Secondary School Admissions September 2015 for Children Born Between 1 September 2003 and 31 August 2004

Secondary School Admissions September 2015 For children born between 1 September 2003 and 31 August 2004

Important dates to remember September/October 2014 School open evenings 31 October 2014* Closing date for applications 20152 March 2015 Offer day 16 March 2015 Acceptance deadline 30 March 2015 Appeals deadline

Correct at time of publication, and subject to change.

www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schooladmissions Foreword

Dear parent/carer residents with all of the other 32 London Starting secondary school is a big milestone boroughs, as part of the pan-London co- for you and your child. In Hillingdon, we are ordinated admissions system. The team works committed to ensuring every child has a high hard to ensure that, as far as possible, you are quality school place as close to home as offered your highest-preference secondary possible. If your child is due to start secondary school in London. school in September 2015, I hope that this I encourage you to attend a selection of open brochure will help you make an informed evenings so that you can tour the facilities and choice when deciding which school is right for meet teachers and current pupils. That way, your child. you can be reassured you are selecting a school With the nationwide expansion of the academies that is right for your child, where they will thrive programme and the introduction of studio and meet their full potential. Each school also schools and university technical colleges, parents publishes a prospectus (obtainable from the have more choice than ever before about where school), which gives information about the to educate their children. In Hillingdon, a school, including its results. Many schools also number of our secondary schools specialise in have websites, and the results of inspections subject areas such as music and performing can be found on the Ofsted website. arts, sports, languages, science and technology. Here in Hillingdon, we are firmly putting our Our School Placement and Admissions team families first to ensure every child in the co-ordinates applications for Hillingdon borough receives the best possible education. Our children and young people deserve nothing less. Hillingdon Council is committed to supporting the best possible education for our young residents and we have some outstanding schools for you to choose from. We are working with schools to maintain and improve the high standards we expect. We want the process of making an application for a school place to be straightforward and recommend you do this online, where possible. To ensure you have the best possible chance of securing a place in one of your preferred schools, it is very important that you make your application by 31 October 2014. I wish you and your child every success in education in Hillingdon.

Cllr David Simmonds Cabinet Member for Education and Children’s Services

2 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Contents

Open evening dates...... 4

Choosing the right school for your child...... 5

How to apply...... 7

Creating and submitting an application form online...... 8

The application...... 9

Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education Health and Care Plan (EHC plan)...... 9

Siblings...... 9

Looked after children/previously looked after children...... 9

Medical condition...... 9

Proof of address...... 10

Supplementary information forms...... 10

How places are offered...... 12

Offer day...... 13

Waiting lists...... 13

Appeals...... 14

Preference changes...... 14

Additional information and FAQs...... 15

Assistance for children who live in Hillingdon...... 18

Map of schools in Hillingdon...... 20

Hillingdon schools individual admissions criteria...... 21

Statistical information...... 44

Schools contact information...... 45

Useful contact information...... back cover

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 3 Open evening dates

Each secondary school has an open evening during the Autumn Term for parents and pupils to visit the school. These evenings usually include a talk by the headteacher and a tour of the school. Often it will be possible to see current pupils at work and meet staff. We suggest you visit the secondary schools on their open evenings if you can. A school prospectus will also be available.

Programme of open evenings for secondary transfer Autumn 2014

Date School Time Wednesday 17 September Bishopshalt School 6.30pm Thursday 18 September The Douay Martyrs 6.30pm Monday 22 September Stockley Academy 6.00pm Tuesday 23 September Rosedale College 6.30pm Tuesday 23 September Northwood School 6.00pm Wednesday 24 September Queensmead School 6.00pm Wednesday 24 September Abbotsfield School (Boys) 6.30pm Thursday 25 September Haydon School 6.00pm Thursday 25 September Swakeleys School for Girls 6.30pm Monday 29 September Uxbridge High School 6.00pm Tuesday 30 September Harlington School 6.00pm Tuesday 30 September Vyners School 6.00pm Wednesday 1 October Barnhill Community High School 6.00pm Thursday 2 October Ruislip High School 5.00pm Thursday 2 October Hewens College 6.30pm Tuesday 7 October Guru Nanak Sikh Academy 5.00pm Tuesday 7 October The Harefield Academy 6.30pm Thursday 9 October Bishop Ramsey CofE School 6.00pm These times were correct at time of publication. If you are unable to attend an open evening, please contact the school for alternative arrangements. To find out the dates of the open evenings for schools outside of Hillingdon, you must contact the Local Authority (LA) in which the schools are located or alternatively contact the schools direct (see back cover for neighbouring LA contact numbers).

4 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Choosing the right school for your child Things to do before making Include your local community, foundation or your decision academy school in your preferences, even if you list the school as your lowest preference. • Attend the schools’ open evenings. It is Failure to apply now may mean the school is important to visit as many schools as possible. full after offer day. For schools outside Hillingdon, please contact the borough in which the school resides. Do not make decisions based on other people’s Open evening dates are on page 4. opinions or experiences. Your situation is different and things change every year. • Look at each school’s oversubscription criteria (pages 21–43). If your child meets some or most of the school’s criteria they Types of secondary schools have a much greater chance of being in Hillingdon offered a place. Foundation schools • Does your child need to take a test? If Schools run by their own governing body, you are applying for a school that has a which employs staff, organises admissions banding criteria or an out-of-borough and usually owns the land and buildings. grammar school, your child will be required to take a test. Please contact the Academies school for further details. Schools run by their own governing body, • Look at each school’s exam results; these which employs staff, organises admissions are published in their prospectus. and usually owns the land and buildings. • Check the school’s recent OFSTED Inspection Free schools Report online at www.ofsted.gov.uk. Schools that are all-ability state-funded • Many schools have their own website; schools set up in response to parental schools’ web addresses are listed on demand. The schools are run by their own pages 45–47 of this brochure. governing body, which employs staff and Top tips when choosing your preferences usually owns the land and buildings. Hillingdon Council co-ordinates the admissions Make sure you are realistic when deciding to all these different types of school to make your preferences; your child may end up sure that each child only gets one place. without a preference school offer if you do not In addition, one new studio college will meet a high enough criteria for the schools you be opening in September 2014 – De Sallis apply for. This may happen, for example, if you Studio College – and one new university live too far from the school or if you name a technical college – Heathrow Aviation faith school and do not meet the faith criteria. Engineering UTC. Both colleges will be Try and use all six preferences, or as many as admitting 14-19 year olds. you can. Failure to do so will restrict our ability Independent schools to offer you a place at a school of your choice if your other preferences cannot be met. If you only Also known as private schools, these are apply to one school, you will only be considered schools independent from both national for one school. You are, therefore, wasting the and local government in finances, opportunity to be considered for other schools governance, curriculum and operations. should your preference not be successful. They are funded by fees paid by parents and income from investments.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 5 Where is your child most likely to get a place in a secondary school?

You need to ask yourself these questions for each of the schools you plan to list on your application form. You have a better chance of a getting a place at the school whose criteria you meet best.

Start Please fill in the appropriate section Does your child have a sibling YES living at the same address who of the application form. Your child is will still be attending the school at likely to gain a place at the school the beginning of the term in which under the sibling criteria. Although it this child starts this school? is not guaranteed at Faith, Partially Selective, or Selective schools. NO Please fill in the appropriate section Does your child or immediate YES of the application form. Please note: family member have a medical or some schools do not have medical as a psychological condition? criterion. Please refer to each school’s prospectus and pages 21 to 43 for more information. NO

Application School has a Are you applying for your nearest NOT allowed medical criterion school (other than faith)? under a medical and is it agreed that criterion or it is necessary for the school(s) your child to attend NO YES does not have this school? medical as a criterion.

As distance from home to school You are more Your child is likely is a main criterion for Hillingdon likely to be to gain a place non religious and Partially Selective successful in under the medical/ schools, it is important that you apply gaining a place psychological to schools close to your home address at your nearest criterion. as well as to schools further afield. school.

Important notes Faith schools will consider your application in accordance with their own published criteria where the main criteria is based on the commitment to that particular faith. Selective and Partially Selective schools will consider your application in accordance with their own published criteria where the main criteria are based on test scores. Ensure you check if a supplementary information form is required, eg faith.

