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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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Welcome

Islington’s secondary schools are among the most improved in the country and are delivering some outstanding results. As a parent myself, I have no hesitation in recommending all of our schools to you.

Whether you’re looking for single or mixed sex schooling, We’re really proud of the way teachers, support staff, faith schools or academies you can find the right school pupils, parents and some substantial investment have for your child here in the borough. transformed secondary education in the borough, enabling young people to better previous exam results Islington Council is working to make our borough a fairer year on year and go on to achieve more in further and place and that means giving all of our young people higher education. the opportunities to get on in life. With a first-class education in amazing school buildings with lots of Islington Council is on your side and we’ve made this fantastic after-school clubs and activities, your child brochure to help you apply for a secondary school place, will get the support they need to achieve more. step by step. And if you need any help, our School Admissions team is on hand to guide you. Throughout this school admissions brochure you’ll find examples of children, parents and teachers who go to, I hope you find our schools exceed your expectations; work in and know Islington’s schools, so who could be I know they will be looking forward to welcoming you better qualified to tell you about them? and your child in the near future.

Every child is different and teachers work hard to offer creative and motivating classes to stretch high achieving students and engage those who might need a bit more support. Your child’s individual development is important and the borough’s secondary schools share an ethos of Councillor Richard Watts including you in monitoring your child’s progress and Executive Member for Children and Families including you in the broader life of the school. We know parents play a vital role in a child’s success and you will be made welcome at all our schools.

3 Contents

Section 1: Before you apply Section 5: Useful information and contacts Dates to remember 6 City and Islington Sixth Form College 59 Top tips before you apply 7 Islington Sixth Form Consortium (IC6) 60 School open days 8 Places to go and things to do 61 Special educational needs 62

Section 2: How to apply School attendance: every day counts! 63 Apply online 10 School meals and transport 64 About school applications 11 English as an additional language (EAL) 65 Admission criteria for community schools 12 Beating bullying 66 Criteria flowchart 14 Educational psychology 67 Table of school places 15 Child employment and entertainment 68 Useful contacts for information and advice 69 Other local authority contact details 70 Section 3: What happens next Glossary 72 What happens to your application? 17 School places, waiting lists and appeals 18 Applying during the school year 20 Section 6: Application forms School admissions application form Mount Carmel supplementary information form Section 4: Islington’s schools St Aloysius’ supplementary information form Central Foundation Boys’ School 23 City of London Academy, Islington 27 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School 31 Highbury Fields School 34 Highbury Grove School 37 Holloway School 40 Islington Arts and Media School of Creativity 43 Mount Carmel College for Girls 46 St Aloysius’ College for Boys 50

St Mary Magdalene Academy 54 (see page 10 for details) Dame Alice Owen’s School, Potters Bar 56

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Section 1: Before you apply

The teachers are incredibly enthusiastic and they work well as a team. You can see by the results that Islington schools are improving. We’re really pleased we sent our son here.

Claire Brightling, parent 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 2011 Online admissions process opens: Brochures and forms available from 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 ones you want to apply to.

21 October 2011 Recommended application return date: Please submit your online application or paper form by this date.

31 October 2011 Application deadline: This is the final date to submit your application form online or your paper copy to Islington Council. It must arrive by this date to be on time. Please note, the week beginning Monday 24 October is half term so we strongly recommend you submit your application by 21 October 2011.

1 March 2012 Offer date: We will write to you to let you know which school we have offered your child a place at (your letter should arrive the next day, 2 March). If you applied online, you will receive your result by email in the evening of 1 March.

16 March 2012 Acceptance deadline: Please let us know by this date if you want to accept the school place we have offered your child.

22 March 2012 Appeal deadline: Please let us know by this date if you want to appeal for a place at a community school in Islington. You will need to complete an appeal form and return it to us by this date.

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 Fax: 020 7527 5694 www.islington.gov.uk/admissions

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Top tips before you apply

Read this brochure and visit our website at www.islington.gov.uk/admissions.

Visit schools that interest you: Go to open days or open evenings and talk Find out to head teachers, staff, Talk to your child: pupils and their parents. what they think and involve them as much as you can.

Consider how your child will get to school: How far away are the schools you’re considering? Can your child get there by walking, public transport, etc?

Read the school prospectus: You can Ignore gossip: get these from the individual schools. People have different Talk to the School Admissions team: views and what’s suitable The team can provide you with advice for one child may not be and answer any questions you may have. right for another.

Be realistic: Look at the admission Do your research: Look at exam results criteria for each school provided and Ofsted reports. Islington’s schools have in this brochure before you make received fantastic inspection results recently – your application. you can see these useful reports online at www.islington.gov.uk/admissions.

7 School open days Updated timetable as of 8 September 2011

September

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Holl: 9am 12 Holl: 9am 13 Holl: 9am 14 Holl: 9am 15 Holl: 9am 16 COLA-I: 10am- 17 Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour 3pm Open House

Holl: 9am 19 COLA-I: 20 Holl: 9am 21 Holl: 9am 22 Holl: 9am 23 24 Head’s Tour 9-10.15am Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Holl: 9am COLA-I: COLA-I: Head’s Tour 9-10.15am 9-10.15am and 6-7.30pm CF: 6pm Holl: 9am 26 Holl: 9am 27 Holl: 9am 28 Holl: 9am 29 Holl: 9am 30 1 Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour EGA: 9am EGA: 9am EGA: 9am EGA: 9am EGA: 9am HF: 9.30am HF: 9.30am HF: 9.30am IAM: 9.30- IAM: 5-7pm MC: 6-7.30pm and 6-8pm 10.30am

October

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Holl: 9am Head’s 3 Holl: 9am 4 Holl: 9am 5 Holl: 9am 6 Holl: 9am 7 COLA-I: 8 Tour and 5-7pm Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour 10am-1.30pm MC: 9.15-10.15am MC: 9.15-10.15am MC: 9.15-10.15am MC: 9.15-10.15am MC: 9.15-10.15am Open House IAM: 9.30-10.30am HF: 9.30am CF: 9.30-10.30am St A: 5-7pm CF: 9.30-10.30am HG: 6-8pm St MM: 6-7.30pm Holl: 9am 10 Holl: 9am 11 Holl: 9am 12 Holl: 9am 13 Holl: 9am 14 15 Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour IAM: 5-7pm COLA-I: COLA-I: HG: 9.15am HG: 9.15am 9-10.15am 9-10.15am St A: HG: 9.15am St A: 9.15-10.30am St A: 9.15-10.30am 9.15-10.30am St MM: 6-7.30pm Holl: 9am 17 Holl: 9am 18 Holl: 9am 19 Holl: 9am 20 Holl: 9am 21 22 Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour Head’s Tour COLA-I: 9-10am

Key COLA-I : City of London Academy, Islington HG: Highbury Grove St A: St Aloysius’ CF: Central Foundation Holl: Holloway St MM: St Mary Magdalene Academy EGA: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson IAM: Islington Arts and Media HF: Highbury Fields MC: Mount Carmel

Highbury Fields School: Head’s tours by appointment. Please call 020 7288 2115. Holloway School: Tours / open mornings 9am every weekday between 5 September and 29 October 2011. No appointment necessary. Islington Arts and Media School: Head’s tours 9.30-10.30am from late September to early November 2011. To arrange an appointment, please call 020 7281 5511.

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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 Apply online

If you live in Islington, you must apply using Islington’s application form (online or paper). 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 form must reach Islington Council Visit www.islington.gov.uk/admissions and click by 31 October 2011 to be on time. You can submit on the link to the London eAdmissions system. your application online on this day, but if you decide You will be asked to register your email address. to post your form, please note that it is half term You will then be sent an email with details on how between Monday 24 and Friday 28 October 2011, to start your application. so we recommend you post it early to reach us by Friday 21 October. Email offer of a school place Children in London will be offered secondary school Why apply online? places on 1 March 2012. Change your application as many times as you like If you have applied online, we will send you an before the closing date. email with your offer information as well as a letter Save your application and go back to it later. in the post. It will not be sent to us until you submit it. You can also log on to view your offer online in the You will receive an email confirming your application evening of 1 March 2012. has been received. The system helps you by checking for errors or Support with online applications and offers if you forget to fill anything in. If you need help to complete your online admissions You will be told which school your child has been application you can contact the London eAdmissions offered a place in the evening of 1 March 2012, the support helpdesk by: day before those who applied by paper application. E: [email protected] The system is secure and your information is safe. T: 020 8255 55 55 (option 4) No need to pay for postage.

However, if you prefer to complete a Make a note paper application you will find a form at the back of this booklet.

Before you start Make a note here of your online You will need an email address. application details so you always know where You can register for a free email they are when you need them. account with many providers including Google, Hotmail and Application Reference Number: Yahoo, for example. Username:

Password:

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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 2011. 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 on your application, which can be within or outside Islington. There is Shared parental responsibility no advantage in listing only one or two schools. If parents live separately, but the child lives equally with We highly recommend that you list six schools. both, it is the parents’ responsibility to make this clear at the time of the application, and to provide supporting 3. List the schools on your application in order of evidence in respect of both addresses, for example, a preference, with your favourite school listed first. Residency Order from a court. Please note only one The schools will not know in which order you have address can be used for school admission purposes and listed them. the final decision will rest with the School Admissions team.

4. It is a good idea to list your nearest schools. If you Proof of address apply for schools further away but don’t get a place The School Admissions team may request proof of there, your local school could be full with pupils who your address. If so, you will need to give them: applied and your child may need to travel further a photocopy of your most recent council tax bill, for a place. rent or mortgage statement and a child benefit letter or family tax credit 5. Do not list private schools. These have separate documentation (not older than one year). application procedures and you should contact them directly for more information. If your child moves after 31 October 2011, please provide a photocopy of the documents listed above. 6. For some schools (faith schools and academies) you This is so that we can send your offer letter to the will need to complete a supplementary information correct address and apply the correct waiting list form. More information about this is given under each position if required. school’s section in this brochure.

7. You cannot change the order of preference or delete Late applications any preferences on your application after 31 October If we receive your application after 31 October 2011 2011 (unless there are exceptional reasons). If you then your application will be late. This means it will not be change your mind after this date, you must write to considered until we have allocated school places for the the School Admissions team to ask us to consider applications that we have received on time. This could changing or withdrawing your preferences. reduce your chances of getting a place at the school you want and you may be allocated an alternative school. 8. You must submit your application form by 31 October 2011 for it to be on time. If it is late If there are exceptional reasons why it was not possible your chances of getting a place at your preferred to make your application before the deadline, then please school may be reduced. write to us at the School Admissions team, 222 Upper Street, N1 1XR and provide any supporting documents.

11 Admission criteria for community schools

Children with a Statement of Special Y our case will be considered by a panel comprising a Educational Needs senior admissions officer, educational psychologist and If your child has a Statement of Special Educational school representative. The panel will consider the Needs they will be admitted to the school named in evidence presented and consult relevant professionals the statement. as necessary to determine: a. whether your child has an exceptional social or medical Over-subscription criteria need and In the event of over-subscription (when more b. that this need can only be met by one specific school. applications are received than there are places available) to an Islington community secondary school, the Please note: late applicants applying under social/medical following criteria will be used to decide which pupils criterion can be prioritised only on the waiting list. are offered a place in the order listed below: 4. Distance 1. Children looked after Applicants will be prioritised by distance (starting with This refers to children who are in the care of a the nearest). Nearness to the school will be determined local authority. 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 & 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. same address who will be on the roll of the preferred school (Years 7 to 11) at the time of proposed How we calculate home to school distances admission in the new academic year. We use the Capita ONE system to calculate the distance from your child’s home (the start point) to the school 3. Social/medical (the end point).This system calculates the distance in The Director of Children’s Services may give priority miles to three decimal places. The routing database to applicants who can demonstrate that admission system uses two dimensional maps. This means it does to a particular school is necessary on the grounds of not take into account any contours or terrains. professionally supported medical, social or special educational needs. Parents must supply details of The start point (applicant’s home) any such special factors at the time of the original For calculation purposes, the local authority uses the application together with recent supporting National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) database documentation for these factors to be considered. to determine the start point from the applicant’s address. Calculations are based on the assumption that the child’s If your child has an exceptional social or medical need home address is classified at the point of application as a to attend a specific school, then please provide residential property. If you live in a block of flats where professional evidence (eg from a doctor or educational you use a communal entrance, the local authority will use psychologist) and a letter from you explaining why the NLPG point for the block and not the centroid of this is the only school that can meet your child’s needs. your individual flat for the distance calculation.

12 The end point (school) The centre of the school grounds is used as the end point for calculation purposes of home to school distance as defined by the local authority.

NB: Please note that you cannot compare distances produced on the local authority’s Capita ONE system to those calculated using any personal or online geographical information system software you may have access to such as satellite navigations systems or Google maps.

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 go over their published admission number and let the siblings attend the school together.

Tie break If only one place is available and two or more children qualify for that place, the child offered the place will be determined by random allocation using a computerised system.

