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2020-2021 Contents

Your application How places were offered 2019

How to apply How the application process works

School open days

Hints and tips on choosing a school

Late applications

Admissions arrangements Schools information

Applying for schools in other boroughs

Children with Special Educational Needs University technical colleges and studio schools

Appeals

Sixth form education LGBT pupils Schools map Your application

Your application must be received by Thursday, 31 October 2019

To avoid any last-minute problems, we strongly recommend you submit your Home application by Friday, 18 October 2019. This is the Friday before the half-term holiday If your child does not live in , but you wish to apply for a , please contact your child’s local authority to make an application. If your child lives in Harrow, and was born between 1 September 2008 and 31 Map August 2009, and is due to start secondary school in September 2020, the full timetable for applications is:

1 September 2019 Website opens, and you can apply online at http://www.eadmissions.org.uk

Admissions September / October 2019 Secondary schools hold Open Days / Evenings. Parents applying for a Voluntary Aided school must complete and return a supplementary information form direct to the school. These forms are available from the school or www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions

Apply now Friday 18 October 2019 Last Friday before the half-term holiday. We strongly recommend that you submit your application by this date to avoid any delay.

Thursday 31 October 2019 Closing date for applications. Parents applying for a Voluntary Aided school must complete and return a supplementary information form direct to the school.

Monday 2 March 2020 Emails sent to parents with the outcome of their application. Please wait until you have received the email before logging on to the e-Admissions website. In some cases, letters will be sent through the post

Monday 16 March 2020 Deadline for acceptance or decline of offer.

Monday 30 March 2020 Closing date for receipt of appeals.

If your child lives in Harrow, and is due to start secondary school in September 2020, but was not born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009, please do not fill out an application form. Instead, email [email protected] How places were offered in 2019

This table shows how places were allocated to in the table below change from year to year. children starting at Harrow’s secondary schools Please do not assume that because children in in September 2019. your area attend a particular school that your It shows how many places were available, how child will also be offered a place. many people applied for those places and how Harrow schools do not have catchment areas as those places were then allocated. part of their admission arrangements1. Schools These are the statistics for last year, and while in Harrow use distance as part of their admission this year’s statistics may be similar, the level arrangements. All schools in Harrow measure Home and pattern of demand for schools changes distances from home to school in a straight line every year. This means that the distances cited from the home address to the school.

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Admissions School name Number of applications receieved Number of places available Special Educational Needs - EHC Plans Looked-after children Medical/Social needs child Medical parent Sibling Children of staff school Feeder Random allocation Distance criteria distance Furthest offered in miles* Avanti House 724 180 5 0 0 0 89 0 44 n/a 42 0.642 Bentley Wood 698 224 4 2 0 0 70 1 n/a 87 60 1.578 Canons High 714 210 3 0 0 0 87 0 n/a n/a 120 0.823 Harrow High 454 180 0 0 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 112 n/a Apply now 466 240 1 0 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 124 n/a Nower Hill 1522 324 6 4 0 0 98 2 n/a n/a 214 1.131 Park High 830 270 7 1 1 1 94 2 n/a n/a 164 1.087 High 967 180 5 3 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 127 0.987 Rooks Heath 446 210 2 0 0 0 55 0 n/a n/a 151 n/a

Salvatorian 197 150 Information for and The Sacred Heart Sacred Heart 378 180 Language College can be obtained directly from the school Whitefriars 312 90** 3 0 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 61 1.183 Whitmore 1463 270 7 1 0 0 92 0 n/a n/a 170 0.652

* Distance is measured in a straight line from the home address to the centre point of the school ** The school is an all-through school and has 63 pupils on roll in Year 6 who will have an automatic place in Year 7. The Published Admission Number (PAN) is 90 so the school only had 87 places available to offer.

1 Catchment area for the purposes of admissions is a defined geographical area set out in the admission arrangements. Total places available: This is the “PAN” or Published Admissions Number. SEN: These are children with a statement of Special Educational Needs or an Educational, Health and Care Plan. Random Allocation: These are places allocated by random computer selection from the applications received. All applications inside this distance were accepted. Distance is measured in a straight line from the home address to the centre point of the school site as defined by the school using a computerised mapping system based on ordnance survey data. Tables for previous years are available on our website How to apply

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Home We ask everyone to apply using secondary school in September the online form with the following 2020 but was not born between 1 exceptions: September 2008 and 31 August 2009, please do not complete an 1. If your child has a statement application form. Please email Map of Special Educational Needs [email protected] to or Educational, Health and Care apply. Plan, please do not complete an 3. You cannot apply for private or application form. independent schools through this 2. If your child wishes to begin process. Admissions Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to register? Do I have to complete the form all at once? Yes, you will first need to register your Apply now details with the website and will be sent No – if you wish, you can complete part a user name and password. of the form, save your position and return later to review, complete or change it. What is the deadline? Every time you change your application you will receive a confirmation email. Your application must be complete and submitted by 31 October 2019. You can Are there any tools online to make changes to your application right help me choose schools? up to the closing date. The online application system has a What happens if I do not search facility to help you find schools submit my application in time? in the local area and offers links to more information about the schools. At the end of the process, you will be invited to “submit” the form. Failure to Can I apply for a Harrow school “submit” will mean that your application if I live outside the borough? has not been sent to us, and will not be considered. You will then have to enter If you live outside Harrow and want the late application process. to apply to a Harrow school you can list the school on the application you I don’t have the internet at submit to your local authority. home. Where can I apply?

Computers with internet access are available to use free of charge at any Can I apply to schools in Harrow library and at the Civic Centre. other boroughs? Free internet access is also available Yes – if you are a Harrow at Arqiva WiFi hotspots around the resident you can use the borough. same online form to apply to schools in Harrow and also I don’t like using computers. Home to schools maintained by other local authorities. You Can I get a paper form can apply for six schools; instead? however, you may only apply to a maximum of four schools No – paper forms will only be issued Map in Hertfordshire. Otherwise under exceptional circumstances, due there is no restriction to to the extra administrative cost and the mix of schools on your complexity of processing them. application. I need help! Can you help?

Admissions Yes – if you need help with your application please email [email protected]

Apply now What to do if your details Deciding which address to put change on your application

It is vitally important that you tell us The only acceptable address to put straight away if any of your details on your application is your child’s change after you have submitted your permanent address and they must be application. living there at the closing date for receipt of applications. If you move house and change your address; if your child changes primary Please do not list an address of school; or if any other factual details someone who provides a temporary regarding your application change, care arrangement for your child, a please email us immediately at business address, childminder’s [email protected]. address, a relative’s address or any other address other than the child’s Failure to let us know about changes permanent home address. could invalidate your application or even lead to an offer being withdrawn. Where families have recently moved into an address prior to completing an application, we may require further background checks. We may also ask information to ensure that the property you for further proofs. has not been obtained solely for the purposes of obtaining a school place. If we offer a place at a school and then If a family moves into a property discover that the offer was made on temporarily to increase the chances of fraudulent or misleading information gaining a school place, the council will (for example, a false claim to living at use the permanent residence for the an address) we will withdraw the place purpose of the application. offered. This has happened in previous years. This will cause considerable distress, particularly for the child All applications that are received involved. Home will be verified. In some cases, a child may live permanently with parents with officially shared responsibility at more than one For example, if the family own a home address. Please note, this only property but are living at and apply applies to parents, not other carers Map from a different address, the council or relatives. In these cases, the only will assume that the second address is acceptable address is the residence temporary and that the property that you where the child spends the majority own is where the child ordinarily lives. of the school week (Monday-Friday). Where the owned property is being On the rare occasions when a child’s renovated, this will still be considered residence during the school week is Admissions the family’s permanent address. split equally between parents, then parents will be asked to determine Evidence will otherwise be required which residential address should be that the property is disposed of. If a used for the purpose of admission to family own more than one property, the school. council will request further evidence to Apply now demonstrate where the family normally live to determine the address the council Where a place has been offered will use for the child’s application. based on false information, we can withdraw the offer even after If a school place is offered on the basis your child has started at school. of an incorrect address, the place will be withdrawn. In all such cases, we require a joint Providing false information or fraudulent declaration from the parents with documentation could lead also to legal officially shared responsibility stating action being brought against you, the pattern of residence. If no joint including a criminal prosecution. declaration is received by the closing Harrow Council reserves the right date for applications, the home address at any time to investigate and verify will be taken as the address of the any address, information and/or parent who receives child benefit. In documentation in order to ensure that cases where parents are not eligible for it is allocating places appropriately and child benefit the address will be that of fairly. These investigations may extend the parent where the child is registered to Council databases, home visits and with the doctor. How the application process works

On your application form you will be asked to list six schools, ranked in order of preference. You must name the schools that you wish to apply for, in the order you prefer them. You do not need to use all six preferences, however, we strongly advise that you do use all six preferences. There is no advantage in naming only one school. Once the closing date has passed on 31 October 2019, the admissions process will begin. Home How the preference they will be offered a place at the closest system works Harrow school to their home address that still has vacancies once the above admissions process is complete. All the applications we receive will be Map Councils will not pass on details of considered individually against the where the school was ranked on your criteria published in this guide. Each application. No school will be told about school will then allocate its places to the other schools listed on your application. children with highest priority under its own admissions criteria. Admissions Extremely important advice Each school you name on your about the preference system application is considered separately. That means that if you have entered Harrow has many oversubscribed six preferences, your child could be schools. Every year there are children allocated as many as six places. Apply now in Harrow who are not allocated a place at any of their schools of preference. When children are allocated a place at These children will receive an offer for more than one school, the system refers a place, but it will be at a school which to the order of preference that you have they did not choose. These places may listed on your application form. be at a considerable distance from home. It will then keep the offer at the school you have ranked highest, and take If you wish to have the best chance your child’s name off the list for their of avoiding this, and avoiding other lower-ranked preferences. These places common mistakes in the applications will then be allocated to the children process, please consider the following with next-highest priority under those advice when making your application: schools’ admissions criteria. • Use all six preferences available to you. Children will only be offered one school • Use one or more of your preferences place. Nobody is ever offered more than on the school or schools nearest one place, or a choice of places. your home. The most common When children are not allocated a place admissions tie-breaker for an at any of their schools of preference, oversubscribed school is distance from home to school. child, with a higher priority under the • To find out which are your local admission arrangements, is added (for Harrow schools, you can use the instance, through late application). online distance tool. • Remember to list the school you Places are offered from the waiting list like the most as first preference, throughout the year. If a place is offered the school you like the second- from the waiting list, this new offer will most as second preference and so supersede any previous offer, which on, regardless of its popularity or will then be withdrawn. Waiting lists historical oversubscription. can be viewed online via MyHarrow. • Remember to fill out and submit a Children’s names will remain on the Supplementary Information Form Home waiting lists for Harrow Schools until the if you are applying to a Catholic end of the 20/21 academic year. school (The Sacred Heart Language College or the Salvatorian College). Why do some children get places at schools they Reasons for preference Map haven’t applied for? When you complete the application, there is a space for each preference If, at the end of the application process, where you can note why you have your child cannot be offered a place at selected a school. This information will any of the schools on their application, your child will be allocated a place at Admissions be passed to the school. The box is optional and will only have an effect on the closest Harrow school to their home your application if it relates directly to which still has a vacancy. the school’s admissions criteria. In nearly every case where this type of Waiting lists allocation occurs, parents are happy Apply now with the alternative offered. It is always a good idea to visit the school where you After the admissions process is complete, have been offered a place. This gives we strongly advise that you accept the you a chance to see the school, rather place your child has been offered. than rely on what you might have heard If you have not been allocated a place about it, and you are also able to discuss at your first preference school, your any worries that you might have with child’s name will be placed on a waiting the school staff. However, if you are still list for all the schools which you ranked as a higher preference than the school unhappy about the school offered you where you received an offer. Your child may decide to use the appeals process. will remain on these waiting lists even after you accept your offered place. Accepting a place Waiting lists are not a ‘first come, first served’ list and so time on the list does Every parent who has applied online NOT give any priority. for a Secondary place for their child will Waiting lists remain in the priority order receive an email on 2 March to offer as determined during the admissions their child a place. You will need to log process. This means that your child may back into the e-admissions website move down the waiting list if another and accept the offered place. School open days

Harrow’s secondary schools will be holding open events in September and October to help parents and children decide on their applications. Many schools begin their sessions with a short presentation. If you cannot make these dates and times, please contact schools for alternatives – all schools welcome visitors at other times. Home Avanti House Evening: Wednesday, 18 Evening: Thursday, 12 September September 2019 5pm-8.30pm 2019 6.30pm-9pm | Mornings: Principal’s Talk: 5.30pm; 6.30pm Friday, 13 September 2019 – Map and 7.30pm | Mornings: Monday, 11.15am-12.15pm; Monday, 23 September to Friday, 27 16 September to Friday 20 September 2019 from 9.30am, September 2019 9am-12 noon bookings can be made online from 9 September 2019 Admissions Evening: Tuesday, 17 September 2019 6.30pm Evening: Wednesday, 25 Morning tours from 9.15am from September 2019 6pm-8.30pm Thursday 19 September (by Mornings: Monday, 30 September appointment – please contact Apply now & Tuesday, 1 October 2019 the school) 9.30am-10.30am

Nower Hill High School Open Mornings: All week Monday Evening: Monday, 23 September 23 September to Friday 27 2019 5.30pm – 8.30pm September 2019 Information, Mornings: Wednesday, 25 presentations and tours for September; Thursday, 26 parents/carers and children to see September; and the school in the normal working Friday, 27 September 2019 day commence at 9am and finish 9.15am-10.30am at 11am each day. Places for any of the five Open Mornings can be booked via the link on the school website from the start of September. Confirmation of your Open Morning booking will be emailed by return. Park High School Pinner High School Evening: Thursday, 19 September Day/Evening: Thursday, 3 October 2019 6pm-8pm 2019 Mornings: Tuesday, 24 September Information, presentations and – Thursday, 26 September 2019, tours for parents/carers and 9am-10.15am (by appointment – children to see the school in the please contact the school) normal working day will take place at 9am and 10am. The presentations in the evening at 4.30pm and 6.30pm are only for those who cannot come in the Evening: Tuesday, 10 Home daytime and will only consist of September 2019* 6.45pm a presentation and tour of the premises. Salvatorian College Evening: Wednesday, 11 Map September 2019 5.30pm Sacred Heart Mornings: Thursday, 12 Language College September & Friday, 13 Evenings: Wednesday, 11 September 2019 10am-11am September 2019 6.30pm-8.30pm; Thursday, 19 September 2019 4pm-6pm Admissions Whitefriars Evening: Wednesday, 2 October 2019 6.30pm-8pm Mornings: Thursday, 3 October Open Day/Evening – Monday, 2019 – tours start at 9am and 16 September 2019 3.30pm- Apply now 9.50am 5.30pm; and 6.30pm-8.30pm Hints and tips on choosing a school

„„ Think what kind of school your child demonstrate practice of their faith. is best suited to: You may want to think about if you want a same sex „„ Not all schools give priority to school or, a faith based school does siblings, or there may be restrictions the school have a specialism in the for siblings in Sixth Form arts, sports, science etc., uniform Home vs. non uniform school, are there „„ Distance from home to school is breakfast clubs / afterschool clubs, often used as tie breaker. Distance travel to and from school is usually measured in a straight line from your house to the centre point „„ Familiarise yourself with the of the school (but it can be different Map admissions criteria for schools in some cases)

„„ Visit the school you are interested in „„ Some schools use random applying to. Attend any open days / allocation (lottery) evenings held at the school. Look at the information on how places were „„ Some schools will have medical and Admissions allocated in previous year. social criteria but only if you meet certain conditions – see page 18 „„ Look at the school Ofsted report / school website – schools do change „„ Some schools will give priority to over time so it is important to get staff who work for the school for a Apply now your information from a variety of certain number of years or in hard to sources and remember that not recruit subjects everything you hear about a school may still be true. „„ Some schools outside of Harrow may have additional criteria’s that „„ During your research, you will need are to do with streaming, testing, to read the admissions criteria for banding, musical or sporting ability, the school(s) you want to apply to. catchment or priority areas.

To give you some samples of what to „„ Make sure you submit your check for: application on time – if you miss the deadline your application won’t be „„ Church / Faith schools will give considered until after the National priority to applicants that can Offer Day. Late applications

If you do not submit your application to Harrow Council by 31 October 2019 then your child will not take part in the normal admissions process. Instead, they will need to go through a late application process.

You will still need to complete an application form online as normal. However, your preferences will not be assessed or considered until the normal admissions Home process is complete and offers are made on 2 March 2020. Late applications will then be allocated places out of the pool of places that are remaining.

