HEADTEACHER’S LETTER

Dear Parents,

Hinchley Wood School has a well-established reputation within the area for providing high quality education and good public examination results. This success is based on an approach which combines high expectations with sensitivity to students' individual needs.

Well-qualified and experienced staff work together to make this school a successful and happy community. We offer a rich, varied and stimulating curriculum as well as superb purpose built accommodation.

As a school, we strive constantly to improve on our previous best. We have received national awards for our GCSE results, the Healthy School's Award for our personal and social development programme and the British Council International School's Award for our work with schools in other countries. We were also one of the first schools in the country to be awarded Music College status which has enabled us to provide a range of new learning opportunities in music and ICT.

Particular importance is placed on recognising and rewarding individual achievement. Students are actively encouraged to participate in a wide range of artistic and sporting activities; many gain recognition at local and national level for their achievements. There is also a flourishing school council and a long tradition of student involvement in charity and community work.

Students at School are able to continue with their studies in the sixth form. The purpose built sixth form centre with dedicated ICT suite and social area provides an ideal learning environment. Students still benefit from the excellent support offered throughout the rest of the school while taking greater responsibility for their learning.

Our effectiveness is dependent on developing good relationships with you as parents. We value your opinions and welcome your involvement in all aspects of school life.

Choosing the right secondary school is an investment for the future. I hope this prospectus will give you some sense of the school's vitality, values and achievements. You are welcome to visit us during the school day; I look forward to meeting you should you wish to accept this invitation.

Yours sincerely,

Steven Poole Headteacher

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PROSPECTUS 2009 - 2010

A Co-educational Comprehensive Trust School for Students Aged 11-18 Headteacher: Mr Steven Poole BEd (Hons) MSc Chair of Governors: Mr Aidan Fudge

CLAYGATE LANE, HINCHLEY WOOD, , KT10 0AQ Telephone: 020 8398 7161 Telefax: 020 8339 3908 E-mail: [email protected] www.hinchleywood.surrey.sch.uk

Hinchley Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

2009 - 2010 PAGE TWO A Specialist Music College CONTENTS

o Introduction • Mission Statement, Ethos and Aims • Facilities • Partnerships • Sixth Form

o A Desire to Succeed • Commitment to Learning • Student Voice • Guidance and Welfare • Mentoring • Consultation Evenings and Reports • Independent Learning

o The School as a Learning Community • The Curriculum • Learning Support and Special Educational Needs • Religious Education and Collective Worship • Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship • Careers Education and Guidance • Sex and Relationship Education • Extension and Enrichment Activities • School Trips and Visits • Clubs and Activities

o General Information • Equality Scheme and Accessibility Plan • Development Fund • Charging and Remissions • Complaints Procedure • Admissions • Academic Year Dates 2009-2010 • Times of the School Day

o School Uniform, Attendance & Destinations

o Staff List • Teaching Staff • Associate Staff

o Key Stage 3 Teacher Assessment Levels, GCSE, A Level Examination Results

o Admissions Procedure

Please note that all details are correct at the time of going to press.

2009 - 2010 PAGE THREE A Specialist Music College INTRODUCTION

Mission Statement Hinchley Wood School will be a sustainable school providing outstanding learning opportunities and personal development for all.

Ethos “Caring for ourselves, each other, the environment and the future”

We work together to make this a happy and successful community where we celebrate achievement and support each other through mutual respect and trust.

Aims We strive for excellence by: • Providing each student with the skills, knowledge and understanding which allow the widest possible choice for the next step in their lives • Making learning accessible, effective and enjoyable so that students value their education and want to learn throughout their lives • Building the confidence of all students by developing their strengths and celebrating their achievements • Encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and behaviour • Showing respect for others and the school environment • Promoting a strong link between home and school • Helping students to value, support and participate in a variety of school and wider communities.

Impressive Facilities The school has a range of well-equipped specialist rooms. In recent years, it has undergone a number of major building developments. Five new science laboratories were completed in January 2005. New learning resource and learning support centres were opened in Autumn 2005 and a new music centre and drama studio in September 2006. Two dedicated locker areas were completed for September 2007 and September 2008. The Modern Foreign Languages Department has been given a complete make-over ready for Autumn 2009.

The school has also benefited from further investment in ICT facilities. There are now seven dedicated ICT suites with broadband internet access. Every classroom also has an interactive whiteboard. There is a well-managed learning resource centre appropriately equipped with computers, video-conferencing and internet access.

Working in Partnership The school enjoys the full and active support of parents. Regular contact is maintained through newsletters, partnership with parents' evenings, reports and consultation evenings. The Partnership with Parents Group supports the school by helping to promote the school in the community, and increasing contact between parents and staff on matters of common interest.

Sixth Form The Hinchley Wood Sixth Form Centre is situated in purpose-built accommodation. Students are able to study a range of AS and A level courses. There is a programme of trips, sporting and social events. Members of the sixth form also take a leading role in the life of the school. A prospectus giving full details of the courses and admission criteria is available from Ms A Gibb, Sixth Form Co-ordinator.

2009 - 2010 PAGE FOUR A Specialist Music College A DESIRE TO SUCCEED

A Commitment to Learning We have a calm, disciplined learning environment. Every member of the school community is expected to follow the agreed code of behaviour by:

• Acting with courtesy, consideration and respect to all • Co-operating to enable effective teaching and learning to take place • Behaving responsibly in such a way as to ensure the safety of people and property at the school • Taking pride in their appearance and the school environment

We place great emphasis on self-discipline. Students are encouraged to make a positive contribution to the daily work of the school which is celebrated and valued both informally and formally. Students receive verbal or written thanks as well as awards and merits for excellent work and commitment. There are regular presentations of awards in assembly and at prize giving evenings.

Student Voice The School Council meets to discuss issues relevant to the life of the school community. It comprises student representatives from each tutor group. Many of the initiatives for charity work, as well as projects for improving the school environment and developing the school curriculum, come from this body. It is a lively and effective forum for debate and its work is highly valued. There is also a School Sustainability Group run by students which has already achieved the Silver Eco Award and has ambitious plans to make us more sustainable.

Guidance and Welfare We believe students can only achieve their maximum potential when help, guidance and support are readily available. Each student is placed in a mixed ability tutor group in Year 7. Each group is supported by a tutor and a Head of Learning who monitor students' overall progress and academic welfare. Students meet their tutors twice a day for registration and follow a tutorial programme where they discuss relevant and contemporary issues. We work closely with a range of external agencies to support individuals with specific needs. As a school we have responsibilities under the Children Act 2004 to inform social services should any child protection issue arise. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Mentoring Students' achievements, levels of attainment and effort are monitored regularly in all subject areas. Individual targets are also set for students. In order to monitor the progress of students, there will be meetings between tutors and students during the year.

