. Thursday 17 November, 5 to 7.30pm and numeracy skills, as well as a keen (pre-registration is required – see the Our aim is for Parliament Hill School emphasis on science, technology and school website or www.laswap.camden. to be: maths. We have excellent specialist sch.uk) facilities to support learning in design, • a world class centre of excellence for media and performing arts, as well as student and professional learning continually upgrading ICT facilities. • a place where all girls belong and where Our teaching expertise extends across every girl is empowered to grow, to all subjects so students excel in science, succeed and to lead languages and humanities as well as in creative areas. • a community where relationships are positive and respectful, responsibilities are embraced and successes are celebrated

• a creative environment where we are restless to improve and confident to try new things

• a dynamic hub for positive partnerships which enhance the life chances of Parli students and their community contribution.

40 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions PARLIAMENT HILL SCHOOL Bright futures

As a result of our broad and balanced curriculum students gain, on average, nine GCSEs. We are proud to be a high- achieving school with a strong record of student progress and attainment in a range of subjects, which compares very well with leading schools nationally. Many of our subject results and value- added scores are in the top five per cent for schools nationally. The numbers of applicants going to university from our Sixth Form is above national averages, with over a quarter gaining places at Russell Group universities. Sixth Formers follow a tailored programme of higher education and careers advice and guidance. Experience for life

Students benefit from a wide range of extracurricular activities, including regular drama productions, dance shows and music concerts. We have clubs ranging from trampolining to technology, creative writing to cooking and cheerleading to “ My daughter will leave Parliament Hill animation, plus a variety of sports. with an excellent rounded education There are many visits to museums, theatres and galleries and a strong and with tangible life skills that programme of residential and field trips, not many young people will have visits abroad, adventure challenges and outdoor sports, as well as the extremely experience.” Year 10 parents popular Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. Debating is thriving – many of our students have competed passionately in the Urban Debating League and the Debate Mate Cup. Students enjoy debating. They can see its academic benefits and they gain confidence from it.

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As part of our commitment to raising students’ aspirations and achievement, Parliament Hill School organises a full programme of work experience, mentoring, higher education visits, workshops and presentations in collaboration with our external partners, for example, Matrix Chambers, Deloitte, Sky Broadcasting, The British Library and prestigious universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, St George’s Medical School, Imperial College, Royal Veterinary College, London School of Economics and UCL. There are many opportunities for students to have genuine leadership roles. For example, girls can: • co-plan lessons with teachers “ Students’ behaviour is outstanding. • research current educational issues They feel very safe, and are proud and • sit on a student interview panel • run mini-workshops as lead literacy happy to be at school.” Ofsted 2013 learners • be elected to the Student Council • host visitors, including international • act as maths mentors. Our outstanding pastoral provision includes therapeutic intervention through counselling and support for emotional wellbeing for students across the school. We have a designated wellbeing manager who co-ordinates provision across the school. Sixth Form

Parliament Hill runs a very successful Sixth Form and is part of a long-standing partnership with our neighbouring boys’ school William Ellis and local schools Acland Burghley and La Sainte Union. Together our four schools form the successful, well established LaSWAP Consortium, providing students with access to an extensive range of course options delivered by specialist teaching staff and complemented by excellent careers and higher education advice. We are proud of the success of our Sixth Form provision, confirmed by the high numbers of students who choose to stay with us at the end of Year 11, our exam results and the strong progression of students into prestigious universities and a wide range of careers.

42 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Regent High School

School fact file New, £25m state-of-the-art building: providing award-winning facilities for the young people of Camden and beyond. Thriving partnerships: membership of the King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter and partnerships with organisations including Rothschild, the Francis Crick Institute, UCL, Regent’s University London and the Roundhouse. Headteacher Pioneering pastoral care: students are welcomed Gary Moore

into our community through their vertical tutor School address groups and our excellent primary liaison programme. Chalton Street, London, NW1 1RX T: 020 7387 0126 Passport to the future: a thriving Sixth Form with E: [email protected] former students progressing to Oxford, Cambridge, W: www.regenthighschool.org.uk LSE, UCL, Imperial College and Central Saint : @RegentHighSch Martins School of Art and Design. Ages 11 to 19