There are a small number of exceptions to this rule. The following are examples of exceptions that will allow late applications to be considered for the normal Map admissions process:

1 If your family moved house after the closing date, but before 12 Late changes to your December 2019. application You will be asked to provide a letter from Admissions your solicitor confirming the completion It is vitally important that you tell date and confirming you have taken up us straight away if any of your residency. If you are renting, you will be details change after you have asked for a formal tenancy agreement submitted your application. from a letting agent or estate agent. If you move house and change Apply now 2 If your family returned home from your address; if your child abroad after the closing date, but changes primary school; or if any before 12 December 2019. other factual details regarding You will be asked to provide a council your application change, please tax bill confirming re-occupation of your contact us immediately at property and cease of any tenancy on [email protected]. the property; you will also be asked for confirmation for your move from your Failure to let us know about employer. changes could invalidate your application or even lead to an 3 If a single parent has been ill for offer being withdrawn. some time, or there has been a recent death of an immediate family member. You will be asked to provide evidence of the above.

Please note if you move after the 12 December your application will be considered from the address that you were living at prior to moving. We will only be able to update the address after the 2 March 2020. Admissions arrangements

The pages that follow contain • Park High School admissions arrangements for • Pinner High School Harrow’s secondary schools, • Rooks Heath College including Academies, Free Schools • (Secondary and Voluntary Aided Schools. Phase) For each school, a list of criteria Home will be outlined which explain which Separate Admissions Arrangements are children have priority for admission, included for: should the school be oversubscribed. Tie-breakers are also explained, in the • Avanti House case of a tie for priority. • Bentley Wood High School Map • The Sacred Heart Language College The arrangements in this guide have • Salvatorian College been abbreviated for your convenience. • Whitmore High School Complete versions of each school’s Admissions Arrangements are available We strongly recommend you read these to download on the Harrow Council arrangements in full before applying Schools website. to the schools of your choice. Many arrangements differ substantially from The Admissions Arrangements listed each other. first apply to: The admissions arrangements that • Canons High School follow are binding, and no exceptions Apply now • Harrow High School will be made during the admissions • Hatch End High School process. • Admissions arrangements

Admissions arrangements for: Canons High School Pinner High School Harrow High School Rooks Heath College Hatch End High School & Whitefriars School Nower Hill High School (Secondary Phase) Park High School If there are fewer applicants than there 4. Siblings Children with a brother or are places available for Year 7 entry sister attending the in years in September 2020, everyone who 7 to 11 at the time of application. The applies will be offered a place. Home sibling link does not apply to students who are attending the sixth form in Children who have an Education, September 2019; Health and Care Plan or statement 5. Children of staff of the school of special educational needs which Children where their parent(s) has names the Academy will be allocated been employed by the academy trust Map a place at the Academy in accordance at the academy for at least two years with their statutory entitlement. at the date of admission or where the member of staff has been recruited Oversubscription criteria to a vacant post where there is a demonstrable skills shortage; and 6. Distance from home to school Schools If there are more applicants than there are places available after Places are allocated to applicants who the admission of students with an live closest to the school. This must Education, Health and Care Plan or be the address where parent and child statement of special educational needs normally live and they must be living naming the academy, the following there on the closing date for receipt of Apply now criteria will be considered, in order, to applications. determine who will be offered a place: See following pages for definitions. 1. Children who are looked after or were previously looked after A Tie-breaker: If more applications are ‘looked after child’ or a child who was received in any one criterion than previously looked after but immediately there are places available after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, The tiebreaker of distance from the child arrangements; address point for the home address 2. Medical or social needs of the child to the centre point for the school site, Children for whom it is essential to be measured in a straight line, will be admitted to a specific school because applied. The school centre point is of special circumstances to do with computer generated and is the centre significant medical needs and or social point of a bounded polygon of the needs. school site that includes elements 3. Medical reasons relevant to such as buildings, playgrounds parent(s) Parent(s) where there are and car parks but excludes playing special medical reasons for seeking a fields. In cases where applicants live place for their child at the school; equidistant from the preferred school and places cannot be offered to all of joint declaration is received by the the applicants affected, the available closing date for applications, the home place(s) will be allocated using a address will be taken as the address of random computer selection. the parent who receives child benefit; in cases where parents are not eligible Children of multiple births: In cases for child benefit the address will be where there is only one place available that of the parent where the child is at the school and the next child on the registered with the doctor. waiting list is one of a twin, triplet or other multiple birth group, both twins Children who are looked after or (or all the siblings in the case of other were previously looked after A multiple births) would be admitted, looked after child is a child who is (a) Home even if this meant that the school in the care of a local authority, or (b) would admit in excess of the admission being provided with accommodation number. by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see Definitions the definition in Section 22(1) of the Map Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to the school. Distance The home address is where Previously looked after children are a child normally lives. The distance children who were looked after, but will be measured in a straight light ceased to be so because they were from the address point for the home adopted or became subject to a address to the centre point for the child arrangements order or special Schools school site. Each centre point factors guardianship order. An adoption in on-site buildings only and is agreed order is an order under Section 46 by the school. Distance is calculated of the Adoption and Children Act using a computerised mapping system 2002. A ‘residence order’ or a ‘child based on Ordinance Survey data. To arrangement order’ is an order settling find distances to schools in Harrow go Apply now the arrangements to be made as to to www.harrow.gov.uk/distancetool. In the person with whom the child is to cases where applicants live equidistant live under Section 8 of the Children Act from the preferred school and places 1989. Section 14A of the Children Act cannot be offered to both children, the 1989 defines a ‘special guardianship available place will be allocated using order’ as an order appointing one or a random computer selection. more individuals to be a child’s special guardian (or special guardians). Home address This must be the address where parent and child Medical or social needs of the normally live and they must be living child Except in wholly exceptional there on the closing date for receipt of circumstances such requests will only applications. Confirmation of address be considered for the school closest will be required. Where a child lives to the home address. The application with parents with shared responsibility, must be supported by written evidence. each for a part of a week, then the The supporting evidence should set out address used will be the address the particular reasons why the academy where the child spends the majority is the most suitable school and the of the school week. Where residence difficulties that would be caused if the is split equally between parents, if no child had to attend another school. or social need) to one school in The recommendation for this specific Harrow. school should demonstrate knowledge of the school in terms of resources and Medical reasons relevant to organisation which deems it essential parent(s) Except in wholly exceptional that the named pupil be admitted to circumstances such requests will only the academy. The academy can only be considered for the school closest consider entry under this criterion if to the home address. Applications will the required documents have been only be considered for the parent(s) produced. with whom the child lives and must be accompanied by compelling medical Home Applications made on medical grounds evidence from a hospital Consultant at must be accompanied by compelling the time of application. The letter from medical evidence from a hospital the hospital consultant must provide Consultant at the time of application. information about the parent’s medical The letter from the hospital consultant condition, the effects of this condition must provide information about the and why, in view of this, the child Map child’s medical condition, the effects needs to attend the academy. If the of this condition and why, in view of academy is not the closest school to this, the child needs to attend the the home address, the consultant must academy. If the academy is not the set out in detail the wholly exceptional school closest to the home of the child, circumstances for attending the the consultant must set out in detail academy and the difficulties if the Schools the wholly exceptional circumstances child had to attend another school. for attending the academy and the In assessing these applications difficulties if the child had to attend independent advice will be sought as another school. In assessing these appropriate (e.g. Harrow Association applications advice may be sought of Disabled People or Harrow’s Mental Apply now from Harrow’s Special Education Health Service). Needs Service. Medical claims relevant to parent(s) Applications made on social grounds will only be considered for one school must be accompanied by compelling and this should be named by the evidence at the time of application. consultant. Social needs claims will only be considered where there is involvement Parent(s) making a medical claim solely from a social worker. The application on the grounds of the young person’s will need to be supported with a letter need to be accompanied on the journey from a Divisional Director from Children to school will not be allowed. and Families or a person holding a similar role in another local authority. Sibling Where children live as brother The director must set out in detail the and sister in the same household they wholly exceptional circumstances that are treated in the same way as siblings in their view require attendance at the for admissions purposes. This includes academy and the difficulties if the child a child’s brother or sister, half brother had to attend another school. or sister, adopted/foster brother or Parents can only make an application sister, step brother or sister living in the under this criteria (whether for medical same family unit at the same address. It does not include cousins or other have not accepted or declined an extended family members who live in offer giving them a further 7 days. If no the same household. In the case of response is received a further letter will twins, triplets and other multiple-birth be sent to advise that the place has children, if one child can be offered a been withdrawn. Unaccepted places place in the school, other multiple-birth will be allocated to other applicants. children will be allocated a place in the school. Where twins are concerned Appeals procedure and one twin has a Statement Parents can choose to appeal against of Special Educational Needs or the decision of the academy trust Education, Health and Care Plan that not to offer their child a place at the names the school the other twin will be academy. Harrow Council administer Home treated as having a sibling link for that any admissions appeals on behalf of academic year. the academy trust. To appeal against the decision not to offer their child Parent this means the parent who has a place, parents must complete the parental responsibility as defined in the appeal forms that are available on the Map Children Act 1989, or the person in the Harrow Council website household who is defined as a parent (www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions) for the purposes of Section 576 of the or from the Harrow Council Education Act 1996. This could include Admissions Team (schooladmissions@ a person who is not a biological parent harrow.gov.uk). To be considered in but who has responsibility for her or the first round of appeals, the notice Schools him (such as a child’s guardians) but of appeal must be received by the will not usually include other relatives Council by their specified date. such as grandparents, aunts, uncles etc unless they have all the rights, The appeal will be heard by an duties, powers and responsibilities and independent appeals panel constituted Apply now authority, which by law a parent of a and operated in accordance with the child has in relation to the child and School Admissions Appeals Code. their property. Parents will receive written notification of the date and time of their appeal Notification and acceptance of hearing, which they can attend to places explain their case. If they wish, parents In accordance with the co-ordinated may be accompanied by an adviser admissions policy, on 2 March 2020 or friend. Following the appeal, the the Local Authority will make the formal Clerk to the appeals panel will write to offer of a place to parents or carers on parents with the decision. behalf of the Academy Trust. Waiting list for the incoming Year 7 The onus is on parents to contact the Parents / carers can ask for their Local Authority by their specified date child’s name to be put on a waiting (expected to be around 16 March list for the academy. The waiting list 2019) to either accept or decline the will be maintained by Harrow Council offer of a place. This will in no way Admissions Team on behalf of the affect parents’ right to appeal for academy trust from the offer date a place at another school. Harrow (2 March 2020) until the end of the Council will write to all parents who academic year. time in accordance with the In-Year Fair The waiting list will give priority in Access agreement. accordance with the admissions criteria. Any places that become Admission of a child out available will be filled in priority order from the waiting list or late applicants. of the normal age group Whenever an applicant is removed from or added to the waiting list, the In exceptional circumstances, parents list will be reordered in accordance or carers may wish to seek admission with the oversubscription criteria. to a year group that is not the normal group for a child of that age. If a parent or carer is considering this they must Home In-Year applications contact the school for a discussion prior to making an application. If a parent wants to make an in-year application for a child to join the The Headteacher will consider a academy they should complete the request and make a decision on the Common Application Form for In-Year basis of the circumstances of the Map Admissions that is available on the case and the best interests of the Harrow Council admissions website or child concerned. This will include from the Harrow Council Admissions consideration of the parent’s or carer’s Team (schooladmissions@harrow. views, the academic, social and gov.uk). There is no Supplementary emotional development of the child, Information Form for the academy; Schools any relevant information provided by parents only need to complete the medical professionals, and whether Common Application Form. The they have previously been educated Common Application Form should outside of their normal age group. If be returned to the Harrow Council the Headteacher refuses a request to Admissions Team who will then liaise consider an application for outside Apply now with the schools who are listed on the of the child’s normal age range, they form and write to the applicants with will set out the reasons for this refusal. the result of their application. If the Headteacher agrees to the request, if the application would then In-Year admissions will be considered seek entry into Year 7, the application in accordance with the number of would be processed as part of the places available at the school in main admissions process and using the 2020/21 school year and over- the oversubscription criteria outlined subscription criteria outlined above above (if the request was received after and any places that become available the closing date for Year 7 entry then will be filled in priority order from the the application would be considered existing waiting list and any current alongside other late applications). applications. Fair access protocol While parents have a right of appeal against a decision to refuse admission As part of the co-ordinated admissions to their child, there is no right of appeal arrangements with Harrow Council if they have been offered a place but the school may accept hard-to-place not in their preferred year group. pupils onto the school roll from time to Admission to the Harrow school may join sixth form courses in other schools and/or colleges. Collegiate for Sixth Form Applications should be made to the school by the first Friday in February All students may continue to study in the academic year preceding in the sixth form of their current school, providing they meet the entry the year of entry. Any applications requirements of their selected courses. from students who are not currently A collegiate system operates at students at the academy will be sixth form level within Harrow and judged according to the same entry some courses are offered through requirements of the school and their this arrangement. As a result some selected subjects and will be offered Home students from other schools and/or places if there are spaces available in colleges join courses at a particular those subjects. sixth form and some students from the

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Apply now AvantiHatch End House SecondaryHigh School School Excellence Virtue Devotion High Performing Specialist Arts Avanti Houseschool Secondary status School Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex WembroughHA3 Road, 6NR HA7 2EX & 0208 249Tel: 6830 020 8428 4330 * [email protected]: 020 8428 9286 Email: [email protected]. 8 www.avanti.org.uk/avantihouseuk Website: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. Principal:uk Mr Simon Arnell

PLACES AGES GENDER TYPE Travel map DfE NO: 310 4000 180 11-18 Mixed Free school

Avanti House is a free school for boys Avanti House School offers a broad, and girls aged 11-18, set up in response balanced and challenging curriculum to parental demand. centred on the academic rigour of the The school has moved to its new English Baccalaureate with specialisms in £25-million-pound building located in mathematics and performing arts. Targets Home Stanmore, Wemborough Road, HA7 are set for the very highest achievement 2EQ. There are a full range of facilities across the curriculum and current including; state of the art sports grounds students are already on target to exceed and hall, performing arts suite and them. fantastic teaching rooms. In Year Seven, pupils have the chance to Map Ethos study French and Spanish and Sanskrit. Yoga and meditation are taught within Avanti House is founded on three drama lessons. The school, via its pillars – Educational Excellence, bespoke philosophy, religion and ethics Character Formation and Spiritual programme (PRE), encourages students Insight. to understand and appreciate the value Admissions We ensure that Avanti House is a truly of self, of others, of family and community inclusive school where the values, and of the environment. enshrined in our vision statement are evident not just in our policies but also The PRE programme also looks to in our daily practice; that they can be nurture critical thinking and reflection Open witnessed in the curriculum we offer and around meaning in life, their own day in the relationships which we develop understanding of and relationship with with one another. God and how they might live an ethically and morally sound life. The 2018 Ofsted report stated that The curriculum as a whole is designed “Through working as a team and to nurture highly aspirational, confident, developing a shared culture of high independent, expert learners who both Apply now expectations, you and your leadership realise fully their academic potential team have created a learning community whilst also developing the attributes that pupils say ‘feels like a family’”. of social responsibility and enterprise alongside other skills. This all ensures Curriculum that our students will go on to thrive as young adults with all the challenges that they will face in a fast-changing 21st can learn from the older and vice-versa. century global economy and community. This also provides a structure for inter- The entire curriculum is also underpinned house competitions and leadership by the development of six key values: opportunities where pupils can take on Respect, Courage, Empathy, Integrity, additional responsibilities, regardless of Self-discipline and Gratitude. Behaviour their age. The school has a well-staffed at Avanti House School is outstanding; and experienced inclusion department to our existing students are fiercely proud of cater for the needs of all and also a very their school. active Student Council which feeds back The school currently operates a six period regularly to staff and actively influences day (each of one hour) with an hour after school-policy on such matters as school most evenings for enrichment behaviour, homework and catering. Home clubs. Our early start at 8 a.m. (Breakfast Club Beyond the formal from 7.30am) and vegetarian cuisine ensures we get the best out of our Curriculum pupils while still leaving time at the end of the day for our varied extra-curricular Avanti House offers a wide variety of programme. after-school clubs on mid-week evenings, Map including: chess, choir, dance, art, drama, netball, Staffing , , ultimate frisbee, gifted and talented, magazine, and science Avanti House benefits from a highly clubs to name a few. dedicated and professional staff who Music tuition is available across a range Admissions are entirely committed to the academic, of instruments and amongst the many spiritual and emotional needs of the extra-curricular events this year have children. Their approach to teaching is been the following:• All You Need is characterised by: Love performance on the Southbank, Arts Week, museum trip, “Stomp” visit, Open • High expectations which encourage “Winter’s Tale”, “Phantom”, Gothic day achievement Tales, mask-making, tap dancing, Lord’s • An understanding of the individual Cricket, drumming workshop, “Avanti’s needs of each child be they gifted Got Talent” and an in-house production of and talented or having a special “Oliver!”. educational need. • An appreciation of the benefits of Apply now collaborative learning, supported In conclusion by high quality ICT and bespoke resources, and of learning beyond the Avanti House offers a well-rounded classroom – including trips and visits. education to all its pupils, identifying strengths and talents and developing that potential to the full, with academic Quality Assurance, Student achievement and character development Support and Student Voice side-by-side. Young people will leave Avanti House well qualified, confident, Every parent wants to know that their creative and characterful. child is well-known and well-looked after at school and at Avanti House our More details are available on our OFSTED-endorsed systems ensure just website and parents are encouraged that. Each child is allocated a tutor and is to visit the school in session to meet placed in one of our four Houses. While our very happy community, sample the taught in year groups, each student unique family atmosphere and witness belongs to a House which contains pupils for themselves the excellent teaching of mixed age groups so that the younger and strong work ethic. Admissions arrangements

