A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

apply online Apply for a school place online at www.eadmissions.org.uk Switch on to the online Common Application Form From 1 September 2011 you can apply for a school place online

If your child is due to transfer to a secondary school in September 2012 you need to apply for a school place for them.

Use this space to record your username, Why apply online? password and reference number that you have • it speeds up the admission process used to make your application and makes it easier Username • there is no risk that the application will get lost in the post • you can see the result of your application rather than wait for a letter to arrive Password • you can change your application as many times as you like before the closing date • the online system is available 24 hours a day seven days a week up to the closing date of 31 October 2011. After you have submitted your online application, make a note of your application reference number A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 3

Message from Councillor Andrew Harper

Barnet is very proud of the diversity of its schools, all of which provide an excellent education. Pupils educated in our borough achieve some of the best examination results in the country, both at GCSE and A level. At the same time, local schools provide a wide range of sporting, musical and other activities that give children a rich and broad education.

We know that the secondary school application I hope that your child will enjoy his or her time at process can seem daunting and schools and the secondary school and I am sure the education children council together work hard to make the process as receive in Barnet will give them the skills, knowledge smooth as possible. The admissions system is and qualifications to help them succeed in their co-ordinated across the whole of the London area future lives. and is operated by all 33 London boroughs. This Councillor Andrew Harper booklet explains that co-ordinated secondary transfer Cabinet Member for Education, Children and Families process in detail and also provides information about all the secondary schools in Barnet.

It is important that you read the booklet carefully and look closely at each school’s admissions criteria in order to make the right choice for your child.

All Barnet schools have open evenings arranged during the autumn term of 2011 when you will be able to meet staff and pupils. You will find a list of dates and times on page 16 of this booklet. 4 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

Contents

Message from London Academy 48 Councillor Andrew Harper 3 Mill Hill High School 50 Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet 52 About this booklet 6 Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School 54 Secondary transfer timetable 7 St James’ Catholic High School 56 St Mary’s C of E High School 58 Co-ordinated admissions 7 St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School 60 Choosing a school 8 The Totteridge Academy 62 Completing your application form 10 Whitefield School 64 Wren Academy 66 Open evening dates 16 Further information 69 Open evening information 17 Glossary 72 Barnet Schools 19 Secondary schools in Admission criteria for other local authorities 73 community schools in Barnet 21 Other useful contact details 76 Criteria flowchart for community secondary schools in Barnet 22 Travelling to school 77

Secondary schools in Barnet 23 Choice Advice Service 78 Ashmole Academy 24 FYI 78 Bishop Douglass School 26 Christ’s College, Finchley 28 The Compton School 30 Copthall School 32 East Barnet School 34 Finchley Catholic High School 36 Friern Barnet School 38 Hasmonean High School 40 Hendon School 42 The Henrietta Barnett School 44 JCoSS (Jewish Community Secondary School) 46 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 5 6 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

About this booklet

This booklet will help you understand the admissions process when your child transfers to secondary school in 2012.

In this booklet we explain: When does my child transfer • how to choose a school to secondary school? • children born between 1 September 2000 and • how to fill in the application form 31 August 2001 will transfer to secondary school • how school places are allocated in 2012 • what happens if we cannot offer your child a place • if your child has a Statement of Special Educational at a school you have chosen. Needs, the arrangements for your child’s transfer In this booklet you will also find: will be different and these will be explained to you • the secondary transfer timetable by the SEN Performance Team. You can call them on: 020 8359 7687 or 020 8359 7710 • descriptions of all the secondary schools and academies in Barnet • a schedule of open evenings. There is also information about: • in-year admissions • fair access protocol • placing children outside their correct year group • post-16 education • school meals • help with travel costs • school uniform. A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 7

Secondary transfer timetable

Date What happens?

Online application system opens

Week beginning 1 September 2011 Barnet primary schools give out transfer information to Barnet residents

Admissions Team to send out information to other Barnet parents

13 September – 12 October 2011 Visit schools (see page 16 for open evening/day details)

21 October 2011 Preferred date for return of applications

31 October 2011 Closing date for applications

Supplementary Information Forms to be returned to voluntary aided and 21 October 2011 foundation schools and academies

1 March 2012 Offer letters posted to parents

16 March 2012 Acceptance deadline

March – September 2012 Further offers from waiting lists

May – July 2012 Appeal hearings for schools Co-ordinated admissions

Each year, approximately 78,000 How the scheme works pupils living in London transfer to As part of the scheme: secondary schools. • parents can apply for up to six schools on one Common Application Form (CAF) All London boroughs work together on the secondary transfer process and this is known as the Pan-London • the CAF is provided by the local authority where co-ordinated admissions scheme. you live • a computerised system is used to exchange information about Barnet residents applying for schools outside the borough, and equally other boroughs can tell us about their residents wishing to apply to Barnet schools • if a school is oversubscribed, its published admissions criteria is used to decide who should be offered a place • the scheme makes sure that no child is offered more than one school place • your home local authority will post you the result of your application on 1 March 2012. 8 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

Choosing a school

Before you make your application:

Read the Visit the information schools that in this booklet interest you...

...go to the open evenings and talk to the teachers

find out what they want Talk to your child ...look at exam results and Ofsted reports

Consider how your child will get to school... Think about how realistic your choice is

by bus, walking, cycling A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 9

available from the school

Read the school prospectus...

Talk to the Admissions Team...

we can give you advice and answer your questions

Do your research...

Don’t listen to gossip...

most schools get more applications than what’s right Think about they have places for other available so... children may not how realistic your ...look at the be the same for choice is admissions your child criteria and the cut off distance for each school 10 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

Completing your application form

When you have decided which schools you want to apply for, you are ready to fill out your Common Application Form (CAF).

If you live in Barnet you must apply using a Barnet CAF, preferably online. You can list up to six schools Applying online on your form, including schools outside the borough. From 1 September 2011 you can apply for a If you live outside Barnet, you can still apply for Barnet Year 7 school place online. Applying online is a schools but you must apply online or obtain an simple and quick way to submit your application. application form from the council where you live. You can access www.eadmissions.org.uk

As well as completing the CAF, all voluntary aided • at home (faith) schools and some foundation schools • at work and academies also require parents to fill in a • at an internet cafe Supplementary Information Form (SIF) to provide • at a library. additional information, such as a reference from your priest/minister or information needed in order You will have the added benefit of: to arrange aptitude tests. Jewish voluntary aided • being able to change your application as many schools may require you to provide a Certificate times as you like before the closing date of Religious Practice (CRP). SIFs and CRPs are • using a secure system available directly from the school. Please remember an application is not valid unless a CAF has also been • it being available 24 hours a day, seven completed and the school is named on it. days a week up until the closing date of 31 October 2011 Please do not complete more than one CAF (paper or • the system helping you by checking for errors electronic), we will only accept the most recent one. • not needing to wait for the post to find out the result of your application.

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The following information If you have moved from one rented property to another, will help you to complete we will need to see all of the following: • copy of termination of tenancy agreement on the your application previous property • closing utility account for the previous property Your child’s address • copy of tenancy agreement on the current property The child’s address must be the child’s permanent address and cannot be a childminder’s or business • proof of payment of rent to the landlord on address. It should be the same address given to us a regular basis by your child’s primary school. We will not accept • registration of Council Tax for the current property applications from parents who reside overseas in • two utility bills for the current property advance of a planned move to Barnet, except in the • if you are not liable for Council Tax or utilities you case of UK service personnel or other Crown Servants. will need to provide offical evidence that you are Proof of address* resident at that address (for example, driving If your child does not attend a Barnet primary school, license, child’s medical card or child benefit letter). you will need to send us two items as proof of your Where you are moving between two properties that address (photocopies please). These can be: you own, you will need to supply proof of Council Tax • two utility bills, or for your residence and documentation detailing the use • one utility bill and a copy of this year’s of the other property. Council Tax bill. If your circumstances differ from these situations, If your address has changed in the last two years, we contact the Admissions Team to discuss your individual may ask you for further proof that your current address situation on 020 8359 7651. is your permanent home address. If this information cannot be provided, the council won’t Change of address** be able to accept the new address and will continue to If your address changes between now and September use the original address provided and confirmed by the 2012 you must notify the Admissions Team. We will primary school. require proof of change of address from you. Where there is a change of address during the The type of evidence you will need to provide will vary secondary transfer process, the change must have depending on your circumstances. occurred by 16 December 2011 and the appropriate If you have sold one property and purchased another, proof provided to the Admissions Team in order for we will need to see all of the following: the change to be considered in the initial allocation of school places. • evidence of completion on the property sold • evidence of completion on the property purchased If you are offered a place at a school under a geographical criterion based on the address where you • closing utiltiy account for the property sold are living at the time of application, but you then move • registration for Council Tax on the outside the school’s allocation area before the child is property purchased due to start at the school, the place will be withdrawn. • a utility bill for the property purchased. Parents who live separately When parents live separately, the application must be * We reserve the right to request confirmation of any address if we feel it is based on the address at which the child usually lives appropriate. We will also refer to any publicly available information, such as the electoral roll, where this is relevant. and from which s/he attends primary school. When ** Changes of address can only be accepted once they have taken place 12 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

parents live separately but the child lives equally with Changing your preferences paper application forms will not be acknowledged both parents at different addresses, the child’s home Please note if you want to make changes to your list unless you enclose a stamped addressed envelope. address will be taken to be the address of the main of schools: We are unable to acknowledge receipt of paper forms parent/carer eligible to receive Child Benefit and Child • you can change your preferences any time up until over the telephone or by email. Tax Credit. 31 October 2011 Any parents/carers who prefer to hand in their form at Fraudulent addresses • you will need to put your request in writing to the their child’s primary school, should do this by Friday It is important that our admissions criteria are applied Admissions Team 14 October 2011, so that the school can forward it to fairly. In recent years, some parents have supplied false • you cannot change your preferences us before the half-term holiday. or inappropriate information, for example, a temporary after 31 October 2011 unless there are If, after you have submitted your form, you decide rented address or the address of a relative to try to exceptional circumstances. that you will no longer need a place for your child, you gain an advantage in obtaining a place at a particular should let the Admissions Team know in writing as school. It is important to understand that it is only the Children in care soon as possible. permanent address of the family that we will use for the A child in care is a child who is in the care of a allocation of school places. local authority or provided with accommodation by that authority. School preferences Late applications If you are a foster carer looking after a child in care, Please remember that: If we receive your application after 31 October you must provide a letter from the child’s social worker then your application will be viewed as late. • you may list up to six schools in the order you confirming the child’s status as a ‘child in care’. prefer them Late applications will not be considered until we have processed all applications that were received • the preference order is very important, think Children with special educational needs on time. If there are exceptional reasons why your carefully about this as only one offer can be made There is a separate process for children who have a application is late, please write to us and provide • you can include schools within or outside Barnet statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN). If your supporting documents. child has a statement you do not need to complete • there is no advantage to listing only one school a CAF. You will receive a different application form Fair access and sharing information • all applications are processed as though they were to complete from the SEN Performance Team. The The information you provide will be used in line with equally preferred statement will be finalised and sent to you in February the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. Barnet • your ranking does not affect your child’s eligibility 2012 naming the school that your child will be has a duty under the Children’s Act 2004 to work with for a place at any Barnet school expected to attend. partners to provide and improve services to children • you should include details of any sibling (brother or If you have any queries about your child’s secondary and young people in the area. Therefore, Barnet may sister) who will be attending any of the schools you transfer they should be addressed to your SEN also use this information for other legitimate purposes have listed. The sibling must still be attending the Advocacy and Monitoring Officer, tel:020 8359 7687 and may share this information where necessary with school in September 2012 or 020 8359 7710. other bodies responsible for administering services to • if there are any particular reasons why you want children and young people. Barnet also has a duty to your child to attend a school, for example, Returning the form a medical or religious reason, please state this on The closing date for applications is Monday 31 the form and provide supporting documents. October 2011. However, we strongly recommend that you submit your application so that we receive it by Friday 21 October 2011 (this is the Friday before the half-term holiday). Applications received by Monday 31 October 2011 will be accepted. However, if your application is received by Friday 21 October 2011, we can ensure that it is acknowledged before the closing date. Receipt of A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 13

paper application forms will not be acknowledged protect the public funds it administers, and to this end, unless you enclose a stamped addressed envelope. it may use the information you have provided on this We are unable to acknowledge receipt of paper forms form for the prevention and detection of fraud. over the telephone or by email. The people who may receive this information are: Any parents/carers who prefer to hand in their form at • the current school their child’s primary school, should do this by Friday • the school to which the child is to be admitted 14 October 2011, so that the school can forward it to us before the half-term holiday. • other Admission Authorities so as to ensure that parents have provided consistent information and If, after you have submitted your form, you decide do not hold on to more than one school place that you will no longer need a place for your child, you • any organisation legitimately investigating should let the Admissions Team know in writing as allegations of fraud, criminal offences or soon as possible. child protection. Remember… If you have applied online, you do not need to complete a paper form as well. How places will Late applications If we receive your application after 31 October be allocated then your application will be viewed as late. When all the applications have been submitted, the Late applications will not be considered until we allocation process will begin: have processed all applications that were received • we will let other local authorities know about on time. If there are exceptional reasons why your any preferences you have made for schools in application is late, please write to us and provide their area supporting documents. • we will also let any voluntary aided, foundation schools and academies in Barnet have details Fair access and sharing information about your child if you have included any of these The information you provide will be used in line with schools in your list of preferences the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. Barnet • your rankings will not be passed on to has a duty under the Children’s Act 2004 to work with individual schools partners to provide and improve services to children • all your preferences will be processed by applying and young people in the area. Therefore, Barnet may each school’s oversubscription criteria to decide also use this information for other legitimate purposes which children should be offered places and may share this information where necessary with other bodies responsible for administering services to • the common criteria for community schools is children and young people. Barnet also has a duty to shown on page 21 • the oversubsription criteria for our voluntary aided, foundation schools and academies are shown on pages 24 to 67.