Further advice If you need any help understanding the process, you can contact your child’s primary school.

The School Admissions team will also be pleased to help you and can be contacted on 020 7527 5515.

The Advisory Centre for Education also offer independent advice through a helpline service on 0808 800 5793.

13 Criteria flowchart

SEN: Does your child have a Statement of Special Educational Please contact the SEN YES Needs (SEN)? team on 020 7527 5518.

NO

1) Children looked after: Is your child looked after by a Your application will be local authority? YES considered under this criterion and will have the highest priority. Please provide a letter from your child’s social worker to confirm that your child NO is looked after.

2) Siblings: Does your child have a brother or sister who will be Your application will be attending the school in September 2012? See page 12 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 pr ofessional evidence (eg from a doctor or educational meet the requirements of psychologist) and YES this rule, your application a letter from you explaining why this is the only school will be considered under that can meet your child’s needs. this criterion which has 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 12 for an explanation of how we measure distances.

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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 Published Type of school Specialism Number of Number Cut-off Number Number admission applications of distances of of number received places in 2010 appeals appeals offered (in miles) lodged upheld

Central 150 Boys Voluntary- Business and 368 150 Band 1 N/A 2 0 Foundation Aided Enterprise Band 2 N/A Boys’ School Band 3 4.073 Band 4 2.546 City of London 125 Mixed Academy Business and 507 125 Band 1 1.241 4 0 Academy Enterprise Band 2 1.382 Islington Band 3 0.888 Band 4 0.916 Elizabeth Garrett 180 Girls Community National 296 139 It was possible to 0 N/A Anderson School Leader of offer places to all Education applicants

Highbury Fields 140 Girls Community Science 354 140 It was possible to 0 N/A School College offer places to all applicants Highbury Grove 210 Mixed Music and 965 210 0.896 39 3 School Community Business Enterprise Holloway 180 Mixed Specialist 477 180 It was possible to 0 N/A School Community Sports College offer places to all applicants Islington Arts & 150 Mixed Trust Arts and Media 309 150 It was possible to 0 N/A Media School offer places to all applicants Mount Carmel 140 Girls Voluntary- Technology 211 72 It was possible to 0 N/A College for Girls Aided Catholic offer places to all applicants St Aloysius’ 180 Boys Voluntary- Mathematics 442 180 Other criteria apply 10 2 College for Boys Aided Catholic and Computing

St Mary 180 Mixed Church of Humanities 740 180 Open - 0.618 22 4 Magdalene England Academy and Global Foundation - 1.313 Academy Citizenship

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We have good technology and the teachers make the lessons exciting. We get to learn lots of subjects and learn a lot about life. I want to be a doctor when I’m older.

Ade Abdiu, pupil Section 3: What happens next 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 Waiting lists 1. Islingt on residents must apply using Islington Your child’s name will be placed on the waiting list Council’s application form. You can apply online via of any school listed as a higher preference on the www.islington.gov.uk/admissions and follow the application form than the school place offered. link for London eAdmissions or fill in the paper copy Your child will remain on the waiting list until the at the back of this brochure. end of the autumn term (Dec 2012) unless we receive written confirmation that you wish to 2. A secure computer system is used to exchange extend this further. information between councils when residents apply for schools outside the borough where they live.

3. E very school you apply for is considered at the same time and your order of preference is kept confidential.

4. Each school has a set number of available places. You can see how many by looking at the individual school pages in this brochure.

5. Where a school has more applications than places (it is oversubscribed), its published admission criteria will be used to decide which pupils will be offered the places. See page 12 for community schools’ oversubscription criteria or the individual school pages for voluntary-aided schools and academies.

6. 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.

7. If you are an Islington resident and we cannot offer your child a place at any school you have listed on your form, we will offer you a place at the nearest Islington community school to your home address that has a place available.

8. We will write to all Islington residents to let them know the outcome of their application on 1 March 2012. This includes everyone who applied online. 17 School places, waiting lists and appeals

Your child will be offered a secondary school place on 1 March 2012. If it’s not at the school you want, there are a couple of options.

National Offer Day Waiting lists for all Islington schools are ordered in On 1 March 2012 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 of the academic year of entry receive your letter on 2 March 2012. (December 2012) unless parents contact the School Admission team to extend this further. But if you have applied online, you can find out which school your child has been offered a place at by logging Please be aware that being on any waiting list will not in to your London eAdmissions account in the evening of guarantee a place at your preferred school and that your 1 March 2012. You will also be sent an email confirming child’s waiting list position can go down as well as up. this information. For voluntary aided, foundation schools and academies, If you applied online you can accept your offer through waiting lists are administered in accordance with their the online system. Or you can return the paper reply slip own admission criteria. You can find a summary of this by 16 March 2012. in the ‘Islington’s schools’ section of this booklet.

What happens if you have not been offered a Option 2: Appeal place at the school you want? You can appeal if your child is not offered a place at your preferred school(s). Option 1: Waiting list Your child’s name will automatically be placed on the 1. For Islington community schools: waiting list of any school listed as a higher preference Contact the School Admissions team on on the application form than the school place offered. 020 7527 5515 for an appeal form; or download All lower preferences will be withdrawn under the the form from www.islington.gov.uk/admissions coordinated admissions scheme. Completed forms must be returned by If you decide that you want to be considered for a 22 March 2012. lower preference school, put this request in writing to the School Admissions team. 2. For a voluntary-aided school or academy: We can also add your child’s name to a school’s waiting Contact the school or academy directly to get list even if you did not list the school on your an appeal form. application form (although you can only be considered The completed form should be returned to the for a maximum of six schools at any time). school or academy by the date they give you. If your higher preferences were for schools outside Islington, then we will ask the local authority where the school is located to add your child to their school’s waiting list.

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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 June and July 2012, provided you return we can send you a list of schools with available places. your form by the given date. Whatever the appeal You can then let us know if you would like to apply for panel’s decision, the local authority – Islington Council one of these schools. in this case – is required to accept it.

Please note: accepting a place at another school will not affect your chances of a successful appeal.

19 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 2012, you will need to complete Islington’s In-Year Application Form.

You can download the form from www.islington.gov.uk/ Schools are allocated on a ‘fair share’ basis to ensure admissions or ask Islington Council for a paper copy. no individual school takes a disproportionate number If you live in another borough, you will need to apply for of children under the protocol. Therefore, parental an Islington school using your ‘home’ local authority’s preference may not always be met. form (i.e. the council to whom you pay your council tax). For further information, please contact the School Fair access Admissions team on 020 7527 5515. All local authorities operate a ‘Fair Access Protocol’ to ensure that children without a school place are found Waiting lists a suitable school as quickly as possible. If there are no Please note that your child will remain on the waiting vacancies in any Islington schools, we may ask schools list until the end of the academic year (Aug 2012). to go over their published admission number. Children who may be eligible for admission under Islington’s Fair Access Protocol include:

refugee/asylum seeking children homeless children Traveller children young carers pupils who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion young people known to the police or returning from the criminal justice system pupils with a history of serious attendance problems children with Special Educational Needs (but without a Statement of SEN) children with a disability or medical health condition.

Applications for school places under Islington’s Fair Access Protocol are considered by a panel which decides whether pupils should be admitted under the protocol and which schools should be allocated.

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Section 4: Islington’s schools

Pages 22-57 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 soley to accommodate their admission criteria.

The people in school are really friendly – the teachers are very supportive. If you are having trouble with school work, they are always available for you.

Fawziyah Begum, pupil Central Foundation Boys’ School Section 4: Islington’s schools Central Foundation Boys’ School

Central Foundation Boys’ School is a good school and is rapidly improving with many Fact File outstanding features. Ofsted, November 2010 Head Teacher: Jamie Brownhill Message from the head teacher Address: Cowper Street, London EC2A 4SH At Central Foundation Boys’ School, our students Map reference: 1 receive the best educational opportunities and are Tel: 020 7253 3741 prepared to enter the world of higher education and Fax: 020 7336 7295 work as confident, mature and intelligent young men. Email: [email protected] Website: www.centralfoundationboys.co.uk We understand the importance of traditional values, Published Admission Number for Year 7: 150 complemented by an approach that is innovative and modern, in laying the foundations for success. Type of school: Boys Voluntary-aided Ours is a community focused on excellence with an Age range: 11-19 emphasis on rigour across all areas: academic, sporting, Number of students: 969 vocational and creative. We are proud of the rich and varied extra-curricular opportunities we provide, DFE code: 206 4614 supported by the strength of our unique partnerships Nearest stations: Old Street, with organisations such as London Symphony Orchestra Liverpool Street, Moorgate and our founding benefactor, The Dulwich Estate. Bus routes: 5, 43, 55, 76, 141, 214, 243, 505 10 reasons to apply to Central Foundation Specialism: Business and Enterprise Traditional values and ethos with a modern approach. Awards and Accreditations: A culture of high expectations. British Council International School Status GCSE results that are significantly above local and Healthy Schools Award national averages. Sole educational partner of Slaughter and May Outstanding Sixth Form. Exceptional achievement in English and Mathematics Visiting dates: Open Evening: 22 September Innovative specialism in Business and Enterprise. 6pm. Open Mornings: 4,5 October Strong emphasis on academic rigour. 9.30-10.30am City of London location with excellent facilities. Exemplary care and guidance provide students with Sixth Form: Islington Sixth Form Consortium a unique tutoring system providing highly effective, (IC6) www.ic6.co.uk personal support. An inclusive school where diversity is celebrated.

23 Central Foundation Boys’ School continued

Curriculum Outstanding care, guidance and support is offered Students follow a broad curriculum that seeks to to students throughout the school and sixth form. challenge, motivate and inspire; central to this is our All students, in particular those who are gifted and Business and Enterprise specialism. As a school in talented and those with special educational needs, the heart of the City, we are ideally placed to benefit receive highly effective provision. from links and partnerships with large companies Ofsted, November 2010 and creative organisations. Work with external partners We offer an extensive range of activities to inspire We provide excellent opportunities for students, and engage students beyond the curriculum. From preparing them for the world of work in the 21st the sporting to the creative, dramatic to the linguistic, century, of which our specialism forms an integral part. there is a host of clubs to meet the needs and interests We are proud of our extensive links with the City and of all students. our unique educational partnership with Slaughter and May, the international law firm whose UCAS mentoring To enhance our boys’ learning experiences, we organise has proved invaluable for our students. visits to theatres and galleries and further afield, such as our annual ski trip, trips to Paris, the French We have also developed links with: The Bank of England, battlefields, and China and Egypt as part of the Jamie Oliver 15, The Dorchester Hotel, Capco and language immersion courses. Arsenal Football Club. Our partnerships with Deutsche Bank, The Barbican, London Symphony Orchestra, Students make exceptional progress at the The Whitechapel Gallery, and Almeida Theatre have school, thanks to the outstanding curriculum also enhanced opportunities for our boys. that is imaginative and flexible. Ofsted, November 2010 The school’s work with external partners is outstanding. Working with you Ofsted, November 2010 Our partnership with you as parents and carers is vital to your son’s success. Together, we will monitor progress Sixth Form and offer regular opportunities for meetings. We also Central Foundation Boys’ Sixth Form is one of only invite parents and carers to frequent celebrations and 14 sixth forms in the country rated outstanding in showcases of achievement and success. the last year. We are proud that our exam results place us in the top 5% of post 16 providers nationally. We pride ourselves on the quality and care we provide Part of a consortium, our sixth form offers a broad and our approaches to behaviour management are range of subjects within a friendly, supportive and positive, while at the same time insisting on the highest successful environment. standards of behaviour by all our students. Our peer mentoring programme has received great acclaim and a Princess Diana Award. Apply online to apply on time (see page 10 for details)

24 Section 4: Islington’s schools

Admission arrangements All students applying for Central Foundation are placed in an ability band following a test to ensure that the school receives a balanced, mixed ability intake.

The school will place students in one of our ability bands and then use the following criteria for each band: The school accepts 25% group 1, 25% group 2, 25% group 3, 25% group 4.

Having placed the students in bands, if there are more applications than places available in a band, places will be offered to students within each band using the following criteria: 1. Students who are looked after 2. Students who have exceptional special educational needs or have social or medical reasons for them to attend this particular school 3. Students who have a brother who will be at the school when the transferring student is due to attend, (for this criterion, “brother” includes any whole or half-brother by blood or adoption, and any step or foster brother who lives with the child for whom the application is made at the date of application) 4. Students who live nearest to the school in a straight line from the students’ entrance on Cowper Street to the student’s home address (as defined by the Land and Property Gazetteer) measured by the local authority’s computerised measuring system. Where it is necessary to differentiate between applicants living in flats using the same street entrance, priority will be determined by random allocation 5. Students who have made late applications, meaning applications after the closing date for applications into Year 7 in 2012. Students under this criterion will be allocated using the criteria 1 to 4 above.

Students make an outstanding contribution to the school and wider community and are proud to act as ambassadors. Ofsted, November 2010.