Avanti House Secondary School

Avanti House Secondary School (“the Year 12 (Sixth Form) School”) is part of the Avanti Schools The school welcomes applications Trust and is an inclusive Hindu faith- from external candidates meeting the designated school which welcomes minimum entry criteria into Year 12 children of all faiths and none. More (sixth form). Internal students already information about the School can be on the roll in Year 11 do need to apply found by visiting the website at www. for admission and will transfer from Year avanti.org.uk/avantihousesecondary. 11 to Year 12 if they meet the minimum academic entry criteria. The minimum Home The Trust Board of Avanti Schools Trust academic entry criteria for admission/ (“the Trust Board”) is the “admission transfer to Year 12 is set out further authority” for all schools within the below. trust, and is responsible for determining and implementing the admission Children with an Education, Health arrangements for those schools. and Care Plan Map Children with an education health and Definition of “Parent” care plan (“EHC plan”) which names In this policy, a “parent” is defined as Avanti House Secondary School will be including a natural or adoptive parent admitted to the School under separate of a child (irrespective of with whom the statutory procedures, rather than under Schools child lives, or whether the parent has this policy. Where they will be admitted contact with or parental responsibility for in the normal admission round (i.e. in the September following their fourth the child), as well as non-parents who birthday), the number of places available have care of, or parental responsibility within the PAN stated above will be for, the child. reduced, otherwise they will be admitted Apply now over the PAN where necessary. Published Admission Number (“PAN”) Oversubscription Criteria

Year 7 Where the School is oversubscribed, The published admission number the available places will be allocated to (“PAN”) for entry to Year 7 is 180. children in the following order of priority: Where fewer applicants than the published admission number for the 1. Looked after children1 and relevant year group are received, offers previously looked after children will be made to all those who have who became subject to adoption, a applied. child arrangements order or special guardianship order immediately after being looked after.

1 A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). 2 A “sibling” is defined in this policy as a full or half brother or sister, an adopted brother or sister, a step-brother or sister or a foster brother or sister. For the avoidance of doubt, the children of extended family members (for example, cousins) or friends will not be a sibling for the purpose of this policy. Avanti House Secondary School (continued)

independent of the School will be used 2. Children with a sibling2 attending as a tie-breaker to determine the order in Avanti House Primary School or Avanti which places are allocated. House Secondary School at the time of application. Details of sibling to be Child’s Home Address include in the Common Application For the purpose of this policy, the child’s Form submitted to the Local Authority. home address will be the residential address at which the child lives and 3. Children who attend Avanti House sleeps for more than 50% of their time Primary School or Krishna Avanti from Monday to Friday during term Primary School (Harrow) at the time of time. It will usually be the address at application. which Child Benefit is claimed or, if Home ineligible, the address at which the 4. Children of a member of the School’s child is registered with their GP and staff who: dentist. Business addresses will not be accepted. a. Has been employed at the School Map for two or more years at the time of The child must be living at the address application; and/or at the time of application and is anticipated to be living there at the time b. Was recruited to fill a vacant post for of admission. which there was a demonstrable skill shortage. Where an issue arises, the Trust Board Schools reserves the right to seek supporting For the avoidance of doubt, “a” and “b” evidence that the residential address above do not denote an order of priority stated in the application for admission – all children falling within this category meets this definition before the child is will be treated equally. admitted. Apply now 5. All other children. Children of UK Service Personnel and Crown Servants Order of Allocation The children of UK service personnel (UK armed forces) with a confirmed The order in which places will be posting to the area of the School, and allocated the categories above will be by the children Crown servants returning reference to the distance the child lives from overseas to live in the area of the from the School, with those living closest School, will be regarded as living at to the School receiving highest priority. the address stated in the application Distance will be measured from the for admission at the time of application centre point of the child’s home address where it is accompanied by an official to the centre point of the School’s site in letter confirming the relocation date a straight line using the Local Authority’s and a unit postal address or quartering specialist software. address. This is an exception to the rule that the child must be living at the Tie Breaker address at the time of application. Where two or more children live an equal distance from the School, random Minimum Academic Entry Criteria for allocation supervised by someone Year 12 (Sixth Form) Avanti House Secondary School (continued)

The minimum academic criteria for naturally fallen into a lower age group if transfer/admission to Year 12 (sixth they had not been born prematurely. form) are the same for current Year 11 students and external candidates. Parents should note that, where the Trust Only students who meet the minimum Board refuses a request for admission application criteria will be permitted to to a year other than the child’s normal transfer/admitted. age group, there is no statutory appeal against that decision as there is with the The minimum academic entry criteria refusal of a place, however parents may are: submit a complaint under the School’s published Complaints Policy. Where a Home • Six GCSE at grade 6 (including request is refused, the Trust Board will English and Mathematics); write to the parents clearly setting out their reasons for doing so. • GCSE at Grade 6 (minimum) in every subject to be studied in Year 12. Where the Trust Board agrees a request in principle, they will write to the parents Map Admission of Children confirming their agreement. A request for admission outside normal age group Outside their Normal Age is not an application for admission, and Group parents will need to submit a separate application for admission in the usual Parents have a right to ask for their child way at the appropriate time. Where a Schools to be admitted to a school to a year request for admission to a different year group other than their child’s year group, group has been agreed in principle, the either above or below. It is, however, for letter from the Trust Board confirming the Trust Board to determine whether to this must be submitted with the agree or refuse the application. application for admission. Apply now The procedure for asking for admission It is important for parents to note that of a child to a year group other than obtaining the Trust Board’s agreement the child’s normal year group is by in principle to admission to a different letter to the School giving details of all year group does not mean that the child relevant circumstances and attaching will achieve a place in that year group. any relevant supporting evidence. The The separate application for admission Trust Board will consider the request will be considered with all other and make a decision on the basis of the applications for that year group and the circumstances of the case and in the oversubscription criteria applied where best interests of the child concerned, necessary. taking into account the parent’s views, the Principal’s view, information about Applications for Admission the child’s academic, social and emotional development, the child’s Year 7 medical history and the view of their Applications for admission to Year 7 medical professionals (where relevant), must be made to the Local Authority on whether the child has previously been their Common Application Form, which education outside their normal age is accessible on their website. group, and whether they would have Avanti House Secondary School (continued)

Applications must be submitted by the should be made to the Local Authority. closing date, which is 31st October If more applications are received than 2019. there are places available, applications will be ranked by the governing body Parents will be notified of the outcome in accordance with the admissions/ of applications on “national offer day” oversubscription criteria as outlined which is on or about 1st March 2020. above. Applicants will be notified of the outcomes by the School. Year 12 (Sixth Form) Applications for the admission of external Fair Access Protocol candidates to Year 12 must be made to the School (not the Local Authority) on The School is committed to taking a fair Home the Sixth Form Application Form, which and reasonable proportion of children accessible via the School’s website and who are vulnerable and/or hard to place, in hard copy from the School’s office. as identified in the locally agreed Fair Access Protocol. Accordingly, outside Applications must be submitted by the the normal admissions round, the Trust closing date, which is 6th December Map Board will admit a child for whom a 2019. place is requested under the Fair Access Parents will be notified of the outcome of Protocol agreed for that school year, applications on or before 1st April 2020. even where this will result in the PAN being exceeded. Schools Following the offer of a place at the School, parents/carers can be asked to Waiting Lists provide their child’s proof of identification and main residence. The forms of The School operates a waiting list for identification may include the child’s each year group for the duration of the birth certificate, NHS registration card, school year. The names of all children Apply now council tax bill and recent utility bills. who do not achieve a place in Year 7 will be placed on the waiting list, and it will Late Applications be open to other parents to ask for their child’s name to be placed on the waiting Applications received after the closing list following an unsuccessful application. date for applications stated above will be late applications, and will not A child’s position on the waiting list will be considered until after applications be determined solely in accordance received on or before the closing date with the oversubscription criteria set out for applications have been considered above, and not by reference to the date and places allocated. This means that that the application for admission was the chance of achieving a place will be made. This means that a child’s place reduced. The names of those children on the waiting list may go down as well who do not achieve a place will be as up, as more applications are received placed on the waiting list (see below). from children with higher priority.

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Applications for in-year admissions Parents have a statutory right of appeal Avanti House Secondary School (continued)

to an independent appeal panel in the will also be included in the letter sent to event of a refusal of a place. Appeals are parents notifying them of a refusal. dealt with strictly in accordance with the School Admission Appeals Code 2012. False and/or Intentionally Information on the appeal timetable Misleading information (including the deadline for requesting an appeal) will be published on the Parents should note that an offer of a School’s website (www.avanti.org.uk/ place is likely to be withdrawn if it is avantihousesecondary) on or before found that it was made on the basis of 28 February after the closing date for fraudulent or intentionally misleading applications for that year. Information information provided by parents. Home

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Apply now BentleyHatch End Wood HighHigh SchoolSchool

Ofsted outstandingHigh Performing provider Specialist Arts school status Clamp Hill Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex Stanmore HA3 6NR Middlesex HA7Tel: 020 3JW 8428 4330 Fax: 020 8428 9286 & 020 8954Email: 3623 [email protected]. 8 www.bentleywood.harrow.sch.ukuk Website: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. Headteacher:uk Dr Janice Howkins

PLACES AGES GENDER TYPE Travel DfE NO: 310 4032 224 11-18 Girls Academy map

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“The school’s motto, ‘learning At Bentley Wood we provide a rich and today: leading tomorrow’ permeates relevant personalised curriculum that engages, through students’ attitudes and the motivates and challenges girls to achieve their commitment of staff: all are united best. All students in Year 7 and 8 follow an in working together. The school has enhanced model of the National Curriculum. The full range of GCSE courses are Home successfully created an inclusive offered for students to study. The vast atmosphere where mutual respect majority of our students follow the English exists.” – Ofsted Baccalaureate, which is enhanced by other GCSE options. Homework is an important We are very proud of Bentley Wood. It is part of studying and is set daily from Year 7 a truly outstanding, inclusive academy through to Year 13. Map girls’ school which values each of the students equally and recognises their Our curriculum is underpinned by: individual gifts and talents. Our CARE • outstanding teaching and support staff; values, communication, achievement, • the highest expectations of students; respect and empathy, underpin the • extensive use of IT in our learning and vision for all members of our diverse teaching in school and at home; Admissions and vibrant community. The school • a coherent approach to personal has an outstanding record of academic development where we care about every excellence. This is achieved through child; the highest expectations, together with • excellent provision for the most able inspirational teaching and learning students. experiences. There is a strong sense of Open pride with the girls and staff showing great day commitment to the school. Pastoral Curriculum and Student Our teaching and support staff are of the Support highest calibre. We all share the vision of achieving our personal best and are Pastoral care commences before girls committed to working hard. join Bentley Wood. Parents/carers have Apply now individual meetings to establish our close The school’s excellent GCSE examination family partnership. During the summer success has been recognised by Ofsted all students attend an induction day. On and in the Government’s Performance induction day girls meet their tutors who Tables with both sources confirming that care for them on a daily basis and stay with the school adds exceptional value to them as they progress up the school. The students’ achievement. pastoral team ensures that each student’s academic progress, attendance, punctuality Our Facilities and overall development are monitored very closely. Bentley Wood is set in a unique environment in Harrow, and its facilities, indoors and Integral to our pastoral and academic outdoors, are acknowledged as superb: support is: • A brand new state-of-the-art school • our close liaison with primary schools; building with 13 additional classrooms • regular consultation with parents/family • 27 acres of woodland, tennis courts, members; hockey fields and athletics track; • detailed assessments and reports; • A brand new sports hall with • parents’ information evenings; outstanding facilities Home • support for students with additional • learning needs; • 8 new science laboratories • active student voice through school • New outstanding library facilities council and their committees and our • 7 new IT suites plus Apple Mac student leaders. facilities in music, art, technology, health and social care as well as iPads Map Wider Interests for students • A modern Sixth Form building “Students’ contributions to the • Purpose-built drama and dance studio school and community are truly • Fully refurbished technology suites. exceptional.” – Ofsted My daughter has had an Admissions At Bentley Wood, students extend their amazing first year in high learning and personal development through school, I have seen her a wide and exciting range of extra-curricular ‘ grow in confidence as well as activities including: academically. This is thanks • Duke of Edinburgh programme; to the high aspirations and Open dedication of the staff here day • visits abroad to Spain, France and Germany; at Bentley Wood, giving her • an extensive range of sporting activities opportunities and experiences including; tennis, football, aerobics, she has not had before.” athletics, netball, and dance; – Year 7 parent • annual drama productions and Apply now showcases; • Activity Week which includes rock climbing, skiiing and flamenco dancing Conclusion • concerts of music and dance; • visits to art galleries, museums and “Students’ behaviour around the theatres; school and their attitudes to learning • an extensive range of lunchtime and after school clubs and activities; in lessons are exemplary.” – Ofsted • Breakfast Club daily from 7.40am – 8.40am offering a free healthy breakfast; Bentley Wood is a flourishing and • Student Leader groups including successful school in which staff, students, Student Careers Leaders, Eco Club, parents and the school’s Governing Body Young Philosophers, Digital Leaders, all work together in partnership to ensure Year 7 Transition Prefects, Human that every student is able to fulfil her Rights Ambassadors and Mental Health potential in all aspects of school life by and Mindfulness Ambassadors. achieving her best. 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Bentley Wood High School

The Academy Trust will comply with the requirements of the Funding Agreement and the School Admissions Code, and recognises that its ‘relevant area’ is the Borough of Harrow since this is the local authority area within which the school is situated.