DfE number 202 / 4196 Mission Regent Sixth Form also has an excellent track record of success. Former students Places available September 2017 Ambition / Inspiration / Opportunity have progressed on to higher education 180 Academic success and student and into highly successful careers in achievement are integral to Regent medicine, law, teaching, journalism, Open Evening High School’s ethos as an 11 to 19 architecture, finance and marketing. Tuesday 4 October, 4.30 to 7.30pm co-educational comprehensive school. Curriculum Open Mornings Our award-winning building provides Every Wednesday throughout the year our students and the local community Our dynamic and enthusiastic specialist and Monday 19 September, Friday 7, with unrivalled learning and recreational teachers deliver an innovative and Tuesday 11 and Thursday 20 October, facilities in the heart of one of the most personalised curriculum, with a clear 9 to 10.30am dynamic areas of London. Our global, focus on achievement in the core outward-looking approach to teaching subjects that supports students’ learning Sixth Form and learning develops students who across all areas. Open Evening: Tuesday 8 November, are confident, independent and resilient 4 to 6.30pm Taster Evening: Tuesday Every student experiences cultural and global citizens of the 21st century with 31 January, 4 to 6pm limitless aspirations. All students are creative learning within and beyond the challenged by our inspiring and dynamic classroom and is given opportunities curriculum to realise their full potential, to work with leading arts professionals. pursue new interests and develop the This is mirrored by an extensive range skills required for future success. of opportunities to learn in science, technology, engineering and mathematics As the first school member of the subjects so that our students have a Knowledge Quarter, our many successful solid understanding of some of the most and varied partnerships with prestigious vibrant study and employment sectors in organisations prepare students for London and internationally. higher education, develop excellent employability skills and promote an understanding of the global world of work.

Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 43 REGENT HIGH SCHOOL Bright futures

Success for our students begins when they join Regent High School, and continues beyond school into higher education and employment. Students develop key skills and interests throughout their time at Regent High School. Students in Years 12 and 13 are annually selected to be Student Leaders, working alongside their elected counterparts on the School Council. Progression on to higher education is excellent, with former students gaining places at the LSE, UCL, Queen Mary, University of London and Central Saint Martins School of Art and Design, as well as a range of universities beyond London to study subjects including government and economics, chemistry, English, biomedical sciences, sociology, theatre arts, sport and exercise science, among many others. Experience for life

“ My favourite thing about Regent High Students are encouraged and supported School is the quality and effort put into to participate in our wide range of extracurricular activities. These include lessons and how entertaining they can clubs, visits to universities, workshops and trips abroad. Furthermore, students be.” Year 7 Student gain valuable leadership experience and training by being Student Leaders and participating in sports activities. Many students benefit from mentoring and coaching opportunities, with staff from investment bank Rothschild mentoring Key Stage 4 and 5 students, and all students engaging in regular coaching with tutors. Our partners also provide opportunities for students to learn about higher education, training and employment through alumni visiting to speak about their careers, and by undertaking work experience at organisations as diverse as the British Library, the Wellcome Trust and British Land. Through these additional opportunities, students discover new interests, develop vital life-skills, such as teamwork and leadership, and become more independent.

44 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions REGENT HIGH SCHOOL Unique opportunities

Our vertical tutoring system enables students from all year groups to work together and support each other in their studies. The Tutorial Communities, identified by their distinctive colours, foster a positive sense of competition, rewarding students for their achievements and successes. A key feature of the system is our small Tutor Groups, each supported by two tutors, through which we build excellent relationships with all students, parents and carers. Our central London location means we are a centre of innovation and enterprise, while our ever-growing network of partners continues to be a resource in which we take great pride. Membership of the King’s Cross Knowledge Quarter and our local, national and international partnerships with organisations across all industries and sectors – including education, research, business, culture and community – mean we are able to provide unique, inspiring and unrivalled opportunities for our students, parents/ carers and staff. Sixth Form

Regent Sixth Form offers a personalised, stimulating and challenging post-16 experience designed to support and extend our students’ aspirations and enable them to develop first-class skills for further study and employment. Our post-16 curriculum is enhanced by a wealth of inspiring opportunities for Sixth Formers to assume posts of responsibility and leadership and develop an extensive range of core skills, “ When I started at Regent High School including independence, initiative and confidence. Our ambitious Sixth Form I most looked forward to learning new has an excellent track record of success. things, meeting new people and making High academic expectations, coupled new friends. Regent High School is a with extensive advice and support on higher education, UCAS applications friendly environment and it will always and career options, enable our students to progress to a range of courses at put a smile on your face no matter respected higher education institutions where you go!” Year 8 Student and to enjoy successful careers across a range of industries and professions.

Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 45 The UCL Academy

School fact file Sponsored by one of the world’s top ranking universities, University College London (UCL). Strong learning culture with excellent, inspiring and imaginative teaching across the curriculum. Emphasis on the education of the ‘whole person’ with specialist areas of science, engineering, maths and languages. Principal Geraldine Davies Each student belongs to the same ‘house’ for the whole duration of their time at the Academy. School address Adelaide Road, London, NW3 3AQ T: 020 7449 3080 E: [email protected] W: www.uclacademy.co.uk Introduction from the Principal Ages 11 to 19 The UCL Academy is sponsored by UCL with specialisms DfE number 202 / 4000 in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and languages. We are a centre of learning and a hub for the local Year 7 places available community. September 2017 180 UCL is an institution founded to ensure equality of access to education, so UCL Academy strives to support students from Foundation open events all walks of life. The UCL Academy is not a selective school. Tuesday 27 September, 3.30 to 5.30pm Working with our sponsor, we are building an inspiring school Foundation open mornings which supports young people to develop as individuals, to set Tuesday 4 and Tuesday 11 October, and achieve high targets for themselves. 11.15 to 1.00pm The UCL Academy provides its students with an education for Sixth Form Global Citizenship by: Thursday 3 and Tuesday 22 November, 4.30 to 7.00pm • Establishing a strong learning culture with excellent, creative and imaginative teaching across the curriculum • Putting emphasis on independent and collaborative learning, student choice and programmes of study which are tailored to individual interests, aspirations and progress • Reviewing students’ learning and progress on a regular basis • Giving each student mentoring support to ensure they make positive decisions about their academic career. Thank you for your interest in The UCL Academy.

Geraldine Davies

46 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions THE UCL ACADEMY Mission Connected Bright futures

The UCL Academy is an exciting and Curriculum • C urriculum specialisms – science, inspiring place to learn, with high quality technology, engineering and maths We offer a broad Connected Curriculum, teaching and outstanding facilities. (STEM) and modern foreign languages specialising in maths and science We offer: with every student studying at least • English, the Connected Curriculum, and • A strong learning culture with excellent, one modern foreign language. Our our education of the whole child, are creative and imaginative teaching curriculum and teaching are stimulating recognised as areas of excellence across the curriculum and innovative, and enriched by our • Humanities, performing arts and links with our prestigious sponsor, UCL. • An innovative learning environment sport are vital aspects of the students’ This, combined with an emphasis on education • Opportunities for learners to high standards and behaviour, results make choices in strong academic progress and • High-quality facilities and connections attainment. to UCL’s ethic of excellence with high • Regular reviews and assessment of academic standards students’ learning and progress In their first year at the Academy, the Foundation Level, students develop • Outstanding provision with input from • A strong commitment to mentoring by effective learning skills and identify university academics. staff, students and UCL undergraduates to their targets for future progress. As ensure that every student is supported to they progress through to Level 2 (Year achieve and thrive as an individual 10), students are given a broad range • A safe, positive learning environment of options for their GCSEs with expert guidance every step of the way. • Access to the resources and expertise of our renowned university sponsor. A major feature of the UCL Academy is ‘education for global citizenship’. We are committed to preparing students “ UCL is one of the top universities in for the intellectual, social and personal the UK. Sponsorship of an Academy challenges of their future lives and careers. Our curriculum and ethos shape allows us to provide access to new ways students’ understanding of their social responsibilities and what it means to be of learning for students and expose a global citizen. Students benefit from them to ‘life at university’, supporting curriculum choice and a wide variety of opportunities to determine what they students of all ability levels to higher study. In return, they will be expected to maintain high standards of work and levels of attainment and enthusiasm for behaviour. Our self-directed curriculum further study.” Sponsor UCL engages students in a broad range of extracurricular activities.

Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 47 THE UCL ACADEMY Unique “ I am very lucky to be able to do self- opportunities

directed learning here at the Academy. • S tudents take early responsibility for their learning through a comprehensive It gives me the ability to develop myself self-directed curriculum as part of the as a whole person. At the Academy, we Academy’s extended day believe in developing our mind, body, • We support students to gain qualifications – but their successes in heart and soul.” Sonal Jayasena, Level 1 art, cultural activities, sport, music and community service are also celebrated and rewarded Experience for life • PE plays an important role in the Academy, with a sports hall, an indoor • D eveloping aptitude in specialisms: and outdoor gym and a dance studio Building confidence in STEM subjects on site and encouraging students to think independently • The Academy has state-of-the-art facilities for the teaching of science, • Internationalism: A focus on modern including a science demonstration foreign languages and the advantages/ theatre which allows UCL academics opportunities this may bring, including and Academy staff to stage interactive international trips and long-term experiments career benefits • Students have ‘encounters with • Working with external organisations: excellence’ built into their educational This prepares students for further experience. education and the workplace. Our links with UCL bring many advantages, for example, visits to UCL, UCL student Sixth Form mentors for Level 1 (Year 8) and 3 Our Sixth Form (we call it Level 3) (Sixth Form), and guest UCL lecturers currently specialises in science, all contribute to raising aspirations and engineering and maths but will continue preparing students for life at university to expand and develop alongside • Location: The Academy benefits the Academy. from a central location, offering We offer post-16 students a students additional opportunities and distinctive and stimulating curriculum, experiences to raise aspirations, such complemented and enriched by an as visits to local areas of educational international perspective on their studies. interest and regular engagement Teaching is enriched by contributions with UCL from UCL’s academics and Level 3 • Careers advice and guidance: students also benefit from access to the A range of enrichment opportunities university’s facilities. Seventy-five per designed to give students confidence cent of our Sixth Form students go on in their own abilities and to provide to Russell Group universities. them with the kinds of experience that employers and university admissions tutors will really value.

48 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions William Ellis School

School fact file William Ellis School has a unique 150-year history and strong academic tradition behind it. Residential facility in the Surrey Hills for activity camps and study trips.

Curriculum with a solid academic core and Headteacher outstanding English Baccalaureate results. Sam White Committed to developing leadership, School address Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RN determination and teamwork for “success T: 020 7267 9346 in life” through our rich curricular and E: [email protected] extracurricular provision. W: williamellis.camden.sch.uk Ages 11 to 19

Our vision and aims Our curriculum DfE number 202 / 4688

A distinctive, dynamic, diverse school. All boys follow a curriculum with a strong Places available September 2017 Our vision is to create an environment academic core but, as boys get older, 130 built on pride, self-discovery, developing they opt for different pathways reflecting leadership, passion for learning and their aptitudes and ambitions. We Open evening acquiring skills for life. We emphasise maintain flexibility, challenge and breadth. Thursday 29 September, 6 to 8pm the dignity of the individual and promote We offer a range of science courses and respect for others. triple science is a popular choice. Most Open mornings boys will study one foreign language and Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5 and Thursday We are a school where students: some study two, while others may take 6 October, 9 to 10.30am • h ave ambition, work hard and make a more vocational route. excellent progress Sixth Form evening Thursday 17 November, 5 to 7.30pm • fe el supported, welcomed and (pre-registration is required – see the respected for their individuality school website or www.laswap.camden. • know their rights and responsibilities sch.uk) and are prepared to be responsible, global citizens in a democratic society

• p ossess an informed understanding of the world of work and how wealth is created with an awareness of ethical behaviour, respect for the environment and social justice

• c ultivate creative skills and an appreciation of art, music and drama

• d evelop an interest in the wider world and other cultures

• h ave pride in their school and have high expectations for themselves and their peers.

Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 49 WILLIAM ELLIS SCHOOL Bringing out the best in boys

Our committed and highly-qualified teachers are experienced in bringing the best out in boys. We believe that boys achieve their full potential if they enjoy their work and find it stimulating and challenging. Courses are designed to assist each boy to achieve his personal best in terms of progress and academic achievement. We prepare our students for later life by developing independent learning skills and by exploring important issues through our comprehensive personal development programme. “Deep Learning Days, when students study topics related to their personal development, give them an excellent insight into a wide range of issues and decisions they face in their lives.” Ofsted

“ I am most grateful for my son’s The house system provides more progress and development at William opportunities for student leadership. The five houses complement the pastoral Ellis. His experience at the school, with care provided by our Heads of Year and the help and support he has received, personal tutors in small tutor groups. The educational charity City Year has greatly benefited him and made provides a team of young adult such a difference in his life.” Parent volunteers, identifiable by their bright red jackets, to work with our boys to help them enjoy and succeed through: mentoring; helping in lessons; leading clubs, break-time and lunchtime activities. They run events such as International Evening, where we celebrate our diversity, and assist with day trips and residential journeys. These young role models are popular with students and enable a wider range of enrichment activities. Future First, the national alumni network for state schools founded by William Ellis students, leads a number of career workshops every year. Opportunities are also explored through projects and workshops with local and national businesses. All Year 10 boys have work experience and many attend university open days.