Consultation Evenings and Reports A series of induction and information evenings are held each year for parents. There is a termly 'partnership with parents' meeting to discuss school developments and matters of concern. There is also an annual parents' consultation evening. Parents are always welcome to contact the school if they wish to discuss any particular matters of concern. Each student receives two interim and one full report through the year.

Independent Learning Independent learning assignments provide students with the experience of working by themselves, to consolidate or extend work covered in school and to develop the habit of private study. Individual planners are issued to all students in which assignments are noted. The school has developed a virtual learning environment to support independent study with access to a wide range of resources.

2009 - 2010 PAGE FIVE A Specialist Music College THE SCHOOL AS A LEARNING COMMUNITY

The Curriculum Hinchley Wood School offers every student a varied, rich and stimulating curriculum. We build on statutory National Curriculum requirements to promote a positive and challenging learning environment. Established links with partner primary schools and colleges ensure that continuity of curriculum and progression in learning is maintained when students transfer or leave the school.

The school operates a ten day timetable with a maximum of five lessons each day. Over two weeks there are 48 periods. Each lesson is 60 minutes long.

Curriculum Plan for Years 7 - 9 Year 7 follow a competency led curriculum called Thinking Smart. Students are taught skills such as teamwork, citizenship and relating to people through cross-curricular programmes.

Students also study French in Year 7 and from Year 8 students with a talent for languages can study Spanish or German as well. Citizenship is taught across the curriculum with a separate lesson in Year 7.

Subject Number of lessons taught over ten days Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Art 333 Dance 1 0 0 Drama 2 2 2 English 6 6 6 Geography 3 3 3 History 3 3 3 ICT 2 2 2 Mathematics 6 6 6 Modern Languages 4 6 6 Music 3 3 3 PE/Games 3 3 3 Religious Studies 2 2 2 Citizenship 1 0 0 Science 6 6 6 Technology 3 3 3

Years 10 and 11 There are three pathways which students can follow at GCSE. All students follow a core curriculum in English, Mathematics, Science, PE, ICT, Religious Studies and Citizenship. They can then follow one of three pathways:

Pathway 1 - The Triple Science Pathway – This pathway caters for up to 60 students who wish to take 3 separate Science GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In addition, students can choose a further 3 option subjects or a Level 2 Diploma.

Pathway 2 - The Dual Science Pathway – This pathway caters for up to 120 students who wish to take 2 GCSEs in Core and Additional Science. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are all covered, but in slightly less detail than in Pathway 1. In addition, students can choose a further 3 option subjects or a Level 2 Diploma.

Pathway 3 - The Single Science Pathway – This pathway caters for up to 40 students who wish to only take 1 GCSE in Core Science. Biology, Chemistry and Physics are all covered, but in half the detail of Pathway 2. Students can also choose between an additional 4 option subjects or a Level 1 or 2 Diploma.

It may also be possible for a small number of students to follow a college course or attend a work experience placement for one day per week.

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Curriculum Plan for Key Stage 4*

Years 10 and 11 Core Curriculum Number of lessons taught over ten days English Language/Literature 7 ICT 4 Mathematics 7 PE 3 Religious Studies 2 Single Science 4 Citizenship 1

GCSE Options Art/Art Graphics 5 Business Studies 5 Child Development 5 Design Technology (Textiles, Food, Resistant Materials) 5 Drama 5 Engineering, Creative Media, ICT & Business Diploma 14 Geography 5 History 5 Media Studies 5 Modern Language/s (French, German, Spanish) 5 Music 5 PE 5 Dual Science 9 Triple Science 14

* Guide only, all courses are reviewed annually

Years 12 and 13 Students in Year 12 select four AS Level subjects from a wide variety on offer. Apart from the more traditional subjects, such as Mathematics, English Literature and the Sciences, students can also choose Psychology, Sociology, Music Technology, Product Design and Media Studies, to name a few. In Year 13 students choose three A2 subjects. There is a wider programme of enrichment which involves students in fund raising for charities, such as the Sixth Form Charity Week, helping to organise and supervise school activities, such as the Year 7 disco, and helping younger students in the classroom. This enrichment programme leads to the award of the Hinchley Wood Citizenship Award.

Organisation of Teaching Groups Students are taught in mixed ability groups in Year 7. They are taught in sets for English, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages and Science in Years 8 and 9. In Years 10 and 11 students are taught in sets for English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Studies and ICT.

Learning Support The Learning Support Department seeks to work with all members of staff and all departments in order to promote and support access and inclusion for all students. The department seeks to add value to the learning of each student at the school through considered provision and intervention, consultation with colleagues as well as targeted small group, whole class and one-to-one teaching.

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Special Educational Needs Policy We aim to: • Ensure all students have the greatest possible access to their curriculum • Encourage and enable all students to fulfil their highest potential • Enable and support staff so that they are able to meet the individual needs of students in their classrooms • Identify and support the needs of individual students

All teachers are responsible for meeting the individual needs of students in their classes. Curriculum planning should take account of the special needs of students and is the responsibility of each Head of Department and Head of Learning in collaboration with the Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) if necessary. The Head of Learning Support & Inclusion/SENCO has the responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the SEN policy. Identification of students at School Action or School Action Plus is carried out with regard to the Code of Practice.

All students are assessed on entry to Hinchley Wood School to ensure that staff have accurate information on their levels of performance. The school will gather this information prior to the student being admitted to ensure appropriate support is in place.

The policy is reviewed annually during the summer term. Through the early identification of students and the production of Individual Education Plans, the school will seek to increase the amount of differentiated learning and parental involvement thereby ensuring a reduction in the number of students proceeding to further stages.

The success of the school's SEN Policy is evaluated according to the progress made by students across the curriculum. Students' progress in basic skills is re-tested annually. The SEN Co-ordinator holds weekly meetings with Heads of Learning to review progress and support of students.

Religious Education and Collective Worship Religious Education is non-denominational and is taught according to the agreed syllabus for Surrey in Years 7, 8 and 9. All students study a short course GCSE in Years 10 and 11 and some go on to study the full RS GCSE course. Students in Years 12 and 13 take part in a series of religious studies days where they debate and consider a range of spiritual and moral issues.