When all the applications have been considered: • admission lists will be drawn up for all schools • the Admissions Team will co-ordinate all the offers and exchange information with other local authorities 14 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

• if your child can be offered more than one If your child’s place is withdrawn you have the right of school, we will offer the school you have ranked appeal against this decision. the highest • lower preferences are automatically withdrawn at Offer day – this stage • all withdrawn preferences will be offered on to 1 March 2012 other children On 1 March 2012 a letter will be sent to you by first class post to let you know the result of • no child will be offered more than one place your application. • if it is not possible to offer a place at any of the schools you have chosen we will allocate your This means: child a place at the nearest school with a vacancy. • you should receive your letter on 2 March 2012 • if you applied online, you will be sent an email with False or misleading information the outcome of your application during the evening The council reserves the right to verify any address of 1 March 2012 given in order to ensure that places are allocated fairly. • online applicants should wait until they receive Please realise that: their email before logging on to the eadmissions • if you deliberatley give false address information to website for further information. obtain a place at a school, you must expect the Please accept the school place you have been offered offer to be withdrawn by 16 March 2012. • any information and/or supporting documentation This can be done by: which is false or deliberatley misleading may lead • online applicants can accept or reject an to the offer of a place being withdrawn, even if the offer online place has already been accepted • other applicants will need to return the reply slip • rigorous checks will be carried out to ensure that included in the offer letter applications are not fraudulent • if you are not accepting the offer because your • a percentage of home visits are carried out each child has been offered a place at an independent year to verify addresses. These are selected school, you must tell us which school s/he will be at random. attending. It is important that you do this so that we Withdrawal of offers can offer the place to another child. Places offered at oversubscribed schools will be withdrawn if: • the offer was made in error • the offer was made on a geographical basis and the family move outside the school’s allocation area before the child is due to start at the school • the offer was made on the basis of information that cannot be corroborated to the satisfaction of the Admissions Team or later proves to be inaccurate • the family has accepted more than one offer at the same time. A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 15

What happens • each case is decided on individual merit and only exceptional circumstances are likely to lead to a if you have not successful appeal been offered your • no places are reserved for successful appeals, so any appeals allowed will increase the school’s preferred school? intake above the admission limit Waiting lists • the fact that a school is single sex or that the • waiting lists are held for all our secondary schools school is a child’s or parents’ particular choice, or until at least 31 December 2012 that other schools with vacancies involve a longer journey is unlikely to lead to a successful appeal • if your child does not get a place at any of your preferred schools, you can ask for their name to be • decisions made by the appeals panel are binding added to the waiting list on the local authority and the school • you can ask for your child’s name to be added to • accepting a place at another school will not affect the waiting list for any school listed higher on the your chances of having a successful appeal application form than the school we have offered • you can only have one appeal for each school • all lower preferences will be have been withdrawn in the same academic year unless there are so if you want to ask for your child’s name to be significant changes in your circumstances added to the waiting list for a lower ranked school • further information about the appeals procdedure to the one your child has been offered, you will will be sent to you with your notification letter on need to put this request in writing 1 March 2012. • we can also add your child’s name to the waiting After 1 March 2012 list for a school that you did not list on your application form Offers • some parents may decide not to accept the school • we will send you further information about waiting place offered to their child lists with your notification letter on 1 March 2012 • when a place becomes available it will be offered • waiting lists are ordered in accordance with the to the next child on the waiting list admissions criteria • if it is still not possible to offer your child a place • time spent on a waiting list is not taken into at one of your preferred schools and you do not account and it is possible that your child’s position wish to accept a place at the school that has been may go down as well as up. allocated, you will become responsible for securing Appeals suitable education for your child. If your child is not offered at any of the schools listed on your application form, you have the right of appeal: • for Barnet community schools you will need to contact the Admissions Team to obtain an appeal form • for voluntary aided, foundation schools and academies you will need to contact the school/ academy directly for further information • appeals are heard by an independent panel and normally take place between May and July 16 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

Open evening dates

All secondary schools in Barnet have open evenings for parents. We recommend that you visit all the schools that you are thinking of applying for to find out more about the school.

Tuesday 13 September 6 – 8.30pm Final admission 8pm St James’ Catholic High School, Great Strand, Colindale NW9 5PE Wednesday 14 September 3 – 9pm Final admission 7.30pm Mill Hill High School, Worcester Crescent, Mill Hill NW7 4LL Thursday 15 September 6.30 – 9pm Bishop Douglass School, Hamilton Road, East Finchley N2 0SQ 6.30 – 9pm London Academy, Spur Road, Edgware HA8 8DE 4 – 9pm Final admission 7.30pm Queen Elizabeth’s School Barnet (Boys), Queens Road, Barnet EN5 4DQ Monday 19 September 6.30 – 9pm East Barnet School, Chestnut Grove, East Barnet EN4 8PU 6.30 – 8.30pm St Mary’s CofE High School, Downage, Hendon NW4 1A 7 – 9.30pm Hasmonean High (Girls), Page Street, Mill Hill NW7 2EU Tuesday 20 September 5.30 – 9pm Finchley Catholic High School (Boys), Woodside Lane, North Finchley N12 8TA 9am – 1pm The Henrietta Barnett School (Girls), Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN 6 – 8.30pm The Totteridge Academy, Barnet Lane, Totteridge N20 8AZ 7 – 9.30pm Hasmonean High (Boys), Holders Hill Road, Hendon NW4 1NA Wednesday 21 September 9am – 1pm The Henrietta Barnett School (Girls), Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN 6 – 9pm Hendon School, Golders Rise, Hendon NW4 2HP 6 – 9pm Friern Barnet School, Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet N11 3LS Thursday 22 September 6.30 – 8.30pm Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School, High Street, Barnet EN5 5RR Final admission 8pm 6 – 8.30pm Whitefield School, Claremont Road, Cricklewood NW2 1TR Tuesday 27 September 5 – 8.30pm The Compton School, Summers Lane, North Finchley N12 0QG Tuesday 4 October 6.30 – 8.30pm Christ’s College Finchley (Boys), East End Road, Finchley N2 0SE 6.30 – 9pm Copthall School (Girls), Pursley Road, Mill Hill NW7 2EP Wednesday 5 October 4– 9pm Final admission 8.30pm JCoSS (Jewish Community Secondary School), Castlewood Road, New Barnet EN4 9GE 5.30 – 8pm Wren Academy, Hilton Avenue, N12 9HB Thursday 6 October 3.30 – 5pm or 7 – 9pm St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School (Girls), Nether Street, Finchley N12 7NJ Wednesday 12 October 7pm Ashmole Academy, Cecil Road, Southgate N14 5RJ A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 17

Open evening information

Ashmole: Parents and pupils are invited to attend the prospective parents evening. The headteacher will speak in the hall at 7pm and 8.15pm. Guided tours of all areas of the school will be given by 6th form students throughout the evening. Pupils work will be on display. Staff are available in teaching areas to talk with parents and address any questions or concerns. Parking within the school grounds will be limited to disabled parking permit holders. Other prospective parents are advised to walk if possible. Access roads must be kept clear. . Bishop Douglass: Guided tours by pupils will be available between 6.30 – 9pm. The Headteacher will address prospective parents at 7.30pm. In addition there will be Open Mornings every Tuesday and Thursday each week from Tuesday 20 September until Thursday 20 October 2011 to see the school in action. Please contact the School Office to book a tour. Arrival at the school by 9.15am will ensure a prompt start at 9.30am. Christ’s College: The Opening Evening for prospective parents and pupils will be from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. The first talk by the headteacher will be at 6.30pm and again at 7.30pm. Guided tours will be arranged both during and after the head’s talks. An Open Morning will be held on 13 October from 10.00am – 12.00noon for parents to see the school at work, visit lessons and talk informally to the headteacher, staff and students. No appointment is necessary. Please telephone the school on (020) 349 3581 for further details. The Compton: Parents are invited to view the school between 5 – 8.30pm. There will be a talk by the headteacher at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. Please be aware that there is no parking on the school premises. Parents should park away from the school site as roads become very congested. There will be a limited number of places on guided tours of the school during the school day. Please telephone the school office, after 28 September on(020) 8368 1783 for more details. Copthall: The school will be open for parents and pupils between 6.30 – 9pm. There will be a talk by the headteacher at 6.45pm and again at 7.15pm. Guided tours will be arranged after the talks. The last tour will be at 8pm Entry by Pursley Road ONLY. Unfortunately there is no parking on site. For parents unable to attend, there will be a limited number of tours of the school during working hours available in the days following the Open Evening; please telephone the school on (020) 8959 1937 to make an appointment. If you have a disability, please contact the school in advance to make arrangements for access. East Barnet: The school will be open for parents and pupils between 6.30 – 9pm. Guided tours of the school by current pupils. There will be a talk by the headteacher in the hall at 8pm. Tours of the school in normal working hours will be available in the days following the open evening, please make appointments with the School Secretary on Monday 20 September or telephone the school (020) 8440 4162. Finchley Catholic High: Guided tours will be available from 6 – 8.30pm. The headteacher will speak to prospective parents at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm. In addition open mornings will be held on Thursday 22 September and Tuesday 27 September from 9 –10.30am. Numbers will be restricted on these mornings so please telephone for an appointment. N.B. Some parking is available within the school but it is recommended that visitors use Woodside Park Station Car Park, which is a short walk from the school. Friern Barnet: Guided tours by current pupils will be available from 6pm. There will be a talk by the headteacher at 6.45pm and again at 7.30pm. Tours of the school in normal working hours will be available in the days following the open evening, by appointment. NB: Car park entrance from Crescent Road gate only. Please do not use Hemington Avenue for access or parking. Hasmonean High School: The evening will begin at 7pm with a formal presentation in the Hall. Parents will then be able to tour the school to see the work of the various departments. Senior students will be in attendance to help visitors to find their way around the buildings and there will be the opportunity to speak to teaching staff and students. Hendon: There will be guided tours for parents and pupils and talks by the headteacher at 6.30pm, 7.15pm and 8.15pm. Refreshments and a crèche will be available. Tours of the school in normal working hours will be available in the days following the open evening, please make an appointment by telephoning the school (020) 8202 9004. 18 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

The Henrietta Barnett: Parents and daughters are invited to view the school between 9am – 1pm. There is no need to make a prior booking. Please assemble outside the main building in Central Square. There will be talks by the headteacher every half hour beginning promptly at 9am. Please note that there is no parking on school premises and we ask that you park considerately. Information packs are available at the open days. JCoSS: The Open Day will be held on Wednesday 5 October 2011. There will be a talk from the Headteacher at 4.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Each talk will be followed by a tour of the school, taken by JCoSS students. The vehicle entrance to JCoSS is on Castlewood Road and there is some parking on site. Please be considerate to local residents if you are parking on roads surrounding the school. We recommend parking on Baring Road and Lawton Road and using the pedestrian entrance to JCoSS on Westbrook Crescent. Please do not park on Westbrook Crescent. Please go to www.jcoss.org or phone 020 8344 2220 for further details. Please be advised that you will need to pre-register for the talk you wish to attend. London Academy: There will be a talk by the principal at 7pm and again at 8.30pm. Guided tours will take place during the evening. Prospective parents may also ring the academy on 020 8238 1100 to arrange a tour. Parents are requested to follow traffic directions given by the car park attendants. Mill Hill High Guided tours of the school for parents and pupils will be arranged between 3pm and 8pm. The headteacher will speak to the groups at the start of the tour in the main hall. Parking in and around the school is very difficult. Parents are requested to follow traffic directions given by supervising adults. The final admission to the school is at 7.30pm. Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet (Boys): The school will be open from 4pm until 9pm for those parents and their children who are considering making an application for September 2012. Guided tours of the school will be arranged between 4pm and 7.30pm. Parents are also invited to a short meeting with the headmaster when their tour has been completed. Please be aware that there is no parking available on the school premises. The final admission to the school is at 7.30pm. Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’: Parents are invited to view the school between 6.30pm and 8.30pm (final admission at 8pm). There will be three talks by the headteacher in the school hall at 6.45pm, 7.30pm and 8.15pm. Parents are advised that there is no parking on the school site and that parking around the school is extremely limited. If possible parents should walk or use public transport. Tours of the school during normal working hours will be available in the days following the open evening. Please telephone the school on 020 8449 2984 to make an appointment. St James’ Catholic High: Prospective parents and students are invited to view the school between 6pm and 8.30pm (final admission at 8pm). There will be a talk by the headteacher in the hall at 6pm and again at 7.15pm. St Mary’s Church of England High: Parents and students are invited to visit the Downage building between 6.30pm and 8.30pm. Current students will lead tours of the building. The headteacher will speak in the hall at 6.45pm and 7.30pm. Visitors are asked to park in the Downage playground during the open evening to avoid congestion in the neighbouring roads. In October there will be tours of the school during the school day: please telephone for details on 020 8203 2827. St Michael’s Catholic Grammar: Guided tours of the school will be arranged between 3.30pm and 5pm and between 7pm and 9pm. Parents are also invited to a short meeting with the headteacher at one of these times: 5pm or 7pm or 9pm. All visitors should come to the main hall. If parents wish, transfer age children may accompany them but no other children should be brought because of the lack of space. Unfortunately, there is no parking on site. It is suggested that parents park in Lodge Lane car park as the routes to the school become easily congested with traffic. The Totteridge Academy: Parents and pupils are invited to view the school between 6.00pm and 8.30pm. There will be a talk by the headteacher at 7.15pm. There will be guided tours of the school during the school day throughout September and October. Please telephone the school for details on 020 8445 9205. Whitefield: Students will guide prospective students and parents around the school from 6.30pm onwards. The headteacher will give a talk at 7.15pm in the hall. Refreshments will be available. Parents are also invited to visit the school in action. Please telephone the school on 020 8455 4114 to arrange an appointment. Wren Academy: Parents and pupils are invited to tour the Academy between 5.30pm and 8pm. The Principal will speak three times during the course of the evening. Access to the Academy is via our Hilton Avenue entrance. Tours will be held (for parents of Year 6 children only) during the Academy’s working hours during the following weeks. Please contact Reception to book an appointment 020 8492 6000. A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 19

Barnet Schools

Information about Barnet secondary schools:

Barnet has 22 secondary schools:

Community schools (2) Community schools are owned and funded by Barnet Council. The two community comprehensive schools are:

Copthall School* Friern Barnet School

Voluntary aided schools (7) Voluntary aided schools are owned by religious or voluntary bodies but funded by Barnet Council. The school governors are responsible for setting admissions criteria. The seven Barnet voluntary aided schools are:

Bishop Douglass Catholic School St James’ Catholic High School Finchley Catholilc High School St Mary’s CE High School Hasmonean High School* St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School JCoSS

Foundation schools (2) Foundation schools are owned by governing bodies of the schools but funded by Barnet Council. The school governors are responsible for setting admissions criteria and employing staff. The two Barnet foundation schools are:

Hendon School* The Henrietta Barnett School*

Academies (11) Academies are independent schools but no fees are charged. Although the governors are responsible for setting admissions criteria, academies are required to participate in co-ordinated admissions arrangements. Barnet has 11 academies, although the status of other secondary schools may be subject to change following the expansion of the academies programme. The 11 Barnet academies are:

Ashmole Academy Queen Elizabeth’s School Barnet Christ’s College Finchley Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School The Compton School The Totteridge Academy East Barnet School Whitefield School London Academy Wren Academy Mill Hill High School

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How places were allocated in September 2011

Places at the following schools were allocated in accordance with the admissions criteria for Barnet community schools Type of Places Name of school LAC/SEN Siblings Distance Cut off distance as at 1 March 2011 school available Christ’s College Boys 150 1 31 118 2.712 miles The Compton School Mixed 180 14 56 110 0.691 miles Copthall Girls 180 3 32 145 2.042 miles East Barnet Mixed 210 6 58 146 1.219 miles Friern Barnet Mixed 162 2 34 126 2.733 miles Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ Girls 180 2 40 138 2.019 miles The Ravenscroft* Mixed 180 2 18 All Any distance Whitefield Mixed 150 1 23 All Any distance

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Admission criteria for community schools in Barnet

If there are more applications than the number of places available, places will be offered according to the following order of priority:

1. children applying who are in the care of Tie Breaker – distance will be used as a tie-breaker a local authority within each category.