50 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions WILLIAM ELLIS SCHOOL Life at William Ellis

Our philosophy is to provide a wide range of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities particularly in music, drama and sport, as well as residential trips in the UK and abroad. Such activities develop leadership and team working skills and characteristics such as resilience, creativity and resourcefulness. The school makes full use of its proximity to Hampstead Heath and to central London to facilitate these opportunities. We foster participation and healthy competition through curricular and extracurricular sport and partnerships with the Rugby Football Union and Arsenal Football Club. We encourage a variety of sports: rugby, football, athletics, cricket, tennis, badminton, basketball, cross-country running, table tennis and volleyball. Music has a special place in the school. We have a large number of visiting specialist teachers. Applications from boys with musical ability are encouraged; “ I had a really smooth start at William 10% of places are for boys with musical Ellis – the programme for new starters is aptitude. Students’ confidence and skills are developed through workshops and so well structured and fun.” Year 7 Boy performances with organisations ranging from the Royal Academy of Music to the London Jazz Festival. The Mill, our residential centre, set in 10 acres of the Surrey Hills, enables outward-bound activities, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award training and study trips. Sixth Form

We run a highly-successful, co- educational Sixth Form with our neighbouring girls’ school, Parliament Hill. Our joint Sixth Form is part of the popular, well-established LaSWAP consortium, which also includes La Sainte Union and Acland Burghley schools. The four schools work together to provide an extensive range of courses, run by specialist teaching staff and complemented by an excellent enrichment programme, as well as personalised career advice. The success of our Sixth Form provision is confirmed by the excellent progression of students into prestigious universities and a wide range of careers.

Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 51 Allocation of places in 2015 and 2016

The allocation of places for admission to Camden secondary schools for the previous two years are provided here. The table below details the cut off distances (measured in miles) beyond which applicants were initially not admitted when the offers were published in March 2015 and March 2016.

School 2016 2015 (distances) (distances)

Acland Burghley School * * Camden School for Girls Band A: 1.08 1.01 Band B: 0.53 0.74 Band C: 0.57 0.56 Band D: 0.68 0.31 Hampstead School 1.36 1.22 Haverstock School * * La Sainte Union Catholic School * * Maria Fidelis School FCJ * * Parliament Hill School 1.6 1.32 Regent High School * * UCL Academy 0.72 0.74 William Ellis School 1.95 1.52 * Note: not applicable

Please remember that these are only guidelines and the final decision whether to make an application rests with the parent. You can check how far you live from a Camden school by visiting camden.gov.uk/admissions. The table below details the number of places offered under the remaining criteria for the previous two years at the time offers were published.

Looked-after Special Medical / children educational needs Siblings social School 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015

Acland Burghley School 1 3 9 7 34 16 0 0 Camden School for Girls 2 4 1 5 27 18 1 * Hampstead School 1 2 7 1 55 70 1 0 Haverstock School 1 2 6 7 52 52 0 2 La Sainte Union 0 0 1 0 * 29 * * Maria Fidelis 0 0 1 11 * 20 * * Parliament Hill 1 1 2 1 29 25 1 1 Regent High 1 0 5 7 43 52 2 0 UCL Academy 1 0 8 12 52 49 1 0 William Ellis 0 0 0 2 17 12 2 0 * Please contact the school directly for this information

52 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Other local authority contact details