All students experience a daily act of collective worship as a moment of reflection in tutor time or in a year assembly. Parents may, upon request to the Headteacher, withdraw their child from all or part of the religious education and collective worship provided. Alternative provision will be made available in consultation with parents.

Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship There is a structured PSHE programme for all students at all key stages. The programme deals with a wide range of issues including alcohol and drug abuse, sex and relationships and bullying. All Year 7, 10 and 11 students follow a citizenship course as part of their curriculum. In Years 8 and 9, citizenship is delivered primarily through tutor time alongside workshops run by outside agencies. Many subject areas are also able to support citizenship through their programmes of study. All students follow a structured PSHE syllabus as part of their tutorial programme

Students support a number of charities including Princess Alice Hospice, Cancer Research, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Barnardos and African Revival.

The PSHE and citizenship programmes also consider discrimination, nutrition and teenage pregnancy, once again with the assistance of outside agencies. Human and animal rights are addressed, the role of the media is considered and individual safety is taught. The role of parliament and the making of laws are studied, as is the democratic process of election. Students also have a voice via the School Council, which is supported by the PSHE programme.

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Careers Education and Guidance The programme is taught as part of PSHE and citizenship and involves Key Stage 3 students in Skills Days and business enterprise activities. This includes involvement in a series of events which take place during Alternative Curriculum Week in the summer term of Year 9. All of these activities give students an appreciation of the demands and rewards of work. Year 9 students also attend workshops, events and interviews run by Connexions Advisers where they can discuss and research their career prospects prior to making GCSE option choices. All Key Stage 4 students study Citizenship as a discrete subject to further develop their work-wise skills and their role in the wider world. All students at Key Stage 4/5 are able to attend careers interviews run by our Connexions Adviser as well as attend workshops aimed at helping them to plan further study and their careers. Year 10 students prepare for one week of work experience by visiting their prospective employers and being interviewed for their placement whilst Year 11 students are supported with their options at post-16. Year 12 students attend Higher Education events and are given support with their UCAS applications. We have a well-developed Career Education and Guidance policy and programme within school and are working towards formal accreditation via the three stages of the ‘Investor in Careers’ programme. This is a nationally recognised quality standard which demonstrates that the school is committed to supporting all students in achieving their full potential for economic well-being. Full accreditation ensures that the programme of delivery is impartial, of high quality and is consistently reviewed and continuously developed.

Sex and Relationship Education This is taught as part of the PSHE programme and in Science with the support, where appropriate, of external agencies such as the school nurse and travelling theatre companies. The programme places particular emphasis on developing caring and responsible attitudes and relationships. Parents may, upon request to the Headteacher, withdraw their child from any aspect of this programme.

Extension and Enrichment Activities We are fully committed to the many benefits of extra-curricular and enrichment activities and offer a rich and diverse programme of events that are intended to develop and broaden students' interests. Students have the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities at all stages of their school life and are encouraged to avail themselves of as many experiences as possible. A large number of students learn to play a variety of instruments at the school and become members of the many groups including Brass Group, Woodwind Group, String Group, Samba Band, Junior and Senior Jazz Bands and Orchestra. We have three choirs including a Community Choir for our local primary schools and there are many opportunities to perform in formal and informal concerts held throughout the year. As a Music Specialist School, we give students the opportunity to take part in various workshops such as ‘Music and Maths’, ‘Music and Science’ and DJing. Students have the opportunity to achieve Bronze, Silver and Gold arts awards through a variety of creative activities. There are regular trips to art galleries and museums. The Art Department holds an annual exhibition, featuring students' work, which is open to the general public. Students' work is exhibited in local galleries and there are exciting opportunities to take part in workshops with outside artists. Students may also take part in drama and dance productions throughout the year. As part of our endeavours towards a fully sustainable school, we run an active environmental club which looks at ways of reducing the school’s carbon footprint and discusses other environmental issues affecting both local and global communities. The school has very good links with BP and students are able to take part in a range of interesting activities including the BP Young Scientist Challenge. Within the Modern Foreign Languages department, students are encouraged to understand their role as global citizens and how they fit into the wider community; various visits and immersion courses allow students to extend and consolidate what they have learnt in school, while an accelerated programme for French in Year 9 pushes our able learners.

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Extension and Enrichment Activities (continued) A Breakfast Club has been put in place to support SEN students providing targeted small group support on a daily basis. We run a wide number of outward bound activities during Key Stage 4 to develop communication, teamwork, self-esteem and confidence. As part of our Gifted and Talented programme, we provide four day University Residentials from Year 9 through to Year 11. Our Success Clubs throughout the year create opportunities for our most able to work with life coaches to ensure they achieve their full potential. We have an Oxbridge University programme helping our students prepare from Year 9. Our international programme gives successful applicants the opportunity to experience projects in the developing world during the summer holidays, stretching them beyond their comfort zones and developing their social, emotional and personal skills. The Combined Cadet Force (CCF), a partnership between Hinchley Wood and Reeds Independent School in Cobham, runs from Year 10. The cadets parade each Monday at Reeds where they learn a variety of military skills, develop their adventure training skills and learn to work together as a team in preparation for two weekend and two week long camps throughout the year. They are also given the chance to access a wide number of recognised training courses and flight experiences run by the Ministry of Defence at a nominal charge.

Clubs and Activities 2009 - 2010 Clubs and Activities currently on offer include: • Hinchley Wood Singers • DJ Club • Rugby League • Community Choir • Rock Club • Martial Arts • Jazz Band - Senior and Junior • Drama Production • All Years Squash • Girls’ Choir • Years 7, 8, 9 Performing • All Years Hockey • Flute Choir Arts Club • All Years Football - • Brass Band • Combined Cadet Force (CCF) including girls • Top Brass Quintet • All Years Basketball • All Years Rowing - • Clarinet Ensemble • Cricket Club (Summer) Boat Club • Guitar Club • Cricket Nets (Summer) • All Years Netball • Orchestra • Rounders All Years (Summer) • Years 7, 8, 9 Trampoline Club • Wind Group • Softball/Baseball All Years • All Years Tennis • String Group (Summer) • Years 7, 8 Yoga • Music Theory • All Years Athletics (Summer) • ICT Club • Year 7 & 8 Dance Club • Running Club • School Magazine Club • Year 9 & 10 Dance Club • Golf Club • Duke of Edinburgh Bronze • Samba Band • All Years Rugby Club Award (Year 10)

There is a comprehensive range of sporting activities on offer for all years in curriculum time and after school. These include rugby, football, hockey, netball, dance, rowing, basketball, badminton, fitness, yoga, volleyball, cross country, rounders, softball, tennis, squash, athletics and cricket. Teams are successful in both local and national competitions. This year our Year 11 basketball team were undefeated! District Sports, as always, brings out the best in our athletes with outstanding performances throughout the day. No team finished below third place and Hinchley Wood was the highest placed state school in the tournament and overall winners of the boys’ trophy in both Years 8 and 10. Hinchley Wood School has earned a very successful reputation over the years for producing some of the finest rowers, reaching national level and achievements at many Heads of the River races and Regattas. The school became affiliated to the Amateur Rowing Association, where the J14 girls were the first to row under the banner of Hinchley Wood School at the National Schools Head.

