Islington Schools: A Great Place to Learn
Your guide to the school application process for children born between 1 September 2003 – 31 August 2004 www.islington.gov.uk/admissions Closing Date: 31 October 2014.
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1. Central Foundation Boys’ School 2. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School 3. Highbury Fields School 4. Highbury Grove School 5. Holloway School 6. Islington Arts and Media School of Creativity 7. City of London Academy – Islington 8. Mount Carmel College for Girls 9. St Aloysius’ College for Boys 10. St Mary Magdalene Academy Hackney
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City of London Welcome
Welcome
Islington secondary schools are amongst the best in the country, so it’s no surprise that more parents than ever are choosing our schools.
I am very proud of the achievements of our secondary We hope that you will find the content of this brochure schools that place Islington among the top ten areas in helpful in supporting you with making an informed the country with ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ schools as choice about the right secondary school for your child. rated by Ofsted. Students are achieving better exam If you need further help or advice with your application, results than ever before, and Islington’s GCSE results are our School Admissions team are on hand to guide you accelerating at a much faster rate than nationally. through the admissions process. A record number of sixth formers are gaining places at the most prestigious universities in the UK, and last Finally, may I take the opportunity to wish your child year’s A-level students achieved a pass rate of 99.1%, every success with their secondary education. I truly setting them on the right path for a bright and believe that our schools will exceed your expectations. successful future in further and higher education, training and employment opportunities.
We know that children need to feel happy and safe in order to do their best at school. Excellent leadership, high expectations and rigorous standards across all areas of teaching, learning, attendance and behaviour, ensure Councillor Joe Caluori your child will be supported and challenged to achieve Executive Member for Children and Families their very best. Every child is unique and our teachers go the extra mile to offer creative and inspirational lessons that provide all students with the opportunity to experience success by stretching gifted and talented learners, and providing extra support for students who need it.
Our community of secondary schools all share an ethos of working closely with parents, and will involve you in monitoring your child’s academic progress and participation in the broader life of the school. Whether you are looking for a single-sex or mixed environment, an academy, community or faith school, you will find a great place for your child to learn right here in Islington.
3 Contents
Section 1: Before you apply Section 4: Islington’s schools Dates to remember 6 Central Foundation Boys’ School 27 About schools in Islington 7 City of London Academy, Islington 30 Top tips before you apply 8 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School 33 School open days 9 Highbury Fields School 36 Our pledge to you 10 Highbury Grove School 39 Holloway School 42
Section 2: How to apply Islington Arts and Media School 45 Apply online 12 Mount Carmel College for Girls 48 About school applications 13 St Aloysius’ College for Boys 51 Admission criteria for community schools 15 St Mary Magdalene Academy 54 Criteria flowchart 17 Dame Alice Owen’s School, Potters Bar 56
Table of school places 18 Section 5: Useful information and contacts City and Islington Sixth Form College 59 Section 3: What happens next Islington Sixth Form Consortium (IC6) 60 What happens to your application? 20 STEM 61 School places, waiting lists and appeals 21 School sixth form admission policies 62 Applications for University Technical Colleges 23 and Studio Schools Places to go and things to do 63 Applying during the school year 24 Additional educational needs 64 School attendance: every day counts! 65 Free school meals 66
Uniform Grant 66 Islington Year 12 Bursary 66 School transport 67
Beating bullying together 68 (see page 12 for details) Useful contacts for information and advice 69 Other local authority contact details 70
Glossary 72
St Aloysius’ College 73 Supplementary information form Mount Carmel College for Girls 75 Registration for admission form 4
Section 1: Before you apply
Section 1: Before you apply
Don’t be worried, school is really nice, everyone is really kind and you will feel welcome. Pupils and staff treat you as family, if you need something they are always there for you. Amelia, pupil
5 Dates to remember
There are several important deadlines in the school admissions process which you will find listed in the table below.
Date What happens
September 2014 Online admissions process opens: brochures and forms available from www.islington.gov.uk/admissions, primary schools and council offices. Between now and the recommended application return date, read up about the schools, attend school open events, and decide which schools you want to apply for.
24 October 2014 Recommended application return date: please submit your online application or paper form by this date.
31 October 2014 Application deadline: this is the final date to submit your online application form. If you choose to complete a paper application it must arrive at the Council Offices by this date to be considered on time. Please note, the week beginning Monday 27 October is half term so we strongly recommend you submit your application by 24 October 2014.
2 March 2015 Offer date: if you applied online, you will receive your result by email and text in the evening of 2 March. We will also write to all applicants to let you know which school we have offered your child a place at (your letter should arrive the next day,3 March).
16 March 2015 Acceptance deadline: please let us know by this date if you want to accept the school place we have offered your child. If you applied online, you can also accept your place online.
23 March 2015 Appeal deadline: please let us know by this date if you want to appeal for a place at a community school in Islington. Remember, you can still appeal, even if you have accepted the school place offered. You will need to complete an appeal form and return it to us by this date. You can download an appeal form from our website: www.islington.gov.uk/admissions
Any questions? If you have any questions about applying for Islington School Admissions team a school place or about anything you read in this 222 Upper Street, London N1 1XR brochure, please contact: T: 020 7527 5515 E: [email protected] Fax: 020 7527 5694 www.islington.gov.uk/admissions 6 Section 1: Before you apply
About schools in Islington
Good to Outstanding Academies Academies are independently managed, all-ability Did you know that Islington’s secondary schools are schools. The governing body sets its own admissions among the best in the country as judged by Ofsted? criteria, in line with the statutes laid down in the School Admissions Code. There are two types of academies. 100% of students in Islington attend a good or ‘Type 1’ academies are set up by sponsors from business, outstanding secondary school – an achievement we are faith or voluntary groups, funded by the Department for extremely proud of and determined to improve still Education (DfE) and independent of local authority further through our ambition to ensure outstanding control. ‘Type 2’ academies are stand alone converter teaching and learning in all our secondary schools. schools funded directly by the DfE and are also independent of local authority control. Of course, there are many other considerations you will want to take into account when choosing which Community schools schools to apply for and we hope this brochure helps you Community schools are run by the local authority which make an informed decision. If you need any extra employs the staff and owns the land and buildings. information, please do email us with your query at Islington Council sets the ‘admission criteria’ for [email protected] community schools.
Improving outcomes for all Foundation and Trust schools Foundation schools are run by their own governing body, Our aim is to provide all Islington students, whatever which employs the staff and sets the admission criteria. their needs and abilities, the opportunity to maximise Land and buildings are usually owned by the governing their achievement and raise their aspirations. body or a charitable foundation.
Our ambition is to develop rounded individuals with the A Trust school is a type of foundation school which knowledge, skills and abilities to make informed choices forms a charitable trust with an outside partner. For that will enable them to achieve success in future years example, a business or educational charity aiming to whether through education, training or employment. raise standards and explore new ways of working.
Voluntary-aided schools Islington’s community of schools Voluntary-aided schools are mainly religious or ‘faith’ There are a range of schools in Islington working schools, although anyone can apply for a place. As with together to meet the needs of all Islington students. foundation schools, the governing body employs the We refer to this as Islington’s ‘Community of Schools.’ staff and sets the admission criteria. School buildings and land are normally owned by a charitable foundation, often a religious organisation. The governing body contributes to building and maintenance costs.
7 Top tips before you apply
Visit schools Read this brochure and visit our website at that interest you: www.islington.gov.uk/admissions go to the open events listed in this brochure where you can talk to head teachers, staff, students and their parents. find out Do not wait until the Talk to your child: last day to apply: please allow plenty of Do not list only one what they think and involve time to apply - you school: your application them as much as you can. don’t want to rush your will not be treated more decision just before the favourably if you only closing date. list one school or one type of school.
Do not list any private schools: Consider how your child will
they will not be get to school: how far away are the considered as part of schools you’re considering? Can your child your application. If you get there by walking, public transport, etc? are offered a private school, then please let us know. Read the school prospectus: you can get these from the Think about what is individual schools or right for your child: view them online on the school’s website. people have different Talk to the School Admissions team the team can provide you with advice views and what’s suitable and answer any questions you may have.: for one child may not be right for another.
look at exam results Be realistic: look at the admissions Do your research: criteria for each school before and Ofsted reports. Islington’s schools have you apply. Contact the School received fantastic inspection results recently Admissions team if you need advice. – you can see these useful reports online at www.ofsted.gov.uk 8 Section 1: Before you apply School open days
September 2014
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 Holl 9am 8 Holl 9am 9 Holl 9am 10 Holl 9am 11 Holl 9am 12 13 IAMS 9-11am Holl 9am 15 Holl 9am 16 Holl 9am 17 Holl 9am 18 Holl 9am 19 20 IAMS 9-11am Holl 9am 22 HF 9.30am 23 HF 9.30am 24 CF 6-8pm 25 Holl 9am 26 27 St MM Holl 9am Holl 9am HF 9.30am and MC 9.15-10.15am Aptitude Info St MM 9am MC 5.30-7.30pm 6-8pm St MM 9am Evening 6pm Holl 9am IAMS 9-11am MC 9.15-10.15am EGA 9.15am 29 COLA 5-8pm 30 Holl 9am EGA 9.15am MC 9.15-10.15am HF 9.30am HG 6-8pm Holl 9am IAMS 5-7.30pm MC 9.15-10.15am
October 2014
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
EGA 9.15am 1 CF 9.30-10.30am 2 CF 9.30-10.30am 3 St A 4 Holl 9am and COLA 9-10.30am EGA 9.15am 9.30-11am 5.30-7.30pm EGA 9.15am Holl 9am MC 9.15-10.15am Holl 9am MC 9.15-10.15am IAMS 9-11am MC 9.15-10.15am St MM 5.30-8pm St A 5pm (prompt) Holl 9am 6 HG 9am 7 CF 9.30-10.30am 8 COLA 9-10.30am 9 Holl 9am 10 11 MC 9.15-10.15am Holl 9am EGA 6-8pm HG 9am MC 9.15-10.15am St MM 9am IAMS 5-7.30pm HG 9am Holl 9am MC 9.15-10.15am Holl 9am IAMS 9-11am St A 9.15 or 10am MC 9.15-10.15am MC 9.15-10.15am St MM 9am St A 9.15 or 10am St A 9.15 or 10am Holl 9am 13 EGA 9.15am 14 CF 9.30-10.30am 15 COLA 9-10.30am 16 Holl 9am 17 18 MC 9.15-10.15am Holl 9am EGA 9.15am Holl 9am MC 9.15-10.15am MC 9.15-10.15am Holl 9am IAMS 9-11am MC 9.15-10.15am MC 9.15-10.15am Holl 9am 20 EGA 9.15am 21 CF 9.30-10.30am 22 COLA 9-10.30am 23 Holl 9am 24 25 MC 9.15-10.15am Holl 9am EGA 9.15am Holl 9am MC 9.15-10.15am MC 9.15-10.15am Holl 9am IAMS 9-11am MC 9.15-10.15am MC 9.15-10.15am Half Term 27 Half Term 28 Half Term 29 Half Term 30 Half Term 31 Closing Date
Key Key Key Key CF: Central Foundation Boys’ School EGA: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Holl: Holloway St A: St Aloysius’ COLA-I : City of London HF: Highbury Fields IAMS: Islington Arts and Media St MM: St Mary Magdalene Academy, Islington HG: Highbury Grove MC: Mount Carmel Academy
Holloway School – weekdays during the first half term at 9am - no booking required. If this time is not convenient for you, please call the school office to arrange an alternative time. St Mary Magdalene Academy – Head Teachers presentation at 5.45pm and 7.15pm 2nd October 2014 City of London Academy, Islington – Principal and Senior Leadership Team presentation on Tuesday 30th September 2014 5-8pm 9 Our pledge to you
Islington Council is committed to providing quality customer service. We make the following promise to everyone who lives, works in, or visits the borough:
We will be fair in the way we deliver services and treat everyone equally, with courtesy and respect We will provide polite, welcoming and efficient services, that are accessible to all We will provide helpful information and secure transactions on our website We will answer our phones quickly and endeavour to deal with your enquiry or issue during your first call. If we can’t we will call you back the next working day We will respond to your emails and letters in plain English within ten working days We will respond to your complaints within 21 days We will seek your feedback on the services we provide and publish the results on our website.
10 Section 2: How to apply
Section 2: How to apply
The teachers are not just concerned about the pupils’ achievement in their subjects – they are concerned about them as people. Saliha Saleem, Maths Teacher
11 Apply online
If you live in Islington, you need to apply using Islington’s online application form. To apply online visit www.islington.gov.uk/admissions and click on the link to the London eAdmissions system.
When to apply How to register online Your application must reach Islington Council by Visit www.islington.gov.uk/admissions and click 31 October 2014 to be on time. You can submit your on the link to the London eAdmissions system. application online on this day. If you decide to post your You will be asked to register your email address. form, please note that it is half term between Monday 27 You will then be sent an email with details on how October and Friday 31 October 2014, so we recommend to start your application. you post it early to reach us by Friday 24 October. Email offer of a school place Why apply online? Children in London will be offered secondary school You can change your application as many times as you places on 2 March 2015. like before the closing date. If you have applied online, we will send you an You can save your application and go back to it later. email and a text with your offer information as well It will not be sent to us until you submit it. as a letter in the post. You will receive an email confirming your application You can also log on to view your offer online in the has been received. evening of 2 March 2015. The system helps you by checking for errors or if you forget to fill anything in. Support with online applications and offers You will be told which school your child has been Your child’s primary school will be happy to help you set offered in the evening of 2 March 2015, a day before up an email account and show you how to apply online those who applied by paper application. or the School Admissions team can talk you through the The system is secure and your information is safe. system – please ask, we’re here to help. No need to pay for postage. For technical help you can contact the London eAdmissions support helpdesk: However, if you prefer to complete a paper application, E: [email protected] please contact the School Admissions team on T: 020 8255 55 55 (Option 1) 020 7527 5515
Supplementary Information Form (SIF) Make a note If you are applying for a Catholic, Church of
England school or Academy you may need to complete a SIF. Forms for Islington Make a note here of your online schools are available for download from application details so you always know where our website at www.islington.gov.uk/ they are when you need them. admissions Application Reference Number: Before you start You will need an email address. You can Username: register for a free email account with many providers including Google, Hotmail and Yahoo, for example. Password: 12 Section 2: How to apply
About school applications
You must apply to the local council where your child lives.