Barnet Council Kensington and Chelsea Council Useful contacts Building 2, North London Business Park, 2nd Floor, Green Zone, Oakleigh Road South N11 1NP Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, Telephone: 020 8359 7651 London W8 7NX Department for Education E: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7745 6432/33/34 Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith St, barnet.gov.uk E: [email protected] London SW1P 3BT rbkc.gov.uk Telephone: 0370 000 2288 Brent Council gov.uk/dfe Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way Lambeth Council Wembley HA9 0FJ 10th Floor, International House, Ofsted Telephone: 020 8937 3110 Canterbury Crescent, Piccadilly Gate, Store Street E: [email protected] London SW9 7QE Manchester M1 2WD brent.gov.uk Telephone: 020 7926 9503 Telephone: 0300 123 1231 lambeth.gov.uk Ealing Council E: [email protected] Perceval House, 14/16 Uxbridge Road, Lewisham Council ofsted.gov.uk Ealing, London W5 2HL 3rd Floor, Laurence House, Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) Telephone: 020 8825 5522 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU 72 Durnsford Rd E: [email protected] Telephone: 020 8314 8282 London N11 2EJ ealing.gov.uk E: [email protected] Telephone: 020 8888 3377 lewisham.gov.uk Enfield Council E: [email protected] Civic Centre, Silver Street, Southwark Council ace-ed.org.uk Enfield EN1 3XA PO Box 64529, Independent Schools Council Telephone: 020 8379 1000 London SE1P SLX First Floor, 27 Queen Anne’s Gate E: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7525 5337 London SW1H 9BU enfield.gov.uk E: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7766 7070 southwark.gov.uk Hackney Learning Trust isc.co.uk Technology and Learning Centre, Tower Hamlets Council Local Government Ombudsman 1 Reading Lane, London E8 1GQ Town Hall, Mulberry Place, PO Box 4771, Coventry CV4 0EH Telephone: 020 8820 7000 5 Clove Crescent, Telephone: 0300 061 0614 E: [email protected] London E14 2BG or text ‘call back’ to 0762 481 1595 learningtrust.co.uk Telephone: 020 7364 5006 lgo.org.uk E: [email protected] Hammersmith and Fulham Council towerhamlets.gov.uk The Office of the Schools Adjudicator Admission Team, 2nd Floor, Green Zone, Bishopsgate House, Feethams Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, Wandsworth Council Darlington DL1 5QE London W8 7NX Town Hall, Wandsworth High St, Telephone: 01325 340 402 Telephone: 020 7745 6434 London SW18 2PU E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Telephone: 020 8871 7316 education.gov.uk/schoolsadjudicator lbhf.gov.uk E: [email protected] wandsworth.gov.uk Haringey Council Education Welfare Service, River Park Westminster Council House, 225 High Road, London N22 8HQ Kensington Town Hall, Telephone: 020 8489 3866 Hornton Street, London W8 7NX E: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7745 6433/32/34 haringey.gov.uk E: [email protected] westminster.gov.uk Islington Council 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR Telephone: 020 7527 5515 E: [email protected] islington.gov.uk

Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 53 Frequently asked questions about secondary schools

Does the co-ordinated Will my child receive Is my child entitled to claim admissions scheme improve support from an education free school meals? my chances of getting a place psychologist if needed? at my preferred school? Once your child has a full-time school Every school has the support of an place you can apply for free school meals Not necessarily. Camden schools are educational psychologist; a specialist for them if you receive the following: on how children and young people extremely popular and there are usually • Income support more applications than places available. develop and learn. They may be asked Camden Council can only offer places to help when students show difficulties • Income-based jobseeker’s allowance in learning or behaviour and will only up to the schools’ published admissions • Income-based employment and work with a child if the parents agree. number. Therefore you are advised to be support allowance realistic when choosing your preferences Parents themselves may ask for their to have the best chance of securing a help through the school or directly • Child Tax Credit with a taxable income of school place. through the Camden Educational no more than £16,190 and not in receipt of Working Tax Credit* Do the Key Stage 2 test results Psychology Service on 020 7974 6500. for my child affect their What is the job of the • The guaranteed element of state chance of securing education welfare officer? pension credit a school place? Education welfare officers work with • S upport from the National Asylum Support Service (NASS). The Key Stage 2 test results do not form schools and families to ensure that part of the admissions criteria for any of children attend school and to offer help *Special circumstances: if receiving Camden’s community or voluntary aided and advice where appropriate. Parents Working Tax Credit (WTC) you will not be schools or UCL Academy, so your should contact the school first but can entitled to free school meals unless you child’s results will not be considered. also contact the Education Welfare are still getting WTC because you have Service on 020 7974 7162. Who determines a school’s stopped work in the last four weeks; admissions criteria? How will I find out about my or reduced your hours to fewer than child’s progress? 16 in the last four weeks. Camden Council determines the admissions criteria to be used when Schools maintain a progress record for Young people in receipt of income deciding who will be offered a place at each child and these are available for support and income based jobseeker’s any oversubscribed Camden community parents to see. Arrangements are usually allowance in their own right are also school and the voluntary aided schools made for parents to discuss the record entitled to free school meals. have their own board of governors who each year with their child’s teachers. decide their criteria. The UCL Academy When children transfer to secondary If you think your child is entitled has the same admissions criteria as school, the record is passed on to to free school meals, it is very Camden community schools. Each year the new school. important that you apply for them a statutory consultation process takes even if your child eats a packed place before the admissions criteria lunch. This is because the amount are determined. of money a school receives from central government is dependent on the number of children entitled to free school meals. Please contact your child’s current school for more details or Camden’s Free School Meals service on 020 7974 5771. To apply for free school meals please complete the online application form available from the Camden website, camden.gov.uk