25 City of London Academy, Islington Section 4: Islington’s schools City of London Academy, Islington

Much of the Academy’s work is good and some is outstanding. Fact File Ofsted, 2010.

Excellence in Education – Principal: Ann Palmer “Where students succeed” Address: Prebend Street, London N1 8PQ Our vision for the Academy’s development is based Map reference: 7 on high expectations of achievement and a passionate Tel: 020 7226 8611 belief in the power of learning. We are characterised Fax: 020 7226 9363 by an ethos of business and enterprise, critical thinking, Email: [email protected] leadership and creativity and inspire every student to Website: www.colai.org.uk reach their full potential. Published Admission Number for Year 7: 125

A unique, energetic and forward Type of school: Mixed Academy looking environment The development of the City of London Academy in Age range: 11-18 Islington has brought fresh and exciting opportunities Number of students: 854 for both students and the local community. By making innovative use of our range of the latest resources DFE code: 206 6906 and drawing upon the expertise and community links Nearest stations: Angel, Essex Road, brought by our two local sponsors, City of London Highbury and Islington Corporation and the City University, we are finding Bus routes: 4, 19, 30, 38, 43, 56, 73, 76, new ways of gaining the best results and benefits 141, 271 for local young people. Specialism: Business and Enterprise The governing body provide strong links to Awards and Accreditations: higher education through City University London Business and Enterprise Academy and to companies in the City of London, which International School Award Foundation enhance the Academy’s specialism and raise (Bronze Award) students’ aspirations. Parental Engagement Quality Mark 2010 Ofsted, 2010 (Silver Award)

A state-of-the-art Academy for local people Visiting dates: Open Mornings: 20,21,22 Our dedicated, experienced leaders and team of staff September and 11,12, 19 October 9am-10am offer a unique learning environment in our brand new, Open Evening: 21 September 6-7.30pm built-for-purpose facilities that meet all the needs Open House: 17 September 10am-3pm, of a 21st century school. 8 October 10am-1.30pm

The Academy makes an outstanding contribution Sixth Form: COLA-I 6 www.colai.org.uk/ to promoting community cohesion. applying-to-the-sixth-form Ofsted, 2010

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Our aims Community and extended schools To focus on the individual and unlock the potential The Academy constantly strives to enhance the range of all our young people through learning routes of opportunities available to students, in addition to tailored to each student’s specific needs. those provided within the core curriculum. To achieve To motivate and inspire our students to take this, we have extensive support networks in place responsibility for their actions, within a disciplined to offer an extended day, including the provision of learning environment. complementary child and family services. Gifted and To cultivate a focused atmosphere of creative talented students are mentored by staff from the City exchange in all aspects of school life. University and we have a fast track programme assisting To be a stimulating, modern and energetic Academy students into university. Gifted and talented students with state-of-the-art information technology with English as an additional language are assessed resources. to identify their needs, to ensure specific planning by To personalise the education we offer each class teachers and additional support where available. of our students. To offer the best education for young people and the Expectations of behaviour for learning best environment for students, teachers and everyone In order to enable effective teaching and learning to who live in the local community. take place, good behaviour in all aspects of Academy To cultivate positive working relationships between life is vital. We seek to create a caring and learning students, staff, their family and the community in order environment in the Academy, whereby all individuals to build a shared sense of respect and responsibility. feel safe and are not threatened by any other members of our community. We believe bullying is unacceptable The Academy knows each individual student in any form and should not happen; that everyone is very well and monitors their personal entitled to the respect of others and we seek to development rigorously. promote respect for all and a caring atmosphere. Ofsted, 2010 We have excellent and experienced learning mentors who support our students well. Communication with parents The Academy encourages a clear system of Students say they feel safe in the Academy. communication between staff, parents and students. They are confident to talk to staff if they Regular contact between these three key groups and have any concerns. the identification of common goals enables our students Ofsted, 2010 to become more effective, responsible learners. Uniform Parents say ‘What is clear about the Academy’s Students are required to adhere to the Academy’s work is that the vision of a cohesive approach uniform policy. Students are expected to be of smart between home/school is at the heart of providing appearance and in full school uniform at all times; the very best for every child. this is reinforced by all staff when the students enter Parental Engagement Quality Mark 2010 (Silver Award) the Academy grounds. Hijabs worn for religious purposes and agreed by the Academy must be plain black or Each student has a personal tutor and an individual maroon and must not cover either the face or uniform. learning plan. Termly learning conferences with parents, students and teachers/mentors focus on progress and targets.

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Attendance Admission arrangements We believe that good patterns of attendance and Admissions are determined by ‘fair banding’ and punctuality are essential if our students are to get the distance. We use a similar testing and banding best from their learning. We want our students to form procedure currently used by two other secondary good habits and engage fully in their learning and in the schools in Islington. Applicants are required to take a community of the Academy. We therefore ask parents non-verbal reasoning test and will be placed into one and carers to: of four bands, according to their performance. encourage their son or daughter to understand and accept his or her responsibility to attend The Academy will consider all applications for places. school every day Where fewer than 125 applications are received, the arrive at the Academy and to lessons on time. Academy will offer places to all those who have applied. contact the Academy by phone on the first day Where more than 125 applications are received, of absence or send a note if there is no phone. students will be considered against the following criteria. As a consequence of our robust systems, our attendance has risen to above national averages. After the admission of pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs (where the Academy is named on the statement), the criteria will be applied in the order in which they are set out below, subject to the application of fair banding: a. Children in public care b. Admission of pupils whose siblings currently attend the Academy and will continue to do so on the date of admission c. Admission of pupils whose siblings currently attend Richard Cloudesley School and who will continue to do so on the date of admission d. Up to ten children resident in the City of London. If more than ten pupils apply, selection within fair bands to be determined by drawing lots e. Admission of pupils on the basis of proximity to the Academy. This will be determined by a computerised mapping system using a straight line distance measurement. Routes are calculated from the child’s home address (as defined by the Land and Property Gazetteer) to the main entrance of the Academy.

29 29 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School Section 4: Islington’s schools Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School

Elizabeth Garrett Anderson is an outstanding school in which each and every pupil really Fact File does matter. Ofsted, 2008 Head Teacher: Jo Dibb Girls who join us in Year 7 leave us as confident, mature Address: Donegal Street, London N1 9QG young women who have achieved the best possible Map reference: 2 academic qualifications. They have developed the Tel: 020 7837 0739 belief in themselves which will enable them to go on Fax: 020 7278 9764 to achieve even more in the future. Expectations are Email: [email protected] extremely high and we have an outstanding history of Website: www.egas.org.uk ensuring that every single girl achieves, whatever her Published Admission Number for Year 7: 180 background or ability. Type of school: Girls Community Examination results at EGA have improved dramatically and every year girls reach even higher standards. Age range: 11-16 We have an emphasis on a rigorous academic curriculum Number of students: 900 enabling many of our former students to progress to the top universities including Oxford, Cambridge and DFE code: 206 4324 London colleges such as Imperial, University College Nearest stations: King’s Cross, Angel and the London School of Economics. Bus routes: 4, 19, 30, 38, 43, 43x, 56, 73, 153, 214, 341 Curriculum We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which Specialism: National Leader of Education allows girls to specialise according to their strengths Awards and Accreditations: and learning styles. We promote the knowledge, Arts Mark Gold understanding and transferable skills girls will need Sports Mark in a constantly changing world. Girls are taught in Healthy Schools Award both mixed ability classes and in groups set by ability. International School Award In some subjects, students have the opportunity to Full Service Extended School sit GCSE exams early and then move on to study additional subjects or to take AS levels. Visiting dates: Open Mornings: 26,27,28,29,30 September We value language learning in modern European, 9am with a talk from the head teacher. community and worldwide languages. We currently offer: English, French, German, Spanish, Bengali, Turkish, Sixth Form: City and Islington College Arabic, Italian and Japanese. The Headteacher is a www.candi.ac.uk National Leader of Education, and because of this we have been designated as a National Support School. Our classroom practice is consequently used as a model for other schools throughout the country.

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Our gifted and talented students annually achieve Facilities the highest grades possible at GCSE, and throughout By 2012, EGA will have been completely rebuilt and we their time at EGA they are continually challenged will move into a brand new school where the specialist with a range of accelerated learning techniques curriculum facilities will be second to none. These will and accelerated pathways to gaining qualifications. include a lecture theatre, ICT suites and break out Students who have gained a high GCSE grade in English areas, brand new classrooms equipped with the latest at the end of Year 10, for example, can go on to gain technology, recording studios for music and media, state a qualification in Thinking and Reasoning Skills. Girls in of the art performance space and indoor and outdoor this cohort have recently taken part and achieved great sports facilities. Parents are most welcome to visit and success in debating competitions and public speaking see the plans for our exciting new buildings. events, as well as working in conjunction with Imperial College on science projects linked to our GCSE science Attendance, discipline and pastoral arrangements offer of separate physics, chemistry and biology. At Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School we have a high regard for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural Girls at EGA enjoy school and their learning; we prepare development. We expect students to behave well students fully to take on their roles in higher education, because they have a responsibility to take themselves at work and as citizens. Our teachers will help your and their learning seriously. Behaviour which interferes daughter extend her skills and knowledge by telling her with the right to learn, or which harms another student the aims of each lesson and by explaining the homework. is not tolerated and we contact parents at an early stage.

Teachers will help your daughter to reflect on what Extra-curricular activities she has learned and set learning targets. She will be We offer a wide range of community and student assessed regularly through examinations, tests and learning opportunities. EGA has ArtsMark Gold status careful marking. We support all students, from the for the range and depth of its arts provision. A wealth highest achievers to those who need extra help. of lunchtime and after-school clubs is available and We work with academic mentors and counsellors to there are subject support groups in all GCSE subjects. meet the needs of all of our students. A variety of visits take place: language visits abroad, outward bound activities, field trips, theatre visits and workshops, debating competitions, competitive sports and performances at prestigious venues including the Barbican and Sadler’s Wells.

Education after 16 Our Sixth Form is at City and Islington College, which The exceptional care, placed 1,000 students in higher education last year. guidance and support Our Year 11 students have guaranteed places and most offered by the schools of these join the City and Islington Sixth Form College. are real strengths. Admission arrangements Ofsted, 2008 Places are offered in line with Islington Council’s admissions policy set out on page 12.

32 Section 4: Islington’s schools Highbury Fields School Highbury Fields School

Highbury Fields is a successful 11-19 secondary girls’ school with a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated staff. Fact File We focus on ensuring that each girl makes excellent academic progress in a supportive and harmonious learning environment. Our students enjoy learning, Head Teacher: Gladys Berry value their school and benefit from a wide range of Address: Highbury Hill, N5 1AR enrichment activities. In partnership with students, 34 Aberdeen Park, N5 2BL parents and the community, we aim to improve the Map reference: 3 life opportunities of all our students. Tel: 020 7288 1888 Fax: 020 7288 2121 We are particularly proud of our designation as a Email: [email protected] Specialist Science College and a Leading Edge school, Website: www.highburyfields.islington.sch.uk but we remain a small and friendly school. Published Admission Number for Year 7: 140

Curriculum and homework We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which also Type of school: Girls Community allows girls to specialise according to their strengths. Age range: 11-19 We promote transferable skills, knowledge and Number of students: 765 understanding that girls will need in a constantly changing economy. DFE code: 206 4307 Nearest stations: Drayton Park, Arsenal, Homework is an important aspect of girls’ learning. It is and Highbury and Islington set regularly in every subject and gives an opportunity for girls, parents and teachers to work together outside Bus routes: 4, 19, 30, 43, 43x, 236, 271, formal lessons. 277, 279, 341 Specialism: Science College Relationships are positive and productive and students enjoy their lessons. Students of different Awards and Accreditations: abilities are challenged and interested in their work. Leading Edge Arts Mark Gold Ofsted, 2009 Sports Mark Healthy Schools Award Sixth Form curriculum Investors in Careers Highbury Fields, in partnership with three other schools in the borough, forms the Islington Sixth Visiting dates: Open Mornings: 27,28,29 Form Consortium (IC6). September and 4 October, 9.30am. Open Evening: 29 September 6-8pm Examinations Sixth Form: Islington Sixth Form Consortium We enter every student for public exams. Our students (IC6) www.ic6.co.uk are encouraged to take examinations in their home language including Bengali, Mandarin, Arabic, Turkish and Modern Greek.

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Teaching and learning Care and guidance There is an inclusion study area in the school where With only 765 students and five forms of entry individual or small group support is provided for bilingual each year, we are able to care for your daughter as students and those with special educational needs. an individual. We will provide her with a safe learning There is an extensive gifted and talented programme. environment in which she can enjoy success.