Filling in the school application form Application address 1. You can apply for a school place either online or using The address we will use to process your application a paper application. We recommend you apply online will be your child’s permanent address on 31 October via www.islington.gov.uk/admissions where you can 2014. We can use only one address. This must be the click through to the London eAdmissions service. address where your child spends most of their time Monday to Friday. 2. You can list up to six schools, which can be in or outside of Islington. There is no advantage in listing Please note that we may not accept a temporary address only one or two schools. We highly recommend if you still possess a property that was previously used that you list six schools. as a home address; nor accept a temporary address if it is used solely or mainly to obtain a school place. 3. List the schools in order of preference, with your favourite school listed first. The schools will not know We may also carry out additional checks with the new in which order you have listed them. school to see whether the child’s home address has changed since the application was completed and will 4. It is a good idea to list your nearest schools. If you investigate all applications: apply for schools further away but don’t get a place there, your local school could be full with students where there are any doubts about the information who applied and your child may need to travel further originally provided; for a place. where information has been received from a member 5. Do not list private schools. These have separate of the public to suggest a fraudulent application has application procedures and you should contact them been made; directly for more information. where the council tax account is in a different name from the applicant’s. 6. For some schools (faith schools and academies) you will need to complete a supplementary information Any applicant who provides false or misleading form. More information about this is given under information will have their offer of a school each school’s section in this brochure. place withdrawn. They may also be subject to legal proceedings. 7. You cannot change the order of preference or delete any preferences on your application after 31 October 2014 (unless there are exceptional reasons). If you change your mind after this date, you must write to the School Admissions team to ask us to consider changing or withdrawing your preferences.
8. You must submit your application form by 31 October 2014 for it to be on time. If it is late your chances of getting a place at your preferred school may be reduced.
13 Shared parental responsibility Children of UK service personnel If parents live separately, but the child lives equally with or Crown Servants both, it is the parents’ responsibility to make this clear If you or your partner are a serving member of UK forces at the time of the application, and to provide supporting with a confirmed posting to the borough, or a Crown evidence in respect of both addresses, for example, a servant returning from overseas, we will use your Residency Order from a court. Please note only one expected address in the borough providing that you address can be used for school admission purposes supply documentary evidence from your employer of and the final decision will rest with the School your relocation date and your address in Islington. Admissions team. Late applications Proof of address If we receive your application after 31 October 2014 The School Admissions team may request proof of then your application will be late. This means that it will your address. You can upload the documents listed not be considered until we have allocated school below when you apply online. Alternatively, if you places for all applications received on time. This submit a paper application you will need to provide could reduce your chances of getting a place at the photocopies of: school you want. your most recent council tax bill, rent or mortgage statement and If there are exceptional reasons why it was not a child benefit or family tax credit letter. If neither possible to make your application before the deadline, apply, please provide documentary evidence that your then please write to us at the School Admissions team, child lives with you. Your documents should not be 222 Upper Street, N1 1XR and provide any supporting older than one year. documents.
Change of address If your child moves after 31 October 2014, please provide a photocopy of the documents listed above. This is so that we can send your offer letter to the correct address and apply the correct waiting list position if required.
14 Section 2: How to apply Admission criteria for community schools
Children with a Statement of Special Educational Your case will be considered by a panel comprising a Needs or Education Health and Care Plan senior admissions officer, educational psychologist and If your child has a Statement of Special Educational senior social worker. The panel will consider the evidence Needs or Education Health and Care Plan they will be presented and consult relevant professionals as admitted to the school named in the Statement or necessary to determine: Education Health and Care Plan. a. whether your child has an exceptional social or medical need and Over-subscription criteria b. that this need can only be met by a specific school. When more applications are received than there are places available, the following criteria will be used to Please note: late applicants applying under social/ decide which students are offered a place at an Islington medical criterion can be prioritised only on the community school in the order listed below: waiting list. 1. Children looked after 4. Distance This refers to children who are in the care of a local authority and children who have been adopted (or Applicants will be prioritised by distance (starting with made subject to residence orders or special guardianship the nearest). Nearness to the school will be determined orders) immediately after being looked after. by a computerised mapping system using a straight line distance measurement. Routes will be calculated from 2. Siblings the home address (as defined by the Land and Property A sibling is defined as a brother or sister, half brother Gazetteer) to the midpoint of the school grounds or sister, step brother or sister or adopted brother or (as determined by Islington Council). Please note, sister whose main residence will be at the same address. distance will be used as a tiebreaker for over- This will apply to applicants with a sibling living at the subscription criteria 1-3. Schools without a ‘cut off same address who will be on the roll of the preferred distance’ in the table in Section 2 of this brochure were school (years 7 to 11) at the time of proposed able to offer places to all applicants for the 2014 intake. admission in the new academic year. 3. Social/medical How we calculate home to school distances The Director of Children’s Services may give priority We use the Capita ONE system to calculate the distance to applicants who can demonstrate that admission from your child’s home (the start point) to the school to a particular school is necessary on the grounds of (the end point). This system calculates the distance in professionally supported exceptional medical, miles to three decimal places. The routing database social or special educational needs. Parents must system uses two dimensional maps. This means it does supply details of any such special factors at the time of not take into account any contours or terrains. the original application together with recent supporting documentation for these factors to be considered. The start point (applicant’s home) For calculation purposes, the local authority uses the If your child has an exceptional social (for example National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) database child protection/safeguarding issues) or medical to determine the start point from the applicant’s address. need (for example requires wheelchair access) to Calculations are based on the assumption that the child’s attend a specific school, then please provide professional home address is classified at the point of application as a evidence (eg from a doctor or educational psychologist) residential property. If you live in a block of flats where and a letter from you explaining why this is the only you use a communal entrance, the local authority will use school that can meet your child’s needs. the NLPG point for the block and not the centroid of your individual flat for the distance calculation. Please refer to our social/medical criterion checklist before applying, which can be found on our website at www.islington.gov.uk/admissions 15 The end point (school) Tie break The centre of the school grounds is used as the end If only one place is available and two or more point for calculation purposes of home to school children qualify for that place, the child offered the distance as defined by the local authority. place will be determined by random allocation using a computerised system. NB: Please note that you cannot compare distances produced on the local authority’s Capita ONE system Further advice to those calculated using any personal or online If you need any help understanding the process, geographical information system software you may you can contact your child’s primary school. have access to such as satellite navigations systems or Google maps. The School Admissions team will also be pleased to help you and can be contacted on 020 7527 5515. Islington residents can obtain an approximate distance measurement to any Islington school by clicking on ‘Find My Nearest Schools’ at the following address: www.islington.gov.uk/admissions.
Alternatively, you can call the School Admissions team for an approximate measurement on 020 7527 5515.
Multiple births If only one place is available at the school and the next child who qualifies for a place is one of multiple-birth siblings, we will ask community schools to admit the sibling and go over their published admission number to support the family.
16 Section 2: How to apply
Criteria flowchart
SEN: Does your child have a Statement of Special Educational Please contact the SEN Needs or Education Health and Care Plan? YES team on 020 7527 4860.
NO
1) Children looked after: Is your child looked after by a Your application will be local authority or was adopted (or made subject to residence orders YES considered under this or special guardianship orders) immediately after being looked after? criterion and will have the highest priority. Please provide a letter from your child’s social worker to NO confirm that your child is or was looked after.
2) Siblings: Does your child have a brother or sister who will be Your application will be attending the school in September 2015? See page 15 for a full YES considered under this definition of this rule. criterion, which has priority over applications considered under criteria 3 and 4. NO
3) Social/medical: Does your child have an exceptional social or If the panel agrees your medical need to attend a specific school? If yes, then please provide: case is strong enough to professional evidence (eg from a doctor or educational meet the requirements of psychologist) and YES this rule, your application an explanation from you why this is the only school will be considered under that can meet your child’s needs. this criterion which has See page 15 for a full definition of this rule. priority over applications considered under criterion 4. NO
4) Distance: All remaining applications will be considered under the distance criterion, with priority given to those children who live closest to the school. Please see page 15-16 for an explanation of how we measure distances.
17 Table of school places The table below provides a summary of information for Islington secondary schools for last year’s admission round.
Name of school number admission Published of school Type Number of applications received under Special Number offered Needs Educational under Children Number offered After criterion Looked under Sibling Number offered criterion under Number offered Social/Medical criterion Other criteria under Number offered criterion Distance in 2014 Cut-off distances (in miles) offers Total Number of appeals lodged / hear upheld Number of appeals Central 150 Boys 506 5 2 20 2 N/A 121 Band 1: 2.189 150 1 0 Foundation Voluntary Band 2: 2.064 3 0 Boys’ -Aided Band 3: 1.491 2 0 School Band 4: 1.267 0 0
City of 125 Mixed 453 7 1 34 0 City of London 83 Band 1: 1.227 125 0 0 London Academy resident: 0 Band 2: 1.294 0 0 Academy Attending Richard Band 3: 0.692 0 0 Islington Cloudesley: 0 Band 4: 2.178 0 0
Elizabeth 180 Girls 395 6 0 38 0 N/A 136 1.677 180 2 0 Garrett Community Anderson School Highbury 140 Girls 442 0 0 14 0 N/A 126 1.612 140 3 0 Fields Community School Highbury 210 Mixed 824 4 0 55 2 N/A 149 1.133 210 12 0 Grove Community School Holloway 180 Mixed 476 1 1 35 0 N/A 143 2.172 180 1 0 School Community Islington 150 Mixed 324 8 0 13 0 N/A 84 All applicants were 150* 0 0 Arts & Trust offered a place Media School Mount 140 Girls 247 1 0 N/A (No N/A Faith: 74 N/A All applicants were 81* 0 0 Carmel Voluntary- sibling offered a place College Aided criterion) for Girls Catholic St 180 Boys 465 2 2 N/A (No N/A Faith: 176 N/A Other criteria apply 180 4 0 Aloysius’ Voluntary- sibling College Aided criterion) for Boys Catholic St Mary 180 Mixed 706 4 2 49 N/A Primary School: 21 Open: 60 Open: 0.641 180 5 1 Magdalene Church of Aptitude Place: 18 Foundation: 26 Foundation: 1.32 3 Academy England Academy
*This figure includes allocations.
18 Section 3: What happens next
Section 3: What happens next
I am part of the Year 7 team and help support Year 6 pupils in their transition to secondary school. It’s really special to see them coming from primary school and seeing someone they know and trust in their new school. Mark Franklin, Assistant Head of Year 7/Learning mentor
19 What happens to your application?
All London boroughs and some councils bordering London are part of the pan-London school admissions scheme. This makes applying for school places in the capital fairer and simpler.
How it works 8. If you are an Islington resident and we cannot offer 1. Islington residents must apply using Islington your child a place at any school you have listed on Council’s application form. You can apply online via your form, we will offer you a place at the nearest www.islington.gov.uk/admissions and follow the Islington community school to your home address link for London eAdmissions. For a paper form, please that has a place available. contact the School Admissions team. 9. We will write to all Islington residents to let them 2. A secure computer system is used to exchange know the outcome of their application on 2 March information between councils when residents apply 2015. This includes everyone who applied online. for schools outside the borough where they live. Waiting lists 3. Every school you apply for is considered at the same Your child’s name will be placed on the waiting list time and your order of preference is kept confidential. of any school listed as a higher preference on the application form than the school place offered. 4. It is very important that you list your schools in Your child will remain on the waiting list until the preference order, with your favourite school listed end of the autumn term (December 2015) unless first. If your application meets the criteria for more we receive written confirmation that you wish to than one school, you will be offered the highest extend this further. Please note, withdrawing or preference possible and all lower preferences will be accepting the school that you have been offered will not withdrawn. So make sure you put the school you affect your position on other school waiting lists. really want first. Waiting list positions are considered strictly in accordance with the school’s admission criteria. 5. Each school has a set number of available places. You can see how many by looking at the individual school pages in this brochure.
6. Where a school receives more applications than there are places available (i.e it is oversubscribed), its published admission criteria will be used to decide which students will be offered the places. See page 15 for community schools’ oversubscription criteria or the individual school pages for voluntary-aided schools and academies. A summary is provided in the table of school places on page 18.
7. If your child can be offered a school place, or in some cases offered more than one school place, we will offer the one listed highest on the application form. The schools you put as lower preferences on your application will be released to other children. 20 Section 3: What happens next School places, waiting lists and appeals
Your child will be offered a secondary school place on 2 March 2015.
National Offer Day Waiting lists for all Islington schools are ordered in On 2 March 2015 we will write to all Islington residents accordance with the published admission criteria. who have applied for a secondary school place to let Children will remain on the waiting list until the end them know the outcome of their application. You should of the autumn term (December 2015) unless receive your letter on 3 March 2015. parents contact the School Admissions team to extend this further. But if you have applied online, you can find out which school your child has been offered by logging in to your Please be aware that being on any waiting list will London eAdmissions account in the evening of 2 March not guarantee a place at your preferred school and 2015. You will also be sent an email confirming this that your child’s waiting list position can go down information. as well as up.