6 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 How to apply If your child was born between 1 September Benefits of applying online 2003 and 31 August 2004 and your child lives • It is quick and easy to use. in the London Borough of Hillingdon, you need • You can apply from home 24 hours a day, to apply for him/her to start secondary school. seven days a week (or use the library, an If you live in another borough, you must internet café - some schools may make complete the admissions form in the borough their ICT suite available to you). that you live, even if you are applying for • There is no risk your application will be Hillingdon schools. lost in the post. Pan London Co-ordinated • You will receive email confirmation that Admissions Scheme your application has been received. • You can change your application up to As part of the Pan London co-ordinated midnight on the closing date. admissions scheme, parents must make an application to the authority in which they live • The result of your application will be and pay council tax. Parents must list the available online on offer day. Paper offers schools that they want to apply for on one will not be received until the day after, at form, ranking them in order of preference. the earliest. This form must then be returned to the council • You can accept your offer online. in which the child lives. All the councils If you do not have internet access, Hillingdon taking part in the Pan London co-ordinated Council libraries offer free access to the internet. admissions scheme will then pass on details of applications for schools in other areas and Applying for an independent co-ordinate the offer of places to make sure (private/fee paying school) that nobody gets offered more than one school To apply to an independent school, you must place. The decision on whether a place can contact the school directly. Further details can be offered will continue to be made by the be found on the website: admission authority for each school listed. www.isc.co.uk. When to apply Help completing the application You can apply online from 1 September 2014 Your child’s primary school will be able to help via www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schooladmissions. or please see our website: You can continue to make changes to your www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schooladmissions online application up until the closing date, 31 to book onto one of our information sessions. October 2014. Alternatively, you can call our School Hillingdon Council can not be held Placement and Admissions team on: responsible for any delays in the postal 01895 556644. system or problems with internet providers. It is your responsibility to ensure that the application is received on time.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 7 Creating and submitting an online application

Firstly, please visit • sibling (brother or sister) www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schooladmissions • exceptional medical reason Step 1 – Register to create a new account • exceptional social reason On the school admissions home page, select Step 5 - Check and submit application either ‘Create a new account’ or ‘Register to apply Check that all of the details entered are correct online’. Follow the instructions to receive your on your application form before you submit it. username and password. When you have them, you will be able to make an application online. Read and tick the box to accept the declaration. Step 2 – To make an application online Finally, to submit your application, select the ‘Submit application’ button at the On the school admissions home page, you can bottom of the page. This takes you to the log in to the eAdmissions website with your ‘Confirmation’ page, where you will be given username and password, select ‘Login to an your ‘Application reference number’ as well existing account ‘or ‘User login’. as any local authority specific information or Step 3 – Add the child’s details supplementary information requirements. You will receive an email confirmation – please If your child’s name is not listed on your ‘My keep this email safe. school admissions’ page, select the ‘Start application for new child’ button. You must submit your application before the closing date. If your child’s name already appears on your ‘My school admissions’ page, select the ‘Start new Step 6 - Attaching documents application’ button below the child’s name. This Once you have submitted your application, button will only be available for children whose you will be able to attach documents. See date of birth falls within a relevant age range. the school admissions home page for further Enter the details requested about the child you information. are making the application for on the ‘Child Please be aware that you can log in to your details’ page or check existing details and account and make changes to the application up select the ‘Save & continue’ button. until the closing date, midnight on 31 October Step 4 - Add your school preferences 2014. Please ensure that after you have made the changes you re-submit the application. Select the local authority where the school is located, from the drop down. You will receive an email to advise that your application has been submitted. You can apply for any maintained schools in the 33 London authorities, Surrey County Please refer to the guidelines available on Council and their neighbouring authorities. the eAdmissions website if you are having any difficulties when completing an application. Select and add the school(s) you wish to apply for, making sure you put them in order Please note: If you have completed and of your preference. submitted an online application and have lost your log in details, please follow the steps on When you have chosen the schools you want to the ‘user login’ section to have these details apply for, select the ‘Save & continue’ button. emailed to you. Please do not complete For each school you select, you will be another application online or paper. required to confirm the following information:

8 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 The application Statement of Special Educational come September when the applicant will be Needs or Education Health and Care starting the school, the sibling will no longer be attending, the sibling criteria may not be met. Plan (EHC plan) Please ensure you provide the sibling’s If your child already has a statement of special full name, date of birth and name of school educational needs, you are not required to they are attending. If you have more than complete this form as you will follow a different one sibling at the secondary school, please admissions process with your SEN caseworker. If provide the details of the younger sibling. your child is undergoing the statementing process but it is not yet complete, please tick ‘No’ and Please note: You should not be asked to supply complete the form as normal, but attach a letter a copy of a full birth certificate – the shortened telling us that this is the case. We will then liaise version is sufficient. with the SEN team before the offers are made. Looked after children/previously Please do not delay making your application because you are waiting for the outcome of any looked after children assessment of special educational needs, as this You need to state whether or not the child is, may restrict the options available to you. or has previously been, in the care of a local Six preferences authority. A child currently looked after or in public care is defined as being in the care of You have the option to list up to six preferences the local authority; for example, in foster care and it is highly advisable that you list as many or a children’s home. A previously looked after preferences as possible - although you do child is a child who was adopted, or subject to a not have to choose six. The schools must be residence order, or special guardianship order, in the order that you would prefer your child immediately following having been looked after. to attend, preference one being your highest If the child meets the criteria to be classified preference (the school you most want your as a looked after child or a child in public child to attend) and preference six being your care, you must enclose either a letter from the lowest preference. relevant local authority confirming the legal Siblings status of the child, a copy of the care order, or What is a sibling? Each school will define this a copy of the special guardianship order, if you in more detail in their criteria, so please check would like to be considered under the looked each school’s criteria individually. Generally, after/previously looked after criterion. a sibling means a child’s brother or sister, Medical condition stepbrother or stepsister with one parent in Not all secondary schools have medical as a common, and/or an adopted brother or sister criterion; please check each school’s individual living in the same household. Cousins or admissions criteria for further information. other family members, even if living in the same household, do not qualify as a sibling. If you would like any exceptional medical circumstances that necessitate a place for To qualify for the sibling criteria, the sibling must your child at a particular school to be taken be attending the school named at the time of into consideration, please give full details, admission in September 2015. Some schools including any supporting evidence from a will include sixth form, but some others will doctor etc. require the sibling to be attending years 7-11 to qualify. If the sibling is already in year 11, and

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 9 Children of staff If there is a question concerning the validity of Some schools may have a criterion for the address, we reserve the right to request children of staff/teaching staff. If you work at further documentation. Failure to provide a school for which you are applying, please adequate proof of address may result in the indicate this, including the name of the school offer for your child being withdrawn. in which you work on the application. If you are unable to provide evidence of either Supplementary information forms your council tax or a utility bill, please call the School Placement and Admissions team on Some schools need to collect information 01895 556644. not included on the admissions application. They request the information using a Proof of address for child Supplementary Information Form (SIF). Please In addition to your proof of address check with all schools you are applying for documentation, we also require evidence that whether or not a SIF form is required. The your child is registered at the same address, form is available from the school directly and please provide one copy of the following. must be returned to the school. • Medical Card Child’s address • Child Benefit Notice, showing child’s details (if applicable/available) The address must be where your child is registered at the time of application. If you • Tax Credit Award Notice, showing child’s are moving address or your child lives at two details (if applicable/available) addresses – please see page 11 for further Please do not send in original documentation, details. as it will not be returned. Proof of address What happens if I move? Council tax reference number If you move address at any time, you must contact the School Placement and Admissions On your application, please include your team. This is to ensure you receive all council tax reference number (7 digit number necessary correspondence. beginning with the number ‘3’); this number is used to validate that you are living at your Can my new address be used on address. If your name is not the registered my application? name on the council tax reference, please also name the council tax reference holder It may be possible to use your new address and their relationship to the child. to process your application if you contact us before 11 December 2014 under the following If someone else pays your council tax circumstances: (landlord, parent etc), please attach to your a. you are resident in your new property application a copy of a recent utility bill (within by 11 December 2014 and can provide the last three months) with your name and evidence to confirm this address on. b. you have exchanged contracts on the Please note: The School Placement and purchase of your new property by 11 Admissions team will access your council tax December 2014 and can provide evidence records when validating your address. If you to confirm this. object to this access, you must state in writing at the time of application.