54 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Is my child entitled to free school travel?

Bus passes for children aged under 18 living in a London borough and in full-time education are now issued free of charge by Transport for London. To obtain one please call 03432 220 000. If you choose to send your child to a school further away when there is a school nearer your home with a place, you must pay the travel costs if any. If you think your child might have a serious medical, social or other reason why they would need transport to and from school, you should ask for your case to be given special consideration. If you think your child might have a right to free travel, or if you would like a copy of the policy, you should email admissions@ camden.gov.uk or telephone the Camden Admissions Team on 020 7974 1625. Is there any other financial support for my child that I could apply for?

Parents should note that due to changes to funding arrangements, Camden Council is unable to provide clothing grants for school students or 16 to 19 maintenance grants for either school or college students. Post-16 students can contact their school or college for information about any available financial assistance. If you are in receipt of benefits, please seek further advice on financial assistance from the agency providing the benefits or contact Camden’s Welfare Rights and Benefits Advice Centres. For information on how to contact these centres visit your local library or camden.gov.uk. Will I need to buy any text books for my child?

Camden Council provides all books required for the curriculum, via the secondary schools.

Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 55 List of educational terms

Academies Free School National Curriculum Publicly-funded independent schools, A new type of all-ability state school State secondary schools have to teach free from local authority control. set up independently from the local the following core subjects at Key Academies are primarily all-ability authority with the agreement of the Stage 3: English, maths, science, design schools and have greater freedoms government. Visit www.gov.uk/dfe and technology, computing, history, and flexibilities. to find out more. The WAC Alternative geography, modern foreign languages, Provision Free School on page 57 is art and design, music, citizenship, PE, Admissions criteria not a typical free school as it only RE and PSHE. Academies have greater The conditions set by the local authority takes referrals. freedom to design their curriculum but for community schools, or the governing must include English, maths, science body for voluntary aided schools and GCSE and RE. A new national curriculum was academies that are used to decide General Certificate of Secondary Education, introduced in September 2014. whether or not a place can be offered the main academic qualifications taken to a child. by 14 to 16 year-olds. Ofsted Office for Standards in Education, A Level Independent schools Children’s Services and Skills. This is the Advanced Level General Certificate of Funded by fees paid by parents independent government department Education, a two-year course usually and income from investments, and responsible for inspecting schools and taken at the age of 17 to 18. responsible for setting their own regulating services which care for curriculum and admissions policies. AS Level children and young people and provide Advanced Subsidiary General Certificate Key Stage 3 education and skills for learners of of Education, qualifications in their own The national curriculum taught during all ages. right that will no longer contribute to the first three years of secondary school, Oversubscribed A Levels. when students are aged 11 to 14. When the number of applications for BTEC Key Stage 4 a school exceeds the number of Vocational qualifications, providing a The national curriculum incorporating places available. practical approach to learning, with skills GCSEs and other examinations, taught Pan-London development and theoretical knowledge. in Years 10 and 11 of secondary schools, A co-ordinated admissions scheme when students are aged 14 to 16. Community schools that allows the transfer of admissions Built, maintained and staffed by the local Local authority applications between boroughs. authority, which is also responsible for The Council that is responsible for Parent admitting pupils. education in each area. In this booklet the term parent includes Common Application Form Looked-after children carers and legal guardians. The form that you complete to make your A child who is, or has previously been, Pastoral care application. You must obtain it from the in the care of a local authority, either Arrangements for the welfare of individual local authority of the borough in which in foster care or a children’s home, or pupils and the provision of the support you live and to whom you pay your a previously looked-after child who which fosters all aspects of student Council Tax. You may name up to six was adopted or subject to a residence learning and achievement. schools from any local authority on it. order or special guardianship order immediately following having been Preference DfE looked-after. A school named by the parents that Department for Education, responsible they would like their child to attend. for education and children’s services. It is not always possible to meet English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) parental preference. Recognises where students have achieved an A* to C grade at GCSE in five subject areas: English, maths, sciences, a language and a humanities subject.