If you applied online you can accept your offer through For voluntary aided, foundation schools and academies, the online system. Or you can return the paper reply slip waiting lists are administered in accordance with their by 16 March 2015. own admission criteria. You can find summary versions in the ‘Islington’s schools’ section of this booklet. What happens if you have not been offered a place at the school you want? Option 2: Appeal You can appeal if your child is not offered a place at Option 1: Waiting list your preferred school(s). Your child’s name will automatically be placed on the waiting list of any school listed as a higher preference 1. For Islington community schools: on the application form than the school place offered. Download an appeal form from All lower preferences will be withdrawn under the www.islington.gov.uk/admissions or contact coordinated admissions scheme. the School Admissions team on 020 7527 5515 If you decide that you want to be considered for a Completed forms must be returned by lower preference school, put this request in writing to 23 March 2015. the School Admissions team. We can also add your child’s name to a school’s 2. For a voluntary-aided school or academy: waiting list even if you did not list the school on your Contact the school or academy directly to get application form (although you can only be considered an appeal form. for a maximum of six schools at any time). The completed form should be returned to the If your higher preferences were for schools outside school or academy by the date they give you. Islington, then we will ask the local authority where the school is located to add your child to their school’s waiting list.
21 How does it work? List of available places Your appeal will be heard by an Independent Appeals If you would like to apply for another school in Islington Panel during May 2015, provided you return your form we can send you a list of schools with available places. by the given date. Whatever the appeal panel’s decision, You can then let us know if you would like to apply for the local authority – Islington Council one of these schools. in this case – is required to accept it. You can accept your school place, ask to go on the waiting Please note: accepting a place at another school will not lists of up to six schools and lodge an appeal at the same affect your chances of a successful appeal. time. If you decline the school offered, you could end up with no school at all or a school that is situated far from your home. If you need further advice, please call the School Admissions team who will discuss options and the possible consequences of your decision.
22 Section 3: What happens next Applications for University Technical Colleges and Studio Schools
For students born between 1 September 2000 to 31 August 2001 you can apply for a place at either a University Technical College (UTC) or a Studio School.
You can apply online at www.islington.gov.uk/ Studio Schools are innovative schools for 14- to admissions and click on the link to the London 19-year-olds, backed by local businesses and eAdmissions system (see page 12 in this brochure) or employers. They often have a specialism, but focus on call the School Admissions team for a paper form. equipping young people with a wide range of employability skills and a core of academic qualifications, University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are technical delivered in a practical and project-based way. academies for 14- to 19-year-olds. They have university and employer sponsors and combine practical Please note that the deadline for applying is the and academic studies. UTCs specialise in subjects that 31 October 2014. You will be notified of the result of need modern, technical, industry-standard equipment – your application in the evening of 2 March 2015 if you such as engineering and construction – which are taught have applied on line. For paper applicants, you will be alongside business skills and the use of ICT. notified the next day.
23 Applying during the school year
If you are an Islington resident applying for a secondary school place and your child is not due to start Year 7 in September 2015, you will need to complete Islington’s In-Year School Admissions Application Form.
You can apply online at www.islington.gov.uk/admissions Schools are allocated on a ‘fair share’ basis to ensure no individual school takes a disproportionate number As Islington schools will be responsible for making offers of children under the protocol. Therefore, parental and holding waiting lists, an individual application must preference may not always be met. be made to each preferred school. If you live in another borough, you will need to apply for an Islington school For further information, please contact the School using our online form at www.islington.gov.uk/ Admissions team on 020 7527 5515 or view the admissions Fair Access Protocol on our website at: www.islington.gov.uk/admissions Fair access All local authorities operate a ‘Fair Access Protocol’ to Waiting lists ensure that children without a school place are found Please note that your child will remain on the waiting a suitable school as quickly as possible. If there are no list until the end of the academic year in which the vacancies in any Islington schools, we may ask schools application is made unless you contact the school to go over their published admission number. to extend this further.
Children without education provision who also fall into one of the following categories may be eligible for admission under Islington’s Fair Access Protocol:
1. children from the criminal justice system or Pupil Referral Units who need to be reintegrated into mainstream education; 2. children who have been out of education for two months or more; 3. children of Gypsies, Roma, Travellers, refugees and asylum seekers; 4. children who are homeless; 5. children with unsupportive family backgrounds for whom a place has not been sought; 6. children who are carers; and 7. children with special educational needs, disabilities or medical conditions (but without a statement or Education Health and Care Plan).
Applications for school places under Islington’s Fair Access Protocol are considered by a panel which decides whether students should be admitted under the protocol and which schools should be allocated.
24 Section 4: Islington’s schools Applying during Section 4: the school year Islington’s schools
Pages 27-61 have been written by the schools themselves. Islington Council has made every effort to ensure accuracy but responsibility for the content in Section 4 remains with the individual schools. Photographs used throughout are illustrative only and may be stock photographs or copyright Islington Council. Some schools have extra pages solely to accommodate their admission criteria.
I love teaching science - I enjoy watching students learning new things and making their own discoveries and we have well equipped labs that make practicals interesting and useful. Marcella Otero, Science teacher
25 Central Foundation Boys’ School
26 Section 4: Islington’s schools Central Foundation Boys’ School
All students, in particular those who are gifted and talented and those with special educational needs, Fact File receive highly effective provision. Ofsted Head Teacher: Jamie Brownhill Message from the Head Teacher Address: Cowper Street, London EC2A 4SH At Central Foundation Boys’ School, our students receive Map reference: 1 the best educational opportunities. We prepare them to Tel: 020 7253 3741 enter the world of higher education and work as Fax: 020 7336 7295 confident, mature and intelligent young men. Email: [email protected] Website: www.centralfoundationboys.co.uk Ours is a community focused on excellence with an Published Admission Number for Year 7: 150 emphasis on academia, sporting, vocational and the creative. We are proud of the rich and varied Type of school: Boys Voluntary-aided opportunities we provide, supported by the strength of our unique partnerships with external organisations. Age range: 11-19 Number of students: 930 Five reasons to apply to Central Foundation Outstanding academic results: In 2013 82% of DFE code: 206 4614 GCSE pupils achieved 5 A* - C grades including Nearest stations: Old Street, English and maths. Liverpool Street, Moorgate A highly effective and extensive transition programme Bus routes: 5, 43, 55, 76, 141, 214, 243, 505 from Year 6 to Year 7. A unique tutoring system that provides exemplary Sixth Form: Islington Sixth Form Consortium care and guidance. (IC6) www.ic6.co.uk /Tel: 020 7017 3040 An inclusive school where diversity is celebrated. School start and finish times: 8.55am to 3.15pm Location with excellent City of London and Silicon Roundabout business links. Open Evening: Thursday 25 September, 6-8pm
Curriculum Open Mornings: Please see the ‘School Open Students follow a broad curriculum that seeks to Days’ table on p.9 challenge, motivate and inspire. To enhance learning Accessibility: Lift and wheelchair access experiences, we organise visits to theatres, galleries and (partial), accessible toilets visits abroad as part of language immersion courses.
Beyond the classroom Working with you More than 100 boys take advantage of Music School Our partnership with you as parents and carers is vital to activities before school every day. Musicians of all abilities your son’s success. Together, we monitor progress and take part in an enviable range of bespoke classes. Public offer regular opportunities for meetings, celebrations performance is a regular feature of Music, most recently and showcases of achievement and success. We pride at Royal Holloway and, in September, at the Royal Albert ourselves on the care we provide and our approaches to Hall. As well as music, sport and multiple languages on behaviour management are positive, while maintaining offer in extra-curricular classes, we have a strong debate the highest standards of behaviour through our team who were crowned 2013 National Champion. acclaimed peer mentoring programme.
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The school provides an outstanding pastoral care 2. 25% of the number of students offered places will for the students and a truly brilliant foundation for come from each of the four bands. the outside world. 3. Having placed the students in bands, if there are more Parent applications than places available in a band, places will be offered to students within each band using the Work with external partners following criteria: We provide excellent opportunities for students, a. Students who are looked after or who have been preparing them for the world of work in the 21st adopted (or made subject to residence orders or century. We are proud of our extensive links with the special guardianship orders) immediately following City and our unique educational partnership with having been looked after; Slaughter and May, an international law firm whose b. Students who have exceptional special educational UCAS mentoring has proved invaluable for our students. needs or have social or medical reasons for them to attend this particular school; Sixth Form c. Students who have a brother who will be at the Our Sixth Form, a consortium with three other schools, school when the transferring student is due to offers a broad range of subjects. At KS5 our value added attend; (For this criterion, “brother” include any score put us in the top 10% of deliverers in the country. whole or half-brother by blood or adoption, and any step or foster brother who lives with the child Supporting transition for whom the application is made at the date of We understand the primary to secondary transition can application); be an anxious time, which is why we have an extensive d. Students who live nearest to the school in a programme to ensure a smooth transition. Each Year 6 straight line from the students’ entrance on pupil is allocated a ‘buddy’ from Year 7 and has the Cowper Street to the student’s home address (as opportunity to ask questions to people who have just defined by the Land and Property Gazetteer) experienced transition. The support is on-going measured by the Local Authority computerised throughout the first year including an indoor playground measuring system. Where it is necessary to open only to Year 7. differentiate between applicants living in flats using the same street entrance, priority will be Admissions Criteria determined by random allocation. This is a summary version. Please see the School’s own e. Students who have made late applications, prospectus for the full version and definitions. meaning applications after the closing date for applications into Year 7 in 2015. Students under 1. All students applying for Central Foundation Boys’ these criteria will be allocated using the criteria a School are placed in one of four ability bands to d above. following a standardised reading comprehension 4. If there are exceptional special educational needs, assessment to ensure a balanced, mixed ability intake. social or medical reasons for a student to attend this Students will be allocated to a particular band based school, evidence from an appropriate professional upon scores in the reading test. The scores that form must be provided to support the application for the boundaries of each band are determined by priority consideration. national profiling, meaning that the band boundaries 5. If in any band there are fewer than the required will reflect the national performance profile, with numbers of applicants the places in that band will be each band being set at 25% of the national filled from the unallocated applicants from the performance profile. nearest band taking a student first from the higher band and then from the lower band in turn.
28 Section 4: Islington’s schools City of London Academy, Islington
29 City of London Academy, Islington
Students’ behaviour in lessons and around the academy is calm and polite. Students feel safe and Fact File their parents agree. Ofsted, 2014 Principal: Mrs C Verga Address: Prebend Street, London N1 8PQ Our vision is to be an outstanding Academy by 2015, Map reference: 7 known for our academic excellence and unrelenting Tel: 020 7226 8611 determination for everyone to succeed. We have a total Fax: 020 7226 9363 commitment to improving the lives of the young people Email: [email protected] of Islington by serving the local community as a vibrant Website: www.cityacademyislington.org.uk centre of learning. Published Admission Number for Year 7: 125 Mrs C Verga – Principal
In the last two years, we have transformed the life Type of school: Mixed Academy chances of our students as reflected in our summer Age range: 11-19 2013 results; 60% of our students gained five or more A* - C passes at GCSE, including English and Maths. In Number of students: 825 May 2014 we received an SSAT award in recognition DFE code: 206 6906 of being in the top 20% of schools nationally for Nearest stations: Angel, Essex Road, outstanding student progress. Highbury and Islington
How are we achieving and maintaining such an Bus routes: 4, 19, 30, 38, 43, 56, 73, 76, improvement in results? 141, 271 A recent Ofsted inspection confirmed that the Principal, Sixth Form: COLA-I 6 www.colai.org.uk/ Mrs Verga, provides outstanding and inspirational applying-to-the-sixth-form leadership (Ofsted 2014). Our dedicated, experienced leaders and team of staff offer a unique learning School start and finish times: environment in facilities that meet the needs of a 21st 8.30am - 4pm on four days of the week century school. 8.30am - 3pm on one day of the week Open evening: The Academy provides excellent care and support for all Principal and Senior Leadership Team students within a learning environment that sets high presentation on Tuesday 30 September 2014 expectations of student progress and student behaviour. 5–8pm The Academy offers a broad and balanced curriculum, with teachers who are passionate about their subjects. Open mornings: Outstanding achievement and success is only possible Thursday 2 October 9-10.30am when students are happy, enjoy their learning, feel they Thursday 9 October 9-10.30am are recognised and valued as individuals and when they Thursday 16 October 9-10.30am have a clear understanding of how they are expected to Thursday 23 October 9-10.30am behave. This is supported through our core values of Accessibility: Wheelchair access, lift, “Respect, Integrity and Responsibility” within a clear accessible toilets framework of rewards and firm but fair discipline.