2. i) children who, at the time of admission, have a Final Tie Breaker – applicants from the same block of sibling living at the same address in years 7 – 11 flats, or applicants who live the same distance from the of the school, (or who is in years 12 –13 if they school will be selected in random order and places will previously attended in years 7 – 11 for at least be offered accordingly. one year) ii) children applying for The Compton School or Applications made on behalf of twins or triplets – Friern Barnet School who, at the time of admission, when the over-subscription criteria are applied to have a sibling living at the same address attending applications made on behalf on twins or triplets, they the linked Sixth Form College, Woodhouse will be selected in random order and places will be College, if they previously attended in years 7 – 11 offered accordingly. This could result in one (or two) for at least one year. Siblings would include half, children in a family being offered a place but not the step, adoptive and foster siblings provided they other(s). Where relevant, the remaining child(ren) also live at the same address as the applicant would be retained automatically on the particular school’s waiting list and would have priority should any 3. at Friern Barnet School, priority is given to a vacancies arise at that school. maximum of 16 pupils who show performing arts potential in dance, drama or music A summary of the admission criteria for each of 4. remaining places are offered on a geographical Barnet’s voluntary aided, foundation schools and basis measuring distance in a straight line from the academies can be found on the individual school’s school. Distances are measured between the front page in this booklet. door of the child’s home and the main school gate. The distance between these points is calculated using the Council’s computerised geographical information system. 22 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

Criteria flowchart for community secondary schools in Barnet

Follow this chart to see which criterion your application will be considered under.

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Secondary schools in Barnet

Please note: • many of Barnet’s secondary schools have already converted to Academy status and several others are considering conversion. This is a decision for individual schools. You can check the up-to-date status on the Barnet website at www.barnet.gov.uk/schools-secondary • the ‘oversubscription criteria’ at voluntary aided, foundation schools and academies may be subject to review and you are advised to confirm the finalised criteria with the school before making an application. 24 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

DFE code 302 5406

Admission limit 224 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 1484 Number of applications 1174 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Wednesday 12 October 2011 from 7pm www.ashmoleacademy.org Ashmole Academy Cecil Road, Southgate N14 5RJ

Aims and expectations Uniform Ashmole Academy is a high performing school. We aim All students in Year 7 – 11 are required to adhere to to enable students to develop to their fullest potential the schools uniform and appearance policy. There are in all areas of school in order to prepare them as far as also expectations of dress and appearance applying to is practicable to be responsible members of society. Sixth Form students. We create a friendly environment but insist on strict Attendance, discipline standards of behaviour and courtesy. We provide a and pastoral arrangements school community which is rich in variety and diversity, The school requires high standards of behaviour and where young people of both genders, of all abilities attendance. Parents are contacted daily if a child is and from diverse cultural backgrounds work together to absent. Year groups are led by an Assistant Head achieve their personal best. Teacher supported by Learning Mentors. There Headteacher is a Head of Transition that oversees the primary- Derrick Brown secondary transfer. tel: 020 8361 2703 email: [email protected]

Transport Buses: 184, 121, 125, W6 Nearest stations: Southgate (Piccadilly Line)

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Admission limit 180 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 788 Number of applications 327 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Thursday 15 September 2011 from 6pm www.bishopdouglass.barnet.sch.uk Bishop Douglass School Hamilton Road, East Finchley N2 0SQ

Aims and expectations Uniform Bishop Douglass strives to be an outstanding school The school has a strict uniform policy which all with a thirst for learning, a hunger for achievement and students are expected to follow at all times. The a passion for success. We all live by Christ’s Gospel uniform must be worn at all times on the way to and values and aim to create citizens who are caring, from school. Our uniform suppliers are Uniform4Kids respectful and loving in a changing world. We believe where the blazer and kilt and trousers (for girls) must be that students will achieve regardless of ability and will purchased. We have worked with parents to ensure it share their skills and values for the benefit of all. We is affordable. will nurture confident, independent learners who value Attendance, discipline and respect diversity in our community. We will provide and pastoral arrangements opportunities for all to fulfill their aspirations and develop All students are placed in form tutor groups and there their gifts and talents, and expect all members of the is a Head of Year for each year group with overall community, including parents, to support these aims. responsibility for the pastoral welfare and academic Headteacher progress of the students. Angela Murphy MA Ed Adv Dip Ed Attendance and punctuality to school are monitored tel: 020 8444 5211 closely by tutors, the Head of Year, the school email: [email protected] Attendance Officer and Key Stage Co-ordinators.

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Oversubscription criteria (summary) candidate. If the final place available Curriculum and homework contact school for full criteria at the school is offered to a twin, We offer a broad and balanced If there are more applications than the triplet or other child of multiple birth curriculum at all Key Stages. The Core number of places available, places will and the remaining sibling(s) would subjects in Years 7 and 8 consists be offered according to the following ordinarily be refused, the governing of English, Maths, Science, RE, ICT, order of priority: body will offer place(s) to the remaining Citizenship and PE and are followed 1. Catholic children in care sibling(s) even when admitting such a by all students. child(ren) would exceed the Published 2. baptised Catholics who are resident We have an innovative curriculum Admissions Number. in the deanery of Barnet where KS 3 ends in Year 8 for 3. other baptised Catholics Waiting list Foundation subjects. These courses are given enough curriculum time for 4. other children in care Unsuccessful candidates have the right of appeal to an independent appeal the students to complete the course 5. children whose parents wish them panel and will also be offered the in one year. to have a Catholic education who opportunity to be placed on a waiting attend one of the Bishop Douglass We believe in personalising learning list. This waiting list will be maintained in Specialist Science College and and students are able to opt for 2 order of the oversubscription criteria set Sports Partnership family of schools, Foundation Exam courses each year out above and not in the order in which i.e. St. Theresa’s RC Primary from year 9 to GCSE and BTEC applications are received or added to School, Our Lady of Lourdes RC level. We also offer the Construction the list. Names are normally removed Primary School, Holy Trinity C of E Diploma. We have a variety of from the list after six months. Primary School, Martin Community vocational and academic courses. Primary School and Manorside Facilities/Extra-curricular activities In KS5 we ensure that there is a wide Community Primary School We offer a wide range of extra- range of A levels, Level 3 BTEC and 6. Other Christians whose parents curricular activities. We regularly run Level 2 BTEC courses to cater for all wish them to have a Catholic school trips abroad (New York in the skills and interests of our students. education and whose application is November 2009, Rome in February Homework is set for all students in all supported by a minister of religion 2010), as well as day trips to places key stages, and increases in time and 7. children of other faiths whose such as the V&A and Thorpe Park. demand as the students get older. parents wish them to have The PE faculty offers a full range of a Catholic education and whose sporting activities for our students and Education after 16/ application is supported by they achieve success at local and Sixth form curriculum a religious leader Borough level. We have an exciting KS5 Curriculum and see our Sixth Form education as 8. any other candidate whose You and your child’s progress parents wish them to have a continuation of KS4. To that end we We set targets at the start of the a Catholic education have increased the range of courses year, and these are shared with you. on offer to suit the changing needs of 9. any other candidate. Students are assessed five times our students and offer a diverse menu in the year and you will receive this Where the offer of places to of courses set to challenge learners of progress data. all the applicants in any of the all abilities. categories listed above would lead You will also get an opportunity to meet We offer a full range of AS/A2 levels to oversubscription the following your child’s teachers during the year in Sciences, Technology, Art, Social provisions will be applied: at our Parents’ Evening. We do expect Science and Business, as well as a secu and re a parents to attend all evenings relevant sy pp range of Level 2 and 3 BTEC courses. ea lic The attendance of a brother or sister at , a to their child/children, firmly believing k t io ic n the school at the time of admission will We review our offer annually and u in the importance of partnership in the q o n a update it to suit the changing needs l increase the priority of an application i r n success of the child.

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Admission limit 150 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 933 Number of applications 434 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Tuesday 4 October 2011 from 6.30 www.ccfplus.com/school Christ’s College, Finchley East End Road, Finchley N2 0SE

Aims and expectations Uniform Christ’s College Finchley is a thriving ethnically diverse For all pupils from Year 7 – 11. The school has a community, our aims are to: maximise the potential traditional uniform which consists of Navy Blazer with of every individual; encourage students to develop a School Badge, Navy ‘V’ necked pullover (optional), sense of responsibility and respect for all; and to offer Dark grey or black trousers, white shirt, school tie, a broad and balanced curriculum that is relevant and black school shoes, no trainers. challenging thus ensuring all students become well Attendance, discipline educated young people. We achieve our aims through and pastoral arrangements a traditional curriculum, enrichment programme and The school is proud of its caring ethos and places our specialist school status. As a Mathematics and great emphasis on its pastoral care. We have a Computing Specialist School we help to develop strict code of behaviour which gives our students a students who are equipped to cope with a rapidly great sense of security. We believe in motivating our changing technological world. students through encouragement and have a system Headteacher of positive rewards with a prize-giving ceremony at the Gary Tucker end of each year. Our levels of attendance are above tel: 020 8349 3581 the national average. email: [email protected] We have a highly developed pastoral care system, to promote the personal, academic and spiritual welfare Transport of our students. All staff are involved in pastoral care, Buses: 143 and 643 but your son’s Form Tutor and Learning Manager will Nearest stations: Finchley Central (Northern Line) have particular responsibility for him. We work closely East Finchley (Northern Line) with parents to make sure we meet each individual Type of school student’s needs. Boys’ comprehensive academy secu and re a sy pp ea lic Supplementary Information Form , a k ti c o i n u

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Aims and expectations Supplementary Information Form A New Academy, The Compton is a high achieving A Supplementary Information Form is not required mixed school which converted to Academy Status Specialism in January 2011. The school was selected as one of National Teaching School and Training School only 100 outstanding schools nationally to become a Teaching School which is a very prestigious Uniform national award. We have received three successive The Compton has a strict uniform policy which students outstanding OFSTED designations and are only one are expected to follow at all times including on the way of a handful of schools nationally to achieve this to and from school. Our uniform is traditional in style record. At The Compton, we believe that all students and includes a blazer and tie for both boys and girls. can learn and fulfil their potential. As a school with a Attendance, discipline national reputation for excellence we are able to recruit and pastoral arrangements some of the very best staff who support each child to Our comprehensive and highly effective pastoral care achieve their very best. The school provides a safe and system ensures that each student feels individually happy school community made up of children from supported in achieving their very best. Every child diverse, cultural and social backgrounds. An innovative has a Form Tutor who they see on a daily basis for programme of Student Leadership and a diverse Personal Development Time and a Year Manager who Enrichment Programme ensure students develop a coordinates the attendance, behaviour and pastoral wide range of social and personal skills and become arrangements for the year group as well as providing confident young adults during their time with us. the essential link between students, staff and parents. Headteacher We run an excellent induction programme in close Teresa Tunnadine partnership with our feeder primary schools to help tel: 020 8368 1783 familiarise students with the school well before the email: [email protected] first day of term. The Compton operates a Positive secu and re a sy pp Behaviour Policy where excellent behaviour for learning ea lic , a Transport k ti c o and positive contributions to the school community are i n u Buses: 43, 134, 221, 234, 382 q o n a rewarded. Alongside this students are familiar with the l i r n Nearest stations: West Finchley (Northern Line)

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Admission limit 180 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 1140 Number of applications 493 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Tuesday 4 October 2011 from 6.30pm www.copthallschool.org.uk Copthall School Pursley Road, Mill Hill NW7 2EP

Aims and expectations Uniform Copthall aims to be a centre of excellence for life- All students wear uniform until the Sixth Form which long learning and enterprise education encompassing must be worn properly on the way to and from school the comprehensive ideal. We encourage all learners and is an important part of forging a cohesive and to reach their full potential by providing them with caring school community. Our uniform consists of a curriculum choice and the appropriate support for Black watch tartan kilt or trousers; navy blue v-neck their learning. jumper with green stripe trim; mint green cotton/ polyester shirt; plain white or navy socks or flesh Headteacher coloured, navy or black tights, plain navy blue school Jane Beaumont overcoat. We also have a school PE kit. tel: 020 8959 1937 email: [email protected] Attendance, discipline and pastoral arrangements Transport Our expectation is that students attend school regularly Buses: 113, 221, 240 to achieve their full potential and that they maintain at Nearest stations: Mill Hill Broadway and Mill Hill East least 95 per cent attendance. Our Code of Conduct Type of school outlines the rights and responsibilities expected of our Girls’ comprehensive community school students and rewards and sanctions are put in place to Expected to convert to academy during the autumn support positive behaviour. Form Tutors and Learning term 2011 Co‑ordinators provide support and stability and ensure that all students make academic progress and have Supplementary Information Form emotional security. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is not required

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Admission limit 210 Age range 11 – 19 Students on roll 1304 Number of applications 833 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Monday 19 September 2011 from 6.30pm www.eastbarnet.barnet.sch.uk East Barnet School Chestnut Grove, East Barnet EN4 8PU

Aims and expectations Specialism East Barnet School is a high performing school judged Technology College, Leadership Partner School to be ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. We are a National Uniform support school and are designated as a Technology All students are required to adhere to the school’s College and a Leadership Partner School. Our success uniform policy and dress code. There is also an is built upon an ‘I want to learn’ culture through which expectation that all Sixth Form students will dress students develop to their full potential as independent appropriately for school. and self motivating learners. We have a rich and diverse community that supports and promotes Attendance, discipline respect, courtesy and understanding. We expect high and pastoral arrangements standards from all our students who learn in a safe, East Barnet School has a well deserved reputation vibrant and stimulating atmosphere through which for being a caring school. All staff are dedicated to they develop into responsible young adults who will providing a safe, secure and energised environment. make a positive contribution to the school community We have an excellent attendance record which is and beyond. testimony to the school’s caring culture. We have very high standards of discipline and a first class Pastoral Headteacher team. Students are under the care of the same form Nick Christou tutors and Head of Year as they move through the tel: 020 8440 4162 school from year 7 to year 11 providing a consistent email: [email protected] level of care. The school also has a high quality Transport counselling and therapy service to support those Buses: 84A, 298, 307, 326 students who may need extra support and guidance. Nearest stations: New Barnet (Overground), Oakleigh Park (Overground), Cockfosters (Piccadilly Line) secu and re a sy pp Type of school ea lic , a k ti c o i n Co-educational comprehensive academy u