10 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Please note: The decision to allow the address to be used will be made by the individual admissions authorities and may vary from school to school. What happens if my child lives at two addresses? If parents live separately, but the child lives equally with both, you must apply under the address of the parent in receipt of child benefit or the address the child is registered with at the doctors. Can I use an address other than my own? No, you must apply under the address where the parent and child are living at the closing date for applications. In previous years, admissions authorities have withdrawn a large number of applications due to a false address being given.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 11 How places are offered

Each school has a Published Admissions Number (PAN); this is the maximum number Allocation example of pupils that can be admitted to the school in Jamie applies to the following schools that year. 1. Church of England School Many schools receive more applications 2. Example Academy than there are places available. To decide 3. The School which children to offer places to, each school’s oversubscription criteria is used. (Please note: these are not real schools) Different schools have different criteria, so Church of England School is the closest it is important you check the admissions school to Jamie’s home address but is a arrangements for all the schools you apply for. faith school; Jamie has a sibling currently Please see pages 21–43. attending Example Academy. All preferences are treated equally and the order Jamie’s first preference school is of your preference is not revealed to the schools. Church of England School. The school When a child can be offered more than one is oversubscribed and when the over school they have applied for, the ranked subscription criteria is applied, places could preference order will be used to determine only be offered as far as their religious which school to offer. This eliminates multiple criteria. Jamie only met the school’s lowest offers and will result in your child being criteria (distance) and was not offered a offered the highest possible preference listed place. His name is placed on the waiting list on your application. for the school. The following steps are used. Jamie met the sibling criteria for Example Academy, his second preference. After the Step 1 – If we can meet your 1st preference, oversubscription criteria were applied, the we will offer your child a place and decline all school was able to offer all children within lower preferences. the sibling criterion and a place was offered Step 2 – If we cannot meet your 1st preference to Jamie. but can offer one of your lower preferences, Jamie would have qualified for a place at we will offer the preference we can meet. Your The School under the distance criterion. child’s name will be added to the waiting list However, because a higher preference for all schools above the preference school school could be offered, it was not necessary offered. All lower preferences will be declined. to offer him a place and the available place Step 3 – If we cannot meet any of your was offered to the next ranked child. preferences, we will offer your child a place at the nearest school (distances are measured in a straight line) to your home address with a vacancy. Your child will be added to the waiting list for all schools you listed as a preference.

12 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Offer day National offer day this year is schools and we will contact you immediately if/when a vacancy arises (see preference offer Monday 2 March 2015. example below ). Accepting the school will have no effect on your waiting list positions If you applied online and will not weaken your chances of being After 5pm on 2 March, you will be able to log offered a higher preference school. onto the eAdmissions site with your user name Can I decline the offer? and password to view and accept your offer. You must tell us why you are not accepting and You will not receive an offer letter in the post. what arrangements you are making for your Accepting your offer child’s education. Declining this offer will not strengthen your child’s position on waiting Please note that even once you have received lists for other schools. Please be aware that an offer, you must accept the offer to secure the children who do not have a school place for school place; failure to do so may result in your September will be referred to the Education school place being withdrawn. You can accept Welfare Service. your offer via the eAdmissions site up until 16 March 2015. Preference offer example Will I definitely be offered one of my Preference 1 = School A – On waiting list preferences? Preference 2 = School B – On waiting list No. Where possible, one of the schools on your Preference 3 = School C – On waiting list application will be offered. However, if it is not possible to do so because you did not meet a Preference 4 = School D – School offered high enough criteria, we will offer your child Preference 5 = School E – Not placed on a place at the nearest school to your home waiting list address with a vacancy. Preference 6 = School F – Not placed on Why have I not been offered my waiting list preferred school? Who holds the waiting lists? The schools you have not been offered are • London Borough of Hillingdon schools oversubscribed and there are more children who – each individual school will hold the meet a higher criteria than yours in accordance waiting lists and you will be able to obtain with the schools published admissions details directly from them. Waiting lists criteria. Your child will be automatically added should be maintained in accordance with to the waiting list for any schools you listed the schools’ published admission criteria. higher than the preference you were offered • Schools outside of the London Borough (see preference offer example to the right). of Hillingdon - you must contact the What if I am not satisfied with the admissions authority that the school is school offered? in for full details and procedures, as this may vary from authority to authority (see You should accept the place offered to ensure back cover for contact details). your child has a school place reserved for September 2015. Your child will be added to the waiting list for all higher preference

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 13 Can I appeal the decision? You have the right of appeal under the School Standards & Framework Act 1998 against the refusal of a place at any of the schools for which you have applied. You must contact the Hillingdon school directly to obtain all relevant information. For schools not in Hillingdon, you must contact the authority in which the school is located. Appeals must be heard by an independent panel and must have no connection with the school concerned. For Hillingdon schools’ appeals, documentation must be lodged by Friday 30 March 2015 to ensure that the appeal is heard before the end of term. Can I apply to other schools not on my original application? After the closing date, you will need to contact the School Placement and Admissions team on 01895 556644 to add additional late preferences to your application. Alternatively you can email [email protected] - please include your child’s name and date of birth and the names of the schools (in preference order) that you wish to apply for. Late applications Any applications received after 31 October 2014 will be treated as a late application. Late applications will not be processed until after offer day on 2 March 2015. Please note: After the prescribed offer date, any late applications received that have a higher priority under the school’s individual published admissions criteria will supersede your child on that waiting list. This is in accordance with paragraph 2.14 of School Admissions Code. This information is correct at the time of publication.

14 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Additional information and FAQs Can I apply to a private/ In-year admissions independent school? An In-year application is any application for If you want to apply for a private school, you a school place made outside the normal must contact the school directly. admissions rounds (Reception and Year 7, and also Year 3 and Year 10 where applicable). Sixth form The normal admissions rounds are for entry Each Hillingdon secondary school has a into school in September whereas the in-year Post 16 Centre (sixth form). If you have a applications are for parents who either wish child eligible to apply for Post 16 education for their child to change schools or who have or you would like information about open moved to the area and need their child to start evenings and admission procedures, you a new school during the academic year. should contact each school direct. See pages Parents wishing to apply for an in-year transfer to 45–47 for contact details. If you would like a Hillingdon school can apply by completing the information on Post 16 education in other common application form available on the council authorities, you should contact each authority website or, for foundation, faith, free, UTC, studio direct for information. and academy schools, parents can also apply Children of UK Service Personnel directly to the school. Full details about the in- year application process can be found at: If you are UK Service Personnel and have a www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schooladmissions confirmed posting to Hillingdon, an application Parents wishing to apply for an in-year transfer can be completed prior to you moving to the to a school not in Hillingdon need to apply to the address. The application must be accompanied local authority they are moving to or to the school by an official letter that declares a relocation directly. We would suggest that parents contact date and a unit postal address. The application the local authority first to find out about the will not be processed using your posting individual admissions arrangements in their area. address if this evidence is not provided by 14 December 2014. Where a school is full, its published admission criteria will be used to decide the order in Complaints procedure which applicants will be added to the waiting Most complaints are best dealt with by talking list (if applicable). Where a school has through the issue with the people concerned. vacancies, a place will be offered for the child. The following procedure is intended to cover The local authority is responsible for ensuring general complaints. that all children are in receipt of education and Parents should initially bring their complaint will ensure that every child has a school place. to the attention of the teacher/Headteacher Every parent has the right of appeal for a place who will investigate the complaint quickly, at their preferred school. fairly and efficiently. If parents are not satisfied with the outcome they may make a formal Can I home educate my child? complaint to the Chair of Governors of the All parents have the right to home educate their own school, who will if necessary hold a special child. However, there is no assistance from the local meeting to consider the complaint. authority. If you are planning to home educate, Complaints about maintained schools not you should inform the education department in resolved by the school should be addressed to writing. For further information, please email the Secretary of State for Education. [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 15 Education welfare Children included within the IYFA Protocol are: For information on the following, please • Children with challenging behaviour contact an Education Welfare Officer: • Children who have not been able to secure • family holidays during term time a school place (or alternative education provision if appropriate) within five school • school attendance weeks of the date of application and who • school exclusion are out of education 01895 250858 (duty line) • Children who have been out of education [email protected] for two months or more • Children who are carers www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schooladmissions • Children with special educational needs, Legal age to leave school disabilities or medical conditions (but without a statement) Children need to participate in full-time education, an apprenticeship or full-time work • Children with unsupportive family combined with part-time education or training backgrounds, where a place has not been until the end of the academic year in which sought they turn 17 and, from 2015, until their 18th • Children who are homeless birthday. This could be in their existing school • Children in Public Care who meet other or a different school, further education or, if criteria listed in this section he or she would prefer, learning that is more • Children of refugees and asylum seekers work based, either at a work-based learning • Gypsies, Roma or Travellers provider or doing an apprenticeship or internship. At the age of 18, people who have • Children known to the police or other agencies the right qualifications can choose to go on to • Children without a school place and with Higher Education, often at university, to get a a history of serious attendance problems, degree or similar qualification. 85% or under In-year Fair Access Protocol • Children returning from the criminal justice system or Pupil Referral Units who need to The School Admissions Code requires that all be re-integrated into mainstream school local authorities must have an In-Year Fair • Children withdrawn from schools by their Access Protocol (IYFA Protocol). This is to family, following fixed term exclusions and ensure that children without a school place, or other extenuating circumstances, and especially the most vulnerable, are offered unable to find another school place a place at a suitable school as quickly as • Year 11 pupils seeking admission to a possible. The operation of the IYFA Protocol is Hillingdon school, Federation or Academy triggered when a parent of an eligible child, has who cannot be easily assimilated into not secured a place under in-year admission appropriate courses. arrangements. For further information, Hillingdon’s In Year Fair Access Protocol can be accessed via the council website at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schooladmissions