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Teachers “enjoy good working relationships with Admission arrangements students. They are especially good at bolstering the Admissions are determined by ‘fair banding’ and confidence of students. distance. We use a similar testing and banding Ofsted, 2014 procedure currently used by two other secondary schools in Islington. Applicants are required to take a Even before Year 7 students start with us, we work hard to non-verbal reasoning test and will be placed into one ensure that the transition from primary to secondary of four bands, according to their performance. school is as smooth as possible. We have a host of strategies designed to make sure your child will be The Academy will consider all applications for places. successful and will feel academically challenged within a Where fewer than 125 applications are received, the culture of nurture and support. We cater for students with Academy will offer places to all those who have applied. a wide range of abilities and interests. This is reflected in Where more than 125 applications are received, the the large number of extra-curricular activities offered, students will be considered against the following criteria. starting at 8.00am each morning. After the admission of pupils with a Statement of Special The pastoral system offers strong support Educational Needs (where the Academy is named on the to students. Statement), the criteria will be applied in the order in which they are set out below, subject to the application Ofsted, 2014 of fair banding: a. Looked after children and children who have been Our Academy is sponsored by the Corporation of London adopted (or made subject to residence or special and the City University who offer a fast track programme guardianship orders) immediately after being looked assisting students into university. Our Gifted and Talented after. students are mentored by staff from the University and b. Admission of pupils whose siblings currently attend students frequently meet with professionals from other the Academy and will continue to do so on the date of professions within the City’s Square Mile to learn about admission. careers and opportunities available to them. c . Admission of pupils whose siblings currently attend Richard Cloudesley School and who will continue to do We believe that good patterns of attendance and so on the date of admission. punctuality are essential if our students are to get the d. Up to ten children resident in the City of London. If best from their learning. We want our students to form more than ten pupils apply, selection within fair bands good habits and engage fully in their learning and in the to be determined by drawing lots. Academy community. We therefore ask parents and e. Admission of pupils on the basis of proximity to the carers to: Academy. This will be determined by a computerised mapping system using a straight line distance Encourage their child to understand and accept their measurement. Routes are calculated from the child’s responsibility to attend school every day. home address (as defined by the Land and Property Arrive at the Academy and to lessons on time. Gazetteer) to the main entrance of the Academy. Contact the Academy by phone on the first day of absence or send a note if there is no phone. For full details of our admission policy, please go to www.colai.org.uk Students have increasingly positive attitudes to learning. Ofsted, 2014
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32 Section 4: Islington’s schools Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Expectations are high and, as a result, girls flourish and achievement is outstanding. Fact File Ofsted
At EGA we really do believe in our vision of ‘Without Head Teacher: Jo Dibb Limits’. Girls who join us in Year 7 leave us as confident, Address: Donegal Street, London N1 9QG mature young women who have achieved the best Map reference: 2 possible academic qualifications as well as the skills and Tel: 020 7837 0739 confidence to go on to study at the most academically Fax: 0207 684 7655 challenging universities. There are no limits based on Email: [email protected] their achievement as they are supported to learn in a Website: www.egaschool.co.uk wide range of academic and creative subjects. Our Published Admission Number for Year 7: 180 expectations of all students are limitless and no student leaves without the qualifications required to move on to Type of school: Girls Community the next stage of her education, regardless of her background or ability. Age range: 11-16 Number of students: 900 Former students at EGA have progressed to top universities including Oxford and Cambridge. DFE code: 206 4324 Nearest stations: King’s Cross, Angel Curriculum Bus routes: 4, 19, 30, 38, 43, 43x, 56, 73, As our examination results continue to improve and we 153, 214, 341 develop our curriculum offer, we expect even more of our students to continue their studies at university. Our Specialism: National Leader of Education curriculum was completely revised from September 2012 Sixth Form: City and Islington College in order to accelerate progress and personalise our GCSE www.candi.ac.uk offer to students. Girls now take GCSE examinations at the end of each academic year from year 9 onwards. School start and finish times: 8.45am - 3.25pm Girls at EGA study in both mixed ability classes and groups Open Evening: set by ability. Some study alongside older students and Wednesday 8 October 6-8pm take examinations early whilst others will receive more individual support. Our curriculum offer at GCSE is wide. Open Mornings: All girls study traditional academic subjects including Monday 29 September 9.15am separate physics, biology and chemistry and can also Tuesday 30 September 9.15am choose from more diverse subjects such as economics, Wednesday 1 October 9.15am sociology, Arabic and photography. Thursday 2 October 9.15am Friday 3 October 9.15am Our commitment to personalised learning means that Tuesday 14 October 9.15am there really is no limit to achievement. Wednesday 15 October 9.15am Tuesday 21 October 9.15am Wednesday 22 October 9.15am Accessibility: Fully accessible
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My daughter is always busy now with clubs Attendance, discipline and pastoral arrangements and activities. She loves her lessons and is We want our students to share our vision and enthusiastic about her learning. Her tutor expectations, and bring enthusiasm to our vibrant is wonderful, so supportive. learning community. In return, we work in partnership Parent with parents to ensure that every student is happy, safe and achieving her best. Attendance at EGA is Our head teacher has been recognised as a National exceptionally good and parents support us in maintaining Leader of Education and our practice is shared widely with this high standard. other schools throughout the country. Our teaching and learning team ensures that teaching is varied to suit all Behaviour at EGA was described in our last Ofsted learning styles and uses the latest technology. Learning inspection as ‘exemplary’ and behaviour which interferes also takes place beyond the limits of the classroom walls. with the right to learn, or which harms another student, Our students take part in language trips abroad, debating is not tolerated. We contact parents at an early stage competitions, field trips to the countryside, sporting with any concerns about behaviour and any bullying is activities, theatre visits and master classes with visiting dealt with swiftly and fairly. We have a high regard for experts, all as part of our curriculum offer. our students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and your daughter will be supported by a In addition, after school and at lunchtime there are more form tutor and head of year who will know her well and than thirty different clubs on offer throughout the week. act as a bridge between home and school. Homework is set regularly and lower school students are encouraged to undertake extended projects to support Parents receive information about the school in a variety their learning in individual subjects. An after-school of forms including letters, texts, email and telephone homework club and a breakfast club is provided daily for calls. Parents are invited to a parents’ evening when they students who require support with homework. can meet subject teachers to discuss progress. We value the close contact that we have with the parents of our Facilities students and believe that this successful partnership is a EGA has been completely rebuilt and our specialist positive influence on achievement. curriculum facilities are second to none. These include a lecture theatre, ICT suites, bright new classrooms Education after 16 equipped with the latest technology, recording studios, Our Sixth Form is at the outstanding City and Islington state of the art performance space and indoor sports College which guarantees places for EGA students. facilities. We have significant outdoor sports areas which include football and hockey pitches, tennis courts, a trim Admission arrangements trail and landscaped gardens. Places are offered in line with Islington Council’s admissions policy.
34 Section 4: Islington’s schools Highbury Fields School
35 Highbury Fields School
Highbury Fields is a unique 11-18 girl’s school where every child is truly known and recognised as an Fact File individual. Ours is a culturally rich environment within which every girl succeeds. Highbury Fields’ students are highly aspirational and have positive attitudes to their Head Teacher: Gladys Berry learning and attainment. We are committed to optimising Address: Highbury Hill, N5 1AR (main site) the academic achievements of every student. 34 Aberdeen Park, N5 2BL Map reference: 3 High expectations and a clear focus on Tel: 020 7288 1888 developing the knowledge and skills students need Fax: 020 7288 2121 to move on to the next level of attainment were Email: [email protected] key features of the learning observed in lessons. Website: www.highburyfields.islington.sch.uk Ofsted, 2012 Published Admission Number for Year 7: 140
Results are consistently above local and national averages, whilst progression rates to university are also Type of school: Girls Community exceptionally high. The school recognises the Age range: 11-18 importance of helping each student to develop their Number of students: 732 resilience and personal growth, so that they are sufficiently prepared to face the challenges and DFE code: 206 4307 opportunities of this rapidly changing world. At Highbury Nearest stations: Drayton Park, Arsenal, Fields, there is a steadfast belief that every child can and Highbury and Islington succeed; because we think there are no limits to a student’s achievements. We believe the rich diversity of Bus routes: 4, 19, 30, 43, 43x, 236, 271, our school community develops student’s cultural 277, 279, 341 respect and understanding. Specialism: Science College
The high levels of tolerance and respect that Sixth Form: Islington Sixth Form Consortium students show each other and staff is an exemplary (IC6) www.ic6.co.uk feature of the school. Ofsted, 2012 School start and finish times: 8.50am - 3.20pm Teaching and learning Open Mornings: High expectations of students and their good habits 23 September 9.30am for learning make a strong contribution to progress. 24 September 9.30am Ofsted, 2012 25 September 9.30am 30 September 9.30am Highbury Fields School has a long history of preparing young women to step out onto the national and Open Evening: international stage. The school builds character and spirit 25 September from 6-8pm through the unique combination of challenge and Accessibility: Lifts to all curriculum areas; support. Girls are expected to take the lead in their accessible toilets. learning and develop excellent skills in collaboration and team work.
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Students value the high quality of support they Communication receive from teachers and the additional study and We recognise that making the transition between primary revision clubs provided for them. and secondary school can be an anxious time for students Ofsted, 2012 and their parents. At Highbury Fields School, we invest in this process and as a result, build good relationships with families. Curriculum and homework Your daughter’s education is a precious thing which is The curriculum provides valuable opportunities enhanced by good partnerships between school and home. for students to interact and work together, which support their good spiritual, social, moral and Extra school activities The school believes in ensuring that all students have cultural development. access to a wide range of enrichment activities. There is Ofsted, 2012 a rich programme of after school clubs and activities which include theatre visits, sports competitions and The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum which clubs, rehearsals, performances and debating clubs. A emphasises the importance of English, maths and large number of students have instrument tuition. There science. Art, music, drama and technology are also great is a thriving orchestra, choir and collection of ensemble strengths for the school. History, geography and modern groups including the Highbury Fields Big Band which is foreign languages prove to be popular choices with frequently invited to perform at local community events. students. Across Key Stage 3, teaching focuses on developing skills so that students choose subjects that Admission arrangements they enjoy and succeed in. Places are offered in line with Islington Council’s admissions policy set out on page 15. Homework is extremely important in bringing about the high rates of progress seen at Highbury Fields. At Key How to apply for a place in Year 7 Stage 4, there is a strong programme of after school Apply online by going to www.islington.gov.uk/ classes and study facilities. admissions and click on the link to the London eAdmissions system. Good guidance is provided for students when they transfer from primary school, when they choose How to apply for a place in years 8-11 options at the end of Years 9, 11 and 12 and for Highbury Fields School administer places; please their future choices when they leave school. complete online application form via www.islington. gov.uk/services/schools-learning/516/admissions/ Ofsted, 2012 Pages/inyearadmissions.aspx?extra=10 Sixth Form How to apply for a place in year 12 Highbury Fields School forms part of the Islington Sixth Contact Islington Sixth Form Consortium (IC6) for Form Consortium (IC6), providing ‘Outstanding’ post 16 information. education. Exam results in 2013 proved this with a 100% A-level pass rate; of which a remarkable 84% of grades If you have any queries relation to Admissions, please were A*-C. Last year, all students that applied to university contact Ms O’Hara on 0207 288 2100. got a place on one of their desired courses, this included offers from prestigious Russell Group universities. Highbury Fields sixth form is currently part of the “Future Success” enrichment programme, which equips students with the necessary key skills to progress to university and the work place. For further information, please visit www.ic6.co.uk. 37 Highbury Grove School
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Highbury Grove School
Highbury Grove is an outstandingly effective school. Fact File Ofsted, 2010
With dedicated staff, enthusiastic young people and a Head Teacher: Tom Sherrington strong commitment from all, Highbury Grove is now a Address: 8 Highbury Grove, London N5 2EQ truly outstanding school. Exam results at all ages are the Map reference: 4 best ever and the school is now considerably Tel: 020 7288 8900 oversubscribed. Fax: 020 7288 8910 Email: [email protected] In recent years, all our students have made much better Website: www.highburygrove.islington.sch.uk than expected progress. This is shown in both outcomes Published Admission Number for Year 7: 210 and value added scores. In 2013 we were one of the top 100 performing non-selective schools in England at Type of school: Mixed Community GCSE. We received a letter from the Minister of State for Schools congratulating us on “the excellent Age range: 11-18 performance of your pupils”. Our music and business Number of students: 1,150 specialisms help students to be disciplined and focused. Coupled with our high aspirations, everyone DFE code: 206 4108 is achieving more. Nearest stations: Highbury and Islington, Canonbury This is an exceptional school and we know that the Bus routes: 4,19,30,43,236,271,277,393 journey to maintain and go beyond outstanding will continue. The education of our students takes place in Specialism: Music and Business Enterprise our state of the art buildings. Classrooms and specialist Sixth Form: 200 students / part of the Islington areas, sports facilities and studios mean the learning Sixth Form Consortium environment is now first class. It is expected that students not only respect themselves and each other, School start and finish times: but also the environment. 8.45am - 3.15pm Monday-Thursday 8.45am - 1.25pm or 3.30pm Friday Beyond the national curriculum, our students are able to Extended day for Years 8-9 to 4pm select an aspect of study in which to specialise. Our one day a week Specialist Schools include Music, Art, Theatre, Science and Engineering, International Business, Catering, and Open Evening: Sport. High quality tuition within these disciplines, as Tuesday 30 September 6-8pm well as visits and performances, mean our young people develop their interests, gifts and talents to a high level. Open Mornings: In addition, our morning squad training, after school Tuesday 7 October 9am Junior Academy and Friday Enrichment programme Wednesday 8 October 9am provide superb opportunities for student engagement Thursday 9 October9am and learning beyond the classroom. Accessibility: Fully compliant with wheelchair access and lifts to all floors
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Another outstanding feature is our exceptional Music Graded as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted, we are never programme which lies at the heart of the school. We are complacent and work continuously to ensure that every the founding member of the Music in Secondary Schools student is known and supported throughout their Trust. Every student in Year 7 is given their own classical secondary education. The current pastoral system instrument and all students have access to music tuition, allocates a Head of Year and a senior member of staff to and the opportunity to perform in orchestras, ensemble each year group. In addition senior staff oversee the groups and choirs. academic progress of each child and intervene appropriately to ensure students continue to make Parental engagement is encouraged at Highbury Grove. sustained good progress. There is a range of opportunities to meet Tutors and subject teachers and we will always aim to respond The Sixth Form quickly if issues arise. We have recently launched our The Highbury Grove Sixth Form, with 200 students, Highbury Grove School Foundation. The purpose of this offers a full range of A-level and other Level 3 courses. is the advancement of education for all. In addition, the The Sixth Form is part of the Islington Sixth Form Foundation raises funds to support a range of activities Consortium (700 students across four schools) which including school trips and journeys. allows students further choice and flexibility in what they can study. In the last three years, outcomes in the We would be very pleased to welcome you at one of our Sixth Form have been excellent, with many students open events where you will be able to talk to students progressing to the top universities including Oxford and and find out how proud they are of their school. Imperial College.