Number of places special educational needs naming the academy, the following criteria will be The number of year 7 places available considered, in order, to determine who Home for September 2020 entry (the 2020/21 will be offered a place: school year) will be 224. If you are a parent resident in Harrow, applications 1. Girls who are looked after or were for September 2020 entry should be previously looked after made via the Harrow co-ordinated A ‘looked after child’ or a child who admissions scheme (for more details was previously looked after but Map see the ‘school admissions’ section immediately after being looked after of the Harrow Council website. If you became subject to an adoption, are a parent resident outside Harrow residence, child arrangements order, or applications should be made through special guardianship order. (See below your home local authority’s admissions for definitions of girls who are looked after or were previously looked after); Schools scheme. The school will hold an open evening in September/October where prospective students and their parents 2. Medical or social needs of the are welcome to visit and find out more child about the school; this will be advertised Girls for whom it is essential to be on the school website. admitted to a specific school because Apply now of special circumstances to do with significant medical needs and or social Oversubscription criteria needs. (See below for definition of medical or social needs of the child); If there are fewer applicants than there are places available for Year 7 entry 3. Medical reasons relevant to in September 2020, everyone who parent(s) applies will be offered a place. Parent(s) where there are special medical reasons for seeking a place Girls who have an Education, Health for their daughter at the school. (See and Care Plan or statement of special below for definition of medical reasons educational needs which names the relevant to parent(s) and parent); Academy will be allocated a place at the Academy in accordance with their 4. Siblings statutory entitlement. Girls with a sister attending the academy in years 7 to 11 at the time of If there are more applicants than application. The sibling link does not there are places available after the apply to students who are attending admission of girls with an Education, the sixth form in September 2019. (see Health and Care Plan or statement of below for definition of sibling); Bentley Wood (continued)

5. Children of staff of the school to the centre point for the school site. Girls where their parent(s) has been Each centre point factors in on-site employed by the academy trust at the buildings only and is agreed by the academy for at least two years at the school. Distance is calculated using a date of admission or where the member computerized mapping system based of staff has been recruited to a vacant on Ordinance Survey data. To find post where there is a demonstrable distances to schools in Harrow go to skills shortage (see below for definition www.harrow.gov.uk/distancetool. In of parent); and cases where applicants live equidistant from the preferred school and places 6. Children transferring from primary cannot be offered to both girls, the schools within the Academy Trust available place will be allocated using a Up to 20 places will be allocated to random computer selection. Home children from Aylward Primary School allocated to the girls who live closest to Home address This must be the the school. address where parent and girl normally live and they must be living there 7. Random computer selection on the closing date for receipt of Map All except 60 places will be allocated applications. Confirmation of address on the basis of random selection made will be required. Where a girl lives with by computer after girls have been parents with shared responsibility, each allocated places under criteria 1 to 6 for a part of a week, then the address above; used will be the address where the girl spends the majority of the school Schools 8. Distance from home to school week. Where residence is split equally 60 places will be allocated to the girls between parents, if no joint declaration who live closest to the school. This is received by the closing date for must be the address where parent applications, the home address will be and girl normally live and they must taken as the address of the parent who be living there on the closing date for receives child benefit; in cases where Apply now receipt of applications (see below for parents are not eligible for child benefit definition of distance). the address will be that of the parent where the child is registered with the Girls of multiple births: In cases where doctor. there is only one place available at the school and the next girl on the waiting Children who are looked after or list is one of a twin, triplet or other were previously looked after A multiple birth group, both twins (or all looked after child is a child who is (a) the siblings in the case of other multiple in the care of a local authority, or (b) births) would be admitted, even if this being provided with accommodation meant that the school would admit in by a local authority in the exercise of excess of the admission number. their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). Definitions This includes children who were Distance The home address is where adopted under the Adoption Act 1976 a girl normally lives. The distance will (see section 12 adoption orders) and be measured in a straight line from the children who were adopted under the address point for the home address Bentley Wood (continued)

Adoption and Children’s Act 2002 (see from Harrow’s Special Education section 46 adoption orders). Child Needs Service. arrangements orders are defined in s.8 Applications made on social grounds of the Children Act 1989, as amended must be accompanied by compelling by s.12 of the Children and Families evidence at the time of application. Act 2014. Child arrangements orders Social needs claims will only be replace residence orders and any considered where there is involvement residence order in force prior to 22 from a social worker. The application April 2014 is deemed to be a child will need to be supported with a letter arrangements order. from a Divisional Director of Children and Young People Services or a Section 14A of the Children Act 1989 person holding a similar role in another Home defines a ‘special guardianship order’ local authority. The director must set as an order appointing one or more out in detail the wholly exceptional individuals to be a child’s special circumstances that in their view require guardian (or special guardians). attendance at the academy, including the reasons for requiring a single-sex Map Medical or social needs of the child school, and the difficulties if the child The application must be supported by had to attend another school. written evidence, including indicating Parents can only make an application why a single-sex education is required. under this criteria (whether for medical The supporting evidence should set out or social need) to one school in Harrow. the particular reasons why the academy Schools is the most suitable school and the Medical reasons relevant to parent(s) difficulties that would be caused if the Applications will only be considered child had to attend another school. for the parent(s) with whom the girl The recommendation for this specific lives and must be accompanied by school should demonstrate knowledge compelling medical evidence from of the school in terms of resources and a hospital Consultant at the time of Apply now organisation which deems it essential application, including the reasons for that the named pupil be admitted to requiring a single-sex school. The the academy. The academy can only letter from the hospital consultant must consider entry under this criterion if provide information about the parent’s the required documents have been medical condition, the effects of this produced. condition and why, in view of this, the girl needs to attend the academy. If the Applications made on medical grounds academy is not the closest school to must be accompanied by compelling the home address, the consultant must medical evidence from a hospital set out in detail the wholly exceptional Consultant at the time of application. circumstances for attending the The letter from the hospital consultant academy and the difficulties if the must provide information about the girl had to attend another school. girl’s medical condition, the effects of In assessing these applications this condition and why, in view of this, independent advice will be sought as the girl needs to attend the academy, appropriate (e.g. Harrow Association of including the reasons for requiring a Disabled People). single-sex school. In assessing these applications advice may be sought Medical claims relevant to parent(s) Bentley Wood (continued)

will only be considered for one Notification and acceptance of places school and this should be named by In accordance with the co-ordinated the consultant. Parent(s) making a admissions policy, on 1 March 2020 medical claim solely on the grounds the Local Authority will make the formal of the young person’s need to be offer of a place to parents or carers on accompanied on the journey to school behalf of the Academy Trust. will not be allowed. The onus is on parents to contact the Sibling Where girls live as sisters in the Local Authority by their specified date same household they are treated in the (expected to be around 16 March 2020) same way as siblings for admissions to either accept or decline the offer of a purposes. This includes a girls’ sister, place. This will in no way affect parents’ Home half-sister, adopted/foster sister, or right to appeal for a place at another step sister living in the same family school. Harrow Council will write to unit at the same address. It does not all parents who have not accepted or include cousins or other extended declined an offer giving them a further family members who live in the same 7 days. If no response is received Map household. In the case of twins, triplets a further letter will be sent to advise and other multiple-birth children, if that the place has been withdrawn. one child can be offered a place in the Unaccepted places will be allocated to school, other multiple-birth children other applicants. will be allocated a place in the school. Where twin girls are concerned and Appeals procedure Schools one girl has a Statement of Special Educational Needs or Education, Parents can choose to appeal against Health and Care Plan that names the the decision of the academy trust not school the other twin will be treated as to offer their daughter a place at the having a sibling link for that academic academy. Harrow Council administer year. Apply now any admissions appeals on behalf of the academy trust. To appeal against Parent this means the parent who has the decision not to offer their child parental responsibility as defined in the a place, parents must complete the Children Act 1989, or the person in the appeal forms that are available on household who is defined as a parent the Harrow Council website. To be for the purposes of Section 576 of the considered in the first round of appeals, Education Act 1996. This could include the notice of appeal must be received a person who is not a biological parent by the Council by their specified date but who has responsibility for the girl (expected to be around 31 March (such as a child’s guardians) but will 2020). not usually include other relatives The appeal will be heard by an such as grandparents, aunts, uncles independent appeals panel constituted etc. unless they have all the rights, and operated in accordance with the duties, powers and responsibilities and School Admissions Appeals Code. authority, which by law a parent of a Parents will receive written notification child has in relation to the child and of the date and time of their appeal their property. Bentley Wood (continued)

hearing, which they can attend to accordance with the number of places explain their case. If they wish, parents available at the school in the 2020/21 may be accompanied by an adviser school year. Any places that become or friend. Following the appeal, the available will be filled in priority order Clerk to the appeals panel will write to from the existing waiting list and any parents with the decision. current applications. The waiting list will be ordered in accordance with points Waiting list for the 1-6 of the oversubscription criteria incoming Year 7 outlined above.

Parents / carers can ask for their Fair access protocol Home girl’s name to be put on a waiting list for the academy. The waiting list will As part of the co-ordinated admissions be maintained by Harrow Council arrangements with Harrow Council the Admissions Team on behalf of the school may accept hard-to-place pupils academy trust from the offer date onto the school roll from time to time in Map (1st March 2020 until the end of the accordance with the In-Year Fair Access academic year). agreement. The waiting list will give priority in accordance with the admissions Admission of a child out criteria. Any places that become available will be filled in priority order of the normal age group Schools from the waiting list or late applicants. Whenever an applicant is removed from In exceptional circumstances, parents or added to the waiting list, the list will or carers may wish to seek admission be reordered in accordance with the to a year group that is not the normal oversubscription criteria. group for a girl of that age. If a parent or carer is considering this they must Apply now In-Year applications contact the school for a discussion prior to making an application. The If a parent wants to make an in- Headteacher will consider a request year application for a girl to join the and make a decision on the basis of academy they should complete the the circumstances of the case and the Common Application Form for In-Year best interests of the child concerned. Admissions that is available on the This will include consideration of the Harrow Council admissions website. parent’s or carer’s views, the academic, There is no Supplementary Information social and emotional development Form for the academy; parents only of the girl, any relevant information need to complete the Common provided by medical professionals, Application Form. The Common and whether they have previously been Application Form should be returned to educated outside of their normal age the Harrow Council Admissions Team group. If the Headteacher refuses a who will then liaise with the schools request to consider an application for who are listed on the form and write to outside of the child’s normal age range, the applicants with the result of their they will set out the reasons for this application. refusal. If the Headteacher agrees to In-Year admissions will be considered in the request, if the application Bentley Wood (continued)

would then seek entry into Year 7, the requirements of their selected courses. application would be processed as A collegiate system operates at part of the main admissions process sixth form level within Harrow and and using the over-subscription criteria some courses are offered through outlined above (if the request was this arrangement. As a result some received after the closing date for Year students from other schools and/or 7 entry then the application would colleges join courses at a particular be considered alongside other late sixth form and some students from the applications). While parents have a school may join sixth form courses in right of appeal against a decision to other schools and/or colleges. refuse admission to their daughter, there is no right of appeal if they have Applications should be made to the Home been offered a place but not in their school by the first Friday in February in preferred year group. the academic year preceding the year of entry. Any applications from students Admission to the Harrow who are not currently students at the academy will be judged according to Map Collegiate for Sixth Form the same entry requirements of the school and their selected subjects All girls may continue to study in the and will be offered places if there are sixth form of their current school, spaces available in those subjects. providing they meet the entry

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Apply now HatchCanons End HighHigh School School

At the heartHigh of Performing our community, Specialist with Arts communityschool status at our heart Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex Shaldon RoadHA3 6NR Tel: 020 8428 4330 Fax: 020 8428 9286 HA8 6AN Email: [email protected]. & 020 8951uk 5780 Website: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. 8 www.canons.harrow.sch.ukuk Headteacher: Mr Keven Bartle PLACES AGES GENDER TYPE Travel DfE NO: 310 4022 210 11-18 Mixed Academy map

Canons is a vibrant, successful and heavily Of course, not all student learning is academic oversubscribed school. Our vision statement in nature. At Canons, students can choose is “at the heart of our community, with from a wide range of extra-curricular clubs community at our heart”, reflecting our and activities, including sports clubs such as inclusive, supportive and family-focused football, netball, basketball, cricket, gymnastics, ethos. We recognise and understand that karate and dance. Other activities include you want us to care for your children as well astronomy club, film club, student masterchef, as ensuring that they have a high quality eco-warriors and digital leaders. All clubs, Home education. curriculum trips and course materials, are free of charge because we believe that a good Great Learning education is a right not a privilege.

At Canons, students follow a two-year key stage “Pupils benefit from rich and varied three programme during which they study extra-curricular provision. This the national curriculum in computer science, makes a strong contribution to their Map technology, history, geography, religious studies, PE, drama, art, music, as well as personal development.” Ofsted, 2019 English, maths and science. Students are able Canons’ students also follow a personal, to sample Italian, French and Spanish before choosing which language to study for the rest social, health and citizenship programme. We of Years 7 and 8. have a strong Learning Development team to support students with SEND and those with Admissions With these strong foundations, students at English as an additional language, seven Canons begin GCSE studies in Year 9. They learning mentors who support students at risk choose two options subjects which they study of underachievement, and a school counsellor for one year, taking exams by the end of the to support students facing challenging issues. year. Students take two more options in Year This led Ofsted to say that “Pupils feel safe as a 10 and in Year 11, giving them six qualifications result of strong support for their well-being.” It is Open a statement of which we are very proud. day to add to English, maths and science, which they study over three years. We have followed this programme since 2012 with excellent Great Achievement outcomes. Year 9 achieve just as highly as those in older years and, because of this, have Because students learn so well at Canons, we a more manageable amount of exams in Year have had a track record of success in GCSE and 11. This contributes greatly to their sense of BTEC examinations stretching back to 2010. This Apply now wellbeing. was recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection:

“The school’s innovative curriculum “In 2017…pupils’ progress in their makes a strong contribution to best eight subjects combined pupils’ learning across a wide range placed the school in the top 10% of of subjects.” Ofsted, 2019 all schools nationally.” Ofsted, 2019 Although outcomes appear lower in 2018, this “Leaders use their strong was because some students’ qualifications understanding of local risks to were not counted for school performance ensure that pupils who may be tables and, in reality, they achieved as highly as previously. Our GCSE success comes vulnerable to harm are kept safe because option subjects teach students in and protected and receive the early larger blocks of time than is usual in schools. support they need.” Ofsted, 2019 This ensures that students have a deep understanding of the subjects they take. Our partnerships also ensure that the children have access to opportunities to learn beyond “Inspectors found compelling the curriculum, and to show their leadership evidence… that pupils make skills in the wider world. Sports leaders have worked with primary school students, digital consistently good progress across leaders have taken part in conferences across Home many curriculum areas, including Europe and our student government have the humanities, the arts and modern liaised with local and national employers in foreign languages.” Ofsted, 2019 recent years. We have also established an excellent and very successful relationship Our students’ success is also the result of with Barnet FC and the London Bees to allow focused support for students with the greatest aspiring professional footballers to combine needs, both in and out of the classroom. apprenticeships with academic qualifications. Map Canons has a record of helping students with low prior attainment, special educational needs Great Professionalism and English as an additional language to ‘close the gap’ with their peers. We are absolutely The community focus of Canons High School dedicated to being an inclusive community. means that relationships between staff and students, and between students, is of paramount Admissions “Staff are well informed about importance. It is a wonderful place to work and how to meet the pupils’ individual study, which explains why staff recruitment and retention are so strong. This allows your needs.” Ofsted, 2019 children to develop long-term and productive relationships with their teachers. It also ensures Above all else, at Canons we recognise that that staff at the school have enhanced skills in school is important as a place where children meeting the needs of all students so that they Open become young adults ready to venture out into learn well and achieve highly. day the world. The high levels of exam success, and our inclusive sixth form curriculum, ensure that a much higher percentage of Canons “The headteacher has developed a students go on to higher education or degree- very strong culture of professional level apprenticeships than is the case in development at the school. He schools nationwide. is highly valued, respected and Apply now supported by staff.” Ofsted, 2019 Great Partnership This is a very good time to be joining Canons Students at Canons benefit from the incredibly High School. After two ‘outstanding’ Ofsted strong partnerships we have with families, local judgments in 2010 and 2013, we lost this employers, social services, the police, and status earlier in the year and are determined to a wide range of other educational providers. achieve it again at our next inspection. We are We regularly hold parent partnership events making the changes needed in the key areas to help keep you informed about your child’s identified and these will be fully embedded education and to offer the opportunity for by the time your child joins us in September you to hear from experts on things that may 2020. Canons remains a great school for its affect your family as your child grows through community of families, students and staff. We adolescence, such as the potential risks of look forward to welcoming you at our Open social media. Evening so that you and your children can see this for yourselves. HarrowHatch End High School School Excellence for all High Performing Specialist Arts school status Gayton Road,Headstone Harrow, Lane, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 6NR Middlesex HA1Tel: 020 2JG 8428 4330 & 020 8861Fax: 7300 020 8428 9286 * [email protected]: [email protected]. uk 8 www.hhsweb.orgWebsite: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. uk Headteacher: Mr Paul Gamble

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Achievement „„ Excellent aspirations „„ Quality progression, passion for learning Harrow High School is an exciting and „„ Excellent behaviour, safety and care for dynamic school. We have a track record each other of excellent examination outcomes at both „„ Respectful challenge, showing empathy GCSE and post-16 level (A-level and BTEC) „„ Excellent communication where, year on year, learners make excellent „„ Understanding each other, clarity of Home progress. We know that when young purpose people join us their parents expect them to be successful and to enjoy school, and Teaching and Learning we work hard as a community to meet and exceed these expectations. Our staff expect “Students are keen to learn and to learn too and are all involved in research there is a good atmosphere in Map and pedagogical study to ensure that their practise is constantly evolving, allowing us classrooms. Teaching in English and to deliver even greater rates of progress for maths is outstanding” – Ofsted our learners. Our dedicated and skilled staff ensures Our strong academic success is a testament excellent teaching and learning for all. to the dedication of our teaching staff, Classes are energetic, vibrant and tailor- Admissions together with the outstanding pastoral made to meet the needs of individuals, support provided by experienced senior whatever their level of ability. At Harrow High staff. As a result, learners from Harrow School we truly believe in excellence for all. High regularly secure places at some of the We are proud of our learners. The school’s best universities in the country. We have strategy to raise achievement is reflected in the highest expectations of each other and Open our continued upward trend in GCSE and this is reflected in the excellent behaviour A level results and the excellent rates of day and attitudes to learning of our young transition to university. Exam results are only people. Our core beliefs are based around one facet of school life. the expectation of excellence and are the characteristics we want our learners to leave The school has the highest aspirations for with after a long and happy education. all of our learners. If learners believe they will be successful, they will be. We work Apply now School Beliefs hard to embed within them confidence and a desire for success in all that they We believe in Excellence for All. This means: do. Our aspirations programmes involves „„ Excellent learning and progress cultural and philosophical activities which „„ Challenge and engagement, meeting help young people develop this. Education and exceeding targets outside of the school premises is key to this. Every learner is involved in at least three link between home and school. On the rare cultural trips every year, designed to expand occasion when children need extra support their horizons and all learners will have the they are able to speak to their form tutors or opportunity to experience foreign travel. specially trained peer mentors. Students are This year, our Year 8s are visiting Paris. In recognised through the praise and reward addition, a wide range of excursions take system. place across all faculties in the school which support learning across the curriculum. “Students say they feel very safe in the school and are extremely well “It has been a great experience for cared for” – Ofsted my daughters to attend Harrow High School for the past few years, as As a parent/carer you have a vital role in Home the school has helped them since supporting your child in school. Parents are invited in for regular parents’ evenings to their very first day… The positive discuss academic progress, or to discuss experience of my daughters in the option choices and students receive three Sixth Form, achieving A* A* A C in reports a year. The learner planner and the Year 13 and achieving AAAA grades school website are also good sources of information. Map in Year 12 encouraged me to enrol my youngest daughter in Harrow High School too” – Parent Sixth Form