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Oversubscription criteria Teaching and learning The oversubscription criteria for 2012 The school provides students with has not changed and places will still high calibre and innovative teaching be offered in line with the admissions that complements the modern facilities criteria for Barnet community schools, and resources. Subjects are taught see page 21. in both mixed ability and set groups as students move up through the Facilities/Extra-curricular activities years. The focus is on developing The school is contained on a single site independent learning skills and active in a £30 million modern state-of-the- learning. The school’s learning culture art building boasting the very latest in promotes positive relationships technology, sports facilities, library and between students and teachers. We study facilities including a discreet Sixth also challenge the students to think Form study area. The students enjoy creatively and encourage them to large and fully equipped classrooms demonstrate curiosity about the world and spacious ‘break out’ and play around them. areas that also includes a large ‘Wetland’ feature for ecology studies. Education after 16/ It is fully compliant with the needs for Sixth form curriculum disabled access. The vast majority of our Year 11 students choose to continue their The school offers a full range of extra education in our highly successful curricular activities from homework Sixth Form; and a significant number clubs through to sports, drama, arts of external students also choose to and technology clubs all under the join us at this stage of their education. guidance of school staff. The school offers nearly 30 ‘AS’ Curriculum and homework and ‘A’ Level courses, and many Our curriculum is designed to opportunities for developing leadership support the needs and talents of all skills. The Sixth Form has an enviable our students. It provides stretch and record in ‘A’ Level examinations and challenge for students of all abilities the vast majority of students secure and all key stages not only through university places. the National Curriculum which is broad and balanced but also through our Triple E initiative in years 7 and 8, our Gifted and Talented Programme and through Drama. Our PSHEE programme provides opportunities to develop important personal. Social and intellectual skills. Our curriculum offers a full range of GCSE examinations and Sixth Form courses designed to prepare students for study at university, secu and re a sy pp or in further education. ea lic , a k ti c o i n u Homework is set in all subjects q o n a l i r in line with school policy and n

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Admission limit 150 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 1131 Number of applications 479 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Tuesday 20 September 2011 from 5.30pm www.finchleycatholic.org.uk Finchley Catholic High School Woodside Lane, North Finchley N12 8TA

Aims and expectations Specialism Finchley Catholic High School recognises the unique Business and Enterprise nature of each young person and is dedicated to the Uniform fullest possible development of the spiritual, academic, Full School uniform is required for all pupils in Years physical, cultural and artistic potential of every pupil. 7 – 11. A separate Dress Code operates in the We have very high expectations of pupils, parents Sixth Form. and staff. It is important that all those involved with the school are committed to its ethos and prepared to Attendance, discipline uphold its values. and pastoral arrangements Student attendance is vital to success and is closely Headteacher monitored by the pastoral teams. A significant Seamus McKenna proportion of our pupils achieve 100 per cent tel: 020 8445 0105 attendance and punctuality. As a school, our email: [email protected] attendance level of over 95 per cent is one of the Transport highest in the Local Authority. Buses: 125, 221, 263, 326 Nearest stations: Woodside Park (Northern Line)

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Oversubscription criteria (summary) Facilities/Extra-curricular activities Teaching and learning contact school for full criteria The school is located on an attractive Teaching and Learning is our ‘core If there are more applications than the campus containing a variety of business’ and is at the very heart of number of places available, places will buildings and different architectural what we do as a school. At FCHS we be offered according to the following styles. In addition to the main teaching accept as the underlying principle of order of priority: blocks, there are two gymnasia, an our work that all pupils can achieve 1. Catholic male children in care all-weather sports pitch, an on-site and make good progress in all areas cafeteria and a large School Hall. of their development, irrespective of 2. siblings of current Catholic pupils The school has just completed a their attainment level. Effective teaching who are expected to be on roll total upgrade to its off-site sports and learning is achieved through using when the applicant is due to start pitches located five minutes walk from a variety of teaching styles, planning 3. other practising Catholic boys the school. lessons carefully and making good use 4. other Catholic boys of the available technology. The school is committed to the 5. other male children in care development of the whole person Education after 16/ 6. boys of other faiths or none and affords many opportunities for Sixth form curriculum 7. any other applicants. growth and development beyond Most students enter the Sixth Form the classroom. Sport is a particular on Level 3 courses. They choose four Applications must be supported by: strength and Music and Drama are AS options from an extensive range, • a baptismal certificate in the also very popular. including some subjects offered by our Catholic faith partner secondary school, St Michaels’ You and your child’s progress • a priest’s reference which Catholic Grammar School. The school aims to build a strong substantiates that the applicant is partnership with parents. To that a practising Catholic end, parents are kept well informed • proof of residential address. about their child’s progress and are Please note the school is usually encouraged to take an active role heavily oversubscribed and all places in supporting their learning. We also have, in recent years, been filled by have an ‘open door’ approach should boys meeting our Catholic criteria. In problems arise. the unlikely event of undersubscription, Curriculum and homework a few places may be offered to Students follow a common curriculum applicants of other faiths or none in KS3 during Years 7 and 8. They provided they and their parents are are taught in sets for English, Maths, supportive of the Christian ethos of Science and Languages and in mixed the school. ability forms for other subjects. KS4 Waiting list commences at the beginning of Year A waiting list will be maintained in the 9 and GCSEs are studied over three order of the oversubscription criteria. years. A wide range of AS and A2 levels are offered at post 16 level and Late applications Level 2 courses are also available. Late applications for secondary transfer A homework timetable is produced for will only be considered if there are secu all year 7 – 11 students at the start of and re a extenuating circumstances for the sy pp ea lic the year. , a k ti delay. All such applications will be c o i n u q o considered by the admissions authority. n a l i r n

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Admission limit 162 Age range 11 – 16 Students on roll 801 Number of applications 505 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Wednesday 21 September 2011 from 6pm www.friern.barnet.sch.uk Friern Barnet School Hemington Avenue, Friern Barnet N11 3LS

Aims and expectations Specialism Designated as an outstanding school by Ofsted in Performing Arts February 2011, Friern Barnet School is an 11 – 16 Uniform rich, culturally diverse, mixed comprehensive specialist We believe that uniform is central to the sense performing arts college on a small, compact site. of community within the school and have high Committed to continuous improvement and creativity expectations of our students. They should be smart across the curriculum, we celebrate the multicultural and reflect a positive attitude to learning both within nature of the school by realising the diversity of our and on their way to and from the school, remembering students through the arts and other subjects. Our that they are representing Friern Barnet School in the commitment to the local area lies at the heart of our wider community. community programmes. Within our inclusive, strong, family ethos staff guide the personal development of Attendance, discipline all our students and ensure they are challenged to and pastoral arrangements reach their potential. ‘Enjoy and Excel’ is our school Friern Barnet is a safe and caring learning environment motto and we are committed to providing a high quality where students feel valued and enjoy their learning. learning environment for all. We believe that good attendance and punctuality is a vital component to your child achieving their potential Headteacher and this is closely monitored. We expect all students Jeremy Turner to have a minimum of 95 per cent attendance and tel: 020 8368 2777 work closely with parents to ensure any problems are email: [email protected] addressed quickly and effectively. Transport On joining the school your child will be allocated a Buses: 43, 134, 221 and 234 Form Tutor who will be with them for the duration of Nearest stations: New Southgate (Overground), their time at Friern Barnet, forming a strong and positive Arnos Grove (Piccadilly Line) relationship within a small tutor group of no more than 20 students. Type of school There is a strong reward culture in the school, with Co-educational comprehensive community school student achievement in all areas of school life being Supplementary Information Form recognised at every opportunity. There is a clear and A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is not required effective Positive Behaviour for Learning and Anti Bullying Policy in the school. secu A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 39 and re a sy pp ea lic , a k ti c o i n u q o n a l i r n

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The school was to ensure that every student achieves are encouraged to develop healthy awarded the Artsmark Gold Award in and is happy. These include the use interests and habits that will last 2010, reflecting our provision. Students of the Student Planner, daily reports throughout their lives. regularly produce high quality dance, and pastoral meetings and regular drama and music performances and contact with parents. We believe that Home learning is an important aspect there are annual art exhibitions and for successful education to take place of students’ learning and plays a fashion shows. Students perform in there must be a strong partnership significant part in raising achievement. school and to wider audiences. between the school and parents. It is set regularly in every subject and gives an opportunity for students, We expect students to enjoy sport Parents have an opportunity to attend parents and teachers to learn together and we have an extensive programme an annual Parents’ Evening to meet outside formal lessons. Home including athletics, badminton, subject teachers. Two Learning Review learning includes reading and writing, trampolining, football, rugby, cricket, Days are also organised each year, research and practical tasks. Students table-tennis and basketball. where parents can meet with their also have the opportunity to carry child’s Form Tutor to discuss targets Our exciting extra-curricular programme out extra home learning tasks and and review progress. is continually developing. It includes: challenges on various platforms such Cineclub, Art, Years 9/10 Weights, There are many occasions to as SAM learning, the Virtual Learning Girls’ Basketball, Table Tennis, News celebrate students’ achievements at Environment (Fronter) and through and Journalism, Science Club, English our prize giving evenings and at our regular home learning challenges. G&T Book Club, ICT Club, B-Boys many performances and productions Education after 16/Sixth Form Dance, FBS Dance Company, KS3 throughout the year curriculum Dodgeball, Fencing, Rounders, Friern Barnet School has a strong and Photography, CAD & Photoshop, Curriculum and homework well established link with Woodhouse KS3 Cultural Arts, Y7 Choir, Choir, At Friern Barnet, students experience Sixth Form College and our students Orchestra, Cricket, Drama, Fashion a broad, balanced and relevant get preferential places to study a wide Club, Film Club, Year 7 Writers’ Group, curriculum and a rich extra-curricular range of AS and A level courses at the Glee Club, Chess and Games. programme. We place a great importance on providing students with college. Although many of our students A great variety of day visits and the skills to learn for themselves and take up these places each year, residential trips take place throughout to think critically, in an intellectually through our positive links with other the year, including visits to art vibrant and academically stimulating school Sixth Forms and local colleges, galleries, museums and the theatre, environment. We personalise students’ students also gain places at a wide language visits abroad and field trips learning according to their strengths range of post 16 providers across the in Geography and Science. We are and learning styles to ensure that all borough. Many students progress continuing to develop our international students are challenged. We want all on to Higher Education, including the dimension to school activities with students to leave us with the skills, country’s top universities. Over the visits to Europe and a World Challenge knowledge and understanding needed past few years several of our students Expedition to Morocco. in the future for a constantly changing have gained places at both Oxford and Cambridge University. Our Learning Resource Centre, with world and the ability to compete computers and multi-media facilities, successfully as adults both locally and is open for students to study outside in a global economy. 40 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

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Admission limit 150 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 1003 Number of applications Open evening 260 for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Girls: Monday 19 September 2011 from 7pm Boys: Tuesday 20 September 2011 from 7pm www.hasmonean.co.uk Hasmonean High School Hasmonean Girls: 2 – 4 Page Street, Mill Hill NW7 2EU Hasmonean Boys: Holders Hill Road, Hendon NW4 1NA

Aims and expectations Transport Hasmonean High School combines the secular with Buses: 113, 240. the religious, within a framework of Torah Im Derech Nearest stations: Boys – Mill Hill East (Northern Line) Eretz (respect for others, both within the school Girls – Hendon Central (Northern Line) community and in the wider world). Academic rigour Type of school is combined with in-depth Torah study, incorporating Jewish orthodox co-educational comprehensive values such as chesed (caring, kindness) and voluntary aided school. Expected to convert to tzedokah (charity). academy status during the autumn term. The ethos of Hasmonean High School is based unambiguously on the principles of Orthodox Judaism. Supplementary Information Form At the core of these principles is the recognition A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is required. that both the written and the oral Torah are Divine. Specialism The principles are enshrined in the Shulchan Aruch, Business & Enterprise, Leadership Partner School the Code of Jewish Law and its commentaries which delineate the laws, customs and values of an Orthodox Uniform Jewish lifestyle. All students are expected to adhere to the school’s It is the school’s aim to maximise the individual uniform policy. Details are distributed to parents in the capabilities of its students to provide them with Welcome Pack the knowledge and skills that will enable them, Attendance, discipline subsequently, to take their place in society whether and pastoral arrangements in the worlds of Jewish learning, teaching or social At Hasmonean we aim to maximise the potential of service, or in the general academic, professional or every student within a positive, safe and supportive business worlds. learning environment. Self responsibility is encouraged Headteacher through rewards and sanctions. Regular attendance and punctuality are viewed as crucial factors that Rabbi D. Meyer – Executive Headteacher contribute to maintaining high academic progress and Mr A. McClusky – Head of Boys’ School achievement. Support strategies include: tracking, Mrs R. Fink – Head of Girls’ School monitoring and intervention; staff mentoring; peer tel: 020 8203 4294 (girls), 020 8203 1411 (boys) mentoring; pastoral focus on specific groups; and email: [email protected] meetings with the Mashgiach and School Counsellor. secu A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 41 and re a sy pp ea lic , a k ti c o i n u q o n a l i r n

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Admission limit 200 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 1251 Number of applications 675 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Wednesday 21 September 2011 from 6pm www.hendonschool.co.uk Hendon School Golders Rise, Hendon NW4 2HP