Aims and expectations Uniform To equip students with the skills and qualifications Our distinctive, but reasonably priced uniform, is smart for life. and functional. Everyone is expected to wear it so that To encourage students to develop a sense of parents are not badgered and cajoled into purchasing responsibility and respect for all. expensive items. We have a local supplier but most items To offer a deep, broad and balanced curriculum that is are available in supermarkets. relevant and challenging, thus ensuring all students become well educated young citizens. Admission arrangements Places are offered in line with Islington Council’s Teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do. admissions policy set out on page 15. Well trained staff with excellent academic qualifications, along with a broad curriculum, ensure that students have Students feel very well supported and confident to every opportunity to learn and become successful. achieve because of the outstanding care, guidance and support they receive. The overall effectiveness of science is outstanding. Ofsted, 2010 Ofsted Subject Inspection, 2011 It’s amazing, there is so much to do, and my child can’t wait to get to school each day. Parent
40 Section 4: Islington’s schools Holloway School
41 Holloway School
Message from the head teacher Holloway School is a high quality community school, Fact File rated ‘good’ in all areas.
Our state-of-the-art facilities and high expectations Head Teacher: Bob Hamlyn reflect the ambition we have for all our students. Our Address: Hilldrop Road, London N7 0JG motto is Aspire. Achieve. Succeed. And this motto is Map reference: 5 embedded in all that we do. Tel: 020 7607 5885 Fax: 020 7700 3697 We are a first choice school, reflecting parents’ desire for Email: [email protected] their children to be part of an ambitious, successful Twitter: @Holloway_School school, achieving high standards for all. I am very proud Website: www.holloway.islington.sch.uk to be Head Teacher at Holloway School, and I hope the Published Admission Number for Year 7: 180 information here will help you decide to become part of our amazing school community. Bob Hamlyn, Head Teacher. Type of school: Mixed Community Age range: 11 to 16 (Years 7 to 11) At the end of Year 11, students are well prepared Number of students: 900 for the next stage of their education, having achieved passes at GCSE, including in English and DFE code: 206 4112 mathematics, that are above the national average. Nearest stations: Finsbury Park, Caledonian Ofsted, 2013 Road, and Tufnell Park Underground. Kentish Town and Camden Town rail Overall teaching is good and some is outstanding. Bus routes: 29, 253, 279, 259, 390 As a result, students make good progress and their achievement is raised. Specialism: Specialist Sports College Ofsted, 2013 School start and finish times: 8.30am - 3pm
Our values Visiting dates: Head’s tours: weekdays during We have a very clear, shared vision for Holloway School. the first half term at 9am, starts September 8th We expect all members of the school community to - no booking required. If this time is not work together to achieve this. Aspire. Achieve. Succeed. convenient for you, please call the school office to arrange an alternative time. Our school is a good school Open Evening: is safe and provides equality of opportunity for all Wednesday 1 October 5.30-7.30pm is thriving and successful Open mornings: every weekday morning at 9am, celebrates achievement by all starting Monday 8 September until half term. aspires to be the best. Sixth Form: City and Islington College www.candi.ac.uk
Accessibility: Wheelchair access, lift, accessible toilets
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Where teaching and learning come first A smooth transition At Holloway School we strive to continually improve. We Holloway School works hard to create a caring believe students learn best when lessons are interesting environment for all students, starting with a very and matched to their needs, many of our lessons are thorough transition programme which begins in Year 6, ‘outstanding’. We encourage our students to become well before children even get to us. independent learners and to strive for excellence. We recognise that every child is different, and we are By the time children join Holloway School in September proud of our record in making sure we get the best out we will know all about them, and they will know all about of students, no matter what their background or ability: us, having already spent some time in school meeting Holloway School adds value to every child. new friends as well as teachers and form tutors.
A highly regarded headteacher leads an effective Form tutors will stay with your child for the five years team whose ambitions and focus on teaching and that they are in Holloway School – we know our learning have driven the key improvements. students very well. We work in partnership with parents Ofsted, 2013 to achieve the very best for your child.
A well resourced school Tutor time, golden lunchtimes, assemblies and the Holloway School has first-class educational facilities. We peer mentoring system, contribute to students’ moved into our new, £20m building in 2010, which personal, social and health education development, includes specialist areas such as: and are part of a broader, good quality, social, moral dance /drama studios spiritual and cultural programme. ICT suites Ofsted, 2013 seven specialist science laboratories an iMac suite for music. A thriving place to learn We believe that children learn best when they are We also have amazing sports facilities, including a full-size engaged. Holloway School is an exciting place to come swimming pool, floodlit all-weather pitches and a fitness and learn, and we do not just mean English, maths and suite. Our sports specialism recognises our strong reputation science. We are also committed to the principle that for success in PE and sports. This has brought extra resources every child who comes to our school will have a broad and facilities, as well as an ethos of teamwork and and exciting curriculum, both in and outside the encouraging everyone to strive to do their best. classroom. In addition to equipping all our students to gain good GCSE qualifications we expect that before they leave Holloway School all our young people will: learn to cook learn a musical instrument visit a foreign country – we organise field trips to Spain, Germany and France.
And the school day does not finish when the final bell goes – we have clubs that offer a range of activities including all sports, drama, music and ICT.
Admission arrangements Places are offered in line with Islington Council’s admissions policy. 43 Islington Arts and Media School
44 Section 4: Islington’s schools Islington Arts and Media School
The Head teacher has successfully embedded a culture of high aspirations, underpinned by high Fact File levels of respect, equality of opportunity and good team work. Ofsted, 2013 Head Teacher: Diana Osagie Address: Turle Road, London N4 3LS Welcome to our school community Map reference: 6 I am privileged to be the Head teacher of this successful Tel: 020 7281 5511 school. Ofsted has acknowledged ours to be a learning Fax: 020 7281 5514 environment where teachers have high expectations and Email: [email protected] build positive relationships, and where students are Website: www.iamschool.co.uk academically driven. Published Admission Number for Year 7: 150
This is an incredibly exciting time for us: as we continue to excel in all areas, we journey towards becoming an Type of school: Mixed Trust outstanding school, and as we continue to make Age range: 11 to 16 remarkable academic progress, and to set ambitious plans for ourselves, the future is set to be an impressive one. Number of students: 750 DFE code: 206 4325 We encourage you to become part of this success story. Nearest stations: Finsbury Park From Student to Scholar Bus routes: 210, W3, 91 – or any bus to Our high quality academic curriculum, enriched by the Finsbury Park Station then 10 minutes walk arts, establishes challenging academic goals our students Specialism: Arts and Media are expected to aspire towards and surpass. During their time with us, students engage with successful School start and finish times: businesses and entrepreneurs who provide unique 8.50am - 3.30pm learning experiences. Just one example of this is our Open days: partnership with Music in Secondary Schools which Head teacher’s Tour - Every Thursday morning offers every student in Year 7 free musical instrument 9-11am tuition, thus enabling them to perform in ensembles and music concerts. Open Evenings: Tuesday 30 September 5-7.30pm We promise high quality interaction inside and outside Tuesday 7 October 5-7.30pm the classroom, with an unrivalled extra-curricular offer – a unique pathway for each student to involve Accessibility: themselves in the Arts and volunteering sectors, and in Fully accessible including lifts leadership development. Sixth Form: City and Islington College www.candi.ac.uk Teachers provide high quality feedback to help students identify and carry out the next steps in order to improve which ensures students make good progress. Students have positive attitudes towards learning. Ofsted, 2013
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Learning for the Future A Wealth of Opportunities A record 98% of students go on to further education. Research shows that children who participate in out of school activities are more likely to succeed at school. This A broad and balanced curriculum is offered to all of our is why we run 40 activities a week with 250 young students: underpinned by the academic core of subjects people participating in everything from Animation to (English, Maths, Science, Humanities and Languages), Chess. We run a Summer School to ease transition. Our learning is enhanced by the study of the Arts, computing, Careers Officer works closely with colleges, universities technology and physical education, offering our students and business partners such as Legal & General to access a course of study in which academic rigour fully prepares exciting work experience opportunities. them for further education and university. IAMS works in partnership with the prestigious City and Islington College The potential Pathways Course helped me and every student is guaranteed a place. because it opened my eyes to the different career choices I have. Student Leadership is encouraged throughout the Year 10 Gifted &Talented student school. A Head Boy and Head Girl are supported by a team of deputies and prefects who represent the school Raising achievement together as ambassadors and positively mediate between Children achieve their best when parents and teachers students and staff. work together in partnership to support learning. Parents and Carers are kept informed through My Child at School Being Head boy has not only developed my – a virtual system parents can easily access to learn how leadership skills but has also helped my self-assurance their children are progressing in school, lesson by lesson. and management skills. I feel proud to have been Our PTA, Friends of IAMS, raises funds and, once a term, given the opportunity to contribute to the school’s hosts a Parents’ Engagement Week, where parents attend success. sessions on how to support their child’s learning. Calvin Francis, Head Boy 2013/14 First class facilities Supporting Students Set in the heart of Islington close to Finsbury Park We are in the top 1% of schools nationally for underground station, our campus is a state of the art added value. learning environment that includes a 240-seat Theatre, floodlit astroturf pitches, a fitness suite, recording By knowing our students well, we are able to meet their studios, computing suites and a Learning Resource Centre needs. A dedicated team works with external agencies (reference library and study area). and parents to ensure that everyone fulfils their potential. We have a Pupil Support Team comprising Teaching Admission arrangements Assistants, Learning Mentors, and English as Additional Places are offered in line with Islington Council’s Language Teachers, a SENCO and a Gifted & Talented admissions policy. Coordinator. One-to-one and small group interventions, breakfast, lunch and after school homework clubs, For more information or to book a tour of the school, university partnerships and academic mentoring schemes please contact our Admissions Team on 020 7282 5511 raise our students’ aspirations and self-confidence. ext.221. We look forward to meeting you!
Students feel safe and value the support they are given by adults. Ofsted, 2013
46 Section 4: Islington’s schools Mount Carmel College for Girls
47 Mount Carmel College for Girls
Message from the Principal At Mount Carmel we are committed to providing a first Fact File class education for girls. Mount Carmel is a richly diverse and exciting learning community. We have high aspirations for all of our students and believe that Principal: Nicole Haynes education is the passport to your daughter’s future. We Address: Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, N19 3EU have high expectations and a proven track record of Map reference: 8 academic excellence. We provide quality education with Tel: 020 7281 3536 an outstanding record in nurturing confidence and Fax: 020 7281 0420 developing our students to exceed their potential. We Email: [email protected] are a small, friendly school where everyone knows each Website: www.mountcarmel.islington.sch.uk other; a purposeful and supportive community in which Published Admission Number for Year 7: 140 all students can enjoy their learning and eventually leave us as well educated young women with a passion for learning. I look forward to welcoming you to our Type of school: Girls Voluntary-Aided Catholic community at one of our open events and I am confident Age range: 11 to 16 that you will leave feeling inspired. Number of students: 560 Nicole Haynes. Principal DFE code: 206 4704 Where education is the passport to the future Nearest stations: Archway. Nearest mainline Students have positive attitudes towards their rail Upper Holloway learning. They take great pride in their school. Bus routes: 4, 10, 41, 43, 91, 134, 135, 143, Ofsted, 2014 149, 210, 263, C11, C12 Teaching is good to outstanding. Specialism: Ofsted, 2014 STEM subjects (Maths, Science and Technology) School start and finish times: In 2013 the proportion of students who gained 8.40am - 3.10pm five or more GCSE grades A* to C, including English & Maths was above the national average. Open Evening: Ofsted, 2014 Wednesday 24 September 5.30-7.30pm Open Mornings: In March 2014, Ofsted graded Mount Carmel as ‘good Every morning from Thursday 25 September to with some outstanding features.’ They recognised our Friday 24 October 9.15-10.15am shared vision for success and the fact that our GCSE results continue to improve year on year. Accessibility: Fully accessible buildings In 2013 we achieved 76% 5+ A*-C, 88% A* - C in English Language and 71% A* - C in Maths and we are Sixth Form: City and Islington Sixth Form determined to further improve on these results in 2014 Partnership and IC6 Consortium and beyond.
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We achieve continued success because learning at We are also continuously building for the future; October Mount Carmel is an exciting experience of exploration 2013 saw a glittering Opening Ceremony for our newly and discovery. We encourage and help our students to completed £10 million building project which allows us take responsibility for their work and to become to educate out students to the highest levels for independent learners who ask considered questions. generations to come. May 2014 saw the completion of Mount Carmel students are encouraged to be team our new outdoor multi-use games area (an area that players who solve problems and communicate ideas with benefits not only our students but also forms part of our confidence and clarity. on-going commitment to the local community).
The curriculum offers a range of subjects and pathways When our students eventually leave us at the end of Year for all our students to enable them to succeed. We 11 many will continue their studies at one of our understand that every student has different motivations partnership sixth forms or a sixth form centre of their and interests and our aim is to help everyone to develop own choosing before attending University. Our ever- their talents wherever they lie. During their time at growing Alumni network keeps us in contact with the Mount Carmel, students begin to understand who they successes of our past students and we are always proud are and how they can become successful members of of the skills, roles and achievements that they return to the community in which they live. share with us.
A comprehensive team provides additional support for Admission Criteria those students with special educational needs and The governors of the college welcome applications from English as an additional language. Students leave all parents regardless of their faith background. The equipped with the necessary qualifications and multi-cultural and multi-faith background of the college experiences to further their education. is its strength.