Our learners are happy studying in Key “I am very grateful to all the staff at Stage 5 knowing they have made the right Harrow High School, for supporting choice, working in a familiar environment Admissions my daughter so much over her with teachers who are always there to help, time in the school. Her successes encourage, support and teach outstanding (achieving Triple Distinction* lessons. The majority of our Year 11 stay in BTEC Science) would not be on to join our expanding Sixth Form, with excellent progress rates to university, possible without the hard work and apprenticeships or employment. Open encouragement of her teachers” day – Parent “I put my English results down to two things – hard work and… the Behaviour and Safety best teacher in the world!” – Year 11 Learner, A**(9) x 2 in We expect good behaviour in school at all English language and English times and learners to be polite, co-operative Apply now literature, plus AAAABB) and respectful of their teachers and each other. Excellent attendance, punctuality and being prepared for classes is essential. “Quite simply Teachers! Teachers! Teachers!” “The teachers were always there for – Year 11 Learner, A**(9) in English us when things got hard, offering literature, plus A*AAAAABB) support and advice. The friendly environment and people at Harrow Students are clearly proud of their school and value the great efforts staff are prepared High School are amazing”. – Learner to go to in order to help them. Parents and carers echo this view very strongly. Visitors Pastoral System comment on the warmth of our children’s welcome and this is instrumental in building All year groups are supported by a learners’ confidence and ambition. Standards and Achievement Leader, an Assistant Standards and Achievement We want to ensure your child is happy at Leader, a member of the senior leadership school. Do come and visit us to find out team and form tutors who all ensure that more about Harrow High School. students are well cared for and provides the Hatch End End High School School

High PerformingHigh Performing Specialist Specialist School Arts school status Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex Headstone HA3Lane, 6NR Harrow, Middlesex HA3Tel: 020 6NR 8428 4330 & 020 8428Fax: 4330 020 8428 9286 Email: [email protected]. 7 020 8428uk 9286 * [email protected]: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. 8 www.hatchend.harrow.sch.ukuk Headteacher: Ms Sue Maguire PLACES AGES GENDER TYPE Travel DfE NO: 310 4020 210 11-18 Mixed Academy map

Consistently in the top performing schools nationally for student progress at GSCE and A Level,

Our Mission We offer a broad, ambitious and personalised curriculum which provides “The school has a welcoming and for all abilities, challenging the most able inclusive ethos. Pupils say they feel and developing skills and talents for all Home part of a harmonious community. The groups of students. The Parliamentary diversity of cultures and experiences Review published in September 2018 pupils bring to the school is celebrated has recognised our outstanding and valued. Pupils respect different curriculum on a national level. We believe lifestyles and cultures.” Ofsted 2018 STEAM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) are Map At Hatch End High School, we care major contributors to the prosperity of the about and are totally committed to each UK and our curriculum reflects a creative and every student’s academic success and inspirational approach to teaching and personal well-being. Our core and learning in all subjects, including purpose is to enable all young people English, Languages and the Humanities. to make exceptional progress and Admissions achieve outstanding outcomes so they After a sound foundation in Years 7 and 8, students commence GCSE studies at are able to live fulfilling and successful the beginning of Year 9. These GCSE lives. We are proud of being a high pathways are carefully constructed to performing, inclusive community school allow choice and flexibility in a wide range which welcomes all cultures, faiths and of academic and applied subjects. In beliefs. Our core values of co-operation, Open Years 12 and 13, our flexible and student- ambition, respect and excellence day centred curriculum enables students underpin everything we do. to choose from an exceptionally wide range of courses, after which over 90% An Outstanding Curriculum of students move successfully on to University, many of them Russell Group. “The curriculum motivates students Apply now and promotes their skills and Our students consistently make knowledge development effectively. outstanding progress and we are Students say that the promotion of regularly in the top 20% of all schools independent learning skills helps them nationally for both GCSE and A Level prepare well for future learning and performance. However, this academic work.” Ofsted 2018 excellence is paralleled by our equal commitment to develop the personality, Awards and Achievements talents and abilities of all our students. include: We care about our young people as individuals which means always ensuring • Regularly in the top 20% of schools a careful balance between challenge and nationally for student progress at support. GSCE and A Level • Partner School with and “Published examination results confirm Cambridge Universities that learning has remained strong • High Performing Schools Award - across the school, particularly in the The Schools, Students and Teachers Sixth Form.” Ofsted 2018 Network • Inclusion Quality Mark, 2018 Home A Tailored Learning • Cultural Diversity Quality Standard Experience GOLD – The Schools, Students and Teachers Network “One of the central reasons for pupils’ • Parental Engagement Standard GOLD success is the clear and effective - The Schools, Students and Teachers promotion of their well-being.” Ofsted Network Map 2018 • Arts Mark GOLD – The Schools, Students and Teachers Network We recognise that everyone needs to • TeachFirst Partner School be challenged throughout their school life and we place great emphasis The Hidden Curriculum on monitoring individual academic Admissions progress with regular and robust Inspirational teaching and learning in assessments. Our most able students the classroom ensures our students’ are given numerous opportunities to academic success. Hatch End High excel, including the opportunity to School also believes that an outstanding study two modern foreign languages education offers all students an extensive Open and acquire membership of the range of extra experiences, which will day nationally renowned Brilliant Club. Our enable them to develop and be truly Aspirations Programme provides high successful in life. We ensure our young quality academic enrichment activities people have full access to the same kinds for all students, including strong links of opportunities in the private sector. with Oxbridge and the Russell Group Universities. When a student is identified In Years 7, 8 and 9, all students have a Apply now as having a particular learning need, timetabled hour where they are able to our large and very experienced Special choose from an enrichment offer which Educational Needs team provides an will provide them with new skills and extensive variety of interventions to broaden their horizons. They are also support the individual and allow them actively encouraged to become involved to have equal access to the curriculum, in a wide range of supplementary enabling them to consistently make activities provided before and after outstanding progress. The school also school, at breaktime and out of school provides the Local Authority Hearing hours. These will include sport and Impaired Provision, which is a beacon of the arts as well as character forming best practice. programmes such as Duke of Edinburgh: Brilliant Club; Debate Mate; Young Enterprise; Maths Challenge; BBC News “I have had so many fantastic Report and the National Citizen Service. opportunities over my seven years at Hatch End High School and am now Our Science, Technology, Engineering looking forward to being successful at and Mathematics enrichment programme university.” (Year 13 student) is second to none, and students compete in regular challenges as well as making only 10 minutes by bus and Headstone frequent visits to the Russell Group Lane Overground train station, which Universities to participate in a wide range services the Euston - Watford Overground of Masterclasses and an annual visit to line, is a 5-minute walk away. CERN in Geneva. Whilst the majority of our students live in The Arts are woven into the very “fabric of Harrow, we welcome each year, students the building” at Hatch End High School from Hertfordshire, Brent, Hillingdon, and brought alive in the main curriculum Ealing and Barnet. areas as well as our extensive enrichment provision. The Music Department offers Brand New School Home a huge arrange of opportunities – from individual instrumental lessons to banks, Hatch End High School has undergone choirs and many, many public concerts. a multi-million pound regeneration Our whole school productions are now programme which now delivers some of legendary across Harrow and London. the very best bespoke facilities to support our student’s learning and development Map Learning outdoors is essential to develop including: resilience, and we offer many visits • Brand new school building opened to centres like PGL and HOAC. The in September 2019 providing 23 challenges and experiences students classrooms, including specialist ICT face are invaluable markers for future rooms, plus a showcase state of the art life – building self-confidence, a spirit library of adventure and teamwork. An Admissions • Newly refurbished Great Hall, the exciting variety of trips, both locally and largest theatre space in Harrow. internationally, take place throughout • Fully refurbished science laboratories the whole year, from the Battlefields in and state-of-the-art technology suite. France and Belgium to the Art Galleries • Modern Sixth Form Centre with of New York and the many wonderful free designated private study room and Open museums in London. bright relaxation area. day • Exceptionally spacious site with new “Pupil satisfaction and pride are echoed grassed football pitch, an all-weather by parents and carers in the feedback floodlit games area and two gyms. they provide to the school. Parents • Beautifully designed performance highlight the individual attention and studio to complement our performing additional help pupils receive to help Apply now arts and drama curriculum. them succeed.” • Specialist art classrooms, including – Ofsted 2018 a photography darkroom and pottery kiln. Prime Location • Professional recording and radio station. Hatch End High School is conveniently situated in the North West of the borough We place great emphasis on with easy access to Central Harrow as well harnessing new technologies to deliver as Hertfordshire, Brent, Hillingdon and transformational teaching & learning Barnet. across all areas of the curriculum. With over 1,200 devices including desktops, We are well serviced by the local bus tablets, iPads plus specialist multimedia routes: the H12, H14, H18 and 182 – the suites for video and music editing, H12 and H14 stopping directly outside the students have access to the very best school. The journey to Central Harrow is equipment. HatchNower End Hill HighHigh School School A National Teaching School High Performing Specialist Arts school status Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex George V Avenue,HA3 6NR Pinner, Middlesex HA5Tel: 020 5RP 8428 4330 Fax: 020 8428 9286 & 020 8863Email: 0877 [email protected]. 8 www.nowerhill.org.ukuk Website: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. Headteacher:uk Ms Louise Voden

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Our Vision Awards

Nower Hill High School exists to • Amongst the top 100 highest enhance the future life chances and performing non-selective state opportunities of all our students, schools • Combined Science and whatever their starting point, by Arts Specialisms • Specialist Schools providing a centre of educational and Academies Trust High Attaining Home excellence at the heart of our community School • Specialist Schools and in which all our students can fulfill their Academies Trust Value Added School potential. We aspire to be a world class • Healthy School • Partner School school developing world class students. with Cambridge University • Partner School with Middlesex University • Our Aim Eco School • Artsmark Gold • Ofsted Map Outstanding • World Class Schools Our aim is to realise our vision by a Quality Mark • The Good Schools relentless focus on the development Guide of highly literate, articulate, numerate, resilient and confident students who are Academic Standards Admissions equipped with the ambition, qualities and qualifications necessary to compete Nower Hill is well known for its very high in the 21st century global economy. academic standards; this is a priority for Our ethos is based on the following us and our track record is one of success values:- and improvement. In 2018, 75% of our Open LEARNING: an enjoyment of learning, students achieved a GCSE Grade 4 or day knowledge, literacy, articulacy and higher ( A* to C) in both English and numeracy, creativity, hard work, Mathematics, 29% of all GCSE grades teamwork, a can do attitude to overcome were 9-7 (A*/A), 79% of all grades were adversity. 9 to 4 (A* to C). Our progress at GCSE SELF: self-discipline, excellent places us in the top 17% of schools behaviour, smartness of appearance, nationally. Nower Hill also performs well Apply now high self-esteem and self-respect, above the national average in the 6th resilience, personal pride, a healthy form. In our large Year 13 A level cohort lifestyle. of around 200 students 64% of all grades OTHERS: integrity, respect, impeccable achieved were at A* to B and 33% of all manners, kindness, honesty, empathy, A level grades were at A* and A. This the appreciation of diversity. year’s Value Added analysis places our A level performance comfortably inside studying 3 or 4 A levels in Year 12 the top 10% of schools, with over 90% of and 13 from a range of more than 40 students moving on to their university of subjects choice. • The ALPS (A Level Performance System) identifies our overall 3 year A “Students are extremely keen to Level performance trend as excellent achieve. They engage quickly • The purpose built Howard Freed 6th in lessons, maintain high levels Form Centre offers excellent teaching of concentration and acquire accommodation, social and study knowledge rapidly. This, together with facilities and has a complement of teachers’ exceptional planning, high over 100 computers Home expectations, positive relationships • 6th Form private study periods are and examination focus, contributes supervised and supported in one of significantly to students’ outstanding two study centres academic progress over time.” – • The vast majority of our students Ofsted progress to Universities including Oxford and Cambridge. Map (Years 7 and 8) Student Support The full range of core and foundation subjects are taught at KS3. Students “Behaviour and safety are outstanding. study English, Mathematics, Science, Students overwhelmingly agree that PRE, Citizenship, ICT, PE, Art, Classical the school is a safe place to be” – Admissions Studies, Design Technology, Drama, Ofsted Geography, History, Music and a discrete period focusing on Oracy skills. Students • Outstanding support is evident will study at least two languages from throughout the school. We French, German, and Spanish. have strong systems to provide Open Ancient Greek and Mandarin are an appropriate support in meeting the day additional option for some. needs of individuals and to ensure all (Years 9, 10 and 11) In Year students feel secure 9 students study the core subjects of • One Deputy Headteacher, Student English, Mathematics, Science, PRE, ICT, Support, 3 Assistant Headteachers, PE, Citizenship, and are able to choose Student Support, who oversee each Apply now up to 4 more subjects which provides stage a personalised KS4 course in anything • Each Year group has 2 Year Co- from 6 up to 10 GCSEs. This means that ordinators who lead and manage, in within a broad and balanced programme partnership, 162 students each we can meet the needs of every student. • Form groups of 27 with continuity of We offer over 25 subjects to GCSE. Form Tutors. A number of students may take up • Lesson by lesson electronic the option of an early entry in Ancient monitoring of attendance, homework, History, Ancient Greek or Astronomy equipment, behaviour and effort GCSE. • Systematic follow up by Year Co- ordinators to address any concerns 6th Form in effort, homework or behaviour • Close liaison with parents with 2 “The Sixth Form is outstanding.” – written reports as well as a Parent/ Ofsted Carers’ Consultation meeting each year. There are 2 opportunities for • Nower Hill has a large and successful parents of the new Year 7 to meet 6th Form of some 400 students with staff before Christmas • Rewards and celebration of rooms are open out of school hours; achievement homework and study clubs are also • Many opportunities for student available. leadership and responsibility • Attendance Officer Excellent Facilities • School Counsellor • School Nurse We are both proud of our facilities and • Daffon Centre constantly striving to improve them. They • Mentoring centre including 6th Form include: and Year 11 Peer Mentors as well as outside mentors • Suites of rooms for every subject, • Award-Winning Careers Education enabling specialist teachers to each Home • Individual guidance interviews with have their own classroom within a senior staff at transitions and other faculty suite points as necessary • Every faculty has access to sets of • Inclusion Centre tablets situated in their curriculum area; with subject specific software Before and after Nower Hill and broadband access to a filtered Map Internet. There are 36 PCs in the We work very closely with Primary Learning Resources Centre and over Schools to ensure good academic 100 in the 6th Form Centre progression and effective pastoral care. • Every teacher has a laptop or tablet; We are also proud of our 6th Form digital projection and interactive destinations. Since the inception of the whiteboard technology is available in Admissions 6th Form students have gained university every classroom places at a range of universities including • 16 modern Science laboratories Oxford and Cambridge, in a range • A new teaching block for the English of courses including medicine and and Science faculties dentistry. • A high quality Arts building housing Open Music, Dance, Drama and Sports Hall day “They are exceptionally well prepared for PE for the next stages of their education • Superb suite of Visual Arts studios and over 90% of all Year 13 students representing an outstanding and have progressed to Higher Education unique learning environment, since the 6th Form opened” – Ofsted incorporating multimedia and photography Apply now Extra-Curricular Activities • An extensive Design and Technology centre incorporating Food, Textiles, “The curriculum provides a rich and Graphics and Design in wood, metal highly relevant range of opportunities, and plastics both in and out of the classroom. • A large and extensive Library and Enrichment opportunities are Learning Resources Centre equipped extensive” – Ofsted with ICT facilities and a silent 6th Form study room Activities include: music, drama, a • Specialist 6th Form areas and rooms whole host of sports teams and clubs, • A fully resourced Careers Room Duke of Edinburgh Award, a variety of • A Dining Centre and 6th Form school journeys, numerous educational Refectory visits and trips abroad. Our Library and • State-of-the-art all-weather field Learning Resource Centre and our ICT • A fully equipped medical centre ParkHatch HighEnd SchoolHigh School A Leading Edge School High Performing Specialist Arts school status Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex ThistlecroftHA3 Gardens, 6NR Stanmore, Middlesex HA7Tel: 020 1PL 8428 4330 Fax: 020 8428 9286 & 020 8952Email: 2803 [email protected]. 8 www.parkhighstanmore.org.ukuk Website: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. uk Headteacher: Mrs Colette O’Dwyer