The school makes a good contribution to Communication community cohesion. We believe in working closely with parents. We keep in Ofsted, 2009 contact through parents’ evenings, newsletters, written reports and student planners. We welcome you talking to Attendance, discipline and pastoral arrangements us formally and informally about your daughter’s progress. Our attendance rates are high because we monitor attendance carefully and develop good relationships Extra school activities with parents. Our curriculum offer is enriched by regular trips to theatres, museums, concerts and exhibitions. There are Each student has a tutor who moves up through the residential field trips and journeys that expand our school with her as well as an experienced year manager students’ horizons. who provides stability and support. We have very high expectations of behaviour in lessons, around the school Homework club is popular and offers specific activities and within the local community. Discipline is firm but fair. for all students. Music is a strength of the school and Our code of behaviour says that everyone has the girls have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. right to be treated fairly and to learn and work without Regular performances take place and drama productions interruption. There is very little bullying at Highbury are a popular feature of school life. Various PE teams and Fields, and students tell us that they feel happy and safe. activities achieve excellent results.

We believe in rewards and encouragement for effort Admission arrangements and achievement, for example, certificates for good Places are offered in line with Islington Council’s attendance, merits and commendations. We have admissions policy set out on page 12. celebration events at key points throughout a student’s time at Highbury Fields.

Student voice The School Council meets regularly to discuss matters that affect the school. Students play an active part in consultation, staff recruitment and school review.

(see page 10 for details)

35 Highbury Grove School Section 4: Islington’s schools

Highbury Grove School

Highbury Grove is an outstandingly effective school. Fact File Ofsted, 2010

Highbury Grove is a lively, dynamic and vibrant mixed Head Teacher: Truda White community where young people want to succeed and Address: 8 Highbury Grove, London N5 2EQ the staff are dedicated, hard working and supportive. Map reference: 4 The school was inspected by Ofsted in May 2010 and Tel: 020 7288 8900 received a Grade 1, outstanding, overall judgement. Fax: 020 7288 8910 In their letter to the students the Ofsted inspectors Email: [email protected] wrote: “Your Head Teacher and the staff in the school Website: www.highburygrove.islington.sch.uk have very high expectations for each and every one Published Admission Number for Year 7: 210 of you. They are determined that you succeed.” Type of school: Mixed Community In January 2010 we moved into our state-of-the-art school on the current site. Should your child join us in Age range: 11-18 September 2012 they will have the benefits of a brand Number of students: 980 new school designed for the 21st century where they will be safe, feel cared for, and be able to learn, enjoy DFE code: 206 4108 and achieve. Nearest stations: Highbury and Islington, Canonbury Examination results at Highbury Grove continue to rise Bus routes: 4,19,30,43,236,271,277,393 rapidly with 82% of students gaining five or more GCSE grades at A*-C in 2010. On leaving the sixth form in Specialism: Music and Business Enterprise Year 13, 95% of our students continued their education Awards and Accreditations: at university. In the past students have progressed to Arts Mark Gold (three times) Imperial, Kings, Sussex, Sheffield and Oxford. This year Gold Standard Award in Study Support offers include Edinburgh, UCL, York and Oxford. Healthy Schools Award Cricket Academy Aims and expectations To equip students with the skills and Visiting dates: qualifications for life. Open Mornings: 11,13,14 October 9.15am To encourage students to develop a sense Open Evening: 5 October 6-8pm of responsibility and respect for all. To offer a deep, broad and balanced curriculum Sixth Form: Islington Sixth Form Consortium that is relevant and challenging, thus ensuring all (IC6) www.ic6.co.uk students become well educated young citizens.

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These aims are achieved through the formal curriculum You and your child’s progress and a huge choice of other learning opportunities We aim to work in partnership with parents and do this beyond the classroom. These include: eight specialist in a number of ways. All students carry a school planner schools within the school, free individual music tuition to record regular homework and learning challenges, for all students, school orchestras, choirs and ensemble through which we can communicate with parents. groups, and an extensive enrichment programme Parents also have the opportunity to come to school to including Junior Academy, Friday Enrichment and talk to tutors twice during the year. Parents receive an Saturday School. assessment of their child’s progress at the end of every term and a detailed school report at the end of the year. Students are also able to choose from a wide range of If any parent has concerns about their child’s progress sports and dance opportunities, musical activities, ICT they can arrange a convenient meeting with the tutor. and academic options – including the University Access Programme – an extensive range of school trips and Education after 16 journeys, including Outward Bound courses for every Highbury Grove is part of the Islington Consortium. student, and a new house system for activities and Since September 2010 the capacity of our sixth form competitions. All students will be allocated to a ‘house’ has increased to 300 places. Students are able to study and families can be kept together. both academic and vocational qualifications. Through the consortium arrangements students benefit by having an increased range of opportunities whilst at the same time continuing in a setting where they are known to staff.

Uniform The school has a clear uniform policy. We believe it is important to dress smartly and to take pride in appearance. All students are expected to conform to the standards set.

Admission arrangements Places are offered in line with Islington Council’s admissions policy set out on page 12.

The school is an extremely caring, cohesive community in which students are known very well as individuals. Ofsted, 2010

Teachers care about us and want us to succeed. Student quoted by Ofsted, 2010

38 Section 4: Islington’s schools Holloway School Holloway School

Message from the head teacher Holloway School is a thriving community school Fact File for boys and girls. Our brand new buildings and high expectations reflect the ambition we have for all our students. We are a first choice school for many Head Teacher: Bob Hamlyn parents, reflecting their desire to be part of an Address: Hilldrop Road, London N7 0JG ambitious, successful school which achieves high Map reference: 5 standards for all. I am very proud to be the head Tel: 020 7607 5885 teacher of Holloway School, and I hope you will use Fax: 020 7700 3697 the information here to help you decide to become Email: [email protected] part of our amazing school community. Website: www.holloway.islington.sch.uk Bob Hamlyn, Head Teacher. Published Admission Number for Year 7: 180

The school supports the needs of a diverse Type of school: Mixed Community school population well to provide a well-ordered, purposeful and safe community where students Age range: 11 to 16 (Years 7 to 11) value and respect each other’s differences. Number of students: 900 Ofsted, February 2010 DFE code: 206 4112 Our values Nearest stations: Finsbury Park, Caledonian We have a very clear, shared vision for Holloway School. Road, and Tufnell Park Underground. Kentish We expect all members of the school community to Town and Camden Town rail work together to achieve this. Bus routes: 29, 253, 279, 259, 390 Our school Specialism: Specialist Sports College is a safe school Awards and Accreditations: provides equality of opportunity for all Safe Schools Award is thriving and successful Quality in Study Support celebrates achievement by all Get Set Olympic Network aspires to be the best. Sports Mark Healthy Schools Award Where teaching and learning come first Added Value Award 2010 At Holloway School we strive to continually improve. We believe students learn best when lessons are Visiting dates: Open Mornings: weekdays interesting and matched to their needs. We encourage during the first half of the autumn term, all students to become independent learners and to 9am – no booking required. If this time is not strive for excellence. We recognise that every child is convenient for you, please call Jodi Taylor in different, and some need extra support. We are proud the school office to arrange an alternative time. of our record in making sure we get the best out of Open Evening: Monday 3rd October 5-7pm students no matter what their background or ability: Sixth Form: City and Islington College Holloway School will add value to every child. www.candi.ac.uk

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The needs of individuals and groups of students A caring school are further supported by a good curriculum that is Holloway School works hard to create a caring broad-ranging and relevant to their interest. environment for all students, starting with a very Ofsted, February 2010 thorough transition programme which will begin in Year 6 before you get to us. All children will have a form tutor A well resourced school and base where they go at the beginning and end of Holloway School has first class educational facilities. each day. We encourage students to take an active part We moved into our new, £20m building in 2010, in school life; Holloway School has a thriving School which includes specialist areas such as: Council, and many of our students actively support the dance / drama studios local community by raising money for charity or working ICT suites with local primary schools. seven specialist science laboratories an iMac suite for music. Students enjoy coming to school and value the school community because they feel safe, well cared We also have amazing sports facilities, including a for and supported. Large numbers of students full-size swimming pool, floodlit all-weather pitches participate in sport and benefit from leadership and a fitness suite. opportunities as peer mentors, sports leaders and senior students. Students receive high-quality care A Specialist Sports College and support, including very effective transitional Our Specialist Sports college status, recognises our arrangements when joining from primary school. strong reputation for success in PE and sports. This Ofsted, February 2010 brings with it extra resources and facilities, as well as an ethos of teamwork and encouraging everyone to strive An extended school to do their best. The Sports College is not just for our Holloway School also works outside of our normal students. Partner primary schools, local residents and hours. We have a full programme of out-of-school- parents will also be able to enjoy our facilities and hours learning, with clubs and activities across all become more involved in school life. subjects and interests, including chess, juggling, dance, drama and ICT, not to mention all the sporting clubs and teams. Programmes, trips and residential activities are also organised in the school holidays.

We aim to work in partnership with parents so that we can achieve the best outcomes for your child. We welcome parents into the school and work with a wide range of organisations who can offer advice, guidance and support to families.

Admission arrangements Places are offered in line with Islington Council’s admissions policy set out on page 12.

41 Islington Arts and Media School of Creativity Section 4: Islington’s schools Islington Arts and Media School of Creativity

Message from the new head teacher It is a great pleasure for me to introduce Islington Fact File Arts and Media School of Creativity to you. In 2012, we will celebrate our twelfth year as a vibrant and diverse community where pupils feel safe, the school Head Teacher: Diana Osagie enjoys stability and pupils attain great success. Address: Turle Road, London N4 3LS Diana Osagie, Head Teacher Map reference: 6 Tel: 020 7281 5511 Islington Arts and Media School of Creativity prides Fax: 020 7281 5514 itself on being a welcoming school where we work in Email: [email protected] partnership with parents and carers to ensure that all Website: www.iamschool.co.uk children reach their full potential during their time with us. Published Admission Number for Year 7: 150

We are proud to embrace a wide range of cultures and Type of school: Mixed Trust languages within our pupil population of 750 and we create an atmosphere of respect and trust where every Age range: 11 to 16 child is safe and secure. Number of students: 750

The whole of the past eleven years at IAMS has been DFE code: 206 4325 about establishing a culture of achievement by enabling Nearest stations: Finsbury Park children to be successful. Bus routes: 210, W3, 91 – or any bus to Finsbury Park Station then 10 minutes walk Students achieve well. They attain strong results in a range of subjects… results represent outstanding Specialism: Arts and Media progress for many individuals and groups. Awards and Accreditations: Ofsted, June 2011 Arts Mark Diamond Cultural Diversity Quality Standard It shows in the smiles of children who love to Investors in People Basic Skills Award come to their school. Healthy Schools Award It shows in the high standards of school uniform Quality in School Support and attendance. Sports Mark 2008 It shows in the way children stay on after school International School Awards to do extra work or to sing, play, dance or act. Most Improved School (2006-2009 It shows in the excellent, polite behaviour all Specialist Schools and Academies Trust) around the school. Visiting dates: Open Mornings: 30 September, 3 October The curriculum 9.30-10.30am. Open Evenings: 27 September, Our school offers a curriculum that is exciting and 10 October 5-7pm. Heads Tours: 9.30-10.30am innovative and is recognised by Ofsted as outstanding. during October. Please telephone the school on

020 7281 3300 to book a place. Staff tailor the excellent curriculum and support programmes with great flexibility and care to help Sixth Form: City and Islington College students of all backgrounds succeed. www.candi.ac.uk Ofsted, June 2011 43 Islington Arts and Media School of Creativity continued

Students talk positively about their future educational Our head teacher will personally conduct you around plans and say to Ofsted that the school has helped the school on an ordinary working day so you can see them to “achieve excellence” and made them “feel good lessons, meet the teaching staff and view the excellent about themselves”. facilities we enjoy – facilities that will be further improved as we work through a comprehensive We have a dedicated Year 7 transition programme to programme of improvements as part of the Building ensure that young people are supported all the way in Schools for the Future programme. making the big step into secondary school – from help with making friends, to after-school Year 7 activities to You can book a place on the Head’s Tour on weekday help them get into the swing of secondary school life. mornings in October by telephoning 020 7281 3300 or you can come and visit during our open evenings We have special emphasis and challenge within the on 27 September and 10 October from 5pm onwards. curriculum for those pupils for whom learning is straightforward and are gifted or talented. We also are IAMS… This is not a just a good school – committed to those pupils for whom learning comes it is an exceptional school. with a little more difficulty and need extra help. The full Investors in People, 2009 spectrum of abilities and talents achieve excellently at IAMS and we are proud to serve our community by Admission arrangements being an exceptional local school right on your doorstep. Places are offered in line with Islington Council’s admissions policy set out on page 12. Pastoral care Year 7 classes have teaching assistants in the lessons working with the subject teacher and the pupils have a special base in school reserved just for them, again all designed to help them feel at ease with the transition and make a flying start to their secondary curriculum.

Parents can make an appointment to see any teacher on any Wednesday after school if they are concerned or would just like a chat about progress – parents are always welcome! There are also opportunities throughout the year for parents to come in and see activities and experience some of the exciting things that happen in school for themselves.