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Extension and Enrichment Activities (continued) Hockey is very successful at Hinchley Wood and we are very pleased to continue with our excellent links with Hockey Club. Brett Garrard (former GB Captain) oversees the coaching of our extracurricular club and GCSE PE lessons. Our links with Harlequins Rugby League Club has continued to develop and we are pleased that coaches and players from the club will be involved in some of our Rugby League lessons this year. Our reputation as a rugby playing school has improved with the success of our Year 7 and 8 teams. There have also been some outstanding performances outside the curriculum, where students have achieved the following: Black Belt in martial arts; U17 National Squash Champion and two silver and one bronze medal in Kuk Sool Championships. We also offer a diverse Key Stage 4 sports teaching programme where students can study new activities such as yoga, trampolining and self-defence. The school holds the prestigious Arts Mark Silver Award in recognition of its contribution to the arts.

School Trips, Visits and Workshops Trips and visits enrich and broaden the educational experiences offered at school. The following gives some indication of our current provision, which is regularly reviewed and extended: • Art galleries including the Tate Modern & National Portrait Gallery • Museums: Natural History • Concerts & Theatre: Open air, West End & local venues • GCSE French Immersion Trip - Paris • Newhaven and Seaford - Geography Field Trip • Cologne - Germany • Swanage and Dorking - Geography Field Trips • Albany Park - Canoeing • Music Tour - Venice • Skiing: Canada - British Colombia • Science Visit to Japan • National Theatre • Boulogne Day Trip - France • Holland Exchange • Duke of Edinburgh Expedition, North Downs • Rotary ‘Youth Speaks’ Competition • King’s College London University • Institute of Chartered Accountants • Flatfield Mill – Biology Field Study • Surrey UCAS Convention • Tour to Black Forest - Germany • Berlin - History Trip • Orchestra Day – Royal College of Music • High Ashurst Challenge Event • Bushcraft Survival Day • Ypres, Belgium - Trenches • Marchant's Hill - Year 7

2009 - 2010 PAGE ELEVEN A Specialist Music College GENERAL INFORMATION

Equality Scheme and Accessibility Plan Hinchley Wood School is committed to ensuring that all employees, students, parents, carers and any others involved in the school community receive equal treatment, regardless of their disability, gender, race, religion, belief, age, sexual orientation or transsexual status.

The school will seek to eliminate unlawful discrimination and disability related harassment, promote positive attitudes towards disabled people, encourage disabled people’s participation in public life and take reasonable steps to take into account people’s disabilities.

A person has a disability if he or she has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

An Equality Working Group is developing an Equality Scheme and Action Plan to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). The Accessibility Plan is also being re-developed to take account of all disabilities.

Current plans and recent improvements include: • Continuing to develop access to the school curriculum by providing individual programmes and support for students with specific learning disabilities. • Providing increased support for students with learning difficulties with their Independent Learning Programmes (ILPs). • Ensuring all school policies reflect the key aspects of the Equality Scheme. • Reviewing the involvement of SEN students in extra-curricular activities and identifying additional provision where appropriate. • Ensuring ethnic minorities are adequately represented on all school groups. • Carrying out Community Cohesion Survey.

Hinchley Wood School Development Fund This charitable fund exists to enhance the range of provision for students at the school. Parental donations, gift aid and business sponsorship have all helped the fund to make significant contributions to the school and its facilities. You will be asked to make a monthly donation by direct debit.

Charging and Remissions Policy for School Activities The Governors of the School have adopted a charging and remissions policy for school activities in accordance with the requirements of Section 110 of the Education Reform Act 1988. Whilst setting out which trips and activities will require sufficient parental contributions to allow them to go ahead, the policy also states how the school tries to ensure their students can go on trips and take part in activities when the only reason for the student not to go is a financial one.

Complaints Procedure Under the Education Reform Act, a procedure is laid down which relates to complaints about the action of Governing Bodies in respect of the school curriculum and related matters. This document is available on request. In the first instance, parents are encouraged to discuss any problems with the relevant member of staff or Headteacher. The school maintains a library of statutory documents, policy statements, schemes of work, useful educational books and syllabuses followed in the school which may be viewed on request to the school office.

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Admissions The admissions limit set for 2010-11 is 210. The number of applications for places last year was 795 by the closing date. There were 18 appeals.

There is an independent appeals process. All appeals are dealt with by the Clerk to Governors at the school.

Academic Year Dates 2009-2010 Autumn Term 2009 2nd September (INSET day) – 18th December Half Term 26th October – 2nd November (INSET Day)

Spring Term 2010 4th January – 1st April Half Term 15th – 19th February

Summer Term 2010 19th April – 21st July Half Term 31st May – 4th June

Autumn Term 2010 2nd September (INSET day)

Times of the School Day The school operates a shortened day on Fridays.

Monday – Thursday Friday (shortened day) Students Enter School 08.25 Students Enter School 08.25

Registration 08.30 Registration 08.30 Lesson 1 08.40 Lesson 1 08.50 Lesson 2 09.40 Lesson 2 09.50

Morning Break 10.40 Extended Morning Break 10.50

Lesson 3 11.00 Lesson 3 11.20 Lesson 4 12.00 Lesson 4 12.20

Lunch Break 13.00 Registration 13.20 Registration/Assembly 13.40 School Finishes 13.30 Lesson 5 14.00 School Finishes 15.00 Buses Leave 13.40

Buses Leave 15.10

Homework club & activities 15.00

2009 - 2010 PAGE THIRTEEN A Specialist Music College SCHOOL UNIFORM, ATTENDANCE AND DESTINATIONS

As a school, we enjoy a reputation for high standards. With parental support and a clear statement of our expectation, we can encourage everyone to enhance our image and identify with Hinchley Wood. We see the wearing of our school uniform as an endorsement of this policy.

Girls • Hinchley Wood School black knee length skirt with maroon braid insert only or plain black school trousers available from School Uniform Direct. Tight Lycra trousers must not be worn. • Plain white school shirt with collar, button to neck and sleeves. • School tie. Available from School Uniform Direct. • Black blazer with school badge embroidered on pocket – available from School Uniform Direct. • Black V-Neck Hinchley Wood School jumper with school logo (may be worn in addition to the blazer, but not as an alternative). Available from School Uniform Direct. • Black or natural tights in winter/white ankle socks in summer. • Black, safe, sensible, low-heeled unobtrusive shoes with toes and heels enclosed.

Boys • Plain black school trousers. • Plain white school shirt with collar, button to neck and sleeves. • School tie. Available from School Uniform Direct. • Black blazer with school badge embroidered on pocket – available from School Uniform Direct. • Black V-Neck Hinchley Wood School jumper with school logo (may be worn in addition to the blazer, but not as an alternative). Available from School Uniform Direct. • Plain black or grey socks. • Black, safe, sensible, unobtrusive shoes.

Outerwear – Boys & Girls Plain anoraks, raincoats, overcoats and jackets – preferably in the school colours. Sweatshirts/denim jackets are not to be worn as outerwear/coats.

Sportswear – Boys & Girls • White polo shirt with school logo. Available from School Uniform Direct. • Plain black sports shorts. Available from School Uniform Direct. • Plain black sports socks. Available from School Uniform Direct. • Boys – Maroon/black reversible rugby shirt. Available from School Uniform Direct. • Girls – Maroon fleece with school logo. Available from the School Uniform Direct. • Trainers.

2009 - 2010 PAGE FOURTEEN A Specialist Music College SCHOOL UNIFORM, ATTENDANCE & DESTINATIONS

SCHOOL UNIFORM RULES • Correct school uniform must be worn for school days and evening events and on your journey to and from school. • T-shirts, roll neck jumpers etc. may NOT be worn underneath school shirts. The school jumper is the only acceptable extra item in cold weather over a shirt. • Plain anoraks, raincoats, overcoats and jackets (preferably in the school colours) are the only types of coat permitted. Sweatshirts/denim jackets are NOT to be worn as outerwear/coats. • Outdoor coats are NOT to be worn inside the classroom. • Boots, trainers and canvas shoes may NOT be worn in or to school. • A pair of sleepers or stud earrings ONLY will be allowed. No other jewellery is permitted. Jewellery will be confiscated and lodged in the School Office to await collection at the end of a half term. • We recognise that many girls will probably wear light make-up which should be discreet and natural looking. No girl should wear make-up which is obvious – this includes mascara, bright lipstick, heavy foundation etc. • Girls’ skirts must be knee length. • Students are expected to keep their hair tidy and natural. The style, colour and length must be compatible with attendance at a uniformed school. Students’ hair, therefore, should not reflect extremes of fashions; this includes hair no shorter than a grade 2. Boy’s hair should be off the shoulder or tied back and girl’s hair should be tied back. Hair should be off the face. Bright dyes and/or shaved patterns are not permitted. Uniform can be purchased from the School Uniform Direct shop at 38 Surbiton Road, , Surrey KT1 2HX or online from schooluniformdirect.co.uk While students must adhere to the uniform policy, the school will be sensitive to the needs of different cultures, races and religions and will aim to accommodate these needs.

Absence and Attendance Record for Students of Compulsory School Age for the School Year to May 2009 (11-16)

• Total number of students on roll 1046 • Attendance 94.1% • Percentage of student sessions (half day) missed through authorised absence 5.1% (5.6% in 2008) • Percentage of student sessions (half day) missed through unauthorised absence 0.8% (0.7% in 2008)

Please note: Unauthorised absence is an unexplained or unjustified absence

Destinations for 2008

Year 11 - There were 188 in the Year Group • Continued Education 95.4% • Training 0% • Employment with Training 3.2% • Employment 1.1% • Other 0.5%

Year 13 - There were 18 in the Year Group • Higher Education 100%

2009 - 2010 PAGE FIFTEEN A Specialist Music College STAFF LIST

Teaching Staff Mr James Aherne Maths/i/c KS3 (P/T) Miss Lucy Alford Science (NQT) Miss Caroline Arthur PE/ i/c Psychology/Head of Learning Year 7 Mrs Nicola Black Geography/PE (P/T) (maternity leave) Mrs Samantha Branson English/PE/Citizenship/Transition Co-ordinator Mr Neil Broughton English/Psychology/Science (P/T) (covering maternity leave) Miss Amy Brown Head of History Mrs Gillian Budd English/Head of Learning Year 9 Miss Suzanne Chalke Art/Art Graphics MIss Susan Cooper Maths/ICT Mr Tony Cox Maths/PE/ICT Mrs Jenny Craig Head of MFL/Head of German/French/Professional Development Co-ord/SMT Mrs Katy Cullen History/Head of Learning Year 10 Mrs Imogen Daughtery French/German Miss Karen Davies Head of RS/Citizenship Mrs Judith Davies Textiles (GTP) Mrs Georgia Dobson Science (P/T) Mr Jonathan Douthwaite Geography/PE (covering maternity leave) Mrs Deborah Duffy Head of Art (P/T) Mrs Susan Eacott Head of Biology/ i/c Curriculum Development in Science Mr Andrew Fleming ICT i/c KS3/Business Studies Mr Matthew Fowler Head of Mathematics Mrs Stephanie France-Thomason English/i/c KS5/Drama Miss Dinusha Gajasinghe Maths Mr Lorenzo Gambino Technology-Product Design/Graphic Products/ICT/Art/Art Graphics Mrs Gemma Garrido English/Spanish (P/T) Mr Mike Glover Deputy Headteacher/Music/Citizenship/SMT Mr Leonard Goldsmith English/Critical Thinking/i/c Media Miss Theresa Gray Drama/i/c Sixth Form Drama Mr Alan Griffiths Asst Headteacher/(Student Guidance KS3+KS4)/History/SMT Mr Alexander Haymonds Maths/i/c KS4/Professional Development Co-ordinator/SMT Mrs Yasmin Haymonds Head of Chemistry/i/c Teaching & Learning in Science Mr Stuart Holmes German/French/Head of Learning Year 8 Mrs Jane Holt Head of Learning Support & Inclusion/SENCO (P/T) Mrs Debbie Howorth Art (P/T) Mr David Hyman Asst Headteacher (Curriculum/Progress)/Maths/SMT Mr Adam Jones i/c Business Studies/Senior Tutor - Sixth Form Miss Emily Jones English/i/c KS3/Drama Mrs Katrina Lane Technology - Food/Art/Child Development Mr Nick Lang RS Ms Keri Lillico English/Drama/Media Studies Miss Andrea Loveday Music (P/T)i/c KS4 Music Miss Elizabeth Lyons Head of English Mrs Caroline Mansell Achievement Co-ordinator/Citizenship/English/CoPE Mr Paul Mansell Head of Technology Ms Janet Marshall Sociology (P/T) Mrs Anna Martin Head of Spanish/French (maternity leave) Mrs Sarah Melville Head of Drama/Dance (P/T) Mr Alexander Mitchell Science/Co-ordinator of Physics KS4 Mrs Lesley Mitchell Science/KS3 Developments/SMT Miss Tina Modi Geography/History Mr Samir Moezzi Science/Physics Co-ordinator KS3/KS5 Mr Ebrahim Neami Maths Mr David O’Flaherty Director of Studies-ICT/Specialist College Programme/SMT Mrs Louise Petit English/Psychology/Science (P/T) (maternity leave) Mr Steven Poole Headteacher/RS/Citizenship/SMT Mrs Louise Power Head of French/Progress Co-ordinator/IiP Mr Laurie Reeve Music Technology Mr Edward Reeves Asst Headteacher (Teaching & Learning)/Music College Specialism/SMT Mr Jamie Ribolla PE/Head of Learning Year 11 Mr Steven Smith Head of Geography/ICT Mrs Emily Spooner Technology – Textiles Ms Abigail Street Spanish (covering maternity leave)