16 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Admission to a Studio School or Coram Children’s Legal Centre University Technical College for a Free legal advice factsheets and information place in year 10 on school admissions and appeals, which provide comprehensive information and advice This only applies for admissions to a studio on admissions policy and the right to appeal schools or UTCs and not secondary schools. against a school’s decision. In accordance with the co-ordination of Year 10 08088 020008 school places, parents who wish to apply for a Studio or UTC place are invited to complete www.childrenslegalcentre.com a common application form naming up to four preferences. Applications can be made young.hillingdon.gov.uk at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schooladmissions There is a dedicated young people’s website or parents can request an application form by that promotes activities and services within calling 01895 556644. Hillingdon for 11-19 year olds. This site is an all-encompassing centre point for information, Fair processing offering details on a range of activities, London Borough of Hillingdon will handle the including sports, youth service activities, information you have provided in line with the cultural opportunities such as drama, dance provisions of the Data Protection Act. and music and recreational facilities, such as swimming pools, leisure centres and local Any personal information will be processed for open spaces. the purposes of providing education services. Any information you provide will only be There will be core information on areas that accessible to those people who need access in will help your child to learn and develop with order to provide these services ie schools, the a focus on the transition between primary and LA etc. secondary school, as well as careers guidance at the touch of a button. Hillingdon has a duty under the Children’s Act 2004 to work with its partners to promote young.hillingdon.gov.uk the wellbeing of children and young people in its area and to provide and improve If your question is not answered services. Therefore, the council may also here, please contact: use this information for legitimate purposes in connection with this duty and may share School Placement and Admissions team this information where necessary with other 4E/09 Civic Centre bodies responsible for administering services High Street to children and young people. Uxbridge Middlesex Hillingdon also has a duty to protect the public UB8 1UW funds it administers and, to this end, it may use the information you have provided on this 01895 556644 form for the prevention and detection of fraud. [email protected] Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to make a formal request in writing for access to personal data held about you or your child.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 17 Assistance for children who live in Hillingdon School meals Temporary qualification for free Free school meals are available to children whose school meals parent’s are in receipt of one of the following: You become eligible to claim free school meals: • Income Support: A copy of a letter • where you have been entitled to ‘Working sent within the last 3 months from the Tax Credit’ during the four-week period Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) immediately after your employment ceases stating that you are receiving income support. • or after you start to work less than • Child Tax Credit: A copy of your Tax Award 16 hours per week Notice (TC602) confirming that your annual income does not exceed £16,190. You need to apply by completing a hard-copy application form and send it to your child’s • Employment and Support Allowance school with a copy of your ‘Tax Credit Decision (Income Related): A copy of the letter Notice’. Free school meals authorisation will from Job Centre plus. not be granted prior to the date of application. • The Guaranteed element of State Pension In order to qualify for free school meals after Credit: A copy of your pension Credit the four week period expires you will need Award Notice (M1000) to be in receipt of one of the other qualifying • Support under Part VI of the immigration benefits as listed and you will need to provide and Asylum Act 1999: A letter from the the appropriate paperwork to the school. Home Office confirming your status. Application forms are available from schools direct.

18 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Secondary schools in Hillingdon

The following pages give a summary of each school’s admissions criteria. Some schools (eg faith) require you to provide additional information or to complete a supplementary information form. You will be able to obtain each school’s prospectus, which will contain full details of any additional information required by schools, by attending the school’s open evening by visiting their website or by contacting the school(s) direct.

Contact details for all schools and other useful information can be found on pages 45–47

For information on schools outside of Hillingdon, please contact the local authority that the school is in. Contact details of neighbouring local authorities can be found on the back cover of this brochure.

September 2013 Starting Secondary School 19 London Borough of Hillingdon schools

F Hertfordshire 1. Abbotsfield School (Boys) Hillingdon (DfE 5409) 2. A Barnhill Community High School Hayes (DfE 5412) 3. A Bishop Ramsey C of E School 8 13 11 Ruislip (DfE 4600) 4. A Bishopshalt School 10 Harrow Hillingdon (DfE 5400) 5. S De Salis Studio College Hayes 3 6. A The Douay Martyrs School Ickenham (DfE 5408) 7. A Guru Nanak Sikh Academy 17 Hayes (DfE 4654) 21 6 15 A Buckinghamshire 8. The Harefield Academy Harefield (DfE 6906) A40 9. F Harlington School Hayes (DfE 5411) 1 19 20 10. A Haydon School Ealing 4 12 2 Eastcote (DfE 5401) 5 11. U Heathrow Aviation UTC 14 Northwood (for information only) 18 16 12. A Hewens College Hayes (DfE 5407) 7 13. A Northwood School 22 Northwood (DfE 5405)

M4 9 14. S Parkside Studio College Hayes 15. A Queensmead School Slough A4 South Ruislip (DfE 5403) Hounslow 16. A Rosedale College M25 Hayes (DfE 5406) 17. A Ruislip High School Ruislip Manor (DfE 4023) © Crown copyright and database rights 2014 Ordnance Survey 100019283 Surrey 18. A Stockley Academy Yiewsley (DfE 6905) Key 19. A Swakeleys School for Girls Hillingdon (DfE 5410) A Academy 20. A Uxbridge High School F Foundation school Uxbridge (DfE 5404) S Studio college (14–19 year olds only) 21. A Vyners School U University technical college (14 - 19 year olds only) Ickenham (DfE 5402) Please note: Each school’s status is correct at the time 22. U The Global Academy UTC of publication. Hayes (Proposed 2015)

20 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Abbotsfield School (Boys) Boys F

Additional information required Full evidence is required if medical grounds are being claimed, and must be sent directly to the school by 31 October 2014.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 21 Barnhill Community High School A

Important notice If you have made a sibling application you will be required to provide supporting documentation. Where asked for supporting documentation this needs to be sent directly to the school, clearly marking the envelope with your child’s forename, surname, address and date of birth. Please also supply a stamped addressed envelope for return of documentation.

22 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Bishop Ramsey C of E School A

Summary of the admissions criteria 1. A looked after child (as defined in the Children Act 1989) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption residence, or a special guardianship order. 2. Children living with ‘parents’*, at least one of whom attends worship at least three times a month in an Anglican Church or church or chapel of a Christian Denomination affiliated nationally to ‘Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’ or the Evangelical Alliance and has done so for at least the past three years with siblings who entered the school prior to Year 12 and who will be themselves attending the school at the time of admission. This regularity of worship to be certified by the Parish Priest or Minister. 3. Children living with ‘parents’*, at least one of whom worships at least three times a month in an Anglican Church or chapel, and has done so for at least the past three years without siblings who entered the school prior to Year 12. This regularity of worship to be certified by the Parish Priest or Minister. 4. Children living with ‘parents’*, at least one of whom worships at least three times a month in a church or chapel of a Christian Denomination affiliated nationally to ‘Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’ or the Evangelical Alliance, and has done so for at least the past three years without siblings who entered the school prior to Year 12. This regularity of worship to be certified by the Parish Priest or Minister. 5. Children living with ‘parents’*, at least one of whom worships at least three times per month in a church or chapel of a Christian Denomination that is not affiliated nationally to ‘Churches Together in Britain and Ireland’ or the Evangelical Alliance and has done so for at least the last three years. This regularity of worship to be certified by the Parish Priest or Minister. 6. Children, not covered by criterion 2 with siblings who entered the school prior to Year 12 and who will be themselves attending the school at the time of admission. 7. Children living with ‘parents’*, at least one of whom attends worship at least monthly in an Anglican Church or church or chapel of a Christian Denomination and has done so for at least the past three years. Frequency of worship must be certified by the appropriate clergy. 8. Children living with ‘parents’*, at least one of whom attends worship at least monthly in the tradition of a non-Christian world faith, and has done so for at least the past three years. Frequency of worship must be certified by the appropriate authority, and will be used to establish priority within this criterion. 9. Children living with ‘parents’* who do not meet any of the above criteria but have chosen Bishop Ramsey School for the type of education it provides. * ‘Parents’ includes legal guardians and carers