Aims and expectations Type of school At Hendon, students come first. Working in partnership Co-educational comprehensive foundation school with parents and carers we aim to get the best out Supplementary Information Form of every student. This is why we put learning and A supplementary Information Form (SIF) is not required. teaching at the heart of everything we do. Hendon is a happy, vibrant and purposeful school with Specialism good relationships between students, and between Language College students and staff. It is also a busy and exciting Uniform school committed to high standards in achievement Students are expected to wear school uniform and behaviour. What unites us all is the determination to ensure that every student not only achieves their Attendance, discipline potential, but that every student goes on to take and pastoral arrangements advantage of the many opportunities that exist for The good relationship between school, parents and educated people in twenty first century Britain. students is essential in fulfilling the school aims. We also hope that every student will gain a great All students are expected to achieve a minimum of 97 education in a broader sense and will develop interests per cent attendance as there is a proven link between outside the academic curriculum. We aim to build good attendance and attainment. self‑esteem and train minds to think for themselves. High standards of behaviour are expected and Each individual in our community has different needs students are made aware of this through our Code of and different aspirations and all have skills to be Conduct, school rules, and behaviour code. Effective nurtured to fruition. Growth, we believe, is achieved education is only possible in a well ordered community through learning and partnership in which all students feel personally secure and confident that learning is a valued activity. The Home Headteacher School Agreement sets out the expectations of the Kevin McKellar school, the student, and their family. tel: 020 8202 9004 The Pastoral ethos at Hendon School is strong. Every email: [email protected] student has a tutor who knows the child well and is the Transport main point of contact for parents. The Head of Year Buses: 83, 113, 143, 183, 186, 240 and 326 oversees the general welfare of each year group. Nearest stations: Hendon Central (Northern Line) secu A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 43 and re a sy pp ea lic , a k ti c o i n u q o n a l i r n

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Admission limit 93 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 691 Number of applications Open evening 1394 for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Tuesday 20 September 2011 at 9am Wednesday 21 September 2011 at 9am www.hbschool.org.uk The Henrietta Barnett School Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7BN

Aims and expectations Type of school We aim to: Girls’ selective academy • offer a broad and challenging academic curriculum Supplementary Information Form with enrichment opportunities and extra-curricular A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is required. activities throughout the school • encourage students to enjoy learning for its own Specialism sake and to support effort and commitment Music College Status

• encourage students to think independently, Uniform discuss openly, develop their gifts and talents, Years 7 – 11 are expected to wear our School uniform. realise their academic aims and know that they There is no uniforom for the Sixth Form. are achievable • support all students in the development of their self Attendance, discipline and pastoral arrangements confidence and self-esteem We have high expectations for girl’s attendance • encourage students to make a positive difference and punctuality. to the lives of others in and beyond the school A strong and supportive staff team of form tutors and • ensure that our environment is dynamic and dedicated key stage co-ordinators provides excellent stimulating and one in which the whole personality pastoral care and support to ensure that every pupil can flourish can be the best she can be. • maintain a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic community that is mutually enriching and generates lasting understanding and respect.

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Oversubscription criteria (summary) a vacancy occur during this time Curriculum and homework contact school for full criteria the next girl on the waiting list will be Our balanced curriculum exceeds the Priority will be given to girls who have offered the place. statutory requirements of the national an exceptional social or medical need curriculum and allows pupils to pursue The school holds lists for Years which the school can specifically meet. their own interests and challenges in 8 – 11 and parents must inform the Evidence of this specific need will need a stimulating learning environment. school, in writing, if they wish their to be by letter from a professional, for daughter’s name to be entered on the Pupils study up to twenty different example, doctor, social worker, etc. appropriate list. subjects throughout Key Stages Admission is by selection through 3 and 4 encompassing aesthetic, entrance tests. Girls are offered Facilities/Extra-curricular activities creative, human, social, linguistic, places solely on the results of the We are located at the heart of the literary, mathematical, moral, entrance test. Details of the entrance peaceful surroundings of Hampstead physical, scientific, spiritual and tests will be sent out by Wednesday Garden Suburb. We have well technological experiences. 9 November 2011. equipped classrooms with excellent Language and IT suites. The Science Homework is set for all subjects except The first entrance tests are held in wing has recently been refurbished PE. All pupils are responsible for the four sessions over two days on either with modernised Labs. In 2011 we will organisation of their own homework. Tuesday 15 November or Wednesday have two new purpose built buildings In Years 7 – 9 pupils are given 16 November 2011. housing new Music, Art, Drama and homework timetables and diaries by their form tutors. According to the results of the tests, Technology suites. The school also has candidates are placed in rank order. an outdoor field centre in Dorset which Education after 16/ pupils spend a week undertaking local The second tests will be held on Sixth form curriculum field work and outdoor pursuits. Wednesday 4 January 2012. All girls The Sixth Form is a vibrant and ranked up to and including 500 are We have a wide range of lunchtime integral part of the school. Sixth Form invited back for the second tests and afterschool clubs, activities and students have greater independence in English and Mathematics and events including; and freedom within a firm structure of candidates are expected to show guidance and support. All our students Clubs: Drama, Dance, DT, Arts, competence in skills appropriate to follow a programme of four or five Science, History, Debating, Book, Film. KS2 and to be able to apply these AS Levels leading to three or four A skills creatively. Sports: Netball, Yoga, Football, Levels in Year 13 as a preparation for Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Tag university entrance. Students select The girls are then ranked according to Rugby, Self-defence. from a wide variety of subjects and all the combined scores of the English study Curriculum Enrichment, for which and Maths tests and places are Music: Wind band, Big band, Junior there are numerous visiting speakers allocated on the basis of this rank. strings, Vocal ensemble, Senior and activities. choir, Chamber orchestra, Smphony If girls are ranked equally, the following orchestra & Concert orchestra. criteria will be used to decide the final placings: You and your child’s progress • girls who are ‘looked after’ under the We regularly review targets set for provision of The Children’s Act 1989 pupils and communicate with parents regarding progress, through reports • geographical proximity to the and consultation evenings. Information secu School as measured by the London and re a sy pp on progress and attendance is ea lic Borough of Barnet. , a k ti also available on our secure online c o i n u q o Waiting list reporting system. n a l i r n

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Admission limit 180 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 1310 when full Number of applications 620 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Wednesday 5 October 2011 from 4pm www.jcoss.org

JCoSS (Jewish Community Secondary School) Castlewood Road, New Barnet, London EN4 9GE

Aims and expectations Uniform JCoSS is a high achieving, inclusive cross-communal JCoSS prides itself on our smart but practical uniform. Jewish secondary school. We teach and embrace, Our uniform is ethically sourced and is the cheapest with equivalence, the full range of practices, values and uniform in the Jewish secondary sector. Full details are beliefs of our community and beyond. available on the school website www.jcoss.org

JCoSS students are hard-working, respectful, Attendance, discipline aspirational outward-looking young people who are and pastoral arrangements decent and high achieving Jewish and British citizens. We have high expectations of behaviour, attendance Headteacher and punctuality. Our behaviour code is clear, consistent Jeremy Stowe-Lindner and positive, rewarding good learning and behaviour tel: 020 8344 2220 as well as exceptional performance. A strong, nurturing email: [email protected] system of pastoral support is provided by form tutors, Year Learning Co-ordinators, a Student Support Officer Transport and Counsellor. Buses: 384 and private coaches from across North London & South Herts Nearest stations: New Barnet (Overground), Cockfosters (Piccadilly Line), High Barnet (Northern Line)

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Oversubscription criteria (summary) 9. all other children. Education after 16/ contact school for full criteria Sixth form curriculum Facilities/Extra-curricular activities If there are more applications than the The JCoSS 6th Form opens in No one walking into JCoSS could fail number of places available, places will 2012 and has outstanding teaching to be inspired. Our magnificent £48m be offered according to the following and facilities, with exciting activities facilities include state-of-the-art ICT, order of priority: outside the curriculum and superb, sprung-floor dance and drama studios, 1. first priority will be given to Jewish individual support throughout the vital outstanding science laboratories and children, defined as children UCAS process. Our rich curriculum is a learning environment that is second- who demonstrate, or of whom at designed to support applications to a to-none. least one parent demonstrates, wide variety of university courses. In commitment to the Jewish faith or We have an outstanding range of addition to sciences, languages, the involvement in recognised Jewish activities at lunchtime, after school arts and creative subjects we offer a faith activities. and in the Enrichment lesson. JCoSS range of subjects to take our students is a member of the Barnet Schools in stimulating, alternative directions. 2. second priority will be given to Music Service and the Schools Sport ‘Other Faith Children’ defined Partnership. There are numerous as children whose parents can performance events (music, dance, demonstrate commitment to a drama) and an annual School faith or involvement in recognised Dramatic Musical. religious activities. 3. Any places remaining available will Curriculum and homework be allocated to any other children. JCoSS embraces the National Curriculum, basing around it In the event of oversubscription within an additional innovative Jewish the above, the following criteria order Education programme for all students will be used. (10 per cent curriculum time). All study 1. Jewish children who are in the French and Ivrit at KS3. We operate care of a local authority or are an accelerated KS3 in Core Subjects provided with accommodation by (Maths, Science, English), so that that authority most students begin GCSE courses in 2. Jewish children who although not Year 9. ‘in care’ have accommodation Home learning is set in all subjects, provided for them by a Jewish care often via the Managed Learning home or care organisation Environment. In Year 7 we expect it to 3. Jewish children whose social or take about an hour each evening. medical needs are needs that the school can reasonably meet and Teaching and learning which are such that they cannot be The JCoSS Learning and Teaching met sufficiently at another school. Ethos combines our pluralist Jewish 4. Jewish children who have a sibling ethos, Science Specialist Status, and at the school who will be attending an inclusive, differentiated approach the school at the date of admission to learning. Our aim is that students not only learn about subject content secu 5. Jewish children attending any of the and re a sy pp but reflect on what learning is and how ea lic following schools, namely Akiva, , a k t io they can become better at it. ic n Clore Shalom and Clore Tikva u q o n a l i Accelerated setting and target-setting r n 6. all other Jewish children

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DFE code 302 6905

Admission limit 210 London Age range 11 – 19 Academy Students on roll 1400 Number of applications 445 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Thursday 15 September 2011 from 6.30pm www.londonacademy.org.uk London Academy Spur Road, Edgware HA8 8DE

Aims and expectations Supplementary Information Form Our aims are to: A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is not required • provide an education that is meaningful, purposeful Specialism and academically rigorous Business, Enterprise and ICT • encourage high standards of leadership, behaviour and attainment from all students by fostering Uniform a sense of community, nurture and care for all Students in Years 7 – 11 are expected to wear uniform. its students The Academy uniform has been designed to be neat, • underpin the curriculum with economic and hard wearing and as economical as possible. All business understanding children are expected to take pride in themselves and • emphasise the use of the latest technology in their Academy. teaching and learning Attendance, discipline • foster respect among students for themselves and pastoral arrangements and others Each student at London Academy has their own self- • develop students self-esteem contained Home Base where they are supported • build strong links with the business community, by their Head of Student Learning, Student Support locally, nationally and internationally. Officer, Personal Tutors and other staff. Each student has a Personal Tutor who will work with them setting Principal targets for progress and taking an active interest in Angela Trigg their welfare. tel: 020 8238 1100 email: [email protected]

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Oversubscription criteria (summary) Facilities/Extra-curricular activities Curriculum and homework contact school for full criteria Our facilities provide ample opportunity We offer a broad and balanced If there are more applications than the for activities at lunchtime and after curriculum from Year 7 to 13 that number of places available, places will lessons. Sports include football, rugby, enables students to achieve their full be offered according to the following badminton, table tennis, basketball, potential. Homework is an essential order of priority: sailing, hockey, athletics, cricket, part of a student’s academic 1. children who are in the care of a weight training, tennis, netball, dance development and is set regularly from local authority and rounders. The Academy enjoys Year 7. a good deal of success in a wide 2. siblings at the academy at the time range of inter-academy competitions. Education after 16/ of admission (siblings would include We also have a multi-gym and a Sixth form curriculum half, step, adoptive and foster climbing wall. Students can opt to play At post-16 we recognise that students siblings provided they also live at golf, go canoeing and sailing and go have different desires or designs. the same address as the applicant) dry slope skiing. Some have clear ideas on careers 3. students in the defined they wish to follow at 17 or 18 whilst catchment area: in the case of Other clubs and activities include others have plans to move onto Higher oversubscription, geography will be Dance, Homework Club, Sailing, Steel Education. In order to meet these used as the tie breaker. Distance will Pans, Youth Band and Self Defence. different demands we offer different be measured in a straight line from pathways which lead to Advanced You and your child’s progress the child’s home to the entrance to Levels, Applied ‘A’ Levels or vocational Regular consultations are organised the principal’s office with those living qualifications. All students are expected between teachers and parents closest being given priority to take advantage of the optional to discuss individual student 4. for students who live outside the enrichment courses available. progress and to set achievable but defined catchment area, priority will demanding targets. be given to those who live nearest to the academy. Distance will be measured in a straight line from the child’s home to the entrance to the Principal’s office.

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Admission limit 240 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 1688 Number of applications 1581 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Wednesday 14 September 2011 from 3pm www.mhchs.org.uk Mill Hill High School Worcester Crescent, Mill Hill NW7 4LL

Aims and expectations Uniform The school aims to provide children with a safe, Students are required to wear our distinctive uniform stimulating and challenging environment in which to in the traditional manner, for example, collars buttoned, develop their talents and abilities and to learn to care ties in place and shirt tails tucked in. for others and for their environment. Students are We have a no-jewellery rule. expected to try to learn, to try to help others to learn and to try to be a pleasure to teach and to know. Attendance, discipline and pastoral arrangements While all members of the school community, adult and The school believes that every child matters, child, are expected to treat each other with respect, irrespective of their circumstances and that therefore, there is an explicit expectation that students will be every child will be provided with a full range of support respectful to their elders, be they teachers, other staff, in order to help them be a successful learner. However, contractors, visitors or members of the general public, every child is also required to take full responsibility for both in school and out. their behaviour and to show consideration towards the Headteacher learning and well-being of others. Geoffrey Thompson tel: 08444 772424 email: [email protected]