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We combine the best of traditional environment so that all members values with a leading role in important of the school – students and staff and exciting new developments in alike – can grow in knowledge, skills, education. Our students come to understanding and character and school to learn and it is our job to help achieve to the best of their ability. We them. High achievement is our central have a strong sense of purpose. Home aim and we expect all our students to try their very best. We encourage our students and our staff to be enthusiastic about their Respect and good manners are own learning and positive about the fundamental to our community. future; to have high self-esteem and be Map We have high expectations about confident and successful in what they behaviour, respect, politeness and do; to have understanding and respect the consideration which should be for others; to have the ability and shown to others. In this we are both desire to further their own development supportive and firm. and contribute to the society in which we live. Admissions Our job is to provide the foundations for a successful and happy adult life. Ours is a hugely diverse school Our students must leave us, not only population and we actively celebrate with good qualifications, but also with the richness that such diversity brings a wide range of skills to help them to our everyday experiences.Almost Open in an ever-changing world. Learning seventy different languages are spoken day continues throughout our lives. at home by our students and, between our students and staff, virtually every We want our students to be highly major world religion is represented. We skilled learners, able to make the most insist on equality of opportunity and in of opportunities as they arise. We value celebrating success of all kinds. responsibility, initiative and enterprise Apply now and build these into our curriculum. We provide students with the We are a very focused school, clear knowledge and skills they need for about our purposes. employment, training and higher education in today’s technological We provide a stimulating and caring society. We strive to enhance the educational research and academic reading is experiences for all of our students commonplace, with a genuine interest through the provision of the highest and pro-activity from staff at all levels. quality teaching and learning The school has gained the Silver Award opportunities across the attainment from the Teacher Development Trust, for range, and the further development of our commitment to professional learning. our community links. We promote an inclusive and stimulating educational We have a high quality provision environment for our students and of PSHCEe. We have achieved the share our enthusiasm, expertise and FPA Brook award with our Healthy Home resources in an active partnership with Relationships programme. We are a the community. part of government guidance report on best practice in Healthy Relationships, Qualifications, of course, are vitally First Aid and Refugee education. important and our examination results We also have a pro-active PSHCEe speak for themselves. We are also Advisory Body and Pride Youth Map proud of all the other ways in which our Network (PYN) group. It has helped the students achieve to a high standard, school to achieve Stonewall Bronze for example in the arts and sports. We award status. are passionate about the Arts and have the ArtsMark Gold Award for our work Our examination results are always Admissions in promoting art, music, drama, dance either the best, or among the best and the performing arts. in the Borough. In recent years they have been our best ever, with progress Park High School was rated in English A Level ranking first in the ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2009 country and the 2018 examinations results for Philosophy & Ethics ranked Open and, then again in 2013, when day in the top 20. all areas of the school were recognised as “Outstanding”. We are optimistic we can build on our successes and preserve those Park High School has an incredibly aspects of the school we value. At the strong developmental culture, with a same time, clearly, there are many Apply now real focus on investing in staff to better challenges ahead. Complacency has student outcomes. Engagement with no room at Park High. Hatch End HighPinner School High School High Performing Specialist Arts school status Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex Beaulieu Drive,HA3 6NR Pinner HA5 1NB Tel: 020 8428 4330 Fax: 020 8428 9286 & 020 3096Email: 0769 [email protected]. 8 www.pinnerhighschool.org.ukuk Website: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. Headteacher:uk Mr Chris Woolf

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Our Background Learning’. A great deal of this comes Pinner High School was rated with the exceptional every day ‘Outstanding’ in all categories experiences students expect with our by students, staff and parents in first class staff. It also demonstrates June 2017, and ‘Outstanding’ in all the responsibility our young people will Home categories by Ofsted in May 2019. We have as Pinner High School students opened in September 2016 with Year 7 to make a commitment to inspire students, and by September 2020 we others. We will equip our students with will have students in Years 7-11 growing an understanding of themselves, an every year as the students move to appreciation of the world around them the year group above. Our Sixth form and a desire to innovate and solve Map will open when Year 11 students reach problems as active contributors to Year 12. We are an inclusive school society. for the local community. Pinner High School was set up by the existing The ethos is based around the Pinner successful Harrow high schools, and High School Values: Admissions their expertise and support ensured Pinner High School launched very Myself successfully. kindness, compassion, integrity, balance, respect, trust. Our Ethos Open Pinner High School is a learning based My School day community with high aspirations for creativity, enthusiasm, resilience, all. We provide a first rate personal, flexibility, dedication, perseverance. inclusive education, through a tried and tested curriculum carefully supported My community by individual pastoral care. Students responsibility, collaboration, open- Apply now have the opportunity to excel in and out mindedness, confidence, adaptability, of the classroom, on the sports field, on courage the stage, in the community, enjoying a wealth of enrichment opportunities. “There is a consistently caring culture at the school” We bring life to the motto ‘Inspiring – Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ 2019 Our Curriculum Our Enrichment programme “The formal and wider curriculum ensures that pupils flourish “The school’s work to promote academically while developing pupils’ personal development and outstanding personal and social welfare is outstanding. Parents, staff skills” – Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ 2019 and pupils share this view.” – Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ 2019 Years 7 and 8 students follow a Key Stage 3 curriculum that prepares Happy students are busy students, in them with the skills and knowledge to and out of the classroom. Students succeed in their subsequent GCSE Home at Pinner High enjoy a range of studies. academic, sporting, performance and cultural opportunities to enrich their The broad and balanced curriculum learning and to stretch and challenge includes English, Maths and themselves. Science, History, Geography, Art, Map Design technology, PE, Drama, This forms a compulsory part of Music, Computer Science, and PRE our school day, where all students (philosophy, religion and ethics). All take part in two Clubs and a cross- students study Mandarin and Spanish. curricular project or House Event. This programme is known as the All students should come to Pinner Headteacher’s Challenge. Admissions High School ready to be challenged, and confident that the staff will enthuse The Headteachers Challenge Club and stretch them. The Key Stage 4 leaders were recognised with a curriculum has have a core GCSE Certificate of Excellence in the curriculum in English, Maths, Science, ‘Outstanding School Team of the Year’ Open category of the Pearson Teaching day PE, and PRE, including banding to ensure appropriate stretch and Awards in 2017. challenge. Sharing our success Students will then select options For more information find us on depending upon their interests and Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Apply now abilities. Staff will support students in LinkedIn, and watch our latest film on their choices, including consideration of our Youtube channel. implications for progression at 18 into “Pupils make very strong progress higher education or employment. across a range of subjects because of the excellent teaching and high expectations they receive. No ground is lost as pupils get off to a flying start as soon as they enter the school.” – Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ 2019 HatchRooks End Heath HighCollege School

High Performing Specialist Arts Eastcote Lane,school South status Harrow, Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex Middlesex HA2HA3 6NR 9AH & 020 8422Tel: 4675 020 8428 4330 * [email protected]: 020 8428 9286 8 Email: [email protected]. www.rooksheath.harrow.sch.ukuk Website: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. Headteacher:uk Mrs Miriam Manderson

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Rooks Heath College has maintained its Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ status for fifteen consecutive years.

Ofsted: ‘Rooks Heath is an • Fostering the development of all outstanding school’ students through a respect for other young people and adults Students’ spiritual, moral, social and • Demonstrating an ambitious vision Home : cultural development is promoted for the college and setting high very effectively across the College. expectations for students and Creativity and imaginative approaches teachers adopted in many areas of the curriculum • Actively promoting spiritual, moral, provide students with opportunities for social and cultural development • Embedding literacy and numeracy Map collaborative learning and reflection. British values are also strongly promoted through a personalised and cross throughout the College through curricular approach numerous planned off site activities and • Ensuring equal opportunities in in the day to day life of the College. relation to gender race, class, special needs and belief. Admissions College Aims: 1. To ensure that Rooks Heath is Outstanding Curriculum a vibrant, inclusive College that encourages all students to learn and Rooks Heath has a diverse curriculum achieve, irrespective of culture, race, which enables students to undertake a Open ability or gender. broad spectrum of learning pathways to day 2. To provide a learning environment meet their individual needs and abilities. where students are healthy, safe and In Years 7 and 8 students study a wide enjoy the opportunities available to range of subjects which provides the enable them to achieve economic basic skills to move into Year 9 where well-being. appropriate pathways are chosen. 3. To serve the needs of the community In Year 9 students study a common Apply now by: core and a mixture of booster and • Raising levels of achievement for all bridging course to prepare them for the students examination courses in Years 10 and 11. • Prioritising teaching to promote A broad range of subjects are offered at learning thereby raising student Keystage 4 including both GCSEs. achievement The College also has an excellent Post topical issues. These provide strong 16 provision where demand is very high ethics of dignity, humility and respect for the comprehensive range of AS, A in the lives of all students.’ Level and BTEC Level 3 courses on offer. Students make good progress and the College consistently performs well with Able, Gifted and Talented 75% of our students achieving A* - C grades in the results for summer 2017. Student progress is carefully monitored Recent College leavers’ destinations to ensure each one reaches their full include top universities such as potential. Where students show promise Cambridge, Imperial, Warwick, Surrey in any area their learning is extended, and other Russell Group Universities. with many students being identified Home as Able, Gifted and Talented. These Outstanding Pastoral Care students are provided with a rich and varied programme of events aimed at developing and enhancing their Ofsted: ‘Rooks Heath has a highly education. effective pastoral system’ Map Rooks Heath provides a caring Special Educational Needs atmosphere where children feel secure and comfortable as they settle down to Rooks Heath actively promotes and focus on learning. offers an inclusive education for students Personal Tutors look after the day to with a variety of different needs. We have excellent relationships with local primary Admissions day needs of students and remain with their tutor groups throughout the five schools and we offer outstanding years wherever possible. Students build transition support for students coming up a trusting and friendly relationship to us in Year 7. We have a dedicated with their Tutor and their peers through SENCO coordinating a team of Teaching activities in Registration, Assemblies and Assistants and specialist providers Open Inter-form competitions. who work with students in a variety of day environments to ensure that they receive Communication with Parents the support they need to progress.

We recognise the importance of close, English as an Additional supportive links. Contact between Language Apply now teachers and parents is encouraged. Every student has a Link Book and Students arriving at Rooks Heath with parents can log into ‘My Child at School’ little or no English attend daily Additional to monitor attendance, reporting and English classes whilst following a homework online by using a secure normal timetable with their peers. Their login. language skills are quickly improved and we are proud of the achievement Ofsted: ‘Students’ spiritual, moral, that these children make at GCSE and A cultural and societal development is Level, where their results are in line with, promoted through a well-organised or above the national average. and effective programme of theme- based assemblies, courses in Monitoring Student Progress personal development, religious studies and ethics lessons. Students The progress 8 score for Rooks Heath readily participate in these activities in 2017 is 0.23 which is significantly and have good opportunities to above the national average. There are reflect on, and discuss, moral and three academic monitoring periods each year and three grade assessment sheets stimulating and caring environment, are produced to monitor progress. which enables them to develop their Student reports can be found on-line individual talents and skills to the full. using ‘My Child at School’. Directors of Teaching staff are encouraged to plan Learning monitor the progress of each and develop creative Schemes of student in their year group and ensure Work to keep students engaged with that intervention takes place to stretch each topic. Directors of Learning work students when they are exceeding with students to help maintain good expectations or provide additional attendance and standards of behaviour support if they are not meeting their on a daily basis. targets. Ofsted noted that teachers’ subject Home Extra-Curricular Activities knowledge, focused planning, productive relationships and consistently high There are a variety out-of-hours learning expectations ensure that students make clubs which take place outside of rapid and sustained progress. timetabled lessons including: Ofsted: ‘Expectations for all students Map • Book Club are clear and the procedures are • Debating Society applied consistently by all staff.’ • Music Groups including: Stage Band, String Ensemble and Steel Pans. The College’s Behaviour for Learning • Competitive team-games which are Policy is used to effectively maintain arranged between tutor groups, a clear system of rewards and Admissions against other schools in Harrow and consequences. Respect for others forms nationally. the basis on which we expect students to • A variety of subject areas including behave. Maths, English, Science, Drama, Geography and many more. Ofsted: ‘The behaviour of students Open • Photographic Club around the college is exemplary. day • Breakfast club which is held at 7.30 They are courteous, considerate and am – 8.30 am daily and offers a cooperate well when moving between healthy breakfast, the use of ICT and lessons and in their social time… library facilities and teacher support. Attitudes to learning are usually very positive in lessons and students say Apply now Teaching and Learning that they feel very safe in the college’

As a comprehensive college, we are Parents may enquire about student committed to promoting equality of progress or any concerns they may opportunity for all and everyone has the have at: chance to excel. Students’ academic [email protected] achievements take place within a Hatch End TheHigh Sacred School Heart Language College High Performing Specialist Arts school status 186 High Street,Headstone , Lane, Harrow, Middlesex Middlesex HA3 6NR 7AY Tel: 020 8428 4330 & 020 8863Fax: 9922 020 8428 9286 7 020 8861Email: 5051 [email protected]. uk 8 www.tshlc.harrow.sch.ukWebsite: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. uk Headteacher: Miss Geraldine Higgins

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The Sacred Heart Language College Opportunities for a has a long tradition of excellence Catholic Education in education and has been part of Wealdstone since 1907. Our faith underpins all aspects of our school life. Pupils are empowered As a single-sex Catholic school, Home to respond to God’s call to service. we provide the opportunity for girls Girls are encouraged to make a real to acquire confidence, qualities of contribution to the wider community. As leadership and a love of learning and such charity work is an important part high expectations. The school has of our school life. been a specialist Language College Map since September 2003 and in 2009 We warmly welcome contact between became a Leading Edge School. home and school and we work in close In 2008 and 2019 the school was co-operation with parents to ensure graded Outstanding by Ofsted and the high standards of behaviour and work, Diocese of Westminster. so that every girl can make full use Admissions of her God-given talents. Our values Aims and beliefs enable us to develop as a strong community where all are The aims of our College are very enabled to achieve. clear: to enable our pupils to come Open to a deeper knowledge of Christ; to Opportunities for day discover and use their individual gifts and skills; and to be aware of the Academic Success importance of integrity, honesty and justice. We The Sacred Heart Language develop their knowledge, skills and College offers a broad and balanced abilities so as to provide an curriculum which inspires every girl to Apply now excellent foundation for high explore her individual talents and skills. achievements. We proclaim the Gospel of Christ so that the girls live by these Our last OFSTED inspection judged values now and in the years to come. the school to be outstanding for the second time. It praised the school, range of sporting activities. stating: The College currently works with key “It is a place that engenders a partners to provide opportunities for sense of wonder and enthusiasm gifted and talented pupils and to raise for learning in a safe and secure the aspirations of all our girls. environment where all are known, There are opportunities for everyone valued and respected.” to shine, to gain confidence and to develop personal and social skills. We are a comprehensive community responding to the needs of our ‘I’m glad I came here. I came students. Teaching provides on my own, but I soon made Home challenge and support. Every girl friends. The minute you come is also encouraged to become a ‘ in, it feels like home.’ self-motivated independent learner. – Year 8 Pupil Homework is an important part of our work ethos. The Study Centre and IT Suite, with their excellent facilities, Opportunities for the future Map provide scope for quality research and study. All girls in Year 10 take part in a work related learning programme. The school has given my The College is proud of its links with daughter confidence. We are industry and consultants from business Admissions ‘ very happy with the quality of and commerce are invited into the the teaching – because they are school. expected to do well, they do.’ – Parent Supported by careers advisers every pupil is helped to explore the Open possibilities suitable for her interests day and aptitudes. All pupils progress on to Opportunities to Shine further education or training with most progressing to our partner Sixth Form Music is a real strength in The Sacred at St. Dominic’s Sixth Form College. Heart Language College. With the help of a team of professional musicians, Apply now We at The Sacred Heart Language girls have the opportunity to learn College look to educate the citizens of to play a wide range of musical tomorrow and to prepare them to face instruments which cater for almost the challenges of their future. every taste. Pupils’ talents and skills are also celebrated throughout the year Children are encouraged to in dance and drama productions. The make full use of their natural school’s high quality PE and sports ‘ talents.’ see our teams regularly Borough – Parent Champions in trampolining and a wide Admissions arrangements

The Sacred Heart Language College

This policy refers to admissions to the following having been looked after school to Year 7 at The Sacred Heart Language College in September 2020. Criterion 2 Baptised Catholic girls with The Sacred Heart Language College a Certificate of Catholic Practice is a Catholic school in the trusteeship of the Archdiocese of Westminster. Criterion 3 Other baptised Catholic Its prime purpose is the education of girls Catholic girls. Criterion 4 Other “looked after” girls Home As a Catholic school, we aim to provide and girls who have been adopted (or a Catholic education for all our girls. made subject to child arrangements At a Catholic school, Catholic doctrine orders or special guardianship orders) and practice permeate every aspect of immediately following having been the school’s activity. It is essential that looked after Map the Catholic character of the school’s education be fully supported by all Criterion 5 Christian girls from families in the school. All applicants Christian families, whose application are therefore expected to give their full, is supported by either a certificate of unreserved and positive support for the baptism or a letter from a minister of aims and ethos of the school. religion confirming membership of the Schools faith community.