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Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 23 Bishop Ramsey C of E School continued

Important notes • Where Bishop Ramsey Church of England School is named in a child’s statement of Special Educational Needs, the school has a duty to admit the child as directed by the Local Authority. It is not necessary to complete a Supplementary Information Form if your child has a statement of Special Educational Needs. • The definition of ‘A Looked after Child’ is a child placed with someone other than their parents after the intervention of the social services. • Priority within categories 2, 3, 6 and 7 as appropriate, will be given in the following order: -- Firstly to children whose parents attend an Anglican Church or Chapel who also live or worship in the Anglican Deanery of Hillingdon. -- Secondly to children whose parents attend an Anglican Church or Chapel who also live or worship in the Anglican Deaneries of Harrow or Brent. -- Thirdly* to children whose parents attend an Anglican Church or Chapel who also live or worship in Deaneries other than Hillingdon, Harrow or Brent or whose parents attend a Church or Chapel of a Christian Denomination affiliated nationally to ‘Churches Together in Britain & Ireland’ or the Evangelical Alliance. *PLEASE NOTE that as Category/Criterion 3 is only for children whose parents attend an Anglican Church or Chapel, as explained on the previous page, then only the first part of the above statement applies concerning the third priority within that particular category/ criterion. • Where two children meet the same criteria, distance from the school will be the deciding factor. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the School office to their permanent home as described in the Admissions Procedure. • A sibling is defined as; all blood, half, step, adoptive and foster children who live at the same address as the child already attending the school and will be attending the school at the time of admission. Please note that the qualifying relationship is sibling, other extended family relationships do not qualify. The Governors reserve the right to seek documentary evidence to verify the existence of a valid qualifying relationship.

Additional information required, which must be sent to the school by 31 October 2014 For Categories 2-8 Supplementary Information Form: Declaration, on a form provided by the school, relating to the parents’/carers’ attendance at Church, chapel or other place of worship. Name and address of vicar, minister or other religious leader to whom reference can be made by the School regarding the attendance of the parents/carers.

24 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Bishopshalt School A

Summary of the admissions criteria 1. Children in public care. (Looked after children), other LAC and children who have been adopted or made subject to a residency order of special guardianship following having been looked after. 2. Children who have a brother or sister at Bishopshalt School at the date of admission. 3. Children of members of staff. 4. Children living nearest the School, measured in a straight line from the school to the child’s permanent home.

Notes Criterion 2: Children who have a brother or sister at Bishopshalt School at the date of admission: Sibling is defined as a blood relationship: • step-brother/sister (if parents are married and the children reside at the same address (also the Child Benefit is received at that address) • half brother/sister • adopted child • foster child when ‘long term’ fostering is involved. All of the above should reside at the same address. Parents/cares should provide child benefit to support sibling status and send direct to school. Parents are required to provide on the Application Form sufficient details of the brother or sister (who forms the basis of the application under this criterion) to enable the governors to satisfy themselves that a valid qualifying relationship exists additional information will be required. Criterion 3: Children of staff (parental or legal responsibility in either or both of the following circumstances: i. Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time which the application for admission to the school is made ii. The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a skill shortage.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 25 The Douay Martyrs School A

Summary of the admissions criteria 1. Catholic looked-after children and Catholic children who have been adopted ( or made subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders ) immediately following having been looked after (as defined in the diocesan guidance) 2. Practising Catholics with the completed Priest’s Reference Form from their parish priest. 3. Other Baptised Catholic students with evidence of Baptism (usually a Baptismal Certificate) 4. Any other looked-after children and children who have been adopted ( or made subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders ) immediately following having been looked after. 5. Catechumens and members of Eastern Christian churches. 6. Other Christian denominations (whose parents wish their child to have a Catholic education) with a letter of support from church or pastor. 7. Any other applicants.

Where the offer of places to all the applicants in any of the categories listed above would lead to oversubscription the following provision will be applied:

Notes 1. Siblings will have priority within each category. The definition of a sibling is brother or sister attending the school in years 7 to 13. To qualify as a sibling the Admissions Committee need there to be a reasonable expectation that the student currently on roll at the school will still be attending the school at the time of admission of the sibling. Reasonable expectation would exist in year groups 7 to 10 and in 12 where a student was on the first year of a two year course. In Year 11 expectation could only exist if entry to The Douay Martyrs Sixth Form seemed likely and in Year 13 if the student was on the first year of a two year course. Parents need to declare the sibling link at time of application. The definition of sibling includes a natural, half brother and sister, step-brother or sister and children adopted into the family. 2. The governing body will give top priority within a category where evidence is provided at the time of application of an exceptional social, medical or pastoral need of the child which can only be met at this school. To demonstrate this the governing body will require compelling written evidence from an appropriate professional, such as a social worker, doctor or priest.

26 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Tie break Within each category, if there are more applications than places available, the distance from the school will be used as a tie breaker. For the purpose of this policy distance will be measured in a straight line (as the crow flies) from the point set by Ordnance survey at the child’s home address (including flats) to a fixed point in the school set by Ordnance survey (co-ordinates 507925, 185611) using the computerised Geographical Information system (GIS).This measurement is calculated by the Local Authority on behalf of the Admissions Committee of the school who have delegated responsibility from The Trust to administer the admission of students to The Douay Martyrs School. If there is one remaining place and more than one application from a family e.g twins or other multiple applications the governing body will offer a place to the second twin where the first twin has been offered a place in the PAN London Admissions procedure.

What to complete and where to send it: The supplementary Information Form (SIF) together with all supporting paperwork (Certificates of Baptism, entry to Order of Catechumens) Letters in support from Priests, Social Workers, Doctors, etc Should be sent to: Mrs M Hayden Admissions Office The Douay Martyrs Catholic School Edinburgh Drive Ickenham Middlesex UB10 8QY

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 27 Guru Nanak Sikh Academy A

Summary of the admissions criteria 1. Children in public care (Looked After Children) and previously looked after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a residence order or special guardianship order. 2. Children in Year 6 of the primary phase of Guru Nanak Sikh Academy and Nanaksar Primary School whose parents complete a Common Application Form, naming Guru Nanak Sikh Academy. 3. 80% of the remaining places will be allocated to children living with parents that demonstrate a commitment to the Sikh Faith and 20% to those of Other Faiths. Commitment to faiths will be determined by the completion of a Religious Questionnaire (RQ). The ranking order for each of the categories, Sikh and other faiths, is ‘Outstanding’ applications with siblings, ‘Outstanding’ applications with no siblings, followed by ‘Good’ applications with siblings, and finally ‘Good’ applications without siblings. 4. Any places not filled by any of the above criteria will be allocated to those children living closest to Guru Nanak Sikh Academy (measured in a straight line from the point set by Ordnance Survey at the child’s home address to the main entrance of the academy).

Within each criteria, priority will be given to: a. children with brothers or sisters in the school who were admitted prior to Year 11. They should have a brother or sister attending the academy at the time of application. b. distance from home to school as measured in a straight line from the point set by Ordnance Survey at the child’s home address (including flats) to a fixed point in the academy set by Ordnance Survey (co-ordinates 511224, 180090) using the computerised Geographical Information System (GIS). The qualifying relationship is brother or sister; this means children sharing one or both common parents, step brother or step sister, or legally-adopted children, who live in the same household. Other extended family relationships (e.g. brother-cousin or sister-cousin) do not qualify for sibling consideration. For parents who do not submit a Religious Questionnaire in respect of their child’s place, the application will only be considered under criteria 4.

Additional information required • In addition to the Common Application Form from the child’s home authority naming the academy (and returnable to the home local authority), parents must also complete a Religious Questionnaire. • The Religious Questionnaire is obtainable from the Academy Office but returnable to the Nanaksar Trust, PO Box 3635, Wokingham RG40 9LQ by Noon on Friday 31st October 2014. This should be sent by a recorded delivery method that records the name and address of sender and the address that it is posted to. Parents are also strongly advised to keep a photocopy of their completed Religious Questionnaire should any query arise.