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Oversubscription criteria (summary) If there are more than 60 places You and your child’s progress contact school for full criteria remaining, 60 places will be allocated Contemporaneous on-line reporting If there are more applications than the as above and any remaining places is being introduced. Parents of Year 7 number of places available, places will will become additional geographical students are invited to meet their be offered according to the following proximity places, under Criterion 2. children’s tutors in early October and order of priority: a full Parents’ Evening takes place in If there are fewer than 60 places 1. children in care March. There are regular progress remaining, all remaining places checks and parents are informed of 2. a maximum of 90 students will be allocated on the basis of any concerns. Parents are encouraged will be admitted on the basis technological, musical and dance to communicate concerns of their of geographical proximity, as aptitude in the proportions 2/5 (two own, either by direct contact with measured in a straight line from fifths) to technology, 2/5 (two fifths) staff, tutors or Heads of Year, or via the Head’s office. The criterion to music and 1/5 (one fifth) to dance, homework diaries. relates to the student’s permanent any odd places being allocated first to address. The offer of a place may technology and then to music. Teaching and learning be withdrawn if the address given We seek ever-improved ways of is found not to be the permanent The total number of places allocated removing barriers to children’s learning address. The 90 places will include under criterion 4 will not exceed 60, and of finding teaching methods any applicants who could be even if some of the 60 places also which are suited to each individual admitted under other criteria have places under criterion 1, 2 or 3. child’s needs. 3. all applicants who have an elder Facilities/Extra-curricular activities sibling who is on the school roll Education after 16/ Though we are very short of space, we at the time of the closing date for Sixth form curriculum are well-off for equipment including IT applications to the school and who Year 11 students are offered places facilities. We have our own attractive will be on the school roll when the providing they have previously playing fields, with beautiful views over applicant joins the school, will be displayed a positive attitude to study the Hertfordshire hills. offered places and a determination to succeed. We offer a wide ranging curriculum, which 4. if there are 60 remaining places Music is quite exceptional, as is our was rated excellent by Ofsted, and after allocations under Criteria programme of educational visits. which includes an extensive extra- 1 – 3 and any places allocated There is first class drama, dance curricular programme. to children with statements of and we excel in both team and Special Educational Needs, those individual sports. 60 places will be allocated on the Curriculum and homework basis of technological aptitude* (24), Homework is a vital part of every musical aptitude** (24) and dance student’s educational experience at aptitude*** (12). MHHS. It offers girls and boys the * Technological Aptitude. All applicants seeking a opportunity to develop skills which they place on the basis of technological aptitude will sit a test on Abstract Reasoning. The top 240 need to become independent and students will be recalled for two further tests to successful learners; it can consolidate decide the allocation of the available places. the learning which takes place during The number recalled may be increased (but not reduced) if there are several students with the the school day and it helps to improve same score, at the cut-off point. The score of students’ personal organisation and the Abstract Reasoning Test will be added to secu the higher score attained in the other two: no study skills. and re a sy pp ea lic minimum score will be required, places being , a k ti c o offered strictly in descending order of each i n u q o applicant’s total score. n a l i r n ** Musical Aptitude: If there are more applicants

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Admission limit 180 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 1180 Number of applications 1417 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Thursday 15 September 2011 from 4pm www.qebarnet.co.uk Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet Queen’s Road, Barnet EN5 4DQ

Aims and expectations Attendance, discipline The central aim of the school is to produce boys who and pastoral arrangements are confident, able and responsible. We believe that On arrival boys are placed in a tutor group of a happy life beyond school and good employment approximately 30 pupils, attached to one of six prospects rely as much on good character as on high houses, and they remain with this group until the end academic achievement. In addition to the acquisition of Year 11. Individual discussions between boys and of skills and knowledge, boys are therefore taught the their form tutors are a regular occurrence to review importance of good behaviour, a positive attitude and progress and involvement. a genuine respect and concern for others. Recognition and praise underpin the behaviour management strategy, highlighting to pupils the Headteacher standards which are expected. If a pupil’s conduct Neil Enright falls short of these, sanctions are applied consistently tel: 020 8441 4646 and fairly. email: [email protected] Regular attendance is a pre-requisite for effective Transport learning and participation, and is expected as a matter Buses: 84A, 107, 234, 263, 307, 384, 385 of course. Nearest stations: High Barnet (Northern Line)

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Oversubscription criteria (summary) are measured between the front In all aspects they are encouraged contact school for full criteria door of the pupil’s home and the to the highest levels of effort and There is only one formal point of entry main school gate. commitment, and are acknowledged, to the school and this is at age 11 on praised and rewarded for their Waiting list secondary transfer. achievements. Regular homework Places which become available will supports and augments the work It is intended that 160 places will be be offered to those on our waiting done in school, allowing boys the allocated on the basis of academic lists in accordance with the published opportunity to enhance qualities of ability assessed by two sessions of admissions criteria. independent learning. tests to be taken at the school. Waiting lists will be maintained until It is intended that up to 20 places may 31 December 2012. Teaching and learning be allocated on the basis of musical On admission to the school, most ability established by audition at the Facilities/Extra-curricular activities lessons are taught to boys in their tutor school. Music places are only available The school is housed on a 23 acre groups (apart from subjects in which to those candidates who sit the site adjoining the green belt, making safety or effectiveness of delivery second academic test and who are of a pleasant educational setting. The demands a smaller group size). This at least Grade 3 standard. facilities are continually upgraded, with gives an opportunity for a common the most recent additions being an basis of knowledge to be established Any music place not filled may be eight lane indoor swimming pool, a whilst friendships are being formed. allocated to a candidate on the large multi-purpose hall, new computer Thereafter boys are placed in sets in examination waiting list. rooms and a new independent learning each subject according to academic Parents will be required to state on centre for Sixth Form pupils. ability so that teaching can be targeted the supplementary information form and learning enhanced. whether they wish their son to be There is a vast range of extra-curricular considered also for a place on the activities available through the house Education after 16/ basis of musical ability. system, subject-based clubs and Sixth form curriculum societies and competitions on a local, Where a candidate is entered under The very large majority of pupils stay national and international scale. It is both categories, he will be considered on into the Sixth Form where typically expected that there will be something under the category in which he they start four AS level courses. In of interest for all, and every boy is has performed better and therefore addition to the full range of subjects encouraged strongly to participate. where he stands a better chance of available at KS4 there are courses in Sociology, Economics & Business, gaining admission. You and your child’s progress Further Mathematics and Politics. Candidates will be admitted in either We recognise that education is a Pupils also take an enrichment course category only if they have met the partnership between home and school, from a range including Critical Thinking, necessary standard required by the and that full involvement of parents Extended Project Qualification, governors. Places may remain unfilled and harmony of expectations are vital Financial Services and Sports and available for allocation at a later to a boy’s success. Regular briefing Leader Award. date to candidates who do meet the evenings are held and parents are governors’ standards. kept updated on the progress of their In the event of tied scores, the sons frequently. Communication is following criteria will be applied in the encouraged through the use of diaries order listed below in order to decide and organisers which we ask parents which pupil to admit: to monitor on a weekly basis. secu and re a sy pp ea lic 1. boys who are in the care of , a Curriculum and homework k t io ic n a local authority u Throughout the school all boys q o n a l i r n 2. on a geographical basis using a receive a broad and balanced

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Admission limit 180 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 1133 Number of applications 640 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Thursday 22 September 2011 from 6.30pm www.qegschool.org.uk Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School High Street, Barnet EN5 5RR

Aims and expectations Supplementary Information Form We aim to: A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is not required • establish an ethos of high expectation and high Specialism achievement in work and behaviour Media Arts, Mathematics and Computing • ensure each of our girls achieves her best and develops a sense of self-confidence and Uniform self-esteem Full details are on the school website. A blazer has • provide a quality of experience which respects just been introduced in response to a campaign by each student as an individual who is valued for School Council. her talents, be they academic, social, cultural Attendance, discipline or sporting and pastoral arrangements • enable every girl to respect other people and value The school has high expectations of behaviour in and their diversity out of lessons and promotes full attendance. There is • encourage each student to contribute positively to a specialist Head of Year 7 to support transition. Pupils the school and wider communities are in tutor groups of about 25.

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Oversubscription criteria Teaching and learning The oversubscription criteria for 2012 The school was judged ‘Outstanding’ has not changed and places will still by Ofsted in November 2007. be offered in line with the admissions High standards of teaching and criteria for Barnet community schools, learning are our highest priority with see page 21. the aim of developing successful, independent learners. Facilities/Extra-curricular activities The school has a full range of Education after 16/ specialist facilities for curriculum Sixth form curriculum delivery. The school also has an indoor The school Sixth Form is popular swimming pool. and over subscribed. A wide range of A level courses are offered and A wide range of extra-curricular some places are available to external activities is offered at lunchtimes and applicants. There is also a one year after school. The school is proud of its course of Additional GCSEs and programme of visits and journeys. Maths for those students who need You and your child’s progress a transition to post 16 learning. More The partnership with parents is integral detail is available on the website and in to success and is set out in the Home Sixth Form prospectus. School Agreement. Reporting is on a termly basis, as well as a Progress Review Day and Parents’ Evenings.

Curriculum and homework The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum. Home learning is an integral part of the curriculum and will take a range of different forms, often using ICT and/or the Managed Learning Environment. There is a full range of GCSE and vocational subjects at Key Stage 4 and we review the offer in line with curriculum changes and demand each year.

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DFE code 302 5407

Admission limit 180 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 1097 Number of applications 505 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Tuesday 13 September 2011 from 6pm www.st-james.barnet.sch.uk St James’ Catholic High School Great Strand, Colindale NW9 5PE

Aims and expectations Uniform Our Catholic faith based on Christian values is the Students in Years 7 – 11 wear school uniform basis of everything we do and permeates the school which consists of a black blazer with school badge, community and the curriculum. St James’ aims to black trousers, grey tartan kilt (girls), white shirt, provide an education which combines academic school tie, black v neck pullover (optional), black excellence with the development of the whole person. shoes (not trainers). Sixth Form students wear Our aim is to develop students spiritually, academically, business dress. morally, emotionally, culturally and socially so that they Attendance, discipline are well equipped to become responsible citizens, and pastoral arrangements contributing to society and the Church in 21st Century. Students’ attendance is well above the national Headteacher average. Our school rules and code of behaviour are Niamh Arnull based on respect and responsibility. We motivate tel: 020 8358 2800 and encourage students through our rewards system email: [email protected] termly, achievement assemblies and annual prizegiving ceremony. A strong system of pastoral care is provided Transport by form tutors whose work is co-ordinated by a Head Buses: 204, 303, 632 of Student Learning for each year group. Nearest stations: Colindale (Northern Line)

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Oversubscription criteria (summary) Facilities/Extra‑curricular activities Teaching and learning contact school for full criteria St James’ provides an environment In Year 7, students are taught in If there are more applications than the conducive to learning, is equipped to mixed ability forms except for English, number of places available, places will a high standard and is well maintained. Mathematics and Science. In Years be offered according to the following Accommodation includes a purpose 8 and 9, students are set in most order of priority: built music centre, sports hall, gym, ten subjects. At Key Stage 4, the vast 1. Catholic children in care science laboratories and three drama majority of students follow a traditional studios. In addition, recent building academic course with a small group 2. practising Catholic children with a work has provided a Sixth Form centre, doing a vocational subject. Teachers brother or sister in the school at the a dance and drama studio with a are well qualified in their subject time of admission sprung floor, three additional ICT suites. areas. There is challenge and support 3. practising Catholic children living for all students whose progress is closest to the school with proximity There is a wide range of activities regularly reviewed. to the school measured by a available at lunchtime and after school straight line on a map from the front which include a variety of sports, Education after 16/ door of the child’s home to the front music, drama, art, homework and Sixth form curriculum door of the school reception study clubs. The overwhelming majority of our 4. other baptised Catholics students stay at school beyond You and your child’s progress the compulsory stage. In the Sixth 5. other children in care Challenging subject targets are set Form they are joined by a number 6. children of other Christian for all students which are closely of students from other schools. denominations whose application is monitored and reviewed through our St James’ views the Sixth Form as supported by a minister’s reference mentoring programme. Parents are an important period of preparation with those living nearest the school invited to consultation evenings and for the next stage in students’ lives. being accorded the highest priority an annual report is issued to parents The School takes considerable care who are encouraged to contact the 7. any other applicants with those in ensuring that students do the very school if they have any concerns about living nearest the school being best for themselves and reach their their children. accorded the highest priority. full potential. St James’ caters for all students’ abilities and interests – In the event of there being insufficient Curriculum and homework offering a wide range of AS Level, places for all applicants within any of Students follow the National Curriculum A Level and vocational courses. the above criteria, a random ballot in Years 7 – 11. Homework is set in the presence of an independent in each subject according to a observer, will be used to determine homework timetable. Year 7 students which children will be admitted under are expected to do one hour per night. the criterion in question. The amount increases as students progress through the school. Waiting list The school will maintain a waiting list which will remain open until 31 December 2012. Applicants will be placed on the waiting list in accordance with the above criteria.

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DFE code 302 5403

Admission limit 162 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 754 Number of applications 298 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Monday 19 September 2011 from 6.30pm www.st-maryshigh.barnet.sch.uk St Mary’s C of E High School Downage, Hendon NW4 1AB

Aims and expectations Uniform To create a learning community based on Christian All students in Years 7 – 11 are expected to wear values which: school uniform, including blazer and tie. • provides an excellent education for all Attendance, discipline • develops flexible and optimistic life-long learners and pastoral arrangements who are able to play an active role in society Each form group has a tutor who is responsible for • promotes the value of self and others and the overall progress and welfare of the students celebrates the diverse multicultural and multi-faith in her/his care. A Year learning Co-ordinator leads school community the work of each team of tutors. Learning mentors • builds strong and effective partnerships support students to overcome barriers to learning. between school, parents, governors and the Attendance is closely monitored by School Support wider community. and the year teams. Excellent attendance is rewarded and celebrated. Headteacher Kate Roskell tel: 020 8203 2827 email: [email protected]

Transport Buses: 143, 183, 240 326 Nearest stations: Hendon Central (Northern Line).

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Oversubscription criteria (summary) In the event of oversubscription in any Teaching and learning contact school for full criteria of the above categories governors will Teaching in KS3 is in mixed ability form Governors aim for a school give priority in the following order: groups with some grouping by prior population which reflects the local 1. children with a sibling*** at the school attainment/ability in the core subjects. community; places are designated at the time of admission In KS4 students learn in ability groups Foundation and Community in the for the core subjects. Teachers are 2. those families living closest to ratio 70 per cent/30 per cent of the well qualified in their subject areas the school.** admission number. and students frequently tell us how Should there be any places after much they appreciate the individual Children applying who are in the care allocation in either category, care and attention given to them by of a local authority are given first priority. children from the other category will their teachers. If there are more applications than the be considered. number of places available, places will Education after 16/ be offered according to the following Facilities/Extra‑curricular activities Sixth form curriculum order of priority: Facilities are spread across our Applications from existing St Mary’s Foundation places (70 per cent of two sites in Hendon. KS3 students students and from students of other the number of places remaining after are based at Downage and KS4/5 schools are welcomed. Applicants children in care are placed) students are based in Sunningfields. need to have achieved sufficient Both sites have ICT and learning qualifications at GCSE or equivalent to Should there be more applicants than spaces, study and dining facilities and qualify for the Advanced or Intermediate places available then the following indoor PE space. course they wish to follow. criteria will be applied in order: A range of sporting activities including 1. children of committed* members of traditional team games and martial arts. the Church of England 2. children of committed* members Music and drama clubs, Film Club, of other Christian denominations Homework/Study Clubs including ICT as defined by the Churches and Breakfast Club. Together in Britain and Ireland or the You and your child’s progress Evangelical Alliance Parents have access to student 3. children who live nearest to progress and other information through the school.** our online portal and website. There Community places (30 per cent of are at least two opportunities in each the number of places remaining after academic year to discuss your child’s children in care are placed): progress face to face with staff.