Admission to Year 7 Criterion 6 Girls from other faiths whose application is supported by a The published admission number letter from their faith leader confirming membership of the faith community. Apply now (PAN) for the school is 180 girls. The Governing Body has sole responsibility for admissions to this school and Criterion 7 Any other girl intends to admit 180 girls to Year 7 in September 2020. Priority will always NOTES be given to Catholic applicants. 1. Exceptional Need: The Governing Where there are more applications Body will give top priority, after the for places than the total published appropriate category of looked-after admission number (PAN) of 180 children, to an application where places available, places will be offered compelling evidence is provided at the according to the following order of time of application, from an appropriate priority: professional such as a doctor, priest or social worker, of an exceptional social, medical, pastoral or other need of the Criterion 1 Catholic “looked-after” child, which can only be met at this girls and Catholic girls who have school. been adopted (or made subject to child arrangements orders or special 2. Inside of each criterion, priority (after guardianship orders) immediately those with exceptional need) is to those Sacred Heart (continued)

with a sibling attending the school at 1989 s.14A which defines it as an order the time of admission. ‘Sibling’ means appointing one or more individuals to a sister to include adopted sisters, be a child’s special guardian(s). half sisters or step sisters. A sibling relationship does not apply when 8. Catholic means a member of a the older girl(s) will leave before the church in full communion with the See younger one starts. of Rome. This includes the Eastern Catholic Churches. This will normally 3. Distance tie-break: where the offer be evidenced for a girl by a certificate of places to all applicants in any of the of baptism in a Catholic church or categories listed above would lead a certificate of reception into the full Home to over subscription, places up to the communion of the Catholic Church. published admission number of 180 For the purposes of this policy it also will be offered to those living nearest includes a “looked after” girl who to the school. Each address is geo- is in the process of adoption by a coded and distance is measured by “Catholic family”, where a letter from Harrow Local Authority in a straight line a priest demonstrates that the child Map from the home to the centre point of would have been baptised were it not the school. In cases where applicants for his/her status as a looked after live equidistant from the school and child. For a child to be treated as places cannot be offered to both girls, Catholic, evidence of Catholic baptism random allocation by lottery in the or reception in the Catholic Church presence of an independent witness will be required. Those who have Schools will be used. difficulty obtaining written evidence of baptism should contact their parish 4. ‘Looked after child’ has the same priest who, after consulting with the meaning as in S.22 of the Children diocese will decide how the question Act 1989, and means any child in the of baptism is to be resolved and how Apply now care of a local authority or provided written evidence is to be produced in with accommodation by them (e.g. accordance with the law of the Church. children with foster parents at the time of making an application to the school). Certificate of Catholic Practice means a certificate given by the 5. ‘Adopted’. An adopted child is a family’s parish priest (or the priest in child who is adopted under the terms charge of the church which the family of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 attends) in the form laid down by the s.46 (adoption orders). Bishop’s Conference of and Wales. It will be issued if the priest 6. ‘Child arrangements order’. A child is satisfied that at least one Catholic arrangements order is an order under parent or carer (along with the child, the terms of the Children Act 1989 s.8 if he or she is over seven years old) which defines it as an order settling have (except when it was impossible the arrangements to be made as to the to do so) attended Mass on Sundays person with whom the child is to live. and holy days of obligation for at least five years (or, in the case of 7. ‘Special Guardianship Order’. A a child, since the age of seven, if special guardianship order is an order shorter). It will also be issued when the under the terms of the Children Act practice has been continuous since Sacred Heart (continued)

being received into the Church if that for the purposes of charity law. The occurred less than five years ago. It is Charities Act 2011 defines religion to expected that most Certificates will be include: issued on the basis of attendance. A • A religion which involves belief in Certificate may also be issued by the more than one God, and priest when attendance is interrupted • A religion which does not involve by exceptional circumstances which belief in a God. excuse from the obligation to attend Case law has identified certain on that occasion or occasions. Further characteristics which describe the details of these circumstances can be meaning of religion for the purposes found in the guidance issued to priests of charity law, which are characterised at www.rcdow.org.uk/admissions by a belief in a supreme being and an expression of belief in that supreme Home “Children of other Christian being through worship. denominations” means children who belong to other churches and ecclesial 9. ‘Parent’ means the adult or adults communities which, acknowledge with legal responsibility for the child. God’s revelation in Christ, confess Map the Lord Jesus Christ as God and 10. Residential / Home. This must be Saviour according to the Scriptures, the address where the girl lives for and, in obedience to God’s will and more than 50% of the school week in the power of the Holy Spirit commit and they must be living there on the themselves: to seek a deepening of closing date for receipt of applications. their communion with Christ and with Confirmation of address will be Schools one another in the Church, which is required. his body; and to fulfil their mission to proclaim the Gospel by common 11. Multiple Births: The Governing witness and service in the world to the Body does not give priority under its glory of the one God, Father, Son and admission criteria for twins, triplets or Apply now Holy Spirit. An ecclesial community other multiple applications from one which on principle has no credal family for the same year group. If statements in its tradition, is included if there are insufficient places available it manifests faith in Christ as witnessed and one twin/sibling is offered the last to in the Scriptures and is committed to place, the Governing Body will agree working in the spirit of the above. to exceed the published admission All members of Churches Together in number and admit the additional girl(s). England and CYTÛN are deemed to be included in the above definition, as 12. Where a girl is admitted according are all other churches and ecclesial to Criteria 3, 5, 6 and 7 parents are communities that are in membership of advised that any future siblings are any local Churches Together Group (by unlikely to get a place as the school is whatever title) on the above basis. usually oversubscribed with applicants in criteria 1 and 2. “Children of other faiths” means children who are members of a 13. Pupils with an Education, Health religious community that does not fall and Care Plan (EHC): The admission within the definition of ‘other Christian of girls with an Education, Health denominations’ at 7 above and which and Care Plan (EHC) is dealt with by falls within the definition of a religion a completely separate procedure. Sacred Heart (continued)

Details of this separate procedure of the letter of offer or refusal, you are set out in the Special Educational must inform the school immediately. Needs Code of Practice. If your child If misleading information is given has an EHC plan you must contact or allowed to remain on the form, your local authority SEN officer. Girls governors reserve the right to withdraw with an EHC Plan naming this school the place, even if the girls has already will be admitted. started at the school.

14. In-Year Admissions. In-year Fair Access applications are made directly to the school. If a place is available and The School is committed to taking its there is no waiting list then the Local fair share of girls who are vulnerable Authority will be informed and the girl and/or hard to place, as set out in Home will be admitted. If more applications locally agreed protocols. Accordingly, are received than there are places outside the normal admissions round available then applications will be the governing body is empowered to ranked by the governing body in give absolute priority to a girl where accordance with the oversubscription admission is requested under any criteria. If a place cannot be offered Map local protocol that has been agreed by at this time then you may ask us for both the Diocese and the governing the reasons and you will be informed body for the current school year. The of your right of appeal. You will be governing body has this power even offered the opportunity of being placed when admitting the girl would mean on a waiting list. This waiting list will exceeding the published admission Schools be maintained by the governing body number. in the order of the oversubscription criteria and not in the order in which the applications are received. Names Applications to Year 7 are removed from the list at the end Please note, there are two application Apply now of each academic year. When a place becomes available the governing body forms: will re-rank the list and inform parents whether or not a place is to be offered. i. The e-admissions form (formerly called the Common Application Form). 15. Girls educated out of chronological This can be accessed from the website age group: Application may be made online at www.harrow.gov.uk. All for a girl to be educated out of her age completed e-application forms should group i.e. a 12 year old being admitted be submitted, together with a copy of to Year 7, or any girl admitted in-year proof of your daughter’s age and proof to the year below their chronological of your address, to the Admissions age group. The applicant should write Service of your local borough, as to the Chair of Governors at the time of directed, on or before Thursday 31st application requesting that the girl be October 2020. admitted out of her chronological age group. ii. The School’s Supplementary Information Form. Applicants applying 16. Change of Details: If any of the under criteria 2, 3, 5 and 6 should details on your form change between complete our school’s Supplementary the date of application and the receipt Information Form. This may be Sacred Heart (continued)

obtained from the school or the Local of the place even if the girl has already Authority and should be returned, started at the school. together with a copy of your daughter’s Baptism certificate (if applicable), to The local authority will write to you the Admissions Secretary, The Sacred on behalf of the governing body with Heart Language College, on or before the outcome of your application on Thursday 31st October 2019. 1st March 2020 and the information will also be available on line. You All applications received after that should indicate your acceptance of date will be classified as “LATE”. the place by Midday, 16th March 2020. This means that these applications Information concerning the Appeals will not be processed until after all Procedure will be sent out to those who administrative procedures have been are unsuccessful in obtaining a place. Home completed. Late applicants will then be placed at the bottom of the relevant The school maintains a waiting list, category, according to the admissions ranked according to the published criteria. THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS criteria, and places will be offered OF AN OFFER OF A PLACE. as and when vacancies occur. The Map waiting list will remain open until 31st Applications for criterion 1 must be August 2021. If you wish your child’s accompanied by written proof of the name to stay on the waiting list after girl’s status from the appropriate this you must apply to the school in authority. Those wishing to be writing before that date. considered under criterion 2 or 3 Schools should also provide the school with a Unsuccessful applicants who wish copy of the girl’s baptismal certificate. to appeal should do so, stating the If the certificate is not available, grounds for appeal, in writing, to: applicants should indicate in writing the The Clerk to the Governors, reasons for this being the case. Those The Sacred Heart Language College, Apply now applying under criterion 2 should 186 High Street, obtain a Certificate of Catholic Practice Wealdstone, Harrow, from the priest at the parish where the Middlesex HA3 7AY family normally worships.The priest will not sign the form if he does not know In the case of over-subscription a the family. waiting list will be drawn up for parents who wish their daughter to be included It is essential that all relevant details on this. The waiting list will be held are sent in at the time of application open until the start of the Autumn Term so that the criteria for admission 2021. may be applied fairly in the event of any change of circumstances (e.g. a Admissions from the waiting list will change of address, reception into the be according to the norms of the church, baptism etc.) the school must Admissions Criteria. be notified immediately. If a place is offered on the basis of misleading or Please note: The closing date for the out of date information, the governors receipt of any appeals: Friday 17 April reserve the right to withdraw the offer 2020. SalvatorianHatch End CollegeHigh School

High Road,High Harrow Performing Weald, Specialist Arts Middlesex HA3school 5DY status Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex & 020 8863HA3 2706 6NR (admin) 7 020 8863Tel: 3435 020 8428 4330 * Fax: 020 8428 9286 [email protected]: [email protected]. 8 www.salvatoriancollege.comuk Website: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. uk Executive Headteacher: Mr Martin Tissot PLACES AGES GENDER TYPE Travel DfE NO: 310 5400 150 11-16 Boys Academy map

Our vision: To be the School of First Choice. Our mission: We will embrace the teachings of Christ and, in our pursuit of excellence, we will foster a greater knowledge and love of the Divine Saviour. We will develop, in our pupils, exemplary manners and a commitment to their studies so that they make outstanding progress. We will nurture our pupils so that they become effective leaders of good influence.

Home A Tradition of Learning: offered at Salvatorian College, by our Securing the Future outstanding teachers, engenders an ethos that will allow your child to develop their talents and bring them fulfilment “Leaders have high aspirations for and happiness. We stretch our most both staff and pupils’’ – OFSTED able and support those with additional 2017 Map needs. We believe passionately in the importance of recognising every Salvatorian College has a long tradition pupil as a unique individual, with their of providing an excellent education for own gifts and talents, who can make a boys, and we were pleased to be rated a contribution and positive difference to ‘Good’ school in all categories by Ofsted our thriving school community. Admissions in February 2017. Last year, GCSE results placed Salvatorian College in We offer a clear progression pathway the top 300 highest performing schools at the end of KS4 to our sister college, for pupil progress in England (top 8%). St Dominic’s in Harrow, and to other Among state funded Catholic boys’ leading providers. We have a strong schools in England, Salvatorian College Open pastoral system as well as a full day has the fifth highest performance for programme of enrichment activities. We pupil progress, ahead of the London offer a wide range of extra-curricular Oratory School and close behind the provision including music, sport, drama, Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School. debating clubs and travel experiences. In September 2019, pupils and staff Our new facilities include: state of the art will move into a brand new campus, science laboratories, a drama studio, a Apply now built at a cost of £25m over the last few four-court sports hall and fitness centre, years. Salvatorian College is now the music technology and well-resourced most modern, well-equipped school in Information Technology suites for pupil Harrow. use. We prepare our pupils for rigorous examinations by instilling a culture of We believe the care and guidance study, focus, and hard work. Outstanding academic with developments in their subject achievement areas within the changing demands of the school curriculum. We subscribe to various online providers to ensure Outstanding progress is made by pupils resources are accessible from home. of all abilities. Under the ‘Progress 8’ Pace, challenge and skilful questioning measure, Salvatorian College achieved are consistent features in encouraging a score of +0.6 last year, placing our pupils to think critically and develop the school in the top 300 schools in their numeracy and literacy. Pupils England. The Mayor of London has recognised “exceptional” teaching are taught in sensibly sized classes – at Salvatorian College by inviting the grouped as appropriate, according to school to join his ‘Schools for Success’ ability, aptitude or interest – to ensure Home programme. In 2018, pupils starting that the individual’s learning needs can with low prior attainment made progress be met. Homework is integral to fostering in the top 6% of schools in London. progress and is both differentiated and Attainment is also high across the board, supplemented by ‘challenge’ tasks, so with 30% of all grades above grade pupils consolidate their knowledge and 7. The percentage of boys achieving advance their learning. The progress of Map a grade 4 or above in English and pupils is kept under regular review and Maths last year was 77% – well above progress grades are sent home half- the Harrow and national average. The termly. Teachers recognise that children percentage achieving grade 5 or above learn in a variety of ways and so we was 50%. Results last year also included strive to tailor approaches, techniques and technologies to maximise progress Admissions a string of grade 9s; in the History department, 25% of all boys achieved for all. grade 9. The focus on academic rigour and hard work means boys leave A school with an inspiring Salvatorian College with a tremendous curriculum advantage over their peers elsewhere. Open day “Leaders have created a supportive A passion for Teaching and environment and planned a Learning curriculum that meets pupils’ interests and aspirations and “Teachers use a range of information ensures equality of opportunity. on pupils’ prior learning to plan Additional subjects are offered Apply now interesting and engaging activities.” to meet pupils’ varying abilities.” Ofsted January 2017 Ofsted January 2017

“Pupils’ work is well presented, “Pupils enjoy the full range of thoughtful and shows progress over practical activities on offer.” Ofsted time.” Ofsted January 2017 January 2017

The school is focussed on ensuring We provide a broad, balanced and that pedagogy is of the highest quality. diverse curriculum developing the As a partner in the high-performing skills pupils need to make their way Cardinal Hume Academies Trust, successfully in life and achieve strong collaborative approaches are taken to results in public examinations. We developing teaching and resources. place special emphasis on developing Standards are rigorously monitored and English, Mathematics and Science training provided so that staff remain skills and additional time is devoted to at the cutting edge of educational these at both Key Stages. As a Catholic practice. Teachers keep up to date school with a strong religious ethos at its heart, we ensure 10% of curriculum and a biennial skiing trip. Academic time is devoted to religious studies. Our development is encouraged through ‘highly able’ programme identifies those a wide range of clubs including Art & with particular strengths and through Photography Club, Debate Club, Maths bespoke interventions enables them to Challenge and Political Literacy Club. make accelerated progress. For our older Salvatorian College has a long tradition pupils we organise extra study sessions of excellence in sport and there are to ensure they are best placed to secure plentiful opportunities to participate in outstanding examination results. We football, rugby and basketball. We make have a literacy coordinator who promotes frequent use of the excellent facilities a structured reading programme, as and coaching at Bannister’s Sports Home well as other events e.g. National Poetry Centre. Music lessons are available, Day and World Book Day. The formal providing an opportunity to acquire curriculum consists of twenty-five one graded qualifications. The school hour periods. Four lessons take place operates a charity giving calendar and in the morning and there is one lesson our responsibility to help others less in the afternoon. Our after-school fortunate is important to our ethos. We Map curriculum consists of additional lessons organise an annual Senior Citizens’ for those taking public examinations and party at Christmas in addition to termly a wide variety of clubs and after-school fundraising for nominated charities. activities for all year groups. We provide teacher-supported study until 5pm every Caring and professional day, with access to our new Library. At approaches to Pastoral Care, Admissions Key Stage 4 we offer an eclectic range of GCSE and vocational courses to suit Guidance and Support the creative, sporting, practical and academic learner including art, business “The Catholic ethos permeates studies, design and technology, drama, the work of the school and pupils geography, history, modern foreign are encouraged to show respect, Open languages, music, sociology, and sport. day tolerance and understanding towards each other and adults.” A wealth of enriching Ofsted January 2017 opportunities: Educating “Pupils know which staff to turn to Beyond the Classroom should they have a concern, and Apply now believe that any issues are dealt “Pupils value the opportunities to with quickly. Leaders are clear express themselves through art, about the prevalent dangers in the photography and drama.” Ofsted wider community and consequently January 2017 provide a nurturing and safe “Pupils enjoy the full range of practical community in which pupils can activities on offer.” Ofsted January thrive.” Ofsted January 2017 2017 We pride ourselves on looking after our At Salvatorian College we believe in pupils as if they were our own children educating the whole child and there and value each individual as unique and is a broad meta- curriculum that gives created in the image of God. Pastoral pupils the opportunity to develop and care is led by dedicated Heads of Year expand a range of interests, sporting and and ably supported by teams of form cultural activities, skills and knowledge. tutors. The key role of a form tutor is to In conjunction with our sister schools ensure that pupils are safe, happy and we offer annual trips to China, Rome making good progress and meeting and exceeding their academic targets. We spirituality in their own lives and to see have a strong sense of community and God’s work in those around them. instil pupils with pride in their Salvatorian heritage. Tutor teams work with the Pupil leadership is well developed Director of Teaching and Learning to through the pupil council, the prefect ensure that interventions are put in system, and peer mentoring which place for pupils who have pastoral supports excellent behaviour in the needs or when they are falling behind school. Pupils are encouraged through in their academic studies. Pupils are a variety of means to have a voice in rewarded, when they do well, with a the school. Our school is a safe, calm, Home variety of initiatives, including postcards and happy place to be. We work closely home and prizes selected by pupils alongside our feeder primary schools to through our E-praise system. We are an ensure that all our new pupils experience inclusive school catering for all abilities smooth and successful transition to and aptitudes. Our Additional Needs Year 7. We visit pupils and their teachers department offers a range of support in their primary schools and run an Map including reading recovery lessons, induction day to provide a selection one to one tuition, homework club, and of taster lessons before they join in targeted withdrawal to ensure pupils can September. This ensures that before their access the curriculum. The promotion first day, each pupil is comfortable and of our Catholic ethos is woven into the familiar with our school. day-to-day practices and routines of Admissions school life: a voluntary attendance Mass Further information on all aspects of life is celebrated weekly and our pupils are at Salvatorian College can be found on challenged to discover and celebrate the our website.

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The Salvatorian College is a boys more than 150 applications, places will Roman Catholic Academy in the be offered according to the following trusteeship of the Society of the Divine order of priority: Saviour (the Salvatorians). Located in the , GENERAL GUIDANCE its prime purpose is the education of Catholic boys aged 11-16 in Harrow The Governors will give top priority and the surrounding area. within a category to any applicant whose son has an exceptional Home As a Catholic school, we aim to educational, social or medical need provide a Catholic education for all our which can only be met at this school pupils. Catholic doctrine and practice and for which compelling professional permeate every aspect of the school’s evidence is supplied at the time of activity. It is essential that the Catholic application. character of the school’s education

Map be fully supported by all families in the Applications from boys of multiple school. We expect all applicants to births, e.g. twins, triplets, etc. In cases give their full, unreserved and positive where only one place is available and support for the principles underlying twins/triplets tie for the last available our educational ethos, which are that a place, then all will be offered a place Catholic education must: Schools even if this exceeds the planned

admission number. • encourage the formation and

growth to maturity of the whole Separate application procedures apply human person; to boys with an Education, Health and • enable physical, moral and Care Plan. Apply now intellectual talents to be developed

harmoniously; • teach all to know and live the CRITERIA mystery of salvation; • assist all to work towards their 1. Baptised Catholic (see Note A), eternal destiny; looked after boys (see Note B), and • promote the common good of Baptised Catholic boys who have been society; adopted (see Note C) (or subject to • ensure that all develop a greater child arrangements orders or special sense of responsibility and a right guardianship orders (see Note D) use of freedom; and immediately following having been • provide formation for every person looked after. to take an active part in social life. 2. Practising baptised Catholic boys The published admission number with an older brother (see Note E) (PAN) for the school is 150 children. who will be attending the school The Governing Body has sole simultaneously. responsibility for admissions and will admit a maximum of 150 boys to Year 3. Other practising baptised Catholic 7 in September 2020. When there are boys. Salvatorian College (continued)

be found in the guidance issued to 4. Other baptised Catholic boys. priests http://rcdow.org.uk/education/ governors/admissions/ 5. Other looked after boys and other boys who have been adopted (or B) Looked after child means a child subject to child arrangements orders in the care of the Local Authority or or special guardianship orders) provided with accommodation by immediately following having been them, e.g. Catholic children with looked after. foster parents (see Section 22 of the Children’s Act 1989). 6. Boys of other Christian denominations (see Note F) . C) Adopted means an adopted child is a child who is adopted under the terms Home 7. Boys of other faiths (see Note G) of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 s.46 (adoption orders). 8. Any other applicants D) Child Arrangements Order. A Child Arrangements order is an order under NOTES: the terms of the Children Act 1989 s.8 Map which defines it as an order settling A) Practising Catholic A ‘Practising the arrangements to be made as to the Catholic’ is someone for whom a person with whom the child is to live. ‘Certificate of Catholic Practice’ has been issued. A ‘Certificate of Catholic Special Guardianship Order. A Practice’ is issued by the family’s Schools special guardianship order is an order parish priest (or the priest in charge of under the terms of the Children Act the church where the family attends 1989 s.14A which defines it as an order Mass) in the form laid down by the appointing one or more individuals to Bishops’ Conference of England and be a child’s special guardian(s). Wales. It will be issued if the priest Apply now is satisfied that at least one Catholic E) Brother means full, half or step. parent or carer (along with the child, if he is over seven years old) have F) “Children of other Christian (except when it was impossible to denominations” means: children who do so) attended Mass on Sundays belong to other churches and ecclesial and holy days of obligation for at communities which, acknowledging least five years (or, in the case of God’s revelation in Christ, confess the child, since the age of seven, if the Lord Jesus Christ as God and shorter). It will also be issued when the Saviour according to the Scriptures, practice has been continuous since and, in obedience to God’s will and being received into the Church if that in the power of the Holy Spirit commit occurred less than five years ago. It is themselves: to seek a deepening of expected that most Certificates will be their communion with Christ and with issued on the basis of attendance. A one another in the Church, which is Certificate may also be issued by the his body; and to fulfil their mission priest when attendance is interrupted to proclaim the Gospel by common by exceptional circumstances which witness and service in the world to the excuse from the obligation to attend glory of the one God, Father, Son and on that occasion or occasions. Further Holy Spirit. An ecclesial community details of these circumstances can which on principle has no credal Salvatorian College (continued)

statements in its tradition, is included if and address data. In cases where it manifests faith in Christ as witnessed applicants live equidistant from the to in the Scriptures and is committed preferred school and places cannot be to working in the spirit of the above. offered to both children, the available All members of Churches Together in place will be allocated using a random England and of CYTÛN are deemed computer selection. to be included in the above definition, as are all other churches and ecclesial N.B. A boy is deemed to be resident at communities that are in membership of a particular address when he resides any local Churches Together Group (by there for more than 50% of the school whatever title) on the above basis. week.

Home G) “Children of other faiths” means: IN-YEAR ADMISSIONS children who are members of a religious community that does not fall Applications for In-Year admissions within the definition of ‘other Christian are made directly to the school using denominations’ and which falls within a the school’s application form. (For the definition of a religion for the information on how to apply, see the Map purposes of charity law. The Charities paragraph on Applications). If a place Act 2011 defines religion to include: is available and there is no waiting list • A religion which involves belief in then the child will be offered a place. more than one God, and If more applications are received • A religion which does not involve than there are places available then Schools belief in a God. applications will be ranked by the Case law has identified certain Governing Body in accordance with characteristics which describe the the oversubscription criteria, with meaning of religion for the purposes the following modification: Catholic of charity law, which are characterised children without an offer of a school by a belief in a supreme being and an place elsewhere are given priority Apply now expression of belief in that supreme immediately after other practising being through worship. Catholic boys. If a place cannot be offered at the time of application the H) Parent means the adult or adults reasons for refusal will be supplied with legal responsibility for the child. and information will be provided about the right of appeal. The opportunity of GEOGRAPHICAL being placed on a waiting list will be offered. PROXIMITY

Where the offer of places to all the FAIR ACCESS applicants in a category would lead to PROTOCOLS oversubscription, places will be offered on the basis of proximity to the school The school is committed to taking as measured in a straight line from the its fair share of children who are address point of a home to the centre vulnerable and/or hard to place, as point of the school site. Distance is set out in locally agreed protocols. calculated by the London Borough of Accordingly, outside the normal Harrow using a computerised mapping admissions round the governing system based on Ordnance Survey body is empowered to give priority to Salvatorian College (continued)

a Catholic child where admission is write to all applicants to let them know requested under any local protocol that their decision on 1st March 2020. has been agreed by both the Diocese and the governing body for the current If you are offered a place, the onus school year. The governing body is on the applicant to contact the has this power even when admitting school by Monday, 16 March 2020 to the child would mean exceeding the confirm whether the place is accepted. published admission number. Unaccepted places will be allocated to applicants on the waiting list. APPLICATION PROCESS APPEALS Home Applications should be made in the first instance through the eAdmissions Unsuccessful applicants who wish to website, the online portal for applying appeal should do so in writing, stating to reception, junior, and secondary the grounds for appeal, to: school, supported by the 33 London Local Authorities and Surrey County The Clerk to the Governors Map Council. Salvatorian College High Road School Supplementary Information Forms may be obtained from the Middlesex, HA3 5DY school and should be returned, Schools together with a copy of your son’s In the case of oversubscription a Baptism certificate, to the Admissions waiting list will be drawn up. Officer, Salvatorian College, on or before 31 October 2019. This waiting list will be maintained by the governing body in the order of the Applications received after this date will oversubscription criteria and not in Apply now be classified as ‘late’, meaning they will the order in which the applications are not be processed until after all other received. Names are removed from the administrative procedures have been list at the end of each academic year. completed. When a place becomes available the governing body will decide who is at It is essential that all relevant details the top of the list and make an offer. are sent in at the time of application so that the criteria for admission may Admission to the waiting list will be be applied fairly. If not, the chance of a in accordance with the Admissions place may be jeopardised. Criteria.

The Governors’ Admissions Committee Please note: Closing date for the will meet in January to consider all receipt of any appeals: Monday, 1 applications. The Local Authority will June 2020. WhitefriarsHatch End High School School High Performing Specialist Arts Whitefriars schoolAvenue, status Harrow, Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 5RQ HA3 6NR & 020 8427Tel: 2080 020 8428 (admin) 4330 * [email protected]: 020 8428 9286 Email: [email protected]. 8 www.whitefriarsschool.netuk Website: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. Executiveuk Headteacher: Ms Lucy Caswell

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* Whitefriars is an all-through school, therefore 60 places will be reserved for children attending Year 6. On 2 March, 90 places will be offered via the co-ordinated process

Introduction We do not have a list of rules and negative sanctions, instead we teach our students ‘Pupils’ attitudes towards learning are to live by positive shared values and exceptional’ – OFSTED to hold them deep in their hearts. Our students learn the importance of friendship Whitefriars School is a member of the and unity and how to approach life with Home Heathland Whitefriars Federation. In positivity and hope. The students gain September 2015, in recognition of the merits throughout the year for embracing Federation’s outstanding leadership, the growth mindset, being happy when we opened our new secondary section. they are stuck and when revelling in With our new state-of-the-art building learning from their mistakes. This allows the students to work towards their bronze, Map and experienced and well-qualified staff, we are now offering our first Key Stage silver and gold awards. Every week there 3 and GCSE students the best possible is a lovely special mentions assembly start to their secondary education. In where all teachers nominate students for May 2018 OFSTED graded our school their efforts that week. as outstanding. Admissions Teaching and Learning Our students make rapid progress in an environment of love and care without ‘High quality teaching ensures that bells and detentions. Our school is a pupils make exceptional progress in strong family where expectations are Key Stage 3’ – OFSTED high, values are positive, forgiveness is Open day abundant and children are treasured. We Our lessons are characterised by active believe that anyone can learn anything learning with sparkle that engages and the growth mind-set underpins our children. We do not set or label everything we do. our students but instead ensure that everyone is focusing on their precise Ethos next steps. This is real differentiation in Apply now small classes. ‘Pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds are welcomed into the Curriculum school. They receive the support and encouragement they need to excel’ – ‘All pupils are seen as individuals. OFSTED Staff go out of their way to ensure all pupils are fully included in school’ • Extensive grounds and green spaces – OFSTED We have our very own resident chef Our curriculum is broad and balanced who cooks fresh food on site every day, and provides students with the best sometimes using fruit and vegetables that has been thought and said. The that we have grown in our garden. curriculum helps the students appreciate human creativity and achievement Values and promotes their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. We ‘The behaviour of pupils is offer academic and applied pathways, outstanding. The school is a calm, Home including the English Baccalaureate, and orderly place’ – OFSTED ensure that our courses are designed to meet our student’s needs and ambitions. Our ethos and curriculum is underpinned Every half term there is a different theme by a set of positive, shared values which which links all the subjects together, help us to work and learn with one for example the students learn about another co-operatively and with respect. Map volcanoes in Geography, make them in We learn the importance of friendship Art and explode them in Science. and unity, and how to approach life with There is a real emphasis on reading positivity and hope. and every half term our year groups are turned into giant book clubs. Every The whole staff team and all pupils student uses Microsoft OneNote and are involved in promoting values and Admissions OneDrive so that they can access all the recognising their positive effects around resources used at school, at home. the school.

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Open ‘The excellent facilities and school ‘An exceptional range of enrichment day grounds are used to provide activities, thoroughly enjoyed pupils with an enriched curriculum by pupils, further enhances the that stimulates their interest and curriculum’ – OFSTED enthusiasm for learning’ – OFSTED It is crucial that students feel that they Apply now Our secondary section has its home in belong to the school and this is why we our large new buildings and we have do so much beyond the curriculum and a wide range of extensive facilities why our reward system is so robust. including: There are so many extra-curricular clubs so that students can become interested • Class leading Computing and library in new things. facilities • Dance and Drama studios and These include art, textiles, photography, specialist Art and Design studios gardening, cooking, media, gadget • Attractive dining area and origami. There are lots of musical • Large Music centre with a suite of opportunities, there is a thriving choir practice rooms and rock band and our students learn a • Large and well equipped sports hall variety of musical instruments including • Modern and well equipped Science steel pans and dohl drums. Our sports labs clubs include football, netball, rugby, • Specialist facilities for catering, basketball, weekly workout, gymnastics, horticulture and media production athletics and dance. Every young person • All weather sport pitches gets involved in a drama production every year and we even run our own take part in friendly competition in a radio station. We have our very own range of activities, including sports forest area where our students sing cooking and photography. around the bonfire and take part in nature trails. Conclusion

There are lots of exciting trips including We look forward to working closely the TATE, Design Museum, Warwick with each and every one of you to find Castle, Royal Observatory, Bletchley friendship, fun and success as we build park, the Globe, London Zoo and the a bright future together. We love our trenches in Belgium. