Walthamstow Primary Prospectus Admissions September 2015 ‘Our schools are inclusive and welcoming’

A brand new for A warm welcome to Walthamstow Primary Academy.

United Learning is delighted to be creating a brand new primary of the most popular schools in Waltham Forest; oversubscribed school that will provide children in Walthamstow with an and highly successful. Parents at the academy have been keen for outstanding, exciting and rewarding education from their very us to open a primary facility - we look forward to building a strong first day. partnership between our two schools.

Choosing a school for our children is one of the most important We will be appointing an outstanding Head teacher to lead decisions we make on their behalf as parents. Walthamstow Walthamstow Primary Academy. Recruitment is well underway and Primary Academy promises to be an exceptional school and we expect to have the Head teacher in place early in 2015, so that we look forward to welcoming our trailblazing first cohort of everything is ready for the arrival of our first Reception pupils Reception pupils in September 2015. in September.

We are a group of academies and independent schools that seek to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. Our schools are inclusive and welcoming, where students of all faiths, backgrounds and abilities are valued and respected.

Walthamstow Primary Academy will be located in its own buildings on a site adjacent to ’s Walthamstow Jon Coles Academy. Walthamstow Academy is now one Chief Executive, United Learning

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We have places for 60 children in Reception in September 2015. These will be open to boys and girls of all abilities and backgrounds.

Walthamstow Primary Academy will be a fully inclusive school which welcomes all children and families from the local community including those with special needs.

The school will start with two Reception classes and we will build our school a year at a time. When all year groups are full in 2021, the school will cater for 420 pupils aged 4-11.

The happiness and care of our pupils is of paramount importance. We want every pupil to feel at home in their school; to know they are somewhere with people who care about ‘The happiness and them and are eager for them to learn. We will provide the very best pastoral care for pupils and teachers will take the time to care of our pupils is of get to know each child so that they can provide them with the paramount importance’ personalised support and care they need and deserve.

An exceptional new primary school for The best in everyone Like all United Learning schools, Walthamstow Walthamstow children Primary Academy will seek to bring out ‘the best in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and As a brand new school, Walthamstow Primary pupils to express their individuality and to develop their own the wider community. Academy has the opportunity to embrace unique talents. everything that today’s parents and children We will set high expectations in terms of pupils’ attitudes and In creating the school, we are drawing on our experience of behaviour. In particular, we will expect and encourage pupils to: want in a highly successful primary school. running over 20 primary schools across the country. We have significant expertise and experience in primary education and n As our first year’s intake, the children starting with us in Adopt positive attitudes to learning so that they enjoy the we will use this, as well as international best practice, to create challenge of new subjects and have the opportunity to work September 2015 will set the standard that others will follow in a primary school the whole local community can be proud of. the future. We are therefore determined to give each of them an in teams and on their own; n exceptional education. From the moment you walk into the building, you will be able to Behave well both inside and outside the classroom; tell that Walthamstow Primary Academy is a community where n Treat other pupils and their teachers with respect and dignity; We want each of our pupils to succeed. A strong primary adults care about the children, where children love to be in n Maintain excellent attendance records because every minute education puts in place the foundations for success at school and where everyone is focused on achieving a common of learning counts; and beyond. We will therefore be setting high set of goals. expectations for the school and our pupils so that each child n Be smartly dressed in their school uniform because we has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Pupils will be I very much hope you will be able to come to our open events want our children to take pride in their appearance and expected to work hard and behave with respect and dignity. to find out more about the school. If you have any further their school. We want each child to be happy and learn to love coming to questions or want to talk to one of the team, we would be very school so that each day they enjoy learning, growing and trying pleased to hear from you. new things. Best wishes The academy will be somewhere in which all pupils are treated as individuals and given the personalised care and attention they need to reach everything they are capable of. Children will be placed at the heart of everything we do and the school’s ethos, curriculum and enrichment programme will reflect their Darran Lee interests and needs. We will create numerous opportunities for Director of Primary Provision, United Learning