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Admission limit 96 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 750 Number of applications 433 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Thursday 6 October 2011 from 3.30pm & 7pm www.st-michaels.barnet.sch.uk

St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School Nether Street, North Finchley N12 7NJ

Aims and expectations Attendance, discipline The prime aim of the school is the formation of and pastoral arrangements responsible and committed Catholic citizens. It seeks ‘Outstanding care, guidance and support contribute to to encourage the highest standards in academic students’ excellent personal development. Transition, achievement, social responsibility and personal both into school and higher education, is well development in a specifically Catholic environment. planned and students settle quickly and confidently’ OFSTED 2008. Headteacher Ursula Morrissey tel: 020 8446 2256 fax: 020 8343 9598 email: [email protected]

Transport Buses: 82, 125, 134, 260, 263 Nearest stations: Finchley Central (Northern Line), West Finchley (Northern Line), Woodside Park (Northern Line)

Type of school Girls’ Catholic voluntary aided grammar school

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Oversubscription criteria (summary) e. distance from the applicant’s Curriculum and homework contact school for full criteria front door to the school’s There is fast academic pace. If there are more applications than the front door measured by the Opportunities for students’ spiritual number of places available, places will London Borough of Barnet’s moral, social and cultural development be offered according to the following measuring tool. are extensive. As a Christian school, order of priority: the development of spirituality is a high Waiting list Note: within living memory, St Michael’s priority and a strength of the school. A Year 7 waiting list is maintained until has always been oversubscribed with A well-organised religious education 31 December 2012. Candidates are candidates who fulfill criterion 1. programme is very effective in helping ranked according to score. The school young people to understand the 1. Catholic girls: holds a wating list for Years 8 – 11 of role of faith in a diverse world. As a • who are baptized and have made Catholic girls who fulfil Criterion 1. result, students learn to work with their First Holy Communion in the Facilities/Extra‑curricular activities and value others, develop tolerance Catholic Church and The school is very well equipped with and understand the needs of others. • whose parents provide a written an up-to-date Maths/I.C.T. suite, six Students undertake numerous reference from the applicant’s science laboratories, three technology responsibilities around the school and parish priest stating that one or both laboratories, a computer suite, a are excellent role models for each parents are practising Catholics language laboratory, a library, a music other. Through their fundraising efforts, who attend Mass on Sundays with suite, a Sports Hall and a large hall significant sums of money are raised the child. well equipped for Drama, Art and Craft for charities.

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Admission limit 180 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 842 Number of applications 347 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Tuesday 20 September 2011 from 6pm www.thetotteridgeacademy.co.uk The Totteridge Academy Barnet Lane, Totteridge N20 8AZ

Aims and expectations Headteacher The Totteridge Academy aims to: Paul Ferrie • develop lifelong learners with the capacity to tel: 020 8445 9205 become resilient and reflective both academically email: [email protected] and emotionally Transport • facilitate every young person in achieving their Buses: 251, 606 potential and beyond Nearest stations: Totteridge & Whetstone (Northern • develop an innovative and creative approach to Line) High Barnet (Northern Line) both curriculum and pedagogy, facilitated by the use of technology within, across and beyond Type of school the school Co-educational comprehensive academy • develop a personalised learning experience for Supplementary Information Form all students based on the belief that all students A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is not required can achieve • enable all young people to become confident of Specialism Technology and Applied Learning themselves and in themselves • equip students and staff with the knowledge and Uniform skills to become co-constructors of our curriculum All students are expected to wear full school uniform. • create an inclusive community where respect and This consists of a purple blazer, school tie, white diversity are valued and celebrated in all its forms shirt, black trousers/skirt and sensible black shoes. • serve and reflect our community as an outward Details of how to purchase this are available via the facing school serving the needs of all Barnet school website. students and families • foster partnership working with a range of agencies secu and re a sy pp to maximise opportunities and experiences for ea lic , a k ti c o i n young people in preparation for adult life u

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Oversubscription criteria Facilities/ Curriculum and homework The admissions criteria for 2012 has Extra‑curricular activities In KS3 pupils follow a wide and varied not changed and places will still be As well as a range of general curriculum that includes all National offered in line with the admissions classrooms we have a number of Curriculum Subjects. Home Learning is criteria for Barnet community schools, specialist teaching areas, including set on a weekly basis in most subjects see page 21. five technology workshops, seven IT and fortnightly in others. rooms, eight Science laboratories, Attendance, discipline three specialist art rooms, a learning Teaching and learning and pastoral arrangements resource centre, drama studio, sports Classes in Year 7 are of mixed ability Students are placed in tutor groups hall, gym, dance studio and weight and setting is introduced in some which are overseen by a Deputy training room. subjects from the start of year 8. Director of Learning and a Director Teaching and Learning also focuses of Learning. It is expected that (as far We also have the following clubs: on the skills that are required to be

as possible) the tutor and DoL move • Astronomy Club resourceful, resilient and independent up through the school with their tutor/ learners and our students take an • Lets Get Cooking Club year group. active role in discussing what will make • Science and Technology Club them more effective learners. We aim The school offers outstanding pastoral • School Band to maximise the learning achievements care. The work of the form tutor of all groups of students. is enhanced by the support and • Vocal Ensemble guidance for students provided by • Drama Club Education after 16/ Teaching Assistants, Learning Mentors, • Sports Clubs Sixth form curriculum the school Counsellor and the Parent • Girls Club The majority of our Year 11 students Support Advisor. return to Sixth Form to continue their • Chess Club. The school promotes student support studies. We offer an extensive range with Sixth Form and Year 10 peer You and your child’s progress of traditional courses, which include mentors for students in KS3. The older We will provide: GCE Advanced qualifications at AS students are trained in Restorative • termly reports and A2, as well as an exciting range of vocational subjects at level 2 and 3. Justice techniques to support the • bi-annual Student Review Day The Totteridge Academy is committed younger students. appointments with parents to maximising achievement and • target setting academic excellence. The majority of • parental meetings our Sixth Form students embark on • academic mentoring. university degrees after their time here.

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Admission limit 150 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 803 Number of applications 274 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Thursday 22 September 2011 from 6pm www.whitefield.barnet.sch.uk Whitefield School Claremont Road, Cricklewood NW2 1TR

Aims and expectations Uniform We are a truly inclusive comprehensive school that We have high expectations that all students follow the seeks to provide an outstanding education for children schools uniform and dress code in preparation for the of all backgrounds and abilities. world of work.

Headteacher Attendance, discipline Martin Lavelle and pastoral arrangements tel: 020 8455 4114 We are proud of our inclusive ethos and the fact that fax: 020 8455 4382 Ofsted in 2008 commented on how our students look email: [email protected] forward to coming to school. The Local Authority has praised the ‘mature’ relationships that exist between Transport staff and students. Buses: 102, 180 Nearest stations: Brent Cross (Northern Line)

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Oversubscription criteria and would have priority should any Teaching and learning If there are more applications than the vacancies arise at that school. This year saw an 18 per cent number of places available, places will improvement in our GCSE pass rate, be offered according to the following Curriculum and homework with 50 per cent of students achieving order of priority: Students are able to take appropriate 5 A* – C including Maths and English exams when they are ready rather than 1. Children applying who are in the and a superb 85 per cent achieving when their age dictates. We constantly care of a local authority 5 A* – C in total. We have a relentless review and update our curriculum offer focus on the quality of teaching and 2. Children who, at the time of to ensure that our learners leave with learning and our strong links with The admission, have a sibling living at the skills and qualifications that they Compton School ensue that we are the same address in Years 7 – 11 will need to function successfully in the able to share best practice across of the school, (or who is in years 21st century. both institutions. 12 – 13 if they previously attended in Years 7 – 11 for at least one Facilities/Exra curricular activities You and your child’s progress year. Siblings would include half, This summer has just seen an We constantly strive to engage parents step, adoptive and foster siblings extensive redevelopment of our site. and carers with the progress of their provided they also live at the same We have specialist computer rooms children. All parents and carers are address as the applicant for all the core subjects, the Sixth invited to join our parent’s forum which 3. A maximum of 15 pupils who show Form and brand new state of the art meets with the senior school staff to sporting potential in football student toilets. We have two full size help maintain standards. astro pitches and are about to invest 4. Remaining places are offered on a significant amount of money in Education after 16/ a geographical basis measuring improving our PE. Sixth form curriculum distance in a straight line from the Our Sixth Form is one of the biggest school. Distances are measured There are numerous opportunities for and most successful in Barnet. between the front door of the child’s our students to participate in learning For the last two years 100 per cent home and the main school gate. beyond the classroom, including a very of our students have gone on to The distance between these points successful Duke of Edinburgh Award their university of choice. Our links is calculated using the Council’s scheme and some of our students go with Middlesex and new Sixth Form computerised geographical to summer camp in the USA. facilities will ensure we continue to information system. move forward. Tie Breaker – distance will be used as a tie-breaker within each category.

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DFE code 302 6906

Admission limit 180 Age range 11 – 18 Students on roll 515 Number of applications 862 Open evening for entry to Year 7 in 2011 Wednesday 5 October 2011 from 5.30 www.wrenacademy.org Wren Academy Hilton Road, North Finchley N12 9HB

Aims and expectations Specialism Our aims are to: Design and the Built Environment • be an active, celebratory and successful Christian Uniform community serving our local area and beyond Details of the Academy uniform can be seen in the • be an outstanding school, maximising the prospectus and on our website. The uniform is popular academic attainment of all the young people and all students wear it with pride both in school and who attend on their way to and from the Academy. • be an educational community where everything we do is of the highest standard we can achieve Attendance, discipline and pastoral arrangements • enable young people to succeed in whatever The Academy has a house system and vertical tutor forms of activity they possess talent or interest, groups. High standards for discipline and attendance be these academic, sporting or artistic. are core elements of the Academy’s ethos. Principal Michael Whitworth tel: 020 8492 6000 email: [email protected]

Transport Buses: 134, 221 Nearest Stations: Woodside Park (Northern Line), West Finchley (Northern Line), New Southgate (Overground)

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Oversubscription criteria (summary) Points will be allocated as follows: school after 16 December 2011 contact school for full criteria Children whose parents will be subject to consideration by If there are more applications than the regularly attend a Church of 2 points the school and the local authority number of places available, places will England church* along the lines set out in the Barnet be offered according to the following Children who attend a Church admissions procedure. order of priority: of England primary school in 2 points the London Borough of Barnet Facilities/Extra‑curricular activities 1. young people who are in public Children whose parents Located in brand new buildings care, or who are the subject of an * regularly attend any other completed in the Spring of 2010, Wren Education Supervision Order which Christian denomination in fellowship** with the Church of 1 point Academy has an outstanding range of names the school England, except those who learning facilities. 2. young people whom the governors are of a faith which provides Every student has three hours of and principal accept have an secondary schools in Barnet enrichment activity timetabled every exceptional medical, social or Children who attend a Church of England primary school week from a wide and exciting menu. 1 point educational need for a place at outside the London borough Wren Academy. of Barnet You and your child’s progress Children who have a brother Admission under 1) or 2) will be Parents are essential in helping their or sister attending Wren 1 point considered irrespective of any Academy in Years 8 – 11 child to succeed. This process begins religious affliation. at the time of admission with our Home-Academy Agreement and is supplemented by termly 3. community places will be allocated Waiting list reporting and Parents’ Group Meetings. to all other applicants regardless In addition to their right of appeal, of the faith background of the Teaching and learning unsuccessful applicants can ask to be family. Places will be allocated The progress being made by the placed on the waiting list. Any places in preference order using a Academy was judged by Ofsted that become available will be offered to points system to be ‘outstanding’ in March 2010. those on the waiting list in line with the Approaches to teaching and Children who attend a primary oversubscription criteria set out above. school in the London Borough 1 point learning are both innovative and of Barnet Late applications traditional with a high emphasis on Children who have a brother 1. applications received after the students developing the skills to or sister attending Wren 1 point closing date of 31 October 2011 learn independently. Academy in Years 8 – 11 and before 16 December 2011 at the time of admission Curriculum and homework will be considered equally with The Academy has a broad and 4. foundation places will be allocated those applications received on balanced subject offer based upon in preference order using a time provided there is a good the National Curriculum. We operate points system. reason for the late application and a three year Key Stage 4 with GCSE provided applicants have filled out For those with an identical points courses in most subjects starting in the local authority form as well as score, preference will be given to those Year 9. Home learning is set every the Supplementary Information Form living nearest the academy based on week in all subjects. the measured distance in a straight line applications received directly at the

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If somebody else’s child lives with you, you need to let us know

If a child is living in your home for more than 28 days and you are not their parent, grandparent, brother, sister or legal guardian you must let us know.