56 | Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Published Admissions Number 14 to 19 education The number of children that a school will admit for a particular year group. WAC Arts College Special Educational Needs (SEN) University Technical Colleges (UTCs) WAC Arts College provides alternative Children who have learning difficulties or Technical academies for 14 to 19 year- education for 14 to 19 year-olds, delivered disabilities that make it harder for them olds. UTCs have university and employer through a creative curriculum of arts and to learn or to access education than sponsors and combine practical and media. The college, based at Hampstead most children of the same age. academic studies. They specialise in subjects that need technical, Town Hall, consolidates 30 years’ Subjects: industry-standard equipment – such as experience in arts and media education • ICT – information and communications engineering and construction – which are to work with young people referred by technology taught alongside business skills and ICT. their secondary schools. • PE – physical education Studio Schools A large part of the curriculum is delivered through performing arts and digital • RE – religious education Schools for 14 to 19 year-olds, backed by local businesses and employers. They media classes with life skills, literacy and • P SHE – personal, social and health often have a specialism but focus on numeracy embedded in the sessions. education equipping young people with a wide The creative curriculum is varied and innovative, giving equal status to non- • STEM – science, technology, range of job-related skills and core western art forms and starts with the engineering and maths. academic qualifications, run in a practical and projectbased way. subjects that young people connect with, Voluntary aided school such as popular music, street dance and A school owned and run by trustees To apply for any of the above two TV production. They then move on to (usually a religious body) and funded by schools you need to make an online areas such as voice and text work, music, the local authority. The governors are application at www.eadmissions.org. animation and dance. responsible for the provision of the uk by 31 October 2016. Entrance is via referral from your premises, the maintenance of the FE College child’s secondary school. To find out school and the appointment and College for further education which offers more, email [email protected] or dismissal of staff. Voluntary aided provision for students aged 16 to 19 phone 020 7692 5888. schools are also responsible for their own and some aged 14 to 16. Westminster admissions. However, parents still need Kingsway is Camden’s only FE college. This booklet is correct at time of to fill in a Camden common application going to press: August 2016. form listing all schools they are applying for and, if an offer is received, it will come from the Council. Some voluntary aided schools require parents to complete a supplementary form as well as the common application form. Waiting list The list held, for an oversubscribed school, of the children who did not get a place. As places become available, children are offered a place from the top of this list. The waiting list is held in order of the admissions criteria. Work experience A well-established programme where students in Years 10 to 11 spend two weeks in a work environment.

Apply online: camden.gov.uk/admissions Secondary Schools in Camden 2017 | 57 Camden ‘Moving On’ event for parents of Year 5 and 6 pupils

‘Moving On’ Event 2016

When: 15 September, Where: The Camden Centre, from 3.30 to 6.30pm Bidborough Street, King’s Cross, London WC1H 9AU

Your opportunity to: • Find out more about what Camden secondary schools have to offer • Receive advice on how to apply and the admissions process from the Camden Admissions Team • Speak with headteachers, student ambassadors and staff from each of the Camden secondary schools • Register at eventbrite.co.uk • Search for ‘Camden Moving On 2016’.

We look forward to meeting you. This event is aimed at adults, rather than children. Any children attending are the sole responsibility of their parents.

Do you know someone who has used a false address to get a school place?

You do not need to tell us who you are. Please give us as much information as possible so that we can investigate the matter fully. If we find that a school place was obtained using a false address we will withdraw our offer and give it to the child who was entitled to the place. In such cases, we will withdraw our offer even after the child has started school. Camden screens all applications through a credit reference check and, where there are concerns about an application, we may ask for additional information to prove the validity of their application. You can report this to us confidentially on 020 7974 1625 or email [email protected]

Email: [email protected] Website: camden.gov.uk/admissions