28 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 The Harefield Academy A

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 29 Harlington School F

Summary of the admissions criteria 1. Children who are currently in Public Care or who have previously, at anytime, been in Public Care. 2. Children who will have a brother or sister, having the same parent or parents, living in the same household, still attending Harlington School, as a full-time student, at the beginning of the term when the applicant is due to start full-time education at the school. 3. Children living nearest to the school. Distance from school is measured in a straight line from the point set by Ordnance Survey at the child’s home address (including flats) to a fixed point in the school set by Ordnance Survey (co-ordinates 508629, 178733) using the computerised Geographical Information System (GIS) with those living closer to the school receiving higher priority. Where only one place is available at the school and the next child who qualifies for a place is one of multiple birth siblings, the school will go over their published admission number to support the family and admit all the children born of the same pregnancy.

Definitions • A sibling is a child having the same biological parent or parents or who has been legally adopted by those parents and living in the same house as the parent or parents and child currently at Harlington School. Foster-children are not included in this definition. • The address of the child is considered to be the address to which child benefit for that child is paid. • In cases of oversubscription to the school within the sequential application of the criteria for admission, those entitled to be awarded a place at the school shall be determined by the procedures outlined above, where entitlement is made according to proximity to the school.

No additional information required at the time of the initial application

30 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Haydon School A

Summary of the admissions criteria 1. Children in public care (Looked after children) other LAC and children who have been adopted or made subject to a residency order of special guardianship orders following having been looked after. 2. Children who have a brother or sister as a student at Haydon School and who would reasonably be expected to still be attending Haydon School at the time of admissions, 3. Children living nearest the school, measured in a straight line from the School to their parents’ permanent home. 4. Retention and recruitment of staff (who have been employed at Haydon for two or more years and or those that meet a skills shortage). These students will be admitted in addition to the admissions number.

No additional information required at the time of the initial application

Hewens College A

The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust

Summary of the admissions criteria 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children, within the meaning of the Schools Admissions Code 2012. 2. Children in attendance at Hewens Primary School who will continue to be on roll until the normal point of transfer to secondary school. 3. Children who have a sibling living in the same household who currently attend Hewens College and who will continue to do so on the date of admission. A sibling refers to a brother or sister, half brother or half sister with one parent in common, including an adopted child, who permanently lives at the same address and for whom the parent, guardian or carer also has parental responsibility as defined in the Children Act 1989, Part 1, Section 3. This does not apply to cousins or other family members who live in the same household. 4. Students living nearest to Hewens College where distance will be measured in a straight line between the registered home address and the reception point at the College. A computerised mapping system will be used to ensure accuracy. In cases where blocks of flats are concerned, priority will be given to the lowest flat number, eg 1, 1a, 2, etc. Travelling distances will not be taken into account.

No additional information required at the time of the initial application

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 31 Northwood School A

Additional information required Full evidence is required if medical grounds are being claimed, and must be sent directly to the school by 31 October 2014.

32 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Queensmead School A

Additional information required Full evidence is required if medical grounds are being claimed, and must be sent directly to the school by 31 October 2014.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 33 Rosedale College A

The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust

Summary of the admissions criteria 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children, within the meaning of the Schools Admissions Code 2012. 2. Children in attendance at Rosedale Primary School who will continue to be on roll until the normal point of transfer to secondary school. 3. Children who have a sibling living in the same household who currently attend Rosedale College and who will continue to do so on the date of admission. A sibling refers to a brother or sister, half brother or half sister with one parent in common, including an adopted child, who permanently lives at the same address and for whom the parent, guardian or carer also has parental responsibility as defined in the Children Act 1989, Part 1, Section 3. This does not apply to cousins or other family members who live in the same household. 4. Students living nearest to Rosedale College, where distance will be measured in a straight line between the registered home address and the reception point at the college. A computerised mapping system will be used to ensure accuracy. In cases where blocks of flats are concerned, priority will be given to the lowest flat number, eg 1, 1a, 2, etc. Travelling distances will not be taken into account.

No additional information required at the time of the initial application

34 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Ruislip High School A

No additional information required at the time of the initial application

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 35 Stockley Academy A

Summary of the admissions criteria

All children applying for admission in Year 7 to Stockley Academy will be required to take a non- verbal reasoning assessment (NVRT). All applicants will then be placed in one of nine bands, based on their performance in the NVRT. Within each band children will be allocated a place on the basis of the oversubscription criteria detailed below. The number admitted from each band will be such that the intake is representative of the national ability range. Where the number of applications for admission in a band is greater than the percentage to be allocated within that band applications will be considered against the criteria set out below.

Oversubscription Where the Academy as a whole is oversubscribed but there are too few pupils to fill a particular ability band, pupils will be admitted alternately from the band below, and then the band above, until the band is filled. In allocating children the Academy will give priority in the order set out below: a. A ‘looked after child’ or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order. A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority , or(b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989). b. Pupils whose siblings currently attend the Academy and who will continue to do so on the date of admission; (i.e. a natural brother or sister, a half-brother or sister, or a legally adopted brother or sister; who will be living with them at the same address at the date of their entry to the Academy). c. Pupils on the basis of proximity to the Academy, measured in a straight line from the point set by Ordnance Survey at the pupil’s home address* (including flats) to a fixed point in the Academy set by Ordnance Survey (co-ordinates 506738, 181305) using the computerised Geographical Information System (GIS).

Additional information required In addition to the Common Application Form, ALL applicants, including those with siblings already at the Academy, are also required to complete the Academy’s Supplementary Application Form. The Supplementary Application Form is available from: • your child’s Primary School • direct from Stockley Academy (please call 01895 430066) • Stockley Academy website – www.stockleyacademy.com The Supplementary Application Form must be returned direct to the Academy by 31 October 2014 Please note: If you do not complete the Supplementary Application Form and/or if your child does not take the NVRT, your application will only be considered after all those children who did take the test. *The home address is defined as the child’s permanent residence or, where a child lives at more than one address, the address at which the child lives for the majority of the school week.

36 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Swakeleys School for Girls Girls A

Summary of the admissions criteria

Swakeleys School for Girls operates a fair banding system to allocate places. The places within each band are based on Year 6 students taking a Non Verbal Reasoning Test (NVRT). Applicants will be allocated one of the nine bands based on their NVRT result and then rank ordered in accordance with the over-subscription criteria below. The number of pupils in each band reflects the national profile.

Oversubscription 1. Priority will be given to children in public care or those who have been adopted. 2. Children who currently have a sibling in attendance at Swakeleys School for Girls or Abbotsfield School at the time of admission, ie a brother or sister sharing the same parents; a step brother or sister where two children are related by parents’ marriage or partnership (the parents must have co-habited in a permanent relationship for a minimum of two years) or an adopted/fostered child. 3. Children of staff (parental or legal responsibility) who are employed by the school (for two or more years at the time of the admission application). 4. The geographical distance from the school, with priority to those living closest to the school. (Distance is measured in a straight line from the point set by Ordnance Survey.) Where there are still places available in a band, they will be filled evenly by children falling into the next nearest bands. Applications from children who do not sit the NVRT will not be considered for places until after applications from children who have sat the banding test.

Additional information required • In addition to the Common Application Form, all applicants, including those with siblings already at Swakeleys School for Girls are also required to complete the school’s Supplementary Application Form. • A Supplementary Application Form is available from Swakeleys School for Girls directly or by visiting our website www.swakeleys.hillingdon.sch.uk. Forms must be completed and returned directly to the school by 30 September 2014, 4pm. • Children who have a statement of special educational needs will be admitted to the school irrespective of whether they sit the banding tests. • Please note: If you do not complete the Supplementary Application Form and/or if your child does not take the NVRT, your application will only be considered after all those who have completed the test.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 37 Uxbridge High School A

Summary of the admissions criteria 1. A looked after child (as defined by the Children Act 1989) or a child who was previously looked after, but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption residence, or a special guardianship order. 2. Children who currently have a brother or sister* as a student on roll at Uxbridge High School and who would reasonably be expected to be still attending at Uxbridge High School at the time of admission. 3. Aptitude: Football Children selected on the basis of aptitude for football as measured by the school’s aptitude assessment procedures (working in conjunction with Brentford Football Club). Priority will be given to a maximum of 10 students on the basis of aptitude in football. Music Children selected on the basis of aptitude for music as measured by the school’s aptitude assessment procedures (working in conjunction with Hillingdon Music Service). Priority will be given to a maximum of 10 students on the basis of aptitude in music. 4. Children living nearest the School (measured in a straight line from the School Office to their parents’ permanent home as set by Ordnance Survey points of reference using the computerised Geographical Information System (GIS)**). * This does not include cousins or other family members who live in the same household, but will include stepbrothers/sisters and adopted or foster children. ** This must be that of the child’s permanent home with his/her parents or legal guardians.