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Teaching Staff (continued) Dr Jennifer Summers Science (NQT) Mr Jonathan Taylor Director of Sixth Form/Psychology/Sociology/History/General Studies/SMT Mr Joseph Travers Music/Music Technology Mrs Clare Van Niekerk Head of PE (maternity leave) Mr Chris Welsh ICT/i/c KS5 Miss Clare West Acting Head of PE (covering maternity leave) Mrs Hannah Willingale Science (GTP) Miss Laura Wood Music/i/c KS3 Music (NQT) Mr Oliver Wright PE/i/c KS3 & KS5/Citizenship SMT = Senior Management Team

Associate Staff

CENTRAL SERVICES Mrs Alison Hynes Personnel/Team Co-ordinator Mrs Eileen Walsh Clerk to Governors/Special Projects Assistant

COMMUNICATION & STAFF SUPPORT Mrs Kay Mullady PA to Headteacher/Team Co-ordinator Mrs Linda Burt Receptionist Mrs Jean Howard-Harwood Reprographics/First Aider Mrs Sally Morris Administrative Assistant

CURRICULUM & DATA SUPPORT Mrs Gillian Pearson Admissions Officer & SIMS System Manager/Team Co-ordinator Mrs Janet Bishop Data & Curriculum Support Administrator/Cover Assistant (P/T)

Mrs Helen Jayne School Organisation Co-ordinator/ARR Co-ordinator Mr Geoff Opie Cover Manager-Assistant/Sporting Fixtures Co-ordinator Mrs Laura-Jane Pontin Data & Curriculum Support Administrator/Cover Assistant (P/T) Mrs Sue Thompson Examinations Officer

FINANCE Mr Lawrie Lee Bursar Mrs Gillian Sandford Finance Officer/Team Co-ordinator Mrs Andrea Cheeseman Finance Officer Ms Fiona Gravette Business Development Officer Mrs Samantha Vary Finance/Administrative Assistant

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Ms Debi Francis Student Development Co-ordinator – Years 7/10/11//First Aider/Team Co-ordinator Ms Abigail Gibb Receptionist/Administrative Assistant/Sixth Form Co-ordinator Mrs Pauline Maynard Attendance Officer Mrs Zoe Pearce Principal First Aider/Administrative Assistant Mrs Michelle Perry Student Development Co-ordinator – Years 8/9/Cover Assistant/First Aider

STUDENT COUNSELLORS Mr Brian Phelps Pastoral Consultant Mrs Sally Muxworthy Student Counsellor Miss Lydia Taylor Connexions Personal Adviser/Relational Schools Youth Worker

WORK EXPERIENCE Mrs Caroline Ellis Careers & Work Related Learning/First Aider

ICT Mr Steve Brockwell ICT Network Manager Mr Mark Simpson Senior ICT Technician Mr Andrew Barratt ICT Technician

LEARNING SUPPORT & RESOURCE CENTRE Mrs Michelle Frain Resource Centre Manager (P/T - job share) Mrs Una Flanagan Resource Centre Manager (P/T - job share) Mrs Sarah Godfrey Deputy SENCO/Learning Support Assistant Mrs Norma Borg-Clyde Learning Support Assistant

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Associate Staff (continued) Ms Carolyn Fayers Learning Support Assistant Mrs Una Flanagan Learning Support Assistant Mrs Trudi Freidman Learning Support Assistant Mrs Linda Hill Learning Support Assistant Ms Donna Lovegrove Learning Support Assistant/Rowing Co-ordinator Ms Fiona Perkins Learning Support Assistant Mrs Elizabeth Smith Learning Support Assistant Mrs Tina Sturman Learning Support Assistant Miss Lydia Taylor Learning Support Assistant

MUSIC Mr Paul Clifford Music Technician Miss Jenny Randall Music College Co-ordinator

TECHNICIANS Mrs Debbie Davidson Art & Technology Technician Mrs Sarah Martin Art/Food Technician Mrs Marta Friedmann Laboratory Technician Mrs Lynda Sugden Laboratory Technician Mr Adam Sugden Laboratory Technician Mr Ronald Howard Technology Technician

CATERING Mrs Bernadette Drakeford Catering Manager Ms Maria Haines Head Cook Mrs Kerry Briant Catering Assistant Ms Dawn Cruse Catering Assistant Mrs Caroline Ffitch Catering Assistant Mrs Nicola Stevenson Catering Assistant Mrs Judy Webb Catering Assistant

PREMISES Mr Keith Lyons Premises Manager/First Aider Mr Tony Barker Deputy Premises Manager Mr Brahim Sasbou Deputy Premises Manager Mrs Dawn Heath Premises Assistant Mrs Claire Mitchell Premises Assistant Miss Martha Musinguzi Premises Assistant Mrs Ann O'Toole Premises Assistant Ms Samantha Perry Premises Assistant Miss Katazyna Rosianiec Premises Assistant (maternity leave) Mr Alan Smith Premises Assistant Mr Ibrahim Sorr Premises Assistant Miss Kelly White Premises Assistant

