Prospectus 2019/2020 WELCOME / ATTAINMENT Welcome to our School

I am honoured and delighted to be the daughter will have the opportunity to fulfil their Headteacher of Crestwood School and potential. Our culture of hard work, commitment Crestwood School Sixth Form. and consistent approaches goes hand in hand with excellent teaching mutual respect and bags I firmly believe that a good state education of enthusiasm. Our ethos is one of inclusivity and GCSE Results 2019 is a right and not a privilege and this coupled aspiration. Our determination to be the absolute Crestwood School would like to with the shared Invictus vision that each and best we can be is infectious. We proudly work in congratulate all students on an every one of our students irrespective of collaboration with parents, carers, our community, excellent set of results. There are many local/feeder primaries and other stakeholders. background or ability deserves access to the incredible individual performances. type of opportunities offered by the best Your son/ daughter will be joining Crestwood at a very exciting time. Construction of our new In terms of attainment there were the independent sector can offer is unique Science block is due to start October 2019 and outstanding performances from: within our community. I am extremely this will be a state of the art facility to rival that of Helen Zheng eight top grades (seven or higher!) proud, but not surprised, of our most recent any school in the local area and beyond. including two grade 9s! Our Head Girl Hannah Ofsted judgement of Good with Outstanding We are proud to offer Post 16 education in Moore also received eight top grades, Cole features (February 2018). A good school collaboration with Invictus 6th Form. I am very Roberts and Nyah Mallen with seven top grades knows its strengths and weaknesses and it passionate about providing an opportunity for each and Daniel Moriarty with six top grades which included three 9’s! was wonderful for our staff and students to our students to continue their studies here at our school. We offer a wide variety of courses, be recognised for all of their hard work and At Crestwood we place a huge emphasis on both A-level and BTEC, and can offer unrivalled progress, which is the measure of what a student efforts over recent years. pastoral care and support to all of our students. was expected to achieve when they joined us in The vision that our community deserves to be Crestwood 6th Form students also benefit from Year 7 vs what they achieved in Year 11. the resources and teaching expertise the 5 other served by at least a Good school has been realised Again, we have so many positive performances in but we refuse to rest on our laurels and our Invictus Schools offer. The success of our first terms of progress: years have led to some wonderful feedback from intention is to be consistently Outstanding when Daniel Moriarty tops our progress chart scoring next inspected. our Year 12 and Year 13 students, so much so that applications have doubled year on year. 2.93, meaning Dan scored almost 3 grades higher Progress and attainment will always be paramount across ALL his subjects! Elif Elma and Simrah but never at the expense of a rich and inclusive If you would like further information please speak Basharat achieved progress scores of 2.22 and education where students are at the centre to any member of the teaching team to request a 1.86 respectively. Molly Mai Summers (1.71) and of everything, are fully supported, valued and copy of the Invictus 6th Form Prospectus. I look Harry Barnes (1.66) complete the top 5 students encouraged to go way beyond what they ever forward to welcoming you to our wonderful making the most progress at Crestwood. thought possible. school and working with you and your son/ daughter over the coming years to attain Across the board our students received 76 top At Crestwood we fully believe that anything is their full potential. grades (7 or higher) a stunning figure amongst a possible and whether that is within the realms of relatively small cohort. Over two thirds of our academia, on the sporting field, within the Arts Mrs C Sutton students received a pass or better in English. or serving the wider community your son or HEADTEACHER

2 www.crestwoodschool.co.uk JOINING Joining our School

We work hard to ensure a smooth Sutton, senior staff , their Head of Year and most transition from primary school. This importantly their form tutor. During this evening includes visits to every primary school further information is provided about the new term and any last minute worries and concerns can be by a member of the Senior Leadership addressed. The experience of moving from primary Team and an induction day in July when to secondary school is unique for each child but children meet up with others in their whether your child joins us knowing others from form group, meet their new form tutor primary school, or comes to us on their own, within and experience some taster lessons. a week or so most will have become settled and confident, allowing them to make the most of the During Year 5 and Year 6 many children will already opportunities we have to offer. have visited Crestwood for taster lessons, use of the The transition from primary school is a major swimming pool and other special events. Children event in the life of any child and it is only natural hear more about their new school and ask any that they will experience a mixture of emotions. questions they have during these visits. They get Sometimes parents can feel these emotions more to meet “Buddies” who are attached to their form acutely than their children, but with staff , Buddies group to support them during the first few days and and Ambassadors on hand ready to help, we feel weeks at Crestwood. We talk to Year 6 teachers that whatever the difficulty, we have someone to get as much information as possible to help us who is ready and willing to help establish a secure place the children into well balanced form groups foundation for your child’s future happiness, security which give every child the opportunity to make new and achievements. friends and have a fresh start in a new and different environment. If you have any questions or queries please contact Mrs C Sutton, Headteacher at: Induction Evening, held on the night before the csutton@crestwood-s..sch.uk first Induction Day, gives parents and children the opportunity to meet our Headteacher, Caroline

... is unique for each child but whether your child joins us knowing others from primary school, or comes to us on their own, within a week or so most will have become settled and confident ...

www.crestwoodschool.co.uk 3 CURRICULUM Crestwood Curriculum

Putting in place the appropriate curriculum for each child is vital if they are to achieve their best. The curriculum at Crestwood is recognised by Ofsted as being broad and balanced and focuses on those subjects that we believe are most important.