Tie breaker If two or more children have equal priority after applying all other criteria then the distance criterion set out in 4 above will be applied. Where the applicants cannot be differentiated when the distance criterion is applied, a process of random allocation will be applied.

Additional information required Parents applying under the Aptitude criteria must contact the school for a Supplementary Information Form, which includes further details regarding the aptitude assessment process. This information is also in the Admissions page of the Uxbridge High School website: www.uhs.org.uk. This form must be returned to the school by 8 October 2014.

38 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Vyners School A

If medical grounds are being claimed, full evidence must be sent to the school by Friday 24 October 2014.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 39 De Salis Studio College S

Part of The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust Summary of admissions criteria Consideration of applications for 14-19 year olds De Salis Studio College will abide by the Admissions Code, first allocating places to those learners whose statement of special educational needs names the college specifically. All other applicants will be offered a place, providing the number of applications does not exceed the number of places available for the relevant age group. The Pupil Admission Number (PAN) in 2015-16 for those starting Key Stage 4 (National Curriculum Year 10) is 60 places. A further 60 places are also available for those starting Post 16 courses. Prospective students completing Key Stage 3 in July 2015 will be screened through the use of an online non-verbal reasoning assessment. Each application will then be placed in one of nine bands based on the above data. Places at De Salis Studio College will be allocated by drawing equal numbers from each of the nine bands to ensure that the intake is representative of the national ability range. In cases of oversubscription, priority will be given in each band according to the criteria set out below. 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children, within the meaning of the Schools Admissions Code 2012. 2. Students permanently residing in the London Borough of Hillingdon within the adjoining wards of Barnhill, Botwell, Brunel, Charville, Hillingdon East, Townfield and Yiewsley. 3. Students living nearest to De Salis Studio College. The distance will be measured in a straight line between the registered home address and the reception point at the college. A computerised mapping system will be used to ensure accuracy. In cases where blocks of flats are concerned, priority will be given to the lowest flat number, e.g 1, 1a, 2, etc. Travelling distances will not be taken into account. 4. Students placed by random allocation should the above criteria fail to give priority of one application over another. This criterion will only be used in a tie break situation and, should it occur, arrangements will be made to ensure that the process is fair and transparent, being independently supervised by an appropriate individual not associated with the college.

40 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 The Global Academy UTC U

Proposed opening: September 2015 This school is not admitting year 7 students; this is for information only. The Global Academy UTC, opening in September 2015 offers a new concept in education for students aged 14-19 years of age. The Global Academy UTC will offer a broad range of courses but have a special focus on the technical skills, trades and technologies that support the two specialism’s of Creative, Technical and Digital Media & Entrepreneurship. These technical skills will help students develop the practical knowledge demanded by the industry, while the focus on entrepreneurship will drive a distinctive ethos. It will ensure that the young people at the UTC develop creativity, determination, risk taking, teamwork and problem solving. Students will have the opportunity to experience a period of industry placement. In addition to the wide diversity of company provided by Global itself we are developing links with some of the most prestigious names in the digital and media industry to revolutionise the way young people develop crucial skills and pathways to jobs. These include large and small employers such as Arqiva (Communications infrastructure), AEG Live (Events), Cisco, PHD (Marketing), WCRS (Advertising), Universal Music Group and Clifford Chance. This will be special as it provides direct links to industry giving students the chance to work with them. University of the Arts, London are keen to work with us on this exciting venture. It is larger than any other arts and design university in Europe and is a world-leader in the teaching of art, design, fashion, digital arts, media, film, video and broadcast, graphic design, interactive multimedia, sound arts, communication and performance. Summary of admissions criteria 1. A looked after child (as defined in the Children Act 1989) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption residence, or a special guardianship order. 2. 40% of places will be offered to children whose homes are within a 5mile radius of the UTC measured in a straight line from the point set by Ordnance Survey at the child’s home address to the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. 3. The remaining 60% of places will be offered to children whose homes are within a 15 mile radius of the UTC measured in a straight line from the point set by Ordnance Survey at the child’s home address to the school using the local authority’s computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. 4. If places remain available from either catchment area, the remaining applicants will be offered giving priority to those living nearest to the school (distance being measured in a straight line from the point set by ordnance survey).

Closing date for applications: 31 December 2014

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 41 Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC U

Heathrow Aviation Engineering (UTC), opened in September 2014 and offers a new concept in education. It gives 14-19 year olds the opportunity to take a highly regarded, full time, technically-oriented course of study specialising in Aviation Engineering. Responding to growing demands from the industry for well-educated, high calibre technicians, the College combines hand and mind to integrate national curriculum requirements with technical and practical elements. The UTC brings together Brunel University with major local employers like British Airways plc, Virgin Atlantic plc and RAF Northolt in equal partnership, offering students the right skills and motivational, work-related learning experience to improve their employability within this sector.

Summary of the admissions criteria

1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Children who live within an eight-mile radius of Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC by random allocation using an inner and outer catchment area, of which 50% of places will be offered to students in the 4 miles closest to the UTC and the remainder to those living within 4 – 8 miles of the UTC; 3. If places remain available from either catchment area, the remaining places will be offered by random allocation; and 4. Children living outside wider catchment area will then be considered with those living closest to the UTC being given priority.* *The distance will be measured in a straight line from the child’s home address to the front entrance of the UTC using a Geographical Information System, based on ordnance survey. In considering applications we will use the permanent address we hold for you at the published closing date for receipt. If the child is cared for at more than one address, will use that of the main carer based upon the address that the child is registered with their GP. If more than one child lives an equal distance from the UTC (for example in a block of flats) the place(s) will be offered by random allocation.

Additional information required

Full evidence, if medical grounds are being claimed, must be sent directly to the UTC by 31 October 2014.

42 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Parkside Studio College S

Part of The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust

Summary of admissions criteria Consideration of applications for 14-19 year olds Parkside Studio College will abide by the Admissions Code, first allocating places to those learners whose statement of special educational needs names the college specifically. All other applicants will be offered a place providing the number of applications does not exceed the number of places available for the relevant age group. The Pupil Admission Number (PAN) in 2015-16 for those starting Key Stage 4 (National Curriculum Year 10) is 60 places. A further 60 places are also available for those starting Post 16 courses. Prospective students completing Key Stage 3 in July 2015 will be screened through the use of an online non-verbal reasoning assessment. Each application will then be placed in one of nine bands based on the above data. Places at Parkside Studio College will be allocated by drawing equal numbers from each of the nine bands to ensure that the intake is representative of the national ability range. In cases of oversubscription, priority will be given in each band according to the criteria set out below. 1. Looked after children or previously looked after children, within the meaning of the Schools Admissions Code 2012. 2. Students permanently residing in the London Borough of Hillingdon within the adjoining wards of Barnhill, Botwell, Charville, Pinkwell, Townfield, West Drayton, Yeading and Yiewsley. 3. Students living nearest to Parkside Studio College, where distance will be measured in a straight line between the registered home address and the reception point at the college. A computerised mapping system will be used to ensure accuracy. In cases where blocks of flats are concerned, priority will be given to the lowest flat number, eg 1, 1a, 2, etc. Travelling distances will not be taken into account. 4. Students placed by random allocation, should the above criteria fail to give priority of one application over another. This criterion will only be used in a tie break situation and, should it occur, arrangements will be made to ensure that the process is fair and transparent, being independently supervised by an appropriate individual not associated with the college.

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 43 Statistical information September 2014 intake

In 2014, 76% of Hillingdon residents were offered their first preference school. The following table shows the positon at the time of allocation on 1 March 2014.