We recognise what an important decision choosing a secondary school is and would like to invite you to visit the school to see us in action so that we can begin to develop the relationship which will be so important in the coming years of your child’s education.

44 Section 4: Islington’s schools Mount Carmel College for Girls Mount Carmel College for Girls

Message from the principal I would like to invite you to come and join us at one Fact File of our open days and / or our open evening to see what we can offer your daughter for her secondary education. The college has an excellent track record Principal: Paul Kehoe in developing and nurturing young women to Address: Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, N19 3EU achieve. Our philosophy is based on traditional Map reference: 8 values of hard work, respect and care for each Tel: 020 7281 3536 other and a strong belief that young women who Fax: 020 7281 0420 enjoy their education will achieve more. Email: [email protected] Website: www.mountcarmel.islington.sch.uk Published Admission Number for Year 7: 140 Our specialist school status ensures that we have the facilities and resources to enable all our students to meet the challenges of an increasingly Type of school: Girls Voluntary-Aided Catholic technological world. Students also excel in sport and the creative arts. The college is characterised Age range: 11 to 16 by an ethos of mutual respect and a calm, Number of students: 700 purposeful learning environment. DFE code: 206 4704 Paul Kehoe, Principal Nearest stations: Archway. Nearest mainline Curriculum and homework rail Upper Holloway Initially students in Year 7 are taught in mixed ability Bus routes: 4, 10, 41, 43, 91, 134, 135, 143, tutor groups, but in later years are taught in groups 149, 210, 263, C11, C12 set according to the student’s ability in core subjects. Technology Your daughter will study a traditional yet innovative Specialism: curriculum which meets National Curriculum Awards and Accreditations: requirements. There is an extensive enrichment Arts Mark Gold programme for all students. Investors in People Basic Skills Award Healthy Schools Award Homework is an essential and compulsory part of the Quality in School Support curriculum. It is set on a daily basis and students keep Sports Mark 2008 a record of the homework set in their student planner. International School Awards We ask parents to check and sign the planner each week. Most Improved School (2006-2009 Specialist Schools and Academies Trust) Students enjoy a positive experience in the Visiting dates: Open Evening: 28 September classroom and good learning and progress were 6-7.30pm, Open Mornings: 3-7 October seen across a range of subject areas. 9.15-10.15am Ofsted, January 2011 Sixth Form: City and Islington College www.candi.ac.uk

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Education after 16 Extra college activities The college sixth form is in partnership with City and The college has an extensive enrichment programme. Islington College. All Mount Carmel students have a Clubs and activities take place at lunchtime and guaranteed place at the college. Over 98% of our after college. Each term a programme of the clubs students progress on to college to take a range of and activities are circulated to students and parents. post-16 courses from ‘A’ levels to vocational courses. The college also provides weekend and holiday Many of our students ultimately progress to university. provision; these include numeracy and literacy summer school, coursework sessions, examination preparation Facilities and enrichment workshops. The college has excellent facilities to meet the needs of the curriculum. These include six dedicated computer The learning resource centre is open every day from suites and classrooms with access to laptops with 7.45am to 5pm for our students to use. The college wireless network connections, five well equipped organises a number of residential activity trips. In recent science laboratories, a purpose-built state-of-the art years, students have been to Spain and France, as well technology block, two gymnasiums and a multi-use as outdoor education trips to Brecon, Mersea Island floodlit games area. Every classroom is equipped with and the New Forest. the latest whiteboard technology. At the centre of our college is the learning resource centre which provides an Because of its small size, students are treated active learning environment for staff, students and the and known as individuals. community. A multi-million pound transformational Ofsted, January 2011 building project will be completed in spring 2013. You and your daughter’s progress Teaching and learning We have careful monitoring procedures to ensure your Excellent teaching and high expectations ensure that daughter achieves and is happy. These include her all our students achieve their potential. The traditional student planner and homework diary, daily reports, curriculum offer enables students from the college to be pastoral meetings and regular contact with parents as able to move to sixth form and finally on to university. we believe a successful education involves a partnership We are fully committed to ensure equality of access to with you. As a parent you will receive three reports the curriculum for all our students. each year at the end of each term. These will enable you to monitor the progress your daughter is making in Attendance and pastoral arrangements the college. There is an annual parent teacher meeting. Our pastoral care is excellent as we want the young Parents are most welcome to visit the college by women who attend the college to be happy and to feel appointment throughout the year should the need arise. safe. We monitor attendance and punctuality very A regular newsletter keeps you up to date with college closely and keep in regular contact with you as parents. life and parents events. Attendance is excellent. We emphasise, promote and foster the traditional values of good discipline and Uniform responsibility. The college rules are based upon respect The college has a strictly enforced uniform policy. for others and ourselves. Students follow a strict Students infringing the rules are sent home. behaviour code which they helped develop and this has resulted in one of the lowest exclusion rates in Islington. Students and parents have helped to develop our ‘no bullying’ policy. There is an active student council.

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Admission policy and criteria The governors of the college welcome applications from all parents regardless of their faith background. The multi-cultural and multi-faith background of the college are its strength. Whenever there are more applications than places, priority will always be given to practising Catholic applicants in accordance with the admissions policy. All applicants are required to sign a copy of a statement to indicate positive support for the aims and ethos of the college and practising Catholic applicants wishing to claim priority will be required to provide a reference form from a Catholic priest. A copy of the full admissions policy and criteria can be found at www.mountcarmel.islington.sch.uk/admissions

Students are happy and very much enjoy coming to the college, and they make a good contribution to the college and the wider community. Teachers, staff and members of the governing body show great commitment in encouraging the students to achieve their potential and this ,coupled with students good behaviour and positive attitudes, result in positive student outcomes. Ofsted, January 2011

48 Section 4: Islington’s schools St Aloysius’ College for Boys St Aloysius’ College for Boys

I take this opportunity to invite you to visit us with the view to applying for a place at our school. There Fact File are two opportunities available to you, the first being the Open Evening on 6 October 2011 when you will be able to visit the school and inspect our Head Teacher: Tom Mannion state of the art facilities. The second opportunity Address: 30 Hornsey Lane, Highgate, would be on our Open Mornings on 11, 12 and 13 London N6 5LY October 2011 when you can tour the school and Map reference: 9 watch teaching take place in a variety of subjects Tel: 020 7263 1391 and observe the general movement of our pupils Fax: 020 7263 5963 around the school during lesson changeover. Email: [email protected] Website: www.sta.islington.sch.uk Published Admission Number for Year 7: 180 I am confident that you will be impressed with the high standards we achieve on a daily basis which are reflected in our outstanding GCSE results, which Type of school: Boys Voluntary-aided Catholic represent the best achieved by any school in Islington in 2010. Age range: 11-19 Tom Mannion, Head Teacher Number of students: 1080 DFE code: 206 4651 Ten reasons to apply to St Aloysius’ College St Aloysius’ College has a long and proud tradition Nearest stations: Archway dating back to 1879 with each boy treated as a Bus routes: 10,43,91,134,143,210,263,271, unique individual. W5, C11 A Maths ICT Specialist and Academy Trust College Specialism: Maths and Computing which was awarded the most improved college nationally in 2010 in these subject specialisms. Awards and Accreditations: A culture of success and achievement with Quality in Study Support outstanding GCSE results year on year. Sports Mark The re-introduction of 16-19 provision in September Leading Aspect Award 2010 as part of the Islington consortium of schools. Arts Council A safe, disciplined and caring environment which Visiting dates: Open Evening: 6 October promotes Catholic, Christian and other world 5-7pm. Open Mornings: 11,12, 13 October faiths values. 9.15-10.30am A structured and disciplined learning environment. A school for the 21st century with state-of-the-art Sixth Form: Islington Sixth Form Consortium teaching and sporting facilities. (IC6) www.ic6.co.uk Outstanding sporting success both locally and nationally in soccer, basketball and athletics – national-U15 basketball champions 2010.

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A determination to work closely and positively with Boys of any faith whose application is supported our parents/carers in the very best interests of the by a minister of their religion. educational and pastoral needs of their sons/wards. Any other boys. A dedicated, stable and well qualified teaching and non teaching staff. The governing body will give top priority to an application within a category where compelling professional evidence Admission policy 2012/13 is provided at the time of application of an exceptional St Aloysius’ College is a Catholic voluntary-aided 11-19 medical, social or pastoral need on the part of the child comprehensive school for boys, within the Trusteeship which can only be met by St Aloysius’ College. This of the Diocese of Westminster. As a Catholic school, evidence must be provided by a recognised professional we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils e.g. a doctor, social worker or priest. The governors will and it is essential that this is supported by all families in not accept a case which is put forward retrospectively. the school. All applicants are therefore expected to give their full, unreserved and positive support for the ethos Within each of the categories listed above, priority will of the school and its aims and policies as outlined in the be given to boys living nearest to the school. school prospectus. The placement test In order to preserve the school’s comprehensive Candidates will be invited to take short tests in English, character by establishing a balanced intake across mathematics and science in order to determine the band the ability range, the school will allocate all candidates to which they will be allocated. The tests will be held at into one of four equal bands by means of a written St Aloysius’ College early in December 2011. Boys with placement test. The governors propose to admit under statements of special educational needs (who are not the Pan London Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme subject to the oversubscription criteria) are allocated to 180 boys to Year 7 across the ability range. the appropriate band for the purpose of calculating the number of children to be admitted in that band. Oversubscription criteria (summary version) If there are more candidates than places in any band, Application and supplementary forms places within that band will be allocated in accordance All applicants must complete the Common Application with the following criteria. They must be read together Form. This is available from your son’s primary school and with the notes that are available from the school. the local education authority where you live. You should return this form directly to the address given on the Priority is given in the order set out below: form by the statutory deadline of 31 October 2011 Catholic looked after boys. at the latest, but you are encouraged to submit it by Baptized Catholic boys from practising Catholic families. 21 October if possible. Other baptized Catholic boys. Other looked after boys. In addition, applicants should complete the school’s own Baptized boys of an Eastern Orthodox Church whose supplementary information form and the priest reference application is supported by a minister of their religion. form (see note 3) and return, along with an original or Other baptized boys of an Eastern Orthodox Church. certified copy of the boy’s baptismal certificate (see Christian boys of other denominations whose note 2) directly to St Aloysius’ College by 21 October application is supported by a minister of their religion. 2011. These forms are available from the school, on the Other baptized Christian boys of other denominations. school website, and are also contained in this brochure.

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Late applications Fair Access Protocol Any applications received after the deadline of 31 The school is committed to taking its fair share of October 2011 will be considered late. Only where there vulnerable children who are hard to place, in accordance is a genuine and compelling reason for an application to with locally agreed protocols. Accordingly, outside the be late, which can be substantiated to the satisfaction of normal round of admissions, the governing body are the home local authority by the submission of strong and empowered to give consideration to a child where independent documentary evidence at the time of the admission is requested under any local protocol which application, will late applications be considered alongside carries the agreement of both the governing body and those received by the closing date. For these applications the Diocese for the current admission year. The to be considered, they must be received by the end of governing body has this power even when admitting the first week of December so that all aspects of the such a child would exceed the normal admission number. application can be processed before the governors meet to make their decisions.

Offers Offers of places will be sent to the applicants by their home local authority on 1 March 2012 and they will have until 16 March to accept of decline the offer. A waiting list will be compiled on 23 March and maintained by the governors until the end of the Summer term 2013. After that time, applicants will be asked if they wish to remain on the list. All applications on the waiting list, including late applications, will be judged against the admission criteria as vacancies occur. Unsuccessful applicants are entitled under the Schools Standards and Framework Act 1998 to appeal against the governing body’s decision. Please contact the school to discuss procedure and request an appeal form.

Pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs The admission of pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs is dealt with by a completely separate procedure. This procedure is integral to the making and maintaining statements by the pupil’s home Local Education Authority. Details of this separate procedure are set out in the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.

52 Section 4: Islington’s schools St Mary Magdalene Academy St Mary Magdalene Academy

The building project which ended in April 2009 presented many difficulties but the Academy’s plans Fact File to accelerate students’ progress did not veer off track. The strong leadership has ensured a smooth start for and running of the Academy. Principal: Paul Hollingum Ofsted, 2010 Address: St Mary Magdalene Academy, Liverpool Road, Islington, London N7 8PG Our mission in opening this new Academy is to create Map reference: 10 an inspirational community of learning and achievement Tel: 020 7697 0123 that will make a positive contribution to the community Fax: 020 7700 4218 in Islington. This learning community is rooted in Christian Email: [email protected] values, providing outstanding educational opportunities Website: www.smmacademy.org and experiences that enable all students – regardless of Published Admission Number for Year 7: 180 age, ability and background, to reach beyond themselves, to bring out the best in themselves and to make a Type of school: Mixed Church of England difference to the world that they are growing up in. Academy Our motto taken from James 3:13 ‘show by a good life Age range: 5-19 that your works are done by gentleness born of wisdom’ Number of students: 5-11 years: 210; encapsulates our belief that education is a transforming 11-16 years: 900; 16-19 years: 250 activity. This transformation should allow our young people to reach local, national and international levels DFE code: 206 6905 in understanding, friendship and service. Nearest stations: Highbury and Islington (Victoria Line and mainline rail), Holloway Road The Academy is an all-through school for some children and Caledonian Road (Piccadilly Line) from 5 to 19 years of age. There are 210 students in the primary department, 900 expected in secondary Bus routes: 17, 91, 19, 30, 43, 153, 259, department and 250 in the Sixth Form (post-16) 271, 274, 277 which opened in September 2009. Specialism: Humanities and Global Citizenship

Aims Visiting dates: Open Evening: 4 and 12 In our new Academy we are: October 6-7.30pm (Liverpool Road entrance) An educational community where everything is of the Sixth Form: Academy Sixth Form highest standard. This stretches from the teaching, www.smmacademy.org student behaviour, communication with parents/carers, and pastoral care to the buildings and facilities – but above all the standards of learning and character achieved by the students. Outward-looking, international and mindful of our responsibilities both to the local and global community, including the developing world, and toward the care of the planet we share. This is particularly reflected in our specialism.