4 Walthamstow Primary Academy Prospectus 2015 Walthamstow Primary Academy Prospectus 2015 5 Learning at Walthamstow Primary Academy Walthamstow Primary Academy will offer high pupil will be challenged to make very good progress every day aspirations, broad experiences and excellent with extra support provided for those who need it and more standards of teaching and learning. challenging and advanced courses offered to pupils who are ready to enjoy them. We will seek to make learning enjoyable, challenging and Our broad and balanced curriculum will recognise the diversity engaging for all pupils – whatever their abilities and interests. of the local and wider community and will be complemented by a broad range of educational experiences including trips and Our educational provision, which will be based on the National adventurous learning. ‘Partnerships with Curriculum, will be exciting, motivational and aspirational. It will have a strong focus on literacy, numeracy and ICT with To broaden and deepen pupils’ understanding of the world, we these essential skills taught across a number of subjects so that families will be carefully planned will offer a vibrant enrichment and extracurricular programme. children learn to apply them in a range of different contexts. Music and physical education will feature strongly as these to meet each child’s needs’ activities encourage community participation and are key Teaching will respond to each child’s individual needs and, as to nurturing a range of skills that support and complement such, will support their aptitudes, interests and strengths. Every children’s broader development. The school day Our partnership with The school day will run from 8.50am parents and families to 3.30pm. We believe partnerships with parents and The day will comprise five lessons, a morning break and lunch families are key to a child’s success at school break and a daily assembly which will be a time to celebrate and so we will create many opportunities for pupil achievement. the families of our pupils to become actively We will offer an extended school day with activities taking place engaged in the education of their children. before school – from 7.30am – and after school until 6pm. Partnerships with families will be carefully planned to meet each child’s needs both within the classroom and in the extended school provision.

Walthamstow Primary Academy will also seek to play an active role in the local community. It is our aim to ensure community links are embedded into the life and work of the school for the benefit of both our pupils and the local community.

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United Learning Working with Local governing body United Learning is a group of academies and Walthamstow Academy The Head teacher and Senior Leadership Team independent schools which aims to provide will be accountable to a Local Governing Body excellent education to children and young Situated adjacent to Walthamstow Academy, (LGB) which will be responsible for monitoring people across the country. the primary academy will establish a strong academic achievement and the well-being of partnership with the secondary academy. pupils including welfare and health and safety. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out ‘the best We look forward to building a strong partnership between The LGB will also monitor the financial management of the in everyone’ – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. the two schools which, for those pupils moving on to school and provide advice on the future direction of the school. Walthamstow Academy, will deliver some of the very best As part of United Learning, Walthamstow Primary Academy will transition arrangements available. We will also be able to Walthamstow Primary Academy’s LGB will include parent and share good practice with other United Learning schools across share good practice to help ensure we offer our children staff representatives as well as those from the local community. the country and staff will benefit from the Group’s wide range an exceptional education. It will work with the Walthamstow Academy LGB to help build of high-quality professional development opportunities and its partnerships across the two schools. bank of excellent educational resources.

8 Walthamstow Primary Academy Prospectus 2015 Walthamstow Primary Academy Prospectus 2015 9 Applying for a place Oversubscription criteria

Walthamstow Primary Academy will be open If the number of applications for the school to children of all backgrounds and abilities. All is more than the number of places available, 60 places in Reception will be free of charge. places will be allocated in the following priority order: As one of the government’s new free schools, we have the firm 1. Children in Local Authority care; backing and support of the Department for Education. Given 2. Children who WFC accepts have an exceptional medical the high level of demand that has been expressed for this  or social need for a place at the school; school, we expect a significant volume of applications. 3. Children with siblings at the school (not in the first year); To apply for a place in Reception in September 2015, parents 4. Children who live nearest to the school. should complete the online application form on Waltham Forest Council’s (WFC) website or complete a paper application form If two or more children are ranked equally on any of the which is available from Waltham Forest Borough Council. above criteria, random allocation will determine which child Application forms must be completed and returned by 15th or children are offered places. In this case, a child or children’s January 2014. names will be randomly selected from a total list of tied applicants by someone unconnected with the school. Parents can apply to Walthamstow Primary Academy and also list up to five other primary schools through Waltham Forest Pupils with statements of Special Educational Need will not Council scheme. On Local Offer Day, 16th April 2014, parents be subject to the application of the oversubscription criteria. will receive one offer through the WFC process. Parents who do They will be allocated a place at Walthamstow Primary not receive an offer at the school of their choice, may appeal Academy if their statement nominates the school as being through Waltham Forest Borough Council. the most suitable.

10 Walthamstow Primary Academy Prospectus 2015 For more information please contact United Learning: School Address: Walthamstow Primary Academy, Billet Road, Walthamstow E17 5DP Please send all correspondence to: Walthamstow Primary Academy, C/o United Learning, 3rd Floor, 91-95 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 0AX t 01832 864 546 e [email protected] www.walthamstowprimaryacademy.org.uk

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*Please note that as part of the public consultation, we are consulting with the local community as to what the school should be called. ‘Walthamstow Primary Academy’ is therefore only a working title for the school until a permanent name is chosen.