Published Total On-time 1st 1st Furthest Admission on-time preference preference distance Number applications applications offered offered (PAN) received for received under the preferences distance 1 - 6 criterion (if applicable) in metres

Abbotsfield School 194 235 54 54 *N/A (U)

Barnhill Community High School 240 443 132 132 *N/A (U)

Bishop Ramsey CE School 180 893 255 160 *N/A (F)

Bishopshalt School 186 1172 268 158 1617

Guru Nanak Sikh Academy 180 465 257 159 *N/A (F)

Harlington School 224 233 60 60 *N/A (U)

Haydon School 300 951 243 225 3847

Hewens College 224 201 24 24 *N/A (U)

Northwood School 150 364 57 57 *N/A (U)

Queensmead School 240 835 212 173 2140

Rosedale College 180 407 90 90 *N/A (U)

Ruislip High School 180 819 177 162 2270

Stockley Academy 180 460 162 152 *N/A (B)

Swakeleys School for Girls 180 519 192 150 *N/A (B)

The Douay Martyrs Catholic 240 679 120 120 *N/A (F) School

The Harefield Academy 150 420 131 125 *N/A (U)

Uxbridge High School 230 942 207 164 4001

Vyners School 180 865 200 155 1936

* N/A (U) - not applicable because all applicants were offered a school place on offer day. * N/A (F) - not applicable due to faith criterion. * N/A (B) - not applicable because the school offers places using a fair banding system.

44 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 Schools contact information 60 240 180 194 240 180 186 Places for for Places September 2015 Academy (mixed) Academy (mixed) Foundadtion (boys) Academy (mixed) Academy (mixed) Academy (mixed) Studio College (mixed) Type of Type school 3–18 11–18 11–18 11–18 11–18 11–18 14–19 Age range Mr M Rainsford Mr R Sandhu Mr M Bland Mr R Lobatto Mr A Wilcock Mr K Rowe Ms A Moore Headteacher/ Principal [email protected] Edinburgh Drive, Ickenham, UB10 8QY Ickenham, Drive, Edinburgh 01895 679400 www.douaymartyrs.hillingdon.sch.uk UB4 0LT Springfield Road, Hayes, 020 8573 6085 www.gurunanaksikhacademy.co.uk Clifton Gardens, Hillingdon, UB10 0EX Gardens, Clifton 01895 237350 www.abbotsfield.hillingdon.sch.uk UB4 9LE Lane, Hayes, Yeading 020 8839 0600 www.barnhill.hillingdon.sch.uk Ruislip, HA4 8EE Hume Way, 01895 639227 www.bishopramseyschool.org Lane, Hillingdon, UB8 3RF Royal 01895 233909 www.bishopshalt.hillingdon.sch.uk UB4 8JP Road, Hayes, Hewens 0 20 8573 2097 w ww.rosedalehewens.co.uk [email protected] a [email protected] i [email protected] [email protected] o [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] o Address and contact details and contact Address Guru Nanak Sikh Academy DfE number: 4654 Barnhill Community High School DfE number: 5412 of England School Church Bishop Ramsey DfE number: 4600 Bishopshalt School DfE number: 5400 De Salis Studio College Catholic School The Douay Martyrs DfE number: 5408 Abbotsfield School DfE number: 5409 School name

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 45 Schools contact information continued 75 120 150 224 300 224 150 Places for for Places September 2015 University University Technical College (mixed) Academy (mixed) Foundation (mixed) Academy (mixed) University Technical College (mixed) Academy (mixed) Academy (mixed) Type of Type school 14–19 11–18 11–18 11–18 14–19 11–18 11–18 Age range Headteacher/ Principal To be appointed To Mr M Poulter Ms E Horrigan Mr R Jones Mr B Berry H Thomas Mrs Mr M Anderson The Old Vinyl Factory, Blyth Road, Hayes, UB3 1HA Road, Hayes, Blyth The Old Vinyl Factory, 0 7786 394242 www.globalacademyutc.org UB9 6ET Harefield, Way, Northwood 01895 822108 www.theharefieldacademy.org UB3 1PB Lane, Hayes, Pinkwell 020 8569 1610 www.harlingtonschool.co.uk HA5 2LX Lane, Pinner, Wiltshire 020 8429 0005 www.haydonschool.com HA6 9FS 348, Northwood, PO Box 0 1923 825884 w ww.heathrow-utc.org UB4 8JP Road, Hayes, Hewens 020 8573 1039 w ww.rosedalehewens.co.uk Hills, HA6 1QG Northwood Street, Potter 01923 836363 www.northwoodschool.org.uk [email protected] i [email protected] [email protected] e [email protected] i [email protected] h [email protected] [email protected] Address and contact details and contact Address The Harefield Academy The Harefield DfE number: 6906 School Harlington DfE number: 5411 Haydon School DfE number: 5401 Engineering UTC Aviation Heathrow College Hewens DfE number: 5407 School Northwood DfE number: 5405 School name The Global Academy UTC Academy The Global

46 Secondary School Admissions September 2015 Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 60 240 180 180 180 180 230 180 Places for for Places September 2015 Academy (mixed) Academy (mixed) Academy (mixed) Academy (mixed) Academy (girls) Academy (mixed) Academy (mixed) Studio College (mixed) Type of Type school 11–18 11–18 11–18 11–18 11–18 11–18 11–18 14–19 Age range Miss R Johnston Miss Ms H Faure M Lecky Mrs Mr I Storey S Pryor Mrs Mr N Clemens (Acting Principal) Mr J Heale Mr R Booth Headteacher/ Principal [email protected] Queens Walk, South Ruislip, HA4 0LS Queens Walk, 020 8845 6266 www.queensmeadschool.org.uk UB3 2SE Road, Hayes End Green Wood 020 8573 2097 w ww.rosedalehewens.co.uk Ruislip, HA4 0BY Sidmouth Drive, 01895 464064 www.ruisliphigh.com Road, Hillingdon, UB8 3GA View Park 01895 430066 www.stockleyacademy.com Hillingdon, UB10 0EJ Gardens, Clifton 01895 251962 www.swakeleys.hillingdon.sch.uk Uxbridge, UB8 2PR The Greenway, 01895 234060 www.uhs.org.uk UB10 8AB Road, Ickenham, Warren 01895 234342 w ww.vyners.hillingdon.sch.uk Wood End Green Road, Hayes, UB3 2SE Road, Hayes, End Green Wood 0 20 8573 2097 w ww.rosedalehewens.co.uk [email protected] r [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] i [email protected] Address and contact details and contact Address Rosedale College Rosedale DfE number: 5406 Ruislip High School DfE number: 4023 Academy Stockley DfE number: 6905 Girls School for Swakeleys DfE number: 5410 Uxbridge High School DfE number: 5404 School Vyners DfE number: 5402 Queensmead School DfE number: 5403 Parkside Studio College Parkside School name

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2014 September 2015 Secondary School Admissions 47 Useful contact information Hillingdon School Placement and Admissions team: 01895 556644 Neighbouring local education authorities You may wish to apply to a school maintained by another education authority. The telephone numbers given here are for Admissions Sections in neighbouring authorities where you can get advice on the admissions process for individual schools. Buckinghamshire Harrow Council Hounslow Council County Council Admissions Service School Admissions Team Admissions Team Civic Centre The Civic Centre Achievement and Learning Station Road Lampton Road County Hall, Harrow Hounslow Walton Street HA1 2UW TW3 4DN Aylesbury 020 8901 2620 020 8583 2721 Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UA www.harrow.gov.uk www.hounslow.gov.uk 01296 383250 Hertfordshire County Council Slough Borough Council www.buckscc.gov.uk Admissions & Transport CHR102 My Council Ealing Council Hertfordshire County Council Landmark Place Primary Admissions County Hall High Street 2nd Floor NE, Perceval House Pegs Lane Slough 14-16 Uxbridge Road Hertford, SG13 8DF SL1 1JL Ealing, W5 2HL 0300 123 4043 01753 875728 020 8825 5511 www.hertsdirect.org www.slough.gov.uk www.ealing.gov.uk Other useful contact information Department for Education Independent Schools Council Exams Information Line Castle View House (ISC) www.dfes.gov.uk/ East Lane, Runcorn 020 7766 7070 performancetables Cheshire, WAT 2GJ www.isc.co.uk Transport for London 0370 000 2288 Ofsted Information Line www.education.gov.uk 0300 123 1231 0843 222 1234 Connexions www.ofsted.gov.uk www.tfl.gov.uk 0808 001 3219 www.connexionsdirect.com www.direct.gov.uk/en/ youngpeople

Proof of address If you do not have the required proof of address documentation, please contact the departments listed below. Child Benefit Council Tax Tenancy Agreement Child Benefit Office (GB) 0300 123 1384 Contact your landlord for details PO Box 1 Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE88 1AA 0845 302 1444 www.child-benefits.org

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