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Humanities and Global Citizenship; Breaking down the Uniform barriers between primary and secondary education by The Academy has a uniform which students are expected allowing primary students early access to the specialist to wear smartly at all times as directed. Parents/carers facilities of the secondary department so that the good applying for the Academy will undertake in the home- standards in primary education to be maintained in the school agreement to support this important aspect of secondary years and secondary students can support the Academy. and mentor younger students. E xploiting the latest in educational technology, with Curriculum Years 7 and 8 laptops, electronic whiteboards, communication systems ‘Home Base Learning’ = ten hours per week covering that are second to none. Serving local children and young English, humanities, RS, PSHE and ‘learning to learn’. people both from families who are practising Christians and from families of different backgrounds, who want an Specialist teaching = 15 hours per week covering education informed by Christian values and beliefs. mathematics (4 hours), science (4 hours), PE (2 hours), Recruiting the most talented and creative staff who art and technology (2 hours), performing arts (1 hour), want to seize the opportunity to be in at the Spanish (2 hours). development of a visionary new Academy. Caring for the students as special individuals, listening In addition, there will be ten enrichment days. to their views and encouraging their involvement in the life of the Academy. In turn we expect them to take Curriculum Years 9, 10 and 11 responsibility for their actions and demonstrate high Core subjects. English, mathematics, science, Spanish, standards of conduct towards each other, younger PE, religious studies, citizenship and preparation for adult students and our neighbours in the community. life. Every student must study one humanities subject, as part of our specialism: geography, history, sociology or Our specialism: Humanities with Global Citizenship AS Level RS. Students then have a free choice of two This specialism was chosen because we believe that options from art, business and economics, dance, drama, all who live in a global society need an understanding French, graphic design, Mandarin, music, product design, of these eight key concepts: citizenship; social justice; science (advanced), and textiles. sustainable development; diversity; values and perceptions; interdependence; conflict resolution There is a pre-vocational provision leading to the ASDAN and human rights. CoPE qualification for selected students.

What we are teaching at the Academy is based on the After 16 National Curriculum but will go beyond it. The way we The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is teach will grow out of best practice in primary schools to currently on offer and vocational curriculum will be avoid the drop in standards which many students show added from September 2012. For further advice please in the early years of secondary school. We will finish Key refer to our website. Stage 3 in two years which will allow students to start GCSE courses early in Year 9. Post-16, the Academy has Admission Policy adopted a broad curriculum based on the International The Academy’s secondary department’s admission Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. policy can be downloaded from the following link: http://smmacademy.org/docs/policies/secondary_ The Academy specialism of Humanities with Global admission.pdf Citizenship is apparent throughout the curriculum but also include special events such as live contacts and exchanges with children from communities across the globe. 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 Head Teacher: Alan Davison detailed information. You can also telephone the school Address: Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2DU or Hertfordshire County Council on 0300 123 4043. Tel: 01707 643441 The open event will be held Monday 12 September Email: [email protected] from 6pm-9pm (the school will not be open for viewing Website: www.damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk on this occasion). Published Admission Number for Year 7: 200 Summary of the admission rules All applicants should read the full admissions arrangements available from the school and on the Type of school: Voluntary-aided school’s website. Age range: 11-18 In accordance with section 3.24 of the Education Act Number of students: 1430 1996 the school will admit any child with a Statement of DFE code: 919 5407 Special Educational Needs for whom the school is named. Specialism: Languages, Science 1. Relevant looked after children. Test Dates: 2. The 22 children whose permanent home address is Music Test – 11 November 2011 closest to the school. Entrance Exam – 12 and 13 November 2011 3. Children who have a sibling at the school at the time Verbal Reasoning Test – 12 November 2011 of application unless the sibling is in the last year of English and Maths Testing – 13 November 2011 the normal age range of the school, [Year 13] or the sibling has already indicated that he or she will not be attending the school at the date of admission. 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. Places will be allocated under oversubscription criteria four and five only to children who have their permanent home address within one of the local priority areas for the school. Apply online to 4. Children demonstrating musical aptitude as determined apply on time by the governors’ assessment procedure (not more (see page 10 for details) than ten places). The governors’ assessment procedure consists of a musical aptitude test. A limited number of children will be invited back for an individual test.

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5. Up to 65 children selected by academic ability having taken the governors’ entrance examination. Of these we will admit as many children from the Islington priority area as when added to the number from that area already admitted under criteria one to four, will ensure that at least 20 children are admitted from Islington. As many children from all local priority areas as, when added to the number from Islington already 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 whose permanent home address is closest to the school within the local priority areas. 7. 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 & 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.

Within Islington children who have their permanent home address in the London Borough of Islington or are being educated in that borough.

Please refer to the admission arrangements which contain full details of the admission rules and complete a supplementary information form, which is available from the school or at www.hertsdirect.org/admissions

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 Section 5: Useful information and contacts City and Islington Sixth Form College

When you consider the important question of which We can boast numerous awards and prizes including school you choose for your child’s education, you won’t the fact that we are the only college in the country to just think about their first year at secondary school but be twice awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize and we their entire education. That is why we are pleased to let have been presented with the prestigious Learning and you know that City and Islington College has teamed up Skills Beacon to recognise our excellence in teaching with Islington Arts and Media School, Elizabeth Garrett and learning in post-16 education and training. Anderson Language College, Holloway School and Mount Due to our size we can offer the widest range of Carmel RC Technology College for Girls to create a Sixth subjects at many different levels – from Foundation Form Partnership which guarantees every single student Degrees, to A Levels to varied vocational courses. from each partner school an appropriate place at the college when they reach 16. Your child will have a How have we become so successful? seamless journey through education with high quality 1. We value our students – the range of backgrounds, of care throughout. experiences, energy and enthusiasm that students of all ages bring to the college. We celebrate their success, The college is made up of five centres: set challenging targets and provide excellent support. Centre for Applied Sciences 2. We believe in the importance of the environment, Centre for Business, Arts and Technology that’s why we’ve invested £64m – more than Centre for Health, Social and Child Care any other college in the UK – in developing our new Centre for Lifelong Learning centres. They are great places to study equipped with Sixth Form College. leading edge technology. The quality of our buildings and specialist facilities is recognised as being among Each centre is focused on running particular courses the best in the country and compare well with and qualifications and each has its own community many universities. of students, teachers and support staff. Students 3. We ensure that every student gets the best can choose from more than 40 different subjects in a opportunities to learn. Our courses are well organised number of course options including the International and designed to be fun as well as demanding, our Baccalaureate, Diploma, A Level and BTEC. subject teachers are second to none and we have excellent teams of specialised staff who can offer City and Islington College is London’s Leading students support with English and maths or in College with a track record of success applying to university. We have been recognised as outstanding on every single measure by Ofsted, a fact no other London For further information, please call 020 7700 9200 or college can boast. email [email protected] or visit www.candi.ac.uk. Our students achieve an A level pass rate of 98% across over 40 subjects. Last year over 1,100 of our students from both A level and vocational courses progressed to university, making us one the country’s largest suppliers of students into higher education. 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.

59 Islington Sixth Form Consortium (IC6)

What is IC6? Treated like an adult in a safe, pleasant and friendly IC6 was established in 2004 and is the joint sixth forms learning environment of Central Foundation Boys’ School, Highbury Grove Frequent and effective monitoring and exceptional School, Highbury Fields School and St Aloysius’ College. student support. We provide outstanding sixth form education in a friendly, supportive and productive learning environment. What other opportunities are there? There will be over 700 students in IC6 in 2011-12. High achievers can study the AQA Baccalaureate whilst an enhanced UCAS programme ensures students We are exceptionally proud of our achievements who wish to progress to Russell Group universities last year which included: have every opportunity. ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted (one of only 13 sixth form providers nationally) Students enjoy a variety of extracurricular activities ‘Outstanding’ ALPS including social events, sport, music, Duke of Edinburgh 99% achievement Award, foreign trips, drama productions, community Highest in local authority charity work and cultural activities. A* grades for A levels twice national average. In top 5% nationally for value added by CVA. What’s next? IC6 has an excellent record of pupils moving on to In 2010, IC6 was inspected twice as part of two schools university and to employment. We want everyone to inspections. It was graded ‘outstanding’ (one of only make the choices that are right for them and students 13 sixth form providers nationally) as part of Central are closely guided on their career paths. Foundation Boys’ School inspection and also described by Ofsted as having many ‘outstanding features’ as Find out about IC6 courses and meet our staff part of Highbury Grove School’s ‘outstanding’ inspection. at the next IC6 Open Evening: The systems in place for monitoring and supporting 5-7pm on Thursday 20 October 2011 at the students across IC6 were praised as ‘excellent’. Emirates Stadium, Arsenal Football Club, N5 1BU.

Why study at IC6? The deadline for application for admission to IC6 for Outstanding provision, results and support September 2012 is 21 December 2011. All students We place the student at the centre of everything we do who apply before this date will be offered an interview. The highest quality teaching and learning Late applications will be processed but, due to limited Consistently good results and outstanding value added spaces, over subscription criteria will apply. Friendly, helpful and caring staff Over 60 different AS and A2 courses For more information call 020 7017 3040, email Over 10 different vocational pathways at three levels [email protected] or visit www.ic6.co.uk. Personalised learning programme New buildings and great resources Latest ICT Use of all four schools’ facilities Four specialist schools

60 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 children and young people in Islington. We have three new youth hub venues, 12 adventure playgrounds and many youth clubs and youth projects.

Platform Advice and support Platform is an amazing new youth arts venue offering Our youth projects make sure there is always someone young people aged 13-19 opportunities to take part to listen to you and give information, advice and in workshops, performances, and exhibitions week guidance on issues like relationships, school and careers, in-week out. The £3.5m transformation of the former education, personal development and health. Hornsey Road Baths has created a unique venue with a theatre, performance space, media suites, café Young people are treated with respect by all our staff and more. The venue is fully youth-led, providing and the information given will be kept confidential unless opportunities for young people to develop leadership we are unable to do so for reasons of child protection, and employment skills, volunteering opportunities for example, if you or another person may be at risk of and a full range of supportive advice and guidance in harm. In these cases we would tell you that we needed a safe and comfortable environment. to share the information.

Find out more at www.platformislington.org.uk or keep Get involved in touch on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ Children and young people are welcome to get in touch platformislington and give us suggestions about activities they’d like to do, how we should involve them in developing services Healthy living hub and how we should let them know about things to do in The new healthy living hub is an inspiring new venue Islington. You can also tell us what you think about youth to get you energised! The yet-to-be-named venue in projects or events by emailing [email protected]. White Lion Street will launch in January 2012 offering access everything you need to get and stay fit and healthy. It has a fitness studio, roof garden, dance studio and a nurse available for your health queries.

Adventure playgrounds Islington’s adventure playgrounds are open all year round offering the chance to play on zip wires, swings and climbing equipment. There are also all kinds of activities to get involved in from including gardening and Get in touch: environment projects to crafts and cookery. Find out about activities from Islington’s Family Information Youth projects Service on 020 7527 5959 or Islington has lots of youth projects, offering a range of visit the events diary online at exciting activities all year round, including: team sports, www.islington.gov.uk/events photography, computer skills, canoeing, dancing, acting, boxing, gardening, fashion design and much more. You can also work towards sports, arts and volunteering awards.

61 Special educational needs

Across the country, as many as one in five children may have a special educational need at some time while they are at school. This might be because they have a disability, or a learning difficulty or problems with their behaviour.