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Miss Simone Blumroder German Language Assistant

ELMBRIDGE 14-19 CONSORTIUM Ms Maria Knights 14-19 Consortium Co-ordinator Mrs Paula Allen Learning Mentor Miss Sian Morgan Learning Mentor Mrs Meli Weerasekera Administrative Assistant

ELMBRIDGE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP Mrs Nikki Anghileri Co-ordinator Miss Nicola Bond Administrative Assistant Mrs Nicola Bird Home School Link Worker Ms Jo Carroll-Smart Home School Link Worker Mrs Michelle Janes Home School Link Worker Mrs Moira Peacock Home School Link Worker

2009 - 2010 PAGE EIGHTEEN A Specialist Music College EXAMINATION RESULTS

Hinchley Wood encourages students of all abilities. It is our expectation that all students show a serious commitment to public examinations; this includes completing all coursework requirements.

KEY STAGE 3 TEACHER ASSESSMENTS

KEY STAGE 3 FOUNDATION SUBJECT TEACHER ASSESSMENTS 2009 Percentage of 14 year olds achieving Level 5 or above – Hinchley Wood School

SUBJECT LEVEL 5+ LEVEL 6+ LEVEL 7+ LEVEL 8+ ENGLISH 92% 76% 35% n/a MATHS 93% 81% 62% 22% SCIENCE 96% 67% 25% n/a ART 96% 76% 32% 3% GEOGRAPHY 95% 80% 43% 1% HISTORY 95% 77% 37% 5% ICT 96% 72% 43% 0% MODERN LANGUAGES 89% 62% 24% 0% MUSIC 97% 76% 44% 7% PE 98% 73% 19% 0% RE 90% 69% 42% 1% TECHNOLOGY 97% 56% 7% 0%

GCSE RESULTS The GCSE results this year were the best ever and continue to maintain the high standard which Hinchley Wood School is now achieving on a consistent basis. 23% of all examination grades at Hinchley Wood were A* and A compared to 21% nationally.

Percentage of Students Achieving 5+ Achieving 5+ Achieving 5+ grades A* - C A*- C including grades A*- G English & Maths School 2009 85% 75% 100%

National pass rates are 65% for 5 A*-C and 48% for 5 A*-C including English and Maths.

2009 - 2010 PAGE NINETEEN A Specialist Music College EXAMINATION RESULTS % 5+ A*- C 85% including English & Maths % 5+ A*- C 75% % A*- C Results Results No A*- C % A*- C National No A*- G A*- G % 723528193979999 100 100 723528193979999 620386381909698 0116 530008 505616100 686125100 1268 4310017 A* A B C D E F G U 15870000000151007315100 186 3100 13171 4 45 7 26 66 17 28 38 33 33 15 4 52 1 6 37 3 15 1 0 8 127 0 2 68 0 0 54 91 109 185 64 91 99 59 63 171 100 100 100 Entries Full Course Short Course Additional Award Core Award Graphic Products11013231 0016 55611091 0016 646114100 2009 GCSE RESULTS Subject Art & Design Products11013231 BiologyBusiness Studies 645711100 Chemistry 111132310007 Child Development 51Dance 77Drama 8 16 English Language 7 12 30 1733641000016947217100 English Literature Materials140045302009 18 21 13 30Food Technology 201 26 14French 11 5Geography 178 14 13 5 3German 25 26 3 2 49Graphic 6 8 0 13 63History 2 0 2 0ICT Full Course 69 82 0 1ICT Short Course 9 1 68 72 22 0Mathematics 0 51 0 22 0 5Media Studies 19 0 3 6 0 135 12 0Music 17 1 2 66 18 0 0PE 0 1 19 46 5 89Physics 14 0 0 65 0 0 20266600000201007220100 15 201 17 0Religious Studies 1 6 47 0 76 1 7Religious Studies 0 0 35 90 30 15 5 0 84 0Resistant 42 30 0 8 30 176 4 24Science 48 2 0 76 2 33Science 157 1 65 100 91 19 28 1 49 2 14 88Spanish 0 15 100 94 0 14 2 1 30 Technology 21 51Textiles 88 23 1 52 76 30 43 3 10 0 11 63 11 6 0 30 1 0Entries 11 4 4 70 6 0 2 5 100 22Grade % of entries 0 16 99 100 88 201 58 4 0 7 1 2 1 0 7 100 178 45 9HW Cumulative Grade % of entries 0 72 2 1 0 100 National Cumulative Grade % 3 2 134 88 10 85 3 0 99 68 100 10 42 162 0 10 64 49 1 1991 7 68 0 69 81 2 145 320 579 0 64 54 3 135 0 236 16 39 72 84 0 2 51 100 68 0 3 57 29 64 100 34 0 1 29 2 69 0 83 66 7 201 100 100 12 0 0 0 97 24 7 87 47 4 0 30 36 100 86 2 1623 0 0 98 100 100 77 69 17 0 94 65 28 81 77 30 52 100 61 100 100 22 100

2009 - 2010 PAGE TWENTY A Specialist Music College EXAMINATION RESULTS Ave Pts/StudentAve 680 (2009) Pts/Entry Ave 794 (2008) 202 (2009) 207 (2008) Pass Rate Pass Rate 0111 83 100 50 0000100 54 100 2510100 1000100 50 2310100 100 1000100 88 5100100 30 1610100 75 5200100 0100 67 3 101100100 r ein50111060 5 021110100 60 100 1 Design 010000100 10033310100 & 2009 A2 RESULTS 67 Maths Subject 12026400100 Art 100 3Art & Design Textiles 102000100 Studies Biology Entries 50 AChemistry 2 001100100 Studies Drama BEnglish Literature Design French CFurther DGeography 6 13 E 4ICT 2 1Mathematics U 3Media 1 83 6 4 HW % A - E 023100100 Music HW % A - C 1 67 1 3 1 8 0 Music Technology 101100100 000010100 PE 0Religious 2 11Product 0 0 8Physics 5Psychology 5 1 29 7 101230100 1 TotalGrade % of total entries 102009 Cumulative Grade % 22008 Cumulative Grade %2007 Cumulative Grade % 0 16 16 A=270 B=240 C=210 D=180 E =150 Key to Points Values 136 17 35 18 20 54 65 31 26 22 44 85 92 25 8 65 94 42 99 1 91 100 35 100 100 98 11 100 1 uiesSuis51211080 5 112010100 Studies Business 63 8 023300100 History 100 1 001000100 SociologySpanish 8 1 0

2009 - 2010 PAGE TWENTY ONE A Specialist Music College ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE

Admissions Criteria 2010 The admission number for entry to Hinchley Wood School in September 2010 will be 210. Where applications for admission exceed the number of places available, the following criteria will be applied, in the order set out below. As directed by the LA, children with a statement of special educational needs that specifies the school as the placement school will be given separate consideration.