We expect a high level of commitment from all students A copy of the full admissions policy and criteria can be found both inside and outside the classroom. Away from the at: www.mountcarmel.islington.sch.uk/admissions classroom The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme has proved to be highly popular, enabling students to develop vital leadership skills. There are numerous other clubs and opportunities that run before and after school as well as at weekends. Individual and group achievements are recognised and celebrated on a daily basis in form time, assemblies and in subject classes. Our elected Student Council gives our girls a real voice within the College.
Everything we do at Mount Carmel is underpinned by our Catholic ethos and by our mission statement. This clearly sets out the values that our community follows; these are based on the Gospel values of acceptance and forgiveness and to treat all with respect. Mount Carmel has excellent standards of behaviour and discipline based on a powerful sense of collective responsibility and a commitment to building strong working relationships with parents and guardians.
49 St Aloysius’ College for Boys
50 Section 4: Islington’s schools St Aloysius’ College for Boys
St Aloysius is an outstanding school and one that keeps getting better. Fact File Ofsted, 2012
We strongly advise you to visit us at St Aloysius – you Head Teacher: Tom Mannion will be impressed with the high standards we achieve on Address: 30 Hornsey Lane, Highgate, a daily basis. These were recognised by Ofsted in March London N6 5LY 2012 when we were judged outstanding in all core areas Map reference: 9 of teaching, achievement, leadership and behaviour and Tel: 020 7561 7800 safety - an exceptional achievement. Fax: 020 7263 5961 Email: [email protected] Our GCSE results - in 2013 we achieved 98% five or Website: www.sta.islington.sch.uk more A*-C passes with 72% including English and maths Published Admission Number for Year 7: 180 – are outstanding and improving year on year. Type of school: Boys Voluntary-aided Catholic When pupils arrive at St Aloysius in their Year 7 they are placed in one of six tutor groups. Two of these are made Age range: 11-19 up of pupils in the higher ability range. Pupils are then Number of students: 1,050 taught either in these tutor groups or in ability sets particularly in English, maths and science. More able DFE code: 206 4651 students will be given extension work to stretch their Nearest stations: Archway potential through our Gifted and Talented programme. Bus routes: 10,43,91,134,143,210,263,271, W5, C11 There is a very purposeful learning environment and expectations are high. Specialism: Maths and Computing Ofsted, 2012 School start and finish times: 8.50am - 3.05pm The progress our pupils make is regularly monitored through our own sophisticated data model programme Open Evening: which uses a system of assigning assessment levels at Thursday 2 October 5pm prompt start four stages in the academic year. Each subject teacher Open Mornings: sets individual targets for their pupils and if sufficient Saturday 4 October 9.30-11am, progress has not been made then the individual pupil is Tuesday 7 October 9.15am or 10am put on a monitoring of progress procedure and parents Wednesday 8 October 9.15am or 10am are advised. Thursday 9 October 9.15am or 10am Leadership and management are exemplary and all Accessibility: staff are ambitious on behalf of their students. The site conforms to all accessibility standards Ofsted, 2012 including accessible toilets, lifts, adaptations for visual impairment Sixth Form: Islington Sixth Form Consortium (IC6) www.ic6.co.uk
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We place great emphasis on the need to recognise and Admission Criteria reward achievement in all its forms. Pupils collect This is the summary version. Please see the school’s own achievement awards in their homework diary. Each year prospectus for full version and definitions. group has its own prize giving ceremony to which parents are invited. St Aloysius’ College is a Catholic Voluntary Aided 11-19 comprehensive school for boys, within the Trusteeship of We have a strict code of behaviour which gives our boys the Diocese of Westminster. As a Catholic school we aim a great sense of security as we believe that every pupil to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils and it is has the right to be educated in a safe and caring learning essential that this is supported by all families in the school. environment. As a consequence we employ a number of suitable sanctions whenever we encounter poor In order to preserve the school’s comprehensive behaviour or attitude including extra work, withdrawal of character by establishing a balanced intake across the privileges and detentions. Behaviour out of school is ability range, the school will allocate all candidates to one closely monitored with a senior teacher presence at local of four equal bands by means of a written placement bus stops every morning and after school. test. Our Published Admission Number for Year 7 is 180. If there are more candidates than places in any band, It’s strict but we do well and we have lots of places within that band will be allocated in accordance opportunities. with the following criteria. Year 7 pupil a. Catholic looked after boys and Catholic boys who We maintain a very high level of attendance (95%) have been adopted (or made subject to residence and punctuality (99.7%) and expect nothing less from orders or special guardianship orders) immediately our pupils. following having been looked after b. Baptized Catholic boys from practising Catholic The school is outward looking: staff use every families opportunity to widen the horizons of students’ c . Other baptized Catholic boys experience, by school visits and trips e.g. to China, USA, d. Other looked after boys and boys who have been Berlin and Italy, as well as involving them in enterprises adopted (or made subject to residence orders or with the local community. special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after As part of the Islington Sixth Form Consortium we offer e. Baptized boys of an Eastern Orthodox Church whose a wide range of courses including AS, A-level and Level 3 application is supported by a minister of their religion BTEC. We are currently expanding our site to meet the f . Other baptized boys of an Eastern Orthodox Church growing demand for places in our sixth form. g. Christian boys of other denominations whose application is supported by a minister of their religion It’s a great atmosphere – it’s all about the h. Other baptized Christian boys of other denominations students. i. Boys of any faith whose application is supported by a minister of their religion Year 7 pupil j. Any other boys.
52 Section 4: Islington’s schools St Mary Magdalene Academy
53 St Mary Magdalene Academy
St Mary Magdalene Academy is a vibrant school. At its heart are a clear focus on academic achievement together Fact File with a commitment to developing globally-minded citizens who can be confident and successful. Please come and walk around the school on a working day to see Head Teacher: Victoria Linsley what a welcoming and purposeful community we are. Executive Principal: Paul Hollingum The curriculum is thoughtfully planned and resourced to Address: St Mary Magdalene Academy, 475 ensure pupils develop good learning habits from Year 7. Liverpool Road, Islington, London N7 8PG Teaching staff are exceptionally well qualified and Map reference: 10 expected to plan with both inspiration and progress in Tel: 020 7697 0123 mind in order to get the best out of every child. GCSE Email: [email protected] Options classes from Year 9 onwards are kept to no more Website: www.smmacademy.org than 25 and all core subjects are taught in streams.
Type of school: Mixed Church of England Teachers aim high and plan carefully. Pupils know they are expected to work hard…they are constantly Academy challenged to deepen their understanding. Age range: 5-19 Ofsted, 2013 Places available: 180
The Sixth Form is academically selective and has been 18 Governors’ Aptitude Places: Year 7 ranked number 9 in the top 100 state schools at sixth Nearest stations: Highbury and Islington form by the Independent Newspaper. The International Baccalaureate Diploma and A Levels are the courses Specialism: Humanities and Global Citizenship offered as well as significant opportunities for Open Mornings: volunteering, extra-curricular activities and wherever 23 and 26 September 9am possible, an overseas residential experience. 6 and 8 October 9am I just wanted to write and thank you and all the Open Evenings: staff at SMMA. As you know, Scarlett is soon off Governors’ Aptitude Place Information Evening to do her degree, something that seemed almost 6pm on 22 September. unreachable two years ago when she started Open Evening 2 October 5.30-8pm with you. Sixth Form: Academy Sixth Form offers the Year 13 Parent International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) and ‘A’ Levels. Enrichment activities are an important part of life at St Mary Magdalene and all pupils have the opportunity to participate in an enormous variety of activities, changing every 9 weeks. For example the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports, drama, chess, debating and Latin.
Enrichment is fun and a chance to build up my personal statement for university. Year 9 pupil
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St Mary Magdalene Academy continued
Significant investment in the Music Department means The promotion of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and that every child in Year 8 learns an orchestral instrument cultural development is strong. A good programme of with a free weekly lesson throughout the year. This offer assemblies gives pupils the opportunity to reflect on continues for pupils who choose to take music in Year 9 some of life’s deeper issues. and beyond. The School of Rock is based at the Academy Ofsted, 2013 and together with a huge Musical Theatre production, regular choirs and ensembles and exciting workshops with Homework builds the study skills and a capacity for the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, music is independent learning that are essential for success in thriving at St Mary Magdalene. examinations and beyond. Pupils are expected to complete regular homework to a high standard. Grades Pastoral care is well thought out with a House system are reported formally four times a year at Key Stage 3. which encourages pupils to mix across year groups and Thorough assessment enables work to be targeted and creates a small school feel. Our ‘flagship’ Guardian Groups the right amount of support and challenge to be included of 15 pupils, rather than a conventional form group of 30, in lesson planning. underpins our philosophy to nurture pupils, notice their qualities, celebrate successes and support them to develop. As a reflection of our firm commitment to academic Happiness is important to us. Our motto Show by a good excellence, there are 18 places offered to the pupils who life that your works are done by gentleness born of wisdom score most highly in an aptitude test for special from James 3.13 is at the core of our pastoral system. Governors’ Places in Year 7. These places have no distance criteria. An additional 18 Governors’ Places are offered My child loves being at St Mary Magdalene. The for Year 9 entry. friendships she has formed, the support and hard work from the staff have had such a positive impact Admission Criteria on her learning as well as her overall well-being. The Academy’s secondary department’s admission policy Year 7 Parent can be downloaded from the following link: http://smmacademy.org/docs/policies/secondary_ St Mary Magdalene has an extensive ‘Inspire’ programme admission.pdf which is designed to stretch the most able pupils. Master classes, often delivered by university academics or those at the forefront of their profession, take place half-termly. We are a Confucius Classroom School which means we have been recognised as a centre of excellence for teaching Chinese Language. Mandarin language classes run through Years 7-13. St Mary Magdalene is also an Affiliated Arkwright School, committed to promoting STEM subjects and identifying, nurturing and inspiring future leaders in engineering.
We have a substantial programme with external partners, most significantly Deloitte Consulting who run or support a large number of projects in school including leadership training for our Year 10 and 11 pupils and weekly current affairs reading and discussion sessions. Developing leadership potential and contributing positively to both our school community and the broader global community are an important part of our educational vision.
55 Dame Alice Owen’s School, Potters Bar
Each year a small number of places at Dame Alice Owen’s School in Hertfordshire are offered to Islington residents. Fact File If you are considering applying to Dame Alice Owen’s School, please visit the school website which contains detailed information. You can also telephone the school Head Teacher: Alan Davison or Hertfordshire County Council on 0300 123 4043. Address: Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2DU Tel: 01707 643441 Summary of the admission rules Email: [email protected] All applicants should read the full admissions Website: www.damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk arrangements available from the school and on the Published Admission Number for Year 7: 200 school’s website.
In accordance with Section 324 of the Education Act Type of school: Academy 1996, the School will give priority to any child with a Age range: 11-18 statement of special educational needs for whom the School is named. The School will also give priority to any Number of students: 1448 child with an EHC (Education, Health and Care) Plan for DFE code: 919 5407 whom the School is named. Test Dates: 1. Children in public care (children looked after) and 1 September – Verbal reasoning children who were previously looked after 6 September – English and Maths 2. The 22 children whose permanent home address is 2 September – Musical aptitude closest to the school. Specialism: Languages, Science 3. Children who have a sibling attending the school at the time of application, excluding siblings who first entered the school in the Sixth Form (Y12 and Y13). All multiple birth siblings will be admitted, provided that at least one of the siblings gains a place at the School under any other criterion. 4. Children demonstrating musical aptitude as determined by the governors’ assessment procedure (not more than ten places). The governors’ assessment procedure consists of a musical aptitude Apply online to test. A limited number of children will be invited back apply on time for an individual test. (see page 12 for details)
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5. Up to 65 children selected by academic ability having Within Islington taken the governors’ entrance examination. Of these Children who have their permanent home address in the we will admit as many children from the Islington London Borough of Islington or are being educated in priority area as when added to the number from that that borough. area already admitted under criteria one to four, will ensure that at least 20 children are admitted from Please refer to the admission arrangements which Islington. As many children from all local priority areas contain full details of the admission rules: as, when added to the number from Islington already www.hertsdirect.org/admissions admitted under the paragraph above, will total not more than 65 children. Subject to these admission arrangements, places will be offered in merit order with priority to those children obtaining the highest total score from all three papers. 6. Children of staff. 7. Children whose permanent home address is closest to the school within the local priority areas. 8. Any other child.
If a tie break is needed between children who are equally qualified within any particular criterion, the place will be offered to the child whose permanent home address is closest to the school.
Local priority areas Aldenham, Essendon, Northaw and Cuffley, Bayford, Hatfield, Potters Bar, Brickendon Liberty, Little Berkhamstead, Ridge, Colney Heath, London Colney, Shenley, Elstree and Borehamwood, North Mymms, Welwyn Garden City.
London postcodes within the London Boroughs of Barnet and Enfield EN2 sectors 7, 8 N11 sectors 1, 3 N12 all sectors N13 sectors 4, 5 N14 all sectors N20 all sectors N21 all sectors EN4 all sectors EN5 all sectors.