Most children will be helped by their schools and other Children with a Statement outside services if necessary (ie health, social services). of Special Educational Needs However, some children, perhaps two out of every If your child has a Statement of Special Educational hundred, might have needs that are so severe or Needs please contact 020 7527 5640 for more complex that they need special arrangements, either information about applying for a primary school place. at a special school or through specialist help at a mainstream school. Special Educational Needs and transport In relation to pupils with a Statement of Special All primary schools in Islington are given extra money Educational Needs, the statement will specify any to help children with special educational needs. There transport arrangements considered necessary and are also other support services who can also offer help. appropriate. For children with a statement of special Each Islington primary school has a written policy that educational needs for whom transport is provided, explains how it helps children with special educational the need to provide transport will be reviewed needs. You can get further information about how every year at your child’s Annual Review. Islington schools help children with special educational needs by contacting the Special Education section at: For some children, transport will be provided throughout their school life. For others, increased independence Cambridge Education Islington and improved skills will mean it is no longer necessary. 222 Upper Street Decisions about ceasing to provide transport will be London N1 1XR taken for educational and developmental reasons, and in Tel: 020 7527 5640 partnership with the pupil and their parent.

(see page 10 for details)

62 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 getting good exam results, make sure they get to school on time every day. Research shows that every day really does count!

Education welfare support Holidays, trips and special leave in term time By law, all children of statutory school age (from five Regular and punctual attendance at school is a legal to 16 years old) must receive full time education. requirement and essential for pupils to be able to A parent is responsible for making sure this happens achieve their best at school. either by registering their child at school or by making • Parents have an entitlement to withdraw their child other arrangements which provide suitable education. from school and should always apply for permission from the school in writing and in advance. If a pupil does not attend school/other education • Schools do not have to authorise requests to remove provision regularly and punctually – less than 95% a child from school for holidays or any other leave of of the time with good reason or justifiable cause – absence in term time. They can refuse permission. the pupil and their family may be required to work with • Schools must respond to the parents request in writing. an Education Welfare Officer to improve attendance. • Each request for leave will be considered individually by the head teacher. They will take into account the Islington’s Education Welfare Service offers support overall attendance of the child, the reason for the to pupils, parents and schools to improve the school leave, and the circumstances of the family. attendance of individual young people and all pupils across the borough. Please note: in general, holidays and special leave will only be agreed as an exception. We discourage We want all pupils in Islington to achieve their best and holidays and special leave during term time because open up more opportunities for their lives. If your child’s absence from school interrupts teaching and learning attendance is poor, you should talk to school staff in the and can compromise a child’s educational progress. first instance and try to resolve the difficulties. If the difficulties persist, the Education Welfare Service can Legal action give advice and support to individual pupils and families A parent is responsible for ensuring that their child of to help them get back on track. compulsory school age receives sufficient and suitable education, either by regular school attendance or other arrangements. This means that the parent of a child registered at a school has a legal duty to ensure the child’s regular attendance. Failure to fulfil this duty is an offence under section 444 (1) of the Education Act 1996 and could result in a penalty notice or prosecution.

63 School meals and transport

Free school meals at secondary schools For more information please contact Transport for You can make sure your child has a nutritious lunch London on 020 7980 7101 or visit the TfL website and save money on your household budget by signing at www.tfl.gov.uk/photocard. up for free school meals. You do not have to pay for school meals for your child(ren) if you receive If you need any more advice, please contact the any of the following: School Admissions team on 020 7527 5515 for • Income Support more information. • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance Sustainable travel • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Islington Council is working with schools to promote Act 1999 safer, healthier and more environmentally friendly • The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit ways to travel. Our aims are to: • Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled • make cycling and walking safer and more attractive to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income • increase the number of school pupils using local (as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs) that bus services does not exceed £16,190 • reduce traffic congestion around schools • Working Tax Credit during the four-week period • develop partnerships with schools, their communities immediately after their employment finishes or after and other organisations they start to work less than 16 hours per week. • promote the development of school travel plans • promote safety through education and training Free school meals application forms are available • promote the health benefits of walking and cycling from your school, or can be downloaded from • promote sustainable travel choices by ensuring any www.islington.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals. new schools are accessible by walking, cycling and public transport. For more information, please contact the free school meals officer on 020 7527 5483 or Stephanie Wilby The main way we do this is through the creation of on 020 7527 4336. school travel plans. A school travel plan will look at the journeys pupils make to get to, and home from, school Getting to school and why they make certain travel and transport choices. Islington has a great network of bus, tube and rail links With this information we can work with schools to find making it easy to get to any of Islington’s schools. practical solutions to encourage safe, healthy and environmentally-friendly travel choices. Transport for London (TfL) issues free bus passes for under-16s, although there is an administration charge The details of how we do this can be found in our of £10 for first time applicants. You will need to Sustainable Modes of Travel Strategy, in line with the complete an 11-15 photo-card application either requirements outlined in the Education and Inspections online or a printed form, available from any post-office. Act 2006. You can view the strategy on our website You will need to provide proof of identity and a www.islington.gov.uk/transport. passport-size photograph. For more information on School Travel Plans, please contact the Road Safety and Special Projects team on 020 7527 2513.

64 Section 5: Useful information and contacts English as an additional language (EAL)

Almost half of the pupils in Islington secondary schools have English as an additional language.

While some are new arrivals and therefore new to For more information, please contact: English, the majority are more advanced learners of Ethnic Minority Achievement Service English. They may still need some help in mainstream Laycock Professional Development Centre classes with more formal and academic English in Laycock Street order to achieve their potential. Each secondary school London N1 1TH receives additional funding to support pupils with Tel: 020 7527 5899 English as an additional language.

65 Beating bullying

Islington takes bullying seriously and is one of the few boroughs in London to have a full-time Anti-Bullying Coordinator.

What is bullying? Islington Council acknowledges that bullying can Bullying is when someone deliberately hurts another happen in schools and other places that children and person or makes them feel unhappy. Bullying may be young people visit. But we do not tolerate bullying racist, sexist or homophobic. People can be bullied for in Islington and we are committed to working with any reason; because of the way they look, because of you and your child to prevent bullying in our borough. their religion, their age, because of learning or physical We want to make Islington a bully-free zone. disability, where they live, their family, their social class or how well they are doing at school, for example. For more information please see our anti-bullying advice booklet, available from the Anti-Bullying Coordinator on 020 7527 5718.

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Educational psychology

Educational psychologists are involved in improving the learning and development of children and young people, especially those who may be experiencing social, emotional or learning difficulties. They work with teachers, parents, carers and other professionals to help bring about positive changes.

Educational psychologists work with children and young people up to the age of 19 years old who live in Islington or attend Islington schools. They also work in a range of educational settings such as children’s centres, nurseries, mainstream primary and secondary schools, special If you need to contact schools and units, sixth forms and colleges. us directly you can telephone 020 7527 5817 If you have concerns about your child’s learning or or email epsenquiries. development and would like to meet with an educational [email protected] psychologist please talk to your child’s class teacher, the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), or your child’s Head Teacher once your child has been offered a place at school. They can request the involvement of an educational psychologist on your behalf.

67 Child employment and entertainment

Child employment Children in entertainment No child under the age of 13 is allowed to do any paid There are strict Government guidelines around children work, with the exception that children under the age of working in entertainment to make sure that children 13 can be paid for appearing in stage, television or film are safe while performing in either broadcast or productions, modelling or sports performances. non-broadcast performances. Any child being paid for work of this kind must have a licence. The employment of young people is subject to a number of legal acts, regulations and local byelaws. Depending The person organising the performance should apply on their age, the type of work and the hours of work for this licence, and the child’s parent or guardian will children can do is limited. More information on hours and be asked to sign the application. The person who applies types of work allowed is available from Islington’s for the licence will be licence holder and is legally Education Welfare Service. responsible for the child in relation to the performance and for ensuring that all relevant acts and regulations The Education Welfare Service will consider issuing a are followed. work permit on receipt of an application form, signed by both the employer and the parents. We must be satisfied A licence will only be issued if we are satisfied that: that the child’s health, welfare and ability to take full 1. the guidelines set out in legislation and local byelaws advantage of their education would not be jeopardised are followed by the work. 2. your child’s safety and welfare are not compromised 3. your child’s education will not suffer. If children over the age of 13 wish to work they must apply for a work permit from the Education Welfare Islington Council has a legal responsibility to issue Service. You can call us on 020 7527 5833 or email Child Performance Licences for children who live in the [email protected] borough. The council also has a responsibility to inspect any premises in the borough where a child or children may be performing and to issue licences for chaperones (or matrons). These chaperones look after the child or children during rehearsals and performances by exercising the care which a good parent might be reasonably expected to give.

If you would like an application form or further information, please contact the Education Welfare Service on 020 7527 5833 or email [email protected]

(see page 10 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 5518 Diocesan Bodies Service For information about T: 020 7527 5817 services for children with Church of England For information about special education needs. London Diocesan Board learning difficulties. for Schools General Information 36 Causton Street Education Welfare Service London SW1P 4AU T: 020 8527 5833 Advisory Centre for T: 020 7932 1100 For information about Education (ACE) Education Welfare Service. 1c Aberdeen Studios Catholic Westminster 22 Highbury Grove Education Service Family Information Service London N5 2DQ Vaughan house T: 020 7527 5959 General Advice: Freephone 46 Francis Street For information on 0808 800 5793 London SW1P 1QN facilities for children (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm) T: 020 7798 9005 under five. Department for Education Free School Meals Sanctuary Buildings T: 020 7527 5483 Great Smith Street For information about London SW1P 3BT school meals. T: 0870 000 2288

School and Independent Governor Support Schools Council T: 020 7527 5786 St Vincent House For information about 30 Orange Street how to become a parent London WC2H 7HH governor of a school. T: 020 7766 7070 F: 020 7766 7071

69 Other local authority contact details

London Borough of Barking Camden Education London Borough of Harrow Council Admissions & Dagenham Admissions Authority Greenwich Admissions PO Box 22 Civic Centre Crowndale Centre 2nd Floor Civic Centre Dagenham 218-220 Eversholt Street Riverside House East Harrow RM10 7BN London NW1 1BD Woolwich High Street Middlesex HA1 2UW T: 020 8215 3004 T: 020 7974 1625 Woolwich SE18 6BU T: 020 8901 2620 T: 020 8921 8043 London Borough of City of London London Borough of Barnet Admissions Education Service Greenwich Admissions Havering Education Service 1st Floor, Building 4 PO Box 270 Admission Centre 9th Floor North London Guildhall 1st Floor Mercury House Business Park London EC2P 2EJ Woolwich Centre Mercury Gardens Oakleigh Road South T: 020 7332 1750 35 Wellington Street Romford RM1 3LX London N11 1NP Woolwich SE18 6HQ T: 01708 434 600 T: 020 8359 7651 Croydon Council Hackney Education Education Department Authority London Borough of Bexley Council Admissions Taberner House 1 Reading Lane Hillingdon Admission Directorate of Education Park Lane London E8 1GQ Civic Centre 4E/05 & Community Services Croydon CR9 1TP T: 020 8820 7150/7401 Uxbridge Bexley Council T: 020 8726 6400 Middlesex UB8 1UW Hill View Drive London Borough of T: 01895 556 644 Welling DA16 3RY Ealing Council Admissions Hammersmith & Fulham T: 020 8303 7777 Perceval House Education Department London Borough of (option 6) 14-16 Uxbridge Road Hammersmith Town Hall Hounslow Admissions London W5 2HL King Street Civic Centre Brent Education Authority T: 020 8825 5511 London W6 9JU Lampton Road Chesterfield House (for Primary) T: 020 8753 Hounslow TW3 4DN 9 Park Lane T: 020 8825 5522 2627/3643/3628 T: 020 8583 2721/2711 Wembley (for Secondary) Middlesex HA9 7RH Haringey Education Royal Borough of T: 020 8937 3110 London Borough of Authority Kensington & Chelsea Enfield Admissions 48 Station Road Town Hall Room PO Box 56 Wood Green 247/1 Horton Street Civic Centre London N22 7TY London W8 7NX Silver Street T: 020 8489 3338 T: 020 7361 2210 Enfield EN1 3XQ T: 020 8379 5501/1000

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Royal Borough of Kingston London Borough of London Borough of Upon Thames Admissions Redbridge Admission Waltham Forest Education Guildhall 2 255-259 High Road Graylaw House Kingston Upon Thames Ilford 394 High Road Surrey KT1 1EU Essex IG1 1NN Leyton E10 6QE T: 020 8547 4610 T: 020 8708 3139 T: 0845 877 0031 F: 020 8496 5077 London Borough of London Borough of Lambeth Admissions Richmond Upon Thames Wandsworth Council 4th Floor Admissions Admissions (Pupil Services) International House Civic Centre Town Hall Canterbury Crescent 44 York Street High Street London SW9 7QE Twickenham TW1 3BZ Wandsworth T: 020 7926 9503 T: 020 8891 7514 London SW18 2PU T: 020 8871 8013 London Borough of London Borough of Lewisham Admissions Southwark Westminster Education 3rd Floor, Laurence House Children’s Service Authority (School 1 Catford Road PO Box 64529 Admissions) London SE6 4SW London SE1P 5LX 1st Floor T: 020 8314 8282 T: 020 7525 2910 215 Lisson Grove London NW8 8LF London Borough London Borough of of Merton Sutton Admissions Primary School Reception 10th Floor Civic Offices Class admissions Civic Centre St Nicholas Way T: 020 7641 1817 London Road Sutton SM1 1EA Transfer to Morden SM4 5DX T: 020 8770 6080 Secondary School T: 020 8274 4906 T: 020 7641 1816 Tower Hamlets London Borough Education Authority of Newham Mulburry Place Newham Dockside Clove Crescent 1000 Dockside Road London E14 2BG London E16 2QU T: 020 7364 5006 T: 020 8430 2000

71 Glossary

The following terms used in this booklet are defined as follows, except where individual school admission arrangements give a different description.