1. Looked After Children (children in public care).

2. In exceptional circumstances students will be admitted on medical and social grounds; the grounds on which the application is made must be supported by written evidence from a registered health professional such as consultant doctor, psychologist, education social worker or educational welfare officer to demonstrate that Hinchley Wood School is the only secondary school suitable for that student. This evidence must be submitted at the time of application using a supplementary application form which can be obtained from the school.

3. Students who have a sibling living at the same address, attending Hinchley Wood School in years 7 to 11 at the time of admission. (Please note that this does not apply if the older sibling is in the sixth form at the time of admission)

4. Proximity to the school, giving priority to those living nearest to the school determined by a straight line from the front door of the school to the centre point of the child’s normal residence (irrespective of county boundaries).

Notes: All applications for Hinchley Wood School, whether ranked first, second or third on the Surrey LA preference form, or included in the six preferences for those applying from the London boroughs, will be considered equally against Hinchley Wood’s entry criteria.

In category 2, please note that a letter from your GP will not normally be sufficient medical evidence.

In category 3, the definition of a sibling includes half-sibling, step-sibling and adoptive sibling.

In category 4, for students with joint custody arrangements, the ‘home address’ will be determined by the address at which the parent lives who is in receipt of Child Benefit.

The tiebreaker for allocation of places in categories 1, 2 and 3 will be determined according to category 4 (proximity to the school).

Applicants can be considered for a place in more than one category.

On acceptance of a place, proof of address will be requested. Such proof may include current council tax or utility bills.

For secondary school transfer from primary school into Year 7, any applications received after the published closing date will be deemed as late applications and will only be considered after all those applications received by the closing date.

Waiting lists will be kept until the end of the academic year and applicants will be ranked according to the published admissions criteria. Unsuccessful applicants stating a preference for Hinchley Wood School can ask to be placed on a waiting list.

If it is found that a place has been obtained on a fraudulent basis, the offer will usually be withdrawn.

Sixth Form Applications The admission number for Year 12 entry in September 2010 will be 20. This figures relates to external applications only. All applicants must have passed 5 GCSEs at A*-C grades, including English Language.

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Secondary School Transfer – Entry to Year 7 September 2010 - How To Apply As a Foundation School, the Governing Body of Hinchley Wood School has responsibility for admissions and, for the year commencing 1st September 2010, will admit 210 students to year 7. Please read the following information about the co-ordinated scheme for admissions.

Under the co-ordinated scheme for admission to secondary schools, all applications for places at Hinchley Wood School for Year 7 in September 2010 should be submitted either online or on a Local Authority Secondary Schools Admissions form. A Supplementary Information Form will be required only for applicants who wish to have specific exceptional circumstances taken into consideration (see section 2 of the Admissions Arrangements). This Supplementary Information Form is available by request from the school’s Admissions Officer and should be returned, with relevant attachments, to the Admissions Officer at the school and not to the Local Authority.

Allocation of places at Hinchley Wood School is not preference weighted. This means that applicants who put Hinchley Wood School as a second or lower preference will be considered equally for a place as those stating Hinchley Wood School as a first preference. However, the Local Authority will allocate each applicant only one secondary school place and this will be the highest ranked preferred school for which the applicant meets the individual school’s criteria. Therefore if Hinchley Wood School is your first choice of secondary school for your child, it is advisable to put it as first preference. No place at the school can be guaranteed until the offer letters have been sent out from the Local Authority in March. Parents should carefully consider the school’s criteria for admission against their family situation (i.e. distance from school/siblings/personal circumstances etc). Historical information regarding allocation of places in previous years is available but should be used only as a guide as this changes every year according to the number of preferences for Hinchley Wood School received.

Admissions Procedure Obtain a Prospectus from the Admissions Officer at Hinchley Wood School. Access the website for your Local Authority for the area in which you live and navigate to School Admissions where you will find all the information you need to apply for a school place. If you cannot access the internet contact the Local Authority in order to obtain a paper copy of the secondary schools admission form. Fill in your choice of secondary schools in order of preference remembering that if you qualify for admission to more than one school, you will be offered ONLY your highest preference. Submit your application online or return the paper form to the Local Authority. In both cases the closing date for applications is Friday 23rd October 2009. If you are applying for a place at Hinchley Wood School under category 2 and wish to have exceptional circumstances taken into consideration, you must complete a Supplementary Information Form and return it to the Admissions Officer at Hinchley Wood School together with the appropriate attachments (copies of documentation from professional bodies if appropriate) by Friday 23rd October 2009. On 1st March 2010 all applicants will be sent their secondary school allocation letter from their own Local Authority. If you applied online you will be able to view your school offer online from 7am on 2nd March. Applicants who have been allocated a place at Hinchley Wood School will have two weeks to accept an offer. After that a nil return will be interpreted as a refusal. Hinchley Wood School will operate its own waiting list which will reflect the school’s admissions criteria. Parents of students who are not offered a place will be notified of the appeals process.

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Important Dates Regarding Admissions

Open Evening Thursday 24th September 2009 (6.00 pm onwards)

Open Mornings Tuesday 29th September 2009 (9.00 am – 12.30 pm) Wednesday 30th September 2009 (9.00 am – 12.30 pm) Wednesday 14th October 2009 (9.00 am – 12.30 pm) Tuesday 20th October 2009 (9.00 am – 12.30 pm)

Closing date for applications Friday 23rd October 2009

Parents notified 1st March 2010

Admissions to the School in Years 7 to 11 (during the academic year) All admissions outside the normal Secondary School Transfer period (i.e. mid – term transfers) are handled by the School’s Admissions Officer. Please contact Mrs G Pearson, Admissions Officer at Hinchley Wood School, Lane, Hinchley Wood, Surrey KT10 0AQ for an application form.

If there are no places available at the time of application, waiting lists are kept and applicants ranked according to the Admissions Criteria.

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