57 Section 5: Useful information and contacts
It’s not just about doing well in English, maths and science – the whole curriculum is designed to help students do their best. Adam Hughes, English Teacher
58 City and Islington Sixth Form College Sixth Form Partnership When you consider the important question of which school How have we become so successful? you choose for your child’s education, you won’t just think 1. We have been a Further Education College for over about their first year at secondary school but their entire 20 Years with a long standing history within London education. That is why we are pleased to let you know that for delivering post 16 education. City and Islington College has teamed up with Islington 2. We totally value our students – the range of Arts and Media School, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School, backgrounds, experiences, energy and enthusiasm Holloway School and Mount Carmel Catholic College for that students of all ages bring to the College. We Girls to create a Sixth Form Partnership, which guarantees celebrate their successes; set challenging targets, every single student from each partner school an and provide excellent support and guidance in a safe appropriate place at the College when they reach 16. Your environment. child will have a seamless journey through education with 3. Students learn in one of our five centres, each high quality of care throughout. having a discrete community of students and staff focused on courses and qualifications within their The college is made up of five centres: particular specialisms. Centre for Applied Sciences 4. Each centre offers excellent teaching, resources and Centre for Business, Arts and Technology support in their subjects, as well as providing a vast Centre for Health, Social and Child Care range of enrichment activities for students including Centre for Lifelong Learning the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme and the Gold Sixth Form College. Arts Award. 5. We ensure that every student gets the best Each centre is focused on running particular courses and opportunities to learn. Our courses are well qualifications and each has its own community of organised and designed to be fun as well as students, teachers and support staff. Students can choose demanding. Our subject teachers are outstanding from more than 40 different subjects in a number of and we have excellent teams of specialised staff course options including the, A-Level and BTEC courses. who can offer students support with English and Maths or in applying to university or other career Our Successes opportunities. City and Islington College is London’s leading college with a track record of success For further information, please call 020 7700 9200 or We are proud to be the only College in London judged email [email protected] or visit www.candi.ac.uk. outstanding on every measure by Ofsted. Our students achieve excellent A Level results. Last year the overall pass rate was 98%, and 73% of students achieved A* to C grades. We have partnership arrangements with University College London (including a special preparatory programme for potential medical students), Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, City University and London Metropolitan University. Over 1400 students progressed into higher education in 2012/13 – with many accepted onto courses at prestigious Russell Group universities around the UK. We are the first college in the country to be twice awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize, and last year the College was identified by employees within the FE sector as having one of the best college reputations in the UK. 59 Islington Sixth Form Consortium (IC6)
What is IC6? Applied A Level: 6 GCSEs at Grade C or above IC6 is an ‘Outstanding’ post-16 provider. IC6 was including English and Maths established in 2004 and is the joint sixth forms of BTEC (level 2): 4+ GCSEs at grade D and above with Central Foundation Boys’ School, Highbury Grove School, at least 2 at grade C Highbury Fields School and St Aloysius’ College. BTEC (level 3): 5+ GCSEs at Grade C or above, including English or Maths and at least a B grade in a related GCSE At IC6 we ensure excellent results and an outstanding or a Merit grade in a Level 2 vocational qualification. sixth form education in a friendly, supportive and productive learning environment. Our main focus is the Oversubscription criteria monitoring, support and guidance provided under the In the event that there are more applications than places IC6 umbrella enabling our students not only to progress available, the following oversubscription criteria will apply: academically but also, and most importantly, to become 1. Looked after children and children who have been equipped to contribute to their communities. adopted (or made subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately after being We anticipate that over 750 students will be enrolled at looked after. IC6 in 2014-15 with a large number of students coming 2. Students in Year 11 who attend one of the following from outside the four IC6 partner schools. four feeder schools (Central Foundation School, Highbury Fields School, Highbury Grove School and We are exceptionally proud of our achievements St Aloysius) who meet the entry requirements for which include: their chosen course. ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted in our last three inspections 3. External applicants who meet the entry requirements 99% pass rate on average (though many courses are for their chosen course. 100%) for the last three years Value added graded ‘outstanding’ by Alps and in top In the event of more applications than places available 10% nationally for the last four years. within any criterion, the tiebreaker will be distance. In top 5% nationally for Contextualised Value For full details of IC6’s admission policy, please refer to Added (CVA), which means that most students the consortium’s website: http://ic6.co.uk/how- exceed target grades. toapply/ic6-admissions-policy/
Admissions policy (summary version) What’s next? Applications for admission to IC6 are welcomed from all Prospective students, parents and carers can find out students who either currently attend one of the four IC6 about IC6 courses and meet the IC6 staff at the next partner schools and wish to continue their education at IC6 Open Evening on Monday 3 November 2014 IC6, or from those students attending an external school at 5-7pm at the Islington Business Design Centre, and who wish to join IC6. Upper Street, N1 0QH.
Curriculum offer The deadline for application for admission to IC6 for AS/A2 courses September 2015 is Friday 23 January 2015. All Applied A-level courses students who apply before this date will be offered an BTEC courses (Level 2 and Level 3) interview. Late applications will be processed but, due to Retakes in GCSE Maths and English limited spaces, over subscription criteria will apply.
Entry requirements For more information contact Paul Smith, Principal on AS/A2: 6 GCSEs at grade C or above including English 020 7017 3040, or email [email protected] and Maths., plus specific subject entry requirements. or visit www.ic6.co.uk
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STEM Sixth Form Academy
STEM Sixth Form Academy: the place to be for Science, Oversubscription criteria Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). If there are more eligible applications received than places available places will be allocated in the following STEM Sixth Form Academy is a brand new 16-19 priority order: academy offering a unique educational opportunity to 1. Looked after children and previously looked after students with a passion for STEM subjects from local children or young people communities in Islington, and across London. We opened 2. Students having completed the STEM Academy our doors in September 2013, and are situated just off Foundation for Progression year and submitted an Tech City’s Silicon Roundabout along City Road in the eligible application heart of Islington. 3. Students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties 4. Students who were entitled to free school meals STEM Academy is committed to becoming one of the in the school year preceding their application to best post-16 education providers in the capital over the STEM Academy. coming years and is focused on helping young people to 5. Students who present from the local community progress to top universities as well as directly into the (judged by proximity to the Academy) within workplace, apprenticeships or entrepreneurship. Greater London as defined by residence within a recognised London local authority. The UK currently faces a critical skills shortage in all STEM industry areas and the growth of Tech City in East In the event where more than one pupil is assessed London has further increased the demand for a work equally using the above criteria, places will be allocated force trained in STEM subjects. Through a specialist, by random computerised lottery. innovative curriculum, STEM Sixth Form Academy aims to inspire young students in these subjects and meet this For full details of STEM’s admission policy, please visit skills deficit. We provide a rigorous education in STEM the Academy’s website: http://stemacademy.org.uk/ subjects within a broader academic curriculum. stemac-admission-policy/
Admissions policy (Summary version) To find out more about STEM Academy Tech City please log onto the website for details of our open days and the Curriculum offer application process www.stemacademy.org.uk A Levels BTEC courses Address 263-269 City Road, Islington, EC1V 1JX. Foundation for Progression (GCSE) Tel 020 3301 3620 AQA Baccalaureate Enquiries to [email protected] Principal John O’Shea Entry requirements A level: 4-5+ GCSEs Grades A*-C BTEC: 4+ GCSEs Grades A*-C OR Merit from a vocational L2 course GCSE course: 2+ GCSEs at Grade D or higher (or equivalent) OR Partial L2 /Full L1 Vocational qualification OR Appropriate assessment demonstrating ability to study at L2
61 School sixth form admission policies
City of London Academy, Islington St Mary Magdalene Academy Sixth Form Admissions policy (Summary version) Admissions policy (Summary version) The City of London Academy, Islington Sixth Form is open St Mary Magdalene Academy Sixth Form is open to students of all abilities, including external candidates. to any student meeting the course requirements, including external applicants. Any students or parents Curriculum offer who are interested in applying for a place in the Sixth A level courses Form are welcome to come in and visit us. Please BTEC courses contact the Academy to arrange an appointment on Retakes in GCSE Maths and English* [email protected] *Only as part of a programme of full-time study including Level 3 courses Curriculum offer International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) Entry requirements A level courses BTEC: 5 A* to C grades at GCSE (excluding home languages, Entry requirements but with consideration given to performance on IB: 7+ GCSEs at A*– B, including English and Maths relevant Level 2 vocational courses) A Level: 5+ GCSEs at A – C grade including Minimum grade D in GCSE English and Maths English and Maths
A Level: Oversubscription criteria 5 A* to C grades at GCSE (including C or above in There is no catchment area for Sixth Form entry. Where English and/or Maths, and excluding home languages) there is over subscription the following preference Please note that there are course-specific entry criteria will be applied: requirements that may also apply. 1. Looked after Children i.e. in Local Authority care 2. Children already enrolled at the Academy who To be eligible for a place the entrant must reach the will be studying the IB Diploma age of 16 during the year 1 September to 31 August 3. External applicants who will be studying the inclusive, immediately prior to entry to COLAI 6. IB Diploma 4. Children already enrolled at the Academy who will be The entrant must meet the entry requirements for their studying A Levels chosen course(s) of study. 5. External applicants who will be studying A Levels
Oversubscription criteria For full details of the Academy’s admission policy for In the event that there are more applications than places sixth form, please refer to the school’s website available, priority will be given to: http://smmacademy.org 1. Children who are Looked After i.e. in Local Authority care. 2. Students in Year 11 who attend the City of London Academy, Islington who meet the entry requirements for their chosen course of study. 3. External students who meet the entry requirements for their chosen course of study.
For full details of the Academy’s admission policy for sixth form, please refer to the school’s website http://www.colai.org.uk/applying-to-the-sixth-form
62 Section 5: Useful information and contacts Places to go and things to do
There are lots of places to go and things to do for young people in Islington, with two youth hubs, numerous youth clubs and projects and plenty of advice and support.
Platform Islington’s youth website Platform offers a fantastic range of creative activities, Izzy is the voice of young Islington The site is full of volunteering and training opportunities for young people useful advice and information on topics such as career aged 13-19. It also provides a safe space for young people planning, staying safe and managing money. You can also to obtain information, advice and guidance. find information about Islington’s Youth Council and www.platformislington.org.uk things to do for young people in Islington. www.izzy-info.com LIFT LIFT is an outstanding venue for young people aged Family Information Service 13-19 who want to live life to the full. With a 30-station Islington Family Information Service (FIS) gives free, gym, a huge dance studio, professional kitchen, a café, impartial information, advice and guidance about and a roof-top terrace, LIFT brings a new standard to the services for children, young people and families in facilities for young people in Islington. Young people can Islington. You can use the FIS to find services which also get help, advice and support on jobs, training, sexual will help you in your family life, including childcare, health and healthy living. employment and benefits advice, support for disabled www.liftislington.org.uk children and fun things to do in Islington.
Contact the FIS helpline on 020 7527 5959, email [email protected] or go to www.islington.gov.uk/fis Find a complete guide to services online at www.islington.gov.uk/familydirectory
63 Additional educational needs
Our secondary schools welcome and provide for all For children with English as an additional language, children so whatever your child’s needs they can schools ensure that their language development needs fully participate in school life. are met with high quality language-rich classroom practice, effective induction systems and targeted We believe that all our students are entitled to a rich interventions. This work is supported by trained and diverse curriculum that is tailored to meet each specialist teachers, teaching assistants and bilingual child’s individual needs. parent support assistants who ensure these high achieving students are able to access the curriculum. For Islington’s high achieving students, our schools develop children’s aptitudes, skills and attainment The best way to find out whether a particular school would through a varied programme of advanced learning, suit your child is to visit the school and see for yourself. For competitions and challenges. a list of open days and evening events, please see page 9.
For those with special educational needs, schools encourage and support children to become confident learners and celebrate their achievements as valued members of the school community.
Apply online to apply on time (see page 12 for details)
64 Section 5: Useful information and contacts School attendance: every day counts!
We know that good attendance and punctuality can lead to good exam results. If you want to give your child the best chance of achieving their full potential, make sure they get to school on time every day. Research shows that every lesson, every day, really does count!
One of the most important ways in which you can help Holidays, trips and special leave in term time your child to achieve success is to ensure they attend Term-time holidays will not be authorised by any school and school on time every day. Punctuality is just as Head teachers may not grant any leave of absence during important as attendance; arriving late disrupts not only term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. your child’s learning but the learning of other students. Legal action If you need support in improving your child’s attendance, As you will know, parents have a legal duty to ensure you can talk to school staff, including the attendance their child’s regular attendance at school. Failure to do so lead, or the school’s Education Welfare Officer. is an offence under section 444 (1) of the Education Act 1996 and could result in a penalty notice or prosecution. The Education Welfare Officer can provide advice and support on a range of ways for you to help get your All Islington schools follow the local authority’s policy on child’s attendance back on track. attendance which includes fines and statutory enforcement.
65 Free school meals
Save up to £400 a year on your child’s lunch costs Income-based Employment and Support Allowance through free school meals. Child Tax Credit if your taxable income is less than £16,190 and you do not receive Working Tax Credit As you begin to prepare for your child’s move to The Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit secondary school in September we would like to remind Support under Section VI of the Immigration and you about the benefit of free school meals. Asylum Act 1999.
If you are eligible to claim for free school meals we If you receive Working Tax Credit you are not eligible to encourage you to apply. Applying for free school meals claim for free school meals unless: means that you save on lunch costs and at the same you have stopped working in the last four weeks; or time raise additional funding for your child’s school. you have reduced your hours to less than 16 hours a week (single parents) or 24 hours a week (couples) in There is no commitment for children to eat a school the last four weeks. meal every day but for every child registered the school will receive £900 of extra funding. This helps schools to If you also have younger children don’t forget that provide valuable support such as extra tuition, learning Islington Council funds free school meals for all nursery assistants and after-school clubs. and primary pupils aged three and above.