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KEY STAGE 3: Years 7 & 8 In Years 7 and 8 students spend a significant amount of time studying English and Mathematics. We ENGLISH GEOGRAPHY ICT believe that these subjects are vital in developing skills needed in other subjects and for life outside MATHEMATICS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FASHION & TEXTILES and beyond school. On entering the school students are taught in a mixture of form groups or sets. Core SCIENCE ART RESISTANT MATERIALS subjects such as Mathematics, English and Science MODERN FOREIGN have learning sets in Year 7 and teaching by ability LANGUAGES MUSIC PRODUCT DESIGN increases so that students are placed in groups that match their learning needs. HISTORY DRAMA FOOD & NUTRITION During Years 7 - 8 students study the subjects to PHYSICAL EDUCATION PSHE COMPUTING the right: & GAMES Year 9 With the demands of a new exams system and changing curricula, Year 9 is an increasingly important year for students. Our flexible curriculum in Year 9 is designed to maximise the opportunities for our students. Dependent on individual abilities, some students will begin GCSEs in certain subjects in Year 9. During the Spring Term, parents and students work with staff to make the choice of subjects that will be followed during Years 10 and 11 at Key Stage 4. Department presentations for each subject can be found on the school website in the Year 9 curriculum section.

KEY STAGE 4: Years 10 & 11 Every year we review the curriculum we off er to our students as they move into their final two years at GEOGRAPHY PHYSICAL EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGY Crestwood. We do this to make sure we off er each student the greatest opportunity to achieve. HISTORY HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE DRAMA All students study a core of English, Mathematics, Science and Modern Foreign Languages. These RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY ART & DESIGN subjects form the basis of the curriculum. Our more able students are expected to continue studying a BUSINESS STUDIES FOOD & NUTRITION COMPUTING Modern Foreign Language and one of either History, Geography or Computer Science. MUSIC iMEDIA SOCIOLOGY In addition to these, our students have the PRODUCT DESIGN FASHION & TEXTILES COMPUTER SCIENCE opportunity to select from a wide range of GCSE and vocational subjects.

KEY STAGE 5: Years 12 & 13 It is our expectation that at the end of KS4 all Crestwood students will continue studying at Post 16. As part of Invictus we are delighted and proud to be able to off er Post 16 education here at Crestwood. Students are able to study a wide range of A level and BTEC level 3 courses across our 5 schools. For more Post 16 information please visit our school website or pick up your copy of the Invictus Sixth Form Prospectus from the school.

www.crestwoodschool.co.uk 5 Where we differ from other multi trusts is our intention to collaborate, across our schools, in every aspect. In the past 5 years, our students have benefited from this collaboration through joint learning experiences, trust wide enrichment and access to the incredible facilities within our estate. Our innovative 6th form regularly appears at the top of league tables and leader boards for progress, our 6th form spans across all 6 INDEPENDENT MINDED campuses with students transported, free of charge via our fleet of minibuses. EDUCATION Our ‘Invictus Subject Directors’ model enables one one sold out across a number of nights. Our Invictus expert to lead the curriculum across our 6 schools, Choir has performed in some of the country’s most ensuring consistency in learning and a wider support illustrious venues, including Birmingham Symphony network for our teaching teams. Other areas of focus Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. We sold out the for our trust are ensuring that our students enjoy Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for our ‘Invictus unique opportunities and elite experiences. To do Festival of Performing Arts’ meaning our students Invictus Education this we appointed a director of performing arts and were able to perform to an audience of over 1200 director of sport. people! Trust was created in Our Invictus Sport ethos is ‘Unconquerable in Sport’. Competition between our schools is tenacious, March 2015 by a group fierce but fair and when our schools come together to face other schools and trusts we become of like-minded schools: formidable. During Miss Hatton’s time as Director of Sport our students have Crestwood, Ellowes Hall enjoyed access to sailing, scuba diving, golf, skeet shooting and tennis. This Sports College, Kinver year the students even attended ‘The Championships’ at Wimbledon. These elite opportunities High and Wombourne complement a full programme of the more traditional sports across High School. Two schools all the schools. Although Mr Wingate oversees have since joined us, our Performing Arts teams, he is the first to admit that the support he receives from each schools performing arts department is a key in Autumn 2016 and driver behind the incredibly talented musicians, dancers, singers and actors. in Coming together to perform across a number of platforms has further unlocked and unleashed that talent. Each school hosts September 2018, further 1 or 2 whole school productions each year, every strengthening an already thriving trust.