‘A’ level school admissions charitable trust with an the child. Where admission Advanced level of General legislation a child is outside partner – for arrangements refer to Certificate of Education considered to be ‘looked example, a business or parent’s attendance at which is usually taken for a after child’ if the local educational charity. church it is sufficient for period of two years after authority confirms he or just one parent to attend. the completion of GCSEs. she will be in public care GCSE Family members include when they are admitted General Certificate of single parents and siblings. Academies to a school. Secondary Education with Academies are state- is usually taken after two Sibling funded schools established Community schools years of study in Years Sibling refers to a brother and managed by sponsors Admission arrangements 10 and 11. or sister, half-brother or (which could be religious are set and applied by the sister, adopted brother or groups, charities or local authority. Home local authority sister, step-brother or commercial businesses) A child’s home local sister, or the child of the who set and apply Distance authority (local council) parent or carer’s partner, the school’s admission Distances for Islington’s is the local authority where living in the same family arrangements. community schools will be they live ie the council you at the same address. measured in a straight line pay your council tax to. Additional or (as the crow flies) from Statement of Special supplementary forms the home address to the Key Stage Educational Need (SEN) All parents who list midpoint of the school A period of study relating This is a legal document their preferred schools grounds, using the local to a particular age group. issued by the local on the local authority’s authority’s computerised For example, Key Stage 3 authority detailing the common application form measuring system. Those covers school years 7 to 9 particular needs, resources are regarded as having living closer to the school (ages 11 to 14), and Key and provision required to made valid applications. will receive higher priority. Stage 4 covers school years support the child, and can An additional or 10 to 11 (ages 14 to 16). include a named school supplementary form may Foundation and that is suitable for providing also have to be completed Trust schools PAN (Published education for that child. for applicants considered Foundation schools are run Admission Number) under the criteria of faith by their own governing The number of school Voluntary-aided schools, for boarding school body, which employs the places that the admission schools and for selective schools. staff and sets the authority must offer in The governing bodies admission criteria. Land each relevant age group. of Islington’s faith schools Children looked after and buildings are usually set and apply their Children who are in the owned by the governing Parents and own admission criteria, care of local authorities body or a charitable family members although they are funded (councils) as defined by foundation. A Trust school A parent is any person by the local authority. section 22 of the Children is a type of foundation who has parental Act 1989. In relation to school which forms a responsibility or care of

72 Section 6: Application forms

Section 6: Application forms

The best things about school are the drama and sport facilities. The teachers make the lessons fun and enjoyable, which makes me learn more.

Kofi Odoom, pupil Please complete this form in black ink and return to the School Admissions Team 222 Upper St, Islington N1 1XR T. 020 7527 5515 F. 020 7257 5694 E. [email protected] Secondary Transfer Application Form 2012 For children born between 1/9/2000 and 31/8/2001

This form should be completed by Islington residents only. If you live outside Islington, In partnership with you must complete the form available from the local authority where you live.

Completed forms must be returned by 31 October 2011 1. Your Child’s Details

First name (BLOCK CAPITALS) ...... Date of birth ......

Last name (BLOCK CAPITALS)...... Gender BOY / GIRL (PLEASE CIRCLE) Address ...... Postcode

1) What is the name of your child’s current school? ......

2) Does your child have a statement of special educational needs? (PLEASE CIRCLE) Yes No

3) Is your child looked after by a Local Authority (eg foster care)? (PLEASE CIRCLE) Yes No If yes, please give the name of the local authority......

2. Parent/Carer’s Details

Parent/Carer 1 Title (PLEASE CIRCLE) Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other (PLEASE STATE)

First name (BLOCK CAPITALS) Surname (BLOCK CAPITALS) Telephone number: Day Evening Mobile Email address Address (IF DIFFERENT FROM CHILD) ...... Postcode Relationship to child Carer* Step Father (Please Tick) Other Family Member Step Mother Father Foster Father Other Mother Foster Mother If other please state

Do you have parental responsibility for this child? (PLEASE CIRCLE) Yes No

Are you a member of the Armed Forces or a Crown Servant applying for a school place as a result of posting? (PLEASE CIRCLE) Yes No If YES, please specify Please provide your council tax account number

Parent/Carer 2 Title (PLEASE CIRCLE) Mr Mrs Miss Ms Other (PLEASE STATE)

First name (BLOCK CAPITALS) Surname (BLOCK CAPITALS) Telephone number: Day Evening Mobile Email address Address (IF DIFFERENT FROM CHILD) ...... Postcode Relationship to child Carer* Step Father (Please Tick) Other Family Member Step Mother Father Foster Father Other Mother Foster Mother If other please state

Do you have parental responsibility for this child? (PLEASE CIRCLE) Yes No

Are you a member of the Armed Forces or a Crown Servant applying for a school place as a result of posting? (PLEASE CIRCLE) Yes No If YES, please specify Please provide your council tax account number

* You have a duty to inform the local authority if the child is fostered through a private arrangement with the child’s birth family. Private fostering refers to carers who are NOT step-parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts or uncles and who do NOT hold parental responsibility. 3. Secondary School Preferences

Preference 1 – Name of school DFE code Local Authority Name of brother or sister attending preference 1 school Date of birth

Do you have a social or medical reason for applying to this school? (PLEASE CIRCLE AND PROVIDE SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL EVIDENCE) Yes No

Do you have another reason for applying to this school? (OPTIONAL)

Preference 2 – Name of school DFE code Local Authority Name of brother or sister attending preference 2 school Date of birth

Do you have a social or medical reason for applying to this school? (PLEASE CIRCLE AND PROVIDE SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL EVIDENCE) Yes No

Do you have another reason for applying to this school? (OPTIONAL)

Preference 3 – Name of school DFE code Local Authority Name of brother or sister attending preference 3 school Date of birth

Do you have a social or medical reason for applying to this school? (PLEASE CIRCLE AND PROVIDE SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL EVIDENCE) Yes No

Do you have another reason for applying to this school? (OPTIONAL)

Preference 4 – Name of school DFE code Local Authority Name of brother or sister attending preference 4 school Date of birth

Do you have a social or medical reason for applying to this school? (PLEASE CIRCLE AND PROVIDE SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL EVIDENCE) Yes No

Do you have another reason for applying to this school? (OPTIONAL)

Preference 5 – Name of school DFE code Local Authority Name of brother or sister attending preference 5 school Date of birth

Do you have a social or medical reason for applying to this school? (PLEASE CIRCLE AND PROVIDE SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL EVIDENCE) Yes No

Do you have another reason for applying to this school? (OPTIONAL)

Preference 6 – Name of school DFE code Local Authority Name of brother or sister attending preference 6 school Date of birth

Do you have a social or medical reason for applying to this school? (PLEASE CIRCLE AND PROVIDE SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL EVIDENCE) Yes No

Do you have another reason for applying to this school? (OPTIONAL)

Privacy Notice: London Borough of Islington will handle the information you have provided in line with the provisions of the Data Protection Act. Any personal information will be held in confidence with only the necessary people able to see or use it. Under the Data Protection Act you have the right to make a formal request in writing for access to personal data held about you or your child. Islington has a duty under the Children’s Act 2004 to work with partners to provide and improve services to children and young people in the area. Therefore Islington may also use this information for other legitimate purposes and may share this information where necessary with other bodies responsible for administering services to children and young people. Islington also has a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end it may use the information you have provided on this form for the prevention and detection of fraud. For more information please contact the Family Information Service on 0207 527 2000 or email [email protected] or visit the web page: www.islington.gov.uk/legal

Declaration

I confirm that the information I have provided on this form is correct. I understand that you may request further evidence to verify the information provided. I understand that the information on this form may be shared in accordance with the privacy notice above.

If you deliberately provide false information you must expect that we will withdraw any offer of a school place.

Signed ...... Date ......

Application deadline 31 October 2011 APPENDIX A

Mount Carmel College Holland Walk, Duncombe Road, London N19 3EU Tel: 020 7281 3536 Fax: 020 7281 0420 Registration for Admission to Year 7 in September 2012

Notes about this form: 1. This form must be returned to the college at the above address by the 21st October 2011. 2. You must also complete the Common Application Form that must be obtained from your home admissions authority 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 Sandra Brignull at the college for help.

Part 1 – Details of Child

Childs surname: ……………………………………………………………..... First name: …………………………………………………. Date of Birth: ………………………………………………….

Home address: ……………………………………………..……………………………………… Post code: ………………………… 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: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Telephone number ...... …………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….…..

Email address…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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:

Priest Reference:

DECLARATION: I wish my child to be considered for admission to Mount Carmel College.

Signed: ...... Parent / Guardian Date: ......

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO

Mrs S Brignull Admissions Officer Mount Carmel College Holland Walk Duncombe Road N19 3EU Name and position of priest or religious leader supplying reference: (where appropriate)

Names of brothers or sisters at this school who will still be attending at date of admission:

Does your child have exceptional medical, pastoral or social needs that can only be met by attendance at this school? Please circle. (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 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 attach a 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. If you do not do this you will not be offered a place.

Checklist: Have you enclosed? Copy of baptism certificate Priest’s Reference Form (where necessary) Evidence of exceptional need (where appropriate)

Have you completed your local authority’s Common Application form? 2 St Aloysius’ College Hornsey Lane, Highgate, London N6 5LY Tel 020 7263 1391 Fax 020 7263 5963

Reference for Admission to St Aloysius’ College

Part I – to be filled in by parents

Name of parents/carer……………………………………………………………….……………..……

Name of pupil ………………………………………….. Date of birth …………………………..…….

Home address …………………………………………………………………………….……………..

Parish …………………………………… Primary school ………………….………..…….…………. (not used for ranking purposes)

Church usually attended (if not your parish church) …………………………………………………

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Part II – to be filled in by a Priest (or equivalent) known to you

St Aloysius’ College, Hornsey Lane, Highgate, London N6 5LY

Dear Father

We should be grateful for your help in allocating places for this school. The first criterion for admission is that preference is given to practising Catholics. We also give sympathetic consideration to situations where there is a particular social or pastoral reason why a pupil should be accepted. To ensure that priority is given to those whom you regard as having the strongest claim to a place, please comment on the following:

Does the family, or just the pupil, attend church (or equivalent) on a weekly basis?......

Are there special circumstances which the school should know about? …………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name ……………………………………..Address………………………………………………………

……………………………………………..Tel……………………… Stamp

Signed ………………………………… Date ……………………

St Aloysius’ College Supplementary Form Hornsey Lane, Highgate, London N6 5LY Tel: 020 7263 1391 Fax: 020 7263 5963

REGISTRATION FOR ADMISSION TO YEAR 7 IN SEPTEMBER 2012

Notes:

1. Please return this form to the school at the above address by 21 October 2011.

2. You must also complete the Common Application Form, available from your Local Authority, and return to them before the closing date of 31 October 2011. Failure to do so could mean an offer cannot be made.

3. Please complete this form in BLOCK LETTERS

Part 1 - Details of child

Child’s first name ………………………….…..…….……. Surname …...... …………..….……..

Date of birth …………………………. Religion (please tick) Catholic Other Christian (specify) …………….…….. Other faith (specify) ……..………………….

Home address …………………………………………......

…………………………………………………………………………………………postcode …………………………….

Part 2 – Details of parents/carers

Name (inc title) …………………………………………… Name (inc title) ………………………………………………

Relationship to child:……………………… Relationship to child:…………..……………

Parental responsibility: Yes/No Parental responsibility: Yes/No

Home Tel No……………………………………. Home Tel No …………………………………...………

Other contact numbers………………….…….. Other contact numbers .……………………….………

………………..………………………………..… ……………………………………………………………

Part 3 – Attachments

Child’s need for this college for special medical/pastoral/social reasons (attach professional evidence)

Documentation supporting religious affiliation: Priest (or equivalent) Reference Baptismal Certificate

Part 4 – Declaration

DECLARATION: I confirm that the details on the form are correct and I will inform you of any changes

Signed………………………………………………….(Parent/Carer) Date …………………………………………

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE COLLEGE AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS If you need help translating this document, please contact 020 7527 2000.

Talk about great opportunities Talk about Islington secondary

schools Giving your child Your guide to the school application process every opportunity for children born between 1 September 2000 to achieve more. and 31 August 2001. www.islington.gov.uk/admissions Apply by 31 October 2011.

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