Your child may be eligible if you receive any of the For more information see following benefits: www.islington.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals Income Support or call 020 7527 5483 or 020 7527 4336. Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance Uniform Grant
The council is offering £150 to eligible Islington parents eligible for free school meals under the national criteria. with children currently in year six to help meet the cost Find more information at www.islington.gov.uk/ of school uniforms when they go to secondary school. freeschoolmeals or contact the Free School Meals Team The grant is available to parents whose children are on 020 7527 5483 or 020 7527 4336. Islington Year 12 Bursary
Young people going into year 12 could be eligible for a To qualify, students must be an Islington resident, have £300 bursary to help them start further education. received free school meals in year 11, have moved The council is topping up the financial support offered immediately into post 16 education and training without through sixth form schools and colleges by the Education taking a break and be studying full time. Find out more at Funding Agency to students who might otherwise have www.islington.gov.uk/bursary to drop out of education due to lack of funds. 66 Section 5: Useful information and contacts
School transport
Getting to school Sustainable travel Islington has a great network of bus, tube and rail links Islington Council is working with schools to promote making it easy to get to any of Islington’s schools. safer, healthier and more environmentally friendly ways to travel. Our aims are to: Transport for London (TfL) issues free bus passes for make cycling and walking safer and more attractive under-16s, although there is an administration charge increase the number of school pupils using local of £10 for first time applicants. You will need to bus services complete an 11-15 photo-card application either reduce traffic congestion around schools online or a printed form, available from any post-office. develop partnerships with schools, their communities You will need to provide proof of identity and a and other organisations passport-size photograph. promote the development of school travel plans promote safety through education and training For more information please contact Transport for promote the health benefits of walking and cycling London on 020 7980 7101 or visit the TfL website promote sustainable travel choices by ensuring any at www.tfl.gov.uk/photocard. new schools are accessible by walking, cycling and public transport. If you need any more advice, please contact the School Admissions team on 020 7527 5515 for The main way we do this is through the creation of more information. school travel plans. A school travel plan will look at the journeys pupils make to get to, and home from, school Special educational needs and transport and why they make certain travel and transport choices. For children with a statement of special educational With this information we can work with schools to find needs or an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for practical solutions to encourage safe, healthy and whom transport is provided, the necessity to provide environmentally-friendly travel choices. transport will be reviewed every year at your child’s annual review. For more information on School Travel Plans, please contact the Traffic and Safety Team: For some children, the provision of transport will [email protected] or 020 7527 2513. continue throughout their school life. For others, increased independence and improved skills will mean that this provision is no longer necessary. Decisions about transport will be taken for educational and developmental reasons and in partnership with the pupil and their parent.
67 Beating bullying together
We know that bullying can happen in schools and other Islington Council does not tolerate bullying in any form, places that young people visit. We want all young people and together with schools and parents, will work to to feel confident to report bullying whenever and prevent, challenge and root out bullying whenever it wherever it happens, and to get the help they need to occurs. feel safe again. Our schools use restorative justice approaches to support Bullying can take a variety of forms including hitting, children who are bullied and work with those who do the extorting money, name-calling, ‘blanking’ or spreading bullying to build children’s resilience and empathy skills. gossip or photos by text, social media sites or emails. These approaches aim to end victimisation and to transform the behaviour of perpetrators.
Apply online to apply on time (see page 12 for details)
68 Section 5: Useful information and contacts Useful contacts for information and advice
The following services School Admissions Team Ofsted are located at: T: 020 7527 5515 T: 0300 123 4234 222 Upper Street For information on how (Education) London N1 1XR to get a school place. W: www.ofsted.gov.uk (unless otherwise stated) E: [email protected] Special Educational Needs Education Psychology T: 020 7527 5640/5020 Coram Children’s Legal Service For information about Centre T: 020 7527 5817 services for children with Family, child and education For information about special education needs. legal advice learning difficulties. T: 0808 802 0008 General Information Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Education Welfare Service T: 020 7527 5833 Advisory Centre for Diocesan Bodies For information about Education (ACE) Education Welfare Service. 36 Nicholay Road Church of England London N19 3EZ London Diocesan Board Family Information Service T: 0300 0115 142 for Schools T: 020 7527 5959 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm 36 Causton Street Laycock PDC London SW1P 4AU N1 1TH Department for Education T: 020 7932 1100 For information on Sanctuary Buildings facilities for children 20 Great Smith Street Catholic Westminster under five. London SW1P 3BT Education Service T: 0370 000 2288 Vaughan house Free School Meals 46 Francis Street T: 020 7527 5483 Independent London SW1P 1QN For information about Schools Council T: 020 7798 9005 school meals. St Vincent House 30 Orange Street School and London WC2H 7HH Governor Support T: 020 7766 7070 T: 020 7527 5755 F: 020 7766 7071 For information about how to become a parent governor of a school.
69 Other local authority contact details
Barking & Dagenham Croydon Council Haringey Council Kingston Upon Thames Admissions Education Department Admissions service – School Admissions Town Hall, Barking Taberner House 48 Station Road Guildhall 2 Essex IG11 7LU Park Lane Wood Green Kingston Upon Thames T: 020 8215 3004 Croydon CR9 1TP London N22 7TY Surrey KT1 1EU T: 020 8726 6400 T: 020 8489 1000 T: 020 8547 4610 Barnet Admissions Ground Floor, Building 4 Ealing Council Admissions Harrow Council Admissions Lambeth Council North London Perceval House EECP Division 6th Floor School Admissions Business Park 14-16 Uxbridge Road PO Box 22 International House Oakleigh Road South London W5 2HL Civic Centre Canterbury Crescent London N11 1NP T: 020 8825 5511 Harrow London SW9 7QE T: 020 8359 7651 (for Primary) Middlesex HA1 2UW T: 020 7926 9503 T: 020 8825 5522 T: 020 8901 2620 Bexley Council Admissions (for Secondary) Lewisham Council School Admissions Havering School Admissions School Admissions London Borough of Bexley Enfield Admissions School Support and Pupil 3rd Floor, Laurence House Civic Offices PO Box 56 Services 1 Catford Road 2 Watling Street Civic Centre 9th Floor London SE6 4RU Bexleyheath Silver Street Mercury House T: 020 8314 8282 DA6 7AT Enfield EN1 3XQ Mercury Gardens T: 020 8379 1000 Romford RM1 3SL Merton Council - Brent School Admissions T: 01708 434600 School Admissions Service Greenwich Council (Ext: 4) 10th Floor Children and Families Admission Centre Civic Centre Department Children Services Hillingdon Admissions London Road Brent Council 1st Floor Civic Centre 4E/09 Morden SM4 5DX Brent Civic Centre Woolwich Centre Uxbridge T: 020 8274 4906 Engineers Way 35 Wellington Street Middlesex UB8 1UW Wembley Woolwich SE18 6HQ T: 01895 556644 Newham Council HA9 0FJ T: 020 8921 8043 Pupil Services Hounslow Council PO Box 69972 Camden Education Hackney Learning Trust Civic Centre Newham Dockside Authority School Admissions Lampton Road London E16 9DG Crowndale Centre 1 Reading Lane Hounslow TW3 4DN T: 020 8430 2000 218-220 Eversholt Street London E8 1GQ T: 020 8583 London NW1 1BD T: 020 8820 7150/7401 Reception: 2721 Redbridge Council T: 020 7974 1625 In-Year: 2642 School Admissions Hammersmith & Fulham Secondary: 2778 Lynton House City of London Children’s Services 255-259 High Road Education and Early Hammersmith Town Hall Kensington & Chelsea Ilford Years Service King Street Kensington Town Hall Essex IG1 1NN PO Box 270, Guildhall London W6 9JU Horton Street T: 020 8708 3562 London EC2P 2EJ T: 020 7745 6434 London W8 7NK T: 020 7332 1750 T: 020 7745 6432
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Richmond Upon Thames Sutton Council Admissions Waltham Forest Council Westminster Council Council Admissions Civic Offices Sycamoore House (School Admissions) Civic Centre St Nicholas Way Waltham Forest 13th Floor East 44 York Street Sutton SM1 1EA Town Hall Complex Westminster City Hall Twickenham TW1 3BZ T: 020 8770 5000 Forest Road 64 Victoria Street T: 020 8891 7514 S17 4JF London SW1E 6QP Tower Hamlets T: 020 8496 3000 T: 020 7745 6433 Southwark Council Pupil Admissions (Option 5) (Primary School Children’s Services Mulburry Place Reception Class) Hub 3 5 Clove Crescent Wandsworth Council T: 020 7745 6433 PO Box 64529 London E14 2BG Admissions (Pupil Services) (Transfer to Secondary London SE1P 5LX T: 020 7364 5006 Town Hall Extension School) T: 020 7525 5337 High Street Wandsworth London SW18 2PU T: 020 8871 7316
71 Glossary
The following terms used in this booklet are defined as follows, except where individual school admission arrangements give a different description.
Additional or Cut-off distance Key Stage Statement of Special supplementary forms The last pupil admitted A period of study relating Educational Needs All parents who list their under the distance to a particular age group. (SEN) or Education, preferred schools on the criterion. Maps are For example, Key Stage 3 Health and Care Plan local authority’s common available on our website at covers school years 7 to 9 (EHCP) application form are www.islington.gov.uk/ (ages 11 to 14), and Key These are legal documents regarded as having made admissions Stage 4 covers school issued by the local valid applications. years 10 to 11 (ages 14 authority detailing the Distance to 16). particular needs, resources An additional or Distances for Islington’s and provision required to supplementary form may community schools will be PAN (Published support the child, and can also have to be completed measured in a straight line Admission Number) include a named school for applicants considered (as the crow flies) from The number of school that is suitable for under the criteria of faith the home address to the places that the admission providing education for schools, for boarding midpoint of the school authority must offer in that child. Education, school and for selective grounds, using the local each relevant age group. Health and Care Plans will schools. authority’s computerised replace SEN Statements measuring system. Those Parents and from 1 September 2014. Children looked after living closer to the school family members EHCPs will continue into Children who are in the will receive higher priority. A parent is any person further education and care of local authorities who has parental training, and for some (councils) as defined by GCSE responsibility or care of young people, in order to section 22 of the Children General Certificate of the child. Where admission complete a course or Act 1989. In relation to Secondary Education with arrangements refer to qualification, up to the school admissions is usually taken after two parent’s attendance at age of 25. legislation a child is years of study in Years church it is sufficient for considered to be ‘looked 10 and 11. just one parent to attend. after child’ if the local Family members include authority confirms he or Home local authority single parents and siblings. she will be in public care A child’s home local when they are admitted to authority (local council) Sibling a school. is the local authority where Sibling refers to a brother they live ie the council you or sister, half-brother or pay your council tax to. sister, adopted brother or sister, step-brother or sister, or the child of the parent or carer’s partner, living in the same family at the same address.
72 St Aloysius College Supplementary Information Form for Year 7 2015-2016
Child’s Details (block capitals please) Childs surname: First name: Date of Birth: Home address:
Postcode:
Parent/Carer Details Name: Parent(s) / Carer(s) : Parental responsibility: Yes No Address: Postcode: Home tel number: Mobile:
Alternative contact details: Name:
Parental responsibility: Yes No Address: Postcode: Home tel number: Mobile:
Details of Religion
Religion of child: Catholic Other Christian (name of denomination e.g Methodist) Other faith (e.g. muslim) Catholic Parish you live in: Church where child was baptised and date of baptism: (baptism certificate required)
Name and position of priest or religious leader supplying reference:
73 St Aloysius College Supplementary Information Form for Year 7 2015-2016
Is your child ‘looked after’ by the Local Authority, adopted or subject to residency or special guardianship orders? Yes No
Does your child have exceptional medical, pastoral or social needs that can only be met by attendance at this school? (Professional evidence will be required.) Yes No
I confirm that I have read and understood the Admissions Policy and that the information I have provided is correct. I understand that I must notify the school immediately if there is any change to these details and that should any information I have given prove to be inaccurate that the governors may withdraw any offer of a place even if the child has already started school.
Signed: Date:
Please return this form to the school by 31 October 2014 St Aloysius College Hornsey Lane, Highgate, N6 5LY Tel 020 7561 7800 www.sta.islington.sch.uk
Please note: Where applicable parents can obtain a priest’s reference form from the school or from the Diocese of Westminster website at www.rcdow.org.uk/Education Follow Guidance & Policy Documents, Admissions: Guidance notes and reference form for priests. Applicants from other Christian denominations and other faiths may use this form or attach a written reference from their minister or religious leader. You must complete your local authority’s Common Application Form and return it to the council offices by the closing date of 31 October 2014. If you do not do this you will not be offered a place.
Checklist: 1. Have you enclosed? Copy of baptism certificate Priest’s Reference Form (where necessary) Evidence of exceptional need (where appropriate) 2. Have you completed your local authority’s Common Application form?
74 Mount Carmel College for Girls Registration for Admission to Year 7 in September 2015
Notes about this form: 1. This form must be returned to the college at the above address by the 31st October 2014. 2. You must also complete the Main Application Form that must be obtained from your home admissions section and returned to them by the closing date. 3. Please complete this form in BLOCK LETTERS. 4. If you are uncertain about how to fill in this form please contact the college for help.
Part 1 – Details of Child Childs surname: First name: Date of Birth: Home address:
Postcode: Religion:
Details of other siblings attending Mount Carmel at date of enrolment:
Part 2 – Details of Parent/Guardians Name of adult with whom child lives: Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss: Relationship to Child: Tel number Email
Part 3 - Declaration Please attach any supplementary evidence and/or documentation you wish Governors to consider with this form. Medical Needs Special Needs Baptismal Certificate Priests Ref
DECLARATION: I wish my child to be considered for admission to Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls
Signed: Parent / Guardian Date:
Please return this form to: Contact us: Mrs S Brignull Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Admissions Officer Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, N19 3EU Mount Carmel Catholic College for Girls Tel: 0207 281 3536 Holland Walk, Duncombe Road N19 3EU Fax: 0207 281 0420
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