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Further information

In-Year admissions Sixth form admissions If you wish to apply for a secondary school during Most secondary schools in Barnet have a sixth form the school year because you have just moved into (the exceptions are The Compton School and Friern the area, or your child wishes to transfer from one Barnet School). Admissions are dealt with directly by secondary school to another, please visit our website the schools. for further information and an In-Year application form: Admission to the sixth form is not automatic and www.barnet.gov.uk/school-admissions students will need to have attained the academic requirements for the proposed course of study. Further Fair access protocol information about sixth form admissions is available Barnet Council has an In Year Fair Access protocol. directly from the schools. This means that children, especially the most vulnerable and those with challenging behaviour, Help with travel costs who are finding it difficult to find a school place will Children in Years 7 – 11 in Secondary Schools be offered places at suitable schools as quickly as Most children living in Barnet and starting secondary possible. The protocol exists to ensure that such ‘hard school at 11+ will not be offered help with the cost of to place’ children are shared between schools in a way travel because: that is fair, objective and transparent. All Barnet schools • there will be a suitable school within a three mile have signed up to the Fair Access Protocol. walking distance of the pupils’ home • children up to 18 years can travel free on all public Placing children outside their correct year group buses in the greater London area. Council policy is that every child should be educated The cost and availability of safe, reliable home to in the chronological age group and that only in very school transport is a concern for many parents. exceptional circumstances should a child be placed Home to school travel arrangements can have a big outside the correct year group. There are a number of impact on low-income families, particularly those potential risks a child could face if placed outside the with several children. Barnet’s ‘Home to School and correct year, which include the child being required College Transport Policy’ is available upon request for to join their correct year group at a later date or not parents wishing to apply for support with transport. being considered for admission to a secondary school For secondary school children who are entitled to because they are outside the normal age range. free school meals, or whose parents are in receipt of A child may also exercise his or her right to leave maximum working tax credit, transport to any one of school before they have the opportunity to take public the three nearest suitable schools between two and examinations. The decision to place a child out of year six miles can be provided where free travel by bus lies with the headteacher who will take full account is unsuitable. of the risks and ensure that parents understand the implications that may arise later in a child’s school career. 70 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

Students aged 16 and over in school Years School journeys 12 – 13 or colleges Families entitled to free school meals may get financial Students over 16 years and whose families are on low help from the pupil’s own school for school journeys incomes, may be entitled to a bursary from the new that involve an overnight stay away from home. 16 – 19 Bursary Fund to help them continue in full-time education. School uniform School uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to Further information about the 16 – 19 Bursary Fund the ethos of a school. While schools are encouraged may be obtained from your child’s school or college. to consider the introduction of uniforms they are Barnet’s travel policy for students over 16 is available also expected to help limit their expense. Parents upon request or at www.barnet.gov.uk/home-school- on low incomes should not feel that the cost of a college-transport-policy.pdf. For any general enquiries uniform means that they cannot apply for their school about help with travel from Barnet Council, telephone of preference. 020 8359 7654. Families having difficulty providing regulation school School meals uniform should discuss this with their child’s school. There is no grant for school uniform available from • meals are available at midday in every school the local authority. The Mayor’s Benevolent Fund may • most secondary schools operating a provide help to parents in receipt of Income Support cafeteria service or Child Tax Credit who have a child transferring to a • set price, two course meals are available as well secondary school. Further information is available on as a variety of individual items 020 8359 2020. • a number of schools now operate a cashless smartcard payment system Contributions to school funds and to participate in school trips • pupils can bring their own food if they prefer. There is no charge or cost related to the admission Free school meals of a child to a school. While parents from low-income If you are receiving any of the following, your child will families feel concerned about the level of voluntary be eligible for free school meals: contributions that schools request this should not deter them from expressing a preference for a • Income Support or Income-Based Job Seekers school. Parents are assured that if they choose not Allowance (IBJSA) to make voluntary contributions their child will not • an income-related employment and be disadvantaged. support allowance • support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 • Child Tax Credit (provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit), and have an annual income (as assessed by the Inland Revenue) that does not exceed £16,190 • guarantee element of State Pension Credit. Please note: any family that receives Working Tax Credit is not entitled to free school meals for their children whatever the level of their income. A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 71

Special Educational Needs Barnet Council’s commitment Provision is made in a number of different ways for to plain language children who have been identified as having Special Barnet Council is committed to plain language. If Educational Needs. Support for most pupils is provided there is anything in this booklet which you do not in their local mainstream school. A minority of pupils understand, please let us know. require a higher level of support in specialist provision The information contained in this booklet was correct at attached to a mainstream school or in a special school. 31 July 2011 but it should not be assumed that there For more information about the types of support will be no changes before the start of, or during the available in Barnet for pupils with Special Educational school year 2011/12 or in subsequent school years. Needs, contact the SEN Performance Team on 020 8359 7687 or 020 8359 7710.

School attendance By law, all children of statutory school age, 5 – 16 must receive full-time education. Parents are responsible for ensuring that this happens either by registering their child at school or by making other arrangements which provide suitable education.

Support is available to pupils, parents and schools in order to improve attendance and outcomes for individual young people. If your child cannot or will not go to school you should talk to school staff in the first instance and try to resolve the difficulties. However, if the problem persisits, the Education Welfare Team and the Targeted Youth Support Team provide a service which gives advice and support to the pupil and their family. You can contact an Education Welfare Officer on 020 8359 7684 or the Targeted Youth Support Service on 020 8359 7819.

Home Education How to contact the Admissions Team If you want to find out more about educating your child at home, you should contact the Inclusive Education Enquiries should be addressed to: Team on 020 8359 7699. Admissions Team Children’s Service The London Borough of Barnet Building 4 North London Business Park Oakleigh Road South London N11 1NP

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Glossary

This section explains some of the terms used in this booklet. These definitions apply except where individual schools define the terms in their admission arrangements.

Admission limit Statement of Special Educational Needs is the number of school places that is available in each is the statement prepared for a small number of year group. children who have Special Educational Needs. The statement is prepared in accordance with the Admissions criteria Education Act of 1996 and gives details of the child’s are the conditions set by either the council or the special needs and the provision that will be made to governing bodies and are used to decide whether or meet these needs. Parents are given a copy of the not a place can be offered to a child. statement and will be involved in the review process.

Children in care Supplementary Information Form (SIF) are those being cared for by a local authority as is the name of the form you may have to complete to defined by section 22 of the Children Act 1989 or be considered for faith schools or selective schools. as amended. The school pages of this booklet tell you if a SIF is required. The form can be obtained from the relevant Distance school and should be returned to that school. will be measured in a straight line from the front door of Copies can also be obtained from the the child’s home address to the main entrance of the Admissions Team or downloaded at school, using the council’s computerised geographical www.barnet.gov.uk/school-admissions information system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. Applicants from the same block of flats or those who live the same distance from the school will be selected in random order and places will be offered accordingly.

Parent is the term used to refer to anyone who has parental responsibility for and care of a child in accordance with the Children Act 1989.

Sibling refers to a brother or sister, half brother or sister, step brother or sister, adopted brother or sister and foster brother or sister living in the same family unit at the same address. A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 73

Secondary schools in other local authorities

The following is a list of schools in other authorities most of which are within three miles of the Barnet borough boundary. If you are interested in any of these schools, please contact the relevant local authority to obtain more information about the school and its Admission policy.

Brent St Gregory’s Science College School Admissions Service, Brent Council Donnington Road, Kenton HA3 0NB

Chesterfield House, 9 Park Lane, The Crest Boys’ Academy Wembley HA9 7RW Crest Road, London NW2 7SN tel: 020 8937 3110 www.brent.gov.uk/admissions The Crest Girls’ Academy Crest Road, London NW2 7SN Alperton Community School Ealing Road, Wembley HA0 4PW Wembley High Technology College East Lane, North Wembley HA0 3NT Ark Academy Bridge Road, Wembley HA9 9JR Camden Capital City Academy Education Department Doyle Gardens, London NW10 3ST Crowndale Centre 218 – 220 Eversholt Street, Claremont High School London NW1 1BD Claremont Avenue, Kenton HA3 OUH tel: 020 7974 1625 Convent of Jesus & Mary Language College www.camden.gov.uk/admissions (Girls) Acland Burghley School Crownhill Road, London NW10 4EP Burghley Road, London NW5 1UJ The Copland Community School & Technology Centre Camden School for Girls Sandall Road, London NW5 2DB Cecil Avenue, Wembley HA9 7DX

JFS Hampstead School – Technology College Westbere Road, London NW2 3RT The Mall, Kenton HA3 9TE

Kingsbury High School La Sainte Union Catholic School (Girls) Highgate Road, London NW1 8AS Princes Avenue, Kingsbury NW9 9JR

Preston Manor High School Maria Fidelis Convent School (Girls) North Gower Street, London NW1 2HR Carlton Avenue East, Wembley HA9 8NA

Queen’s Park Community School Parliament Hill School (Girls) Highgate Road, London NW5 1RL Aylestone Avenue, London NW6 7BQ 74 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

Enfield Haringey School Admission Service Admissions Service PO Box 56, Civic Centre, Silver Street, 1st Floor, 48 Station Road, Enfield EN1 3XQ London N22 7TY tel: 020 8379 5501 tel: 020 8489 1000 www.enfield.gov/admissions www.haringey.gov.uk/schooladmissions

Aylward Academy Alexandra Park School Windmill Road, Edmonton N18 1NB Bidwell Gardens, London N11 2AZ

Chace Community School Fortismere School South Wing Churchbury Lane, Enfield EN1 3HQ Tetherdown, London N10 1NE

Broomfield School Greig City Academy Wilmer Way, Southgate N14 7HY High Street, London N8 7NU

Edmonton County School Lower School Heartlands High School Great Cambridge Road, Enfield EN1 1HQ Station Road, London N22 5QH

Enfield County School (Girls) Lower School Highgate Wood School Rosemary Avenue, Enfield EN2 0SP Montenotte Road, London N8 8RN

Enfield Grammar School (Boys) Hornsey School for Girls Market Place, Enfield EN2 6LN Inderwick Road, London N8 9JF

Highlands School Park View Academy Worlds End Lane, London N21 1QQ Langham Road, London N15 3RB

The Latymer School St. Thomas More Catholic School Haselbury Road, Edmonton N9 9TN Glendale Avenue, London N22 5HN

St Anne’s Catholic High School Woodside High School for Girls Lower Site White Hart Lane, London N22 5QJ London Road, Enfield EN2 6EL

Southgate School Sussex Way, Cockfosters EN4 0BL

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Harrow Hertfordshire School Admissions Service Admissions and Transport Team Civic 1, Civic Centre, County Hall (CHR102) Harrow HA1 2XY Pegs Lane tel: 020 8901 2620 Hertford SG13 8DF www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions tel: 0300 123 4043 www.hertsdirect.org/admissions Bentley Heath High School 1 Bridges Road, Stanmore HA7 3NA Bushey Meads School Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, WD23 4PA Canons High School Shaldon Road, Edgware HA8 6AN Chancellor’s School Pine Grove, Brookmans Park AL9 7BN Harrow High School & Sports College Gayton Road, Harrow HA1 2JG Dame Alice Owen’s School Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar EN6 2DU Hatch End High School Headstone Lane, Harrow HA3 6NR Hertswood School Cowley Hill, Borehamwood WD6 5LG Park High School Thistlecroft Gardens, Stanmore HA7 1PL Loreto College Upper Lattimore Road, St Albans AL1 3RQ Salvatorian College (Boys) High Road, Harrow HA3 5DY Mount Grace School Church Road, Potters Bar EN6 1EZ The Sacred Heart Language College (Girls) High Street, Wealdstone HA3 7AY Yavneh College Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood WD6 1HN Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue, Harrow HA2 0AD 76 A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012

Other useful contact details

This section contains details and contact numbers for organisations who may be able to offer you assistance with your application.

ACE (Advisory Centre for Education) Independent schools ACE is a national charity that provides free indpendent Information on independent schools is available from advice and information to parents and carers on the ISC (The Independent Schools Council) at admissions process and a wide range of school- www.isc.co.uk based issues, including bullying, exclusion, SEN and attendance. For advice, call the ACE Advice Line on National Curriculum 0808 800 5793, Monday – Thursday, 10am – 4pm. This can be found on: For further information visit www.ace-ed.org.uk curriculum.qcda.gov.uk

Boarding schools Ofsted reports If you want further information about boarding schools, Ofsted reports on schools can be found on the contact SBSA (State Boarding Schools Association) internet at www.ofsted.gov.uk and at Hendon through their website: www.sbsa.org.uk Reference Library.

Department for Education (DFE) School prospectuses For general enquiries contact 0370 000 2288. If you Secondary schools produce a prospectus each year would like to obtain information on school performance that tells you more about the school. Contact individual tables telephone 0800 242 322 or visit schools to obtain a copy. www.education.gov.uk/performancetables. If you would like to order other DFE publications telephone 0845 60 222 60. All information can be accessed through the DFE website: www.education.gov.uk A guide to secondary education in Barnet 2012 77

Travelling to school

When choosing a new school it is good to also consider how your child will travel to school. Each school has a School Travel Plan which is a document that explains the initiatives and activities that the school is taking part in to encourage pupils and their families to travel in more sustainable ways, such as walking, cycling and using public transport.

You could ask to see a copy of the school’s travel Cycling and scootering plan or you may find a copy on the school’s website. Contact the school to find out if they encourage cycling or scootering and whether there is cycle and scooter For further information regarding School Travel storage available. The school may have a cycling Plans contact [email protected] and/or scootering policy which explains the rules for or phone 020 8359 7603. students who wish to cycle or scooter. You could Walking also ask the school if they will be organising any cycle training for pupils and /or their families. If not, you can It is recommended that young people take 15,000 arrange for private cycle training for your child and/ steps a day, so walking to school can contribute to or yourself by finding a local, nationally accredited this, as well as giving opportunities to develop road instructor at www.ctc-maps.org.uk/training. Please safety skills and a chance to talk and socialise with note that there will be a charge for the training. families and friends. London cycle maps can be seen on-line or ordered Public transport from the TfL website www.tfl.gov.uk 11 – 15 year olds in full-time education can travel free The Council has cycle guides giving advice on key on buses at all times but need an 11 – 15 Oyster routes to some secondary schools in the borough. photo card called Zip. Further details can be found on The maps can be found at the following website: the Transport for London website www.tfl.gov.uk. http://barnetstp.org/resources.php The website also contains a travel planner that can help you to plan your route to school. If you have to drive your child to school perhaps you could car share, park and stride or park and ride: Ask the school if there is a school bus available.

Car sharing Upgrade – sustainable travel transition materials Some schools coordinate car sharing lists so you could enquire if the school can help you to find another Upgrade booklets for Year 6 pupils and their family to car share with. parents/carers, which are available on request, give suggestions about making travel choices for secondary Park and stride school and advice for travelling safely and actively. Many schools have identified possible park and stride For more information go to the website locations where parents/carers can park their cars and www.upgrade7.org.uk the students walk the final part.

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Choice Advice Service

Choosing a school for your child can be a stressful time and the experience can lead to some families feeling confused and worried by the whole process.

There is a lot to think about, decisions to make and forms to fill in. The Choice Advisor can help you understand the system.

What is the Choice Advice Service? The Choice Advisor can help by: • the Choice Advisor can offer individual support and • explaining how the admissions process work guidance so that you can make the most informed • explaining the admissions criteria for different types choice of secondary school for your child of school • the Choice Adviser may also provide support to • providing a wide range of information about parents/carers with the appeals process local schools • the Choice Advisor can offer you free and impartial • helping you to complete your application form advice and support. However, the Choice Advisor either online or on paper cannot make decisions for you or guarantee a • advising and supporting you if you do not get place at a particular school. offered your preferred school.

How to contact the Choice Adviser tel: 020 8359 7637 email: [email protected]

FYI

FYi is a free information service for families, children and young people up to the age of 20.

We provide information about: • advice on starting and running a childcare • finding childcare business • working with children • FYi frequently asked questions • activities for 0 – 20 year olds • other services that may be for interest. • local Children’s Centres and Extended services Where we do not hold the information you request we will signpost you to the most appropriate organisation • support for children with special educational needs for your query. • parenting support and courses For further information please visit • Financial support available to pay for childcare www.barnet.gov.uk/fyi or alternatively you can contact • guidance on careers in childcare – childcare us on 0800 3898312 or email [email protected] qualifications and careers

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