6 www.crestwoodschool.co.uk The next phase for us, in terms of a Invictus Values Start with the end in mind collaboration, is the launch of the ‘Invictus Our principles and standards of behaviour. We identify our aspiration and put processes Culture’. The Invictus Culture has seen Every day, in every way, in place to exceed expectations. We celebrate all of our schools, and 6th form, adopt a our progress throughout the journey. shared vision, mission and set of values. our students come first Our first and most important value. Think collaboratively What is a culture? We always ask ourselves; can we include The feeling or climate conveyed without a Anything is possible more students, more of our team or more word being spoken. We focus on the challenge to identify it, our of our schools in anything we do? energy is spent finding a solution. Invictus Vision Accountability Our aspiration, what our schools and Trust will look like in the future. If it is to be, it is to be me. Our culture Our communities will have access Seek and seize opportunities is embraced by to an outstanding education. EVERYONE within the We aim to deliver ‘WOW’ through organisation, from students Our schools and 6th form cater for the opportunities and experiences. social, economic and cultural diversity that to CEO, and everyone in our country is comprised of and deliver Focus on relationships and between, come and see opportunities and experiences that all else will follow for yourself at our open celebrate that diversity. evenings! Open, honest and empathic relationships We are to be locally based, but with clear and simple communication are nationally important. the foundations of our Trust. Invictus Mission A formal summary of what we do and why we do it. We exist to provide our schools with the resources to offer independent minded education to their communities. Our academic focus is on progress. We achieve this with exceptional teaching delivered by outstanding teachers, who are supported by an outstanding team. We provide our students with unique opportunities and elite experiences allowing them to thrive in whatever they pursue.

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Sport in all forms is incredibly popular offer expert specialised coaching for our students and successful at Crestwood and we are and allow our fantastic PE team to attend RFU Coach extremely fortunate in having our own Education courses. When the 3-year program is swimming pool and 4G pitch. Whatever completed we will have school teams represented their level of ability students are encouraged in local leagues and a pathway for our students to to participate both competitively local clubs. During the 3 year project. We have taken students to Twickenham, who designed a bespoke and socially. Canterbury kit that our school 1st team now proudly As well as traditional sports including hockey, football, wear and have been invited to various rugby festivals, cricket and basketball, students are provided with winning our fair share! increasing opportunities to add to their experiences with new activities. Numerous clubs complement the All of the lessons and activities are core provision and these allow students to take part complimented by our truly outstanding in an even wider range of activities. facilities which comprise of: They become more proficient and skilled by receiving extra coaching and learn to become umpires, • State of the art floodlit 4G pitch referees and coaches themselves. • 12 acre sports field, home to our football, hockey Students are encouraged to develop their and rugby pitches performance to the highest level and many go on to • 3 outdoor tennis courts achieve Borough, County and even National status. • Fully equipped sports centre Year 9 students have the opportunity to gain a BTEC First Diploma in Sport and Year 10 students • Newly refurbished gymnasium can begin to work towards the Junior Sports Leader • Newly refurbished swimming pool Award. This supports students in developing • 4 indoor cricket nets leadership and coaching skills across a range of sports and activities. • 2 trampolines We are currently in our final year of the RFU All • 5 outdoor and 4 indoor table tennis tables Schools programme. • 4 badminton courts This means that the RFU recognised our potential as • Grass running track a rugby playing school and have supported us with £10,000 worth of funding to upgrade equipment, • Golf range and nets Olympian Programme Crestwood School is now proudly OVERSUBSCRIBED. This status allows us to offer spaces to students that aren’t in our catchment area based on their sporting aptitude. If your child is currently in year 6 you can apply for a space at Crestwood School on our Olympian Programme. Applicants will be invited to a Talent Identification day held at the school in the Autumn Term of 2019. Students with the highest scores will be assured of their space at Crestwood School and form our Olympian Team. The Olympian Programme will not affect our local catchment area students, we will be accepting 5% above and beyond our regular 210 spaces for students with high sporting aptitude. Application packs will be available at our Open Evening Wednesday 18th September

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8 www.crestwoodschool.co.uk PERFORMING ARTS Performing Arts Powerhouse

We are now accepting applications for our performing arts programme. 5% of our intake is available to the most talented singers, actors and dancers, regardless of where you live! Information available at our Open Evening

Over the last year our performing arts team, comprised of our music, drama and dance departments, have pushed the standard of school performances to a level never seen before. The 2 flagship events during last year were ‘A Night On Broadway’ show and our annual whole school production of ‘ Footloose’. ‘A Night On Broadway’ saw the most pupils taking part in any concert in the history of the school, over 100 students in total. The sold out audience were wowed by the standard of performance from our students. ‘A Night on Broadway’ and ‘Footloose’ were definitely the highlight of the year and really demonstrated a thirst for performing from our students. 7 completely sold out shows were held and on the finale night of both productions, we had a waiting list for seats. The strength of both performances from the cast was truly remarkable and the feedback from audiences was overwhelming. The passion and enthusiasm from our students has led to a complete overhaul of the performing arts facilities. A brand new drama studio, new music suite equipped with state of the art apple mac computers, a stage, sound and lighting set up that would not be out of place in a city theatre, 200 capacity retractable seating unit and a complete refurbishment of the theatre during last summer have ensured the facilities and equipment match our students talent, which is unrivalled!

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Unique Opportunities & Elite Experiences

Enrichment Opportunities France, Germany and different locations in the USA. We also provide many and various educational trips We are proud of the range of exciting throughout the year. There are fun reward trips and challenging opportunities we offer to and activities every term. There are many additional students. Whatever their interest, ability opportunities to take part in a full and varied or talent students will find something they programme of clubs and activities as well as a range will want to be involved in. of study support and homework clubs. We also host special events throughout the year and a range of Activities range from clubs in Art, Music, Drama, musical events which are enjoyed by parents and Film, Textiles and Information Technology to The students alike. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme where students develop their expedition skills and contribute to the 2 years ago we launched our very own cadet local community, Student Leadership Accreditation detachment, over 40 students were sworn in during offers many opportunities. We have biennial ski trips their passing out parade with new recruits enrolling to Europe and have recently had trips to Iceland, each year at the beginning of year 9.

10 www.crestwoodschool.co.uk SIXTH FORM

Welcome to Invictus 6th Form Crestwood Campus

Our campus offers familiar surroundings, small class sizes and outstanding teaching and learning. However, being small has its benefits – students get the care and attention that they deserve meaning that they can thrive knowing that they can achieve anything! Sixth Form tutors off er specialised advice on studying, revision, careers and universities. Students are encouraged from the very start to develop independence and to become ‘professional students’. They are treated as young adults and have their own Sixth Form space in school. As a result, students flourish in a supportive school environment. Opportunities outside the classroom are numerous. Enrichment activities include tutoring young students, work experience placements, classroom teaching assistant opportunities, sport and much more. Students also have social events and opportunities to develop further personal skills. As a member of Invictus Sixth Form, Crestwood also provides a base for students to benefit from as well as the expertise and support from the other schools in the Multi- Academy-Trust. This means that students are given every opportunity to succeed.

‘Invictus Sixth Form brings together the dedicated sixth form area. We believe that this allows forthcoming GCSE examinations and look forward very best teaching, learning and achievement our students the freedom and independence to to meeting you at one of the open evenings or at from six successful schools; Ellowes Hall develop their own sense of identity and confidence as interview in the weeks and months to come. well as providing the support and challenge needed Jane Kendrick Wombourne, Kinver, Leasowes, Crestwood to ensure that they can meet the demands of Sixth DIRECTOR OF INVICTUS SIXTH FORM and Pedmore.’ Form study. We are committed to providing a high quality, We have high expectations of our students in every forward looking and caring educational experience sense. Studying at Invictus Sixth Form is demanding which enables all our students to fulfil their potential. and advanced level work can be challenging as well as We recognise and value achievement within all exciting, rewarding and fun. Students are expected aspects of Sixth Form life, be it in an academic, to work independently, manage their own time and sporting, creative, personal or social context and are balance the many demands placed upon them. If you keen to celebrate our students’ many successes. find such a prospect attractive it is likely that you will We offer a wide variety of advanced level courses enjoy and gain enormously from becoming an Invictus and our small group sizes ensure that each student Sixth Form student. has the support and challenge needed to be We welcome applications from Year 11 students successful. All students will belong to a tutor group within Ellowes Hall, Crestwood, Leasowes, Kinver, at their chosen base campus and receive regular Pedmore and Wombourne High Schools as well academic mentoring from their personal tutor as well as from other schools within Wolverhampton, as support with careers and university applications. Dudley, , or further afield. We also have an extensive enrichment programme We have a proven record of success and hope that which complements our students’ academic studies, our prospectus will encourage you to take the next providing them with opportunities to develop new step in applying for a place and ultimately becoming skills, make new friends and settle into Sixth Form life. a student with us. On behalf of the staff of Invictus Each campus within Invictus Sixth Form has its own Sixth Form, I wish you the very best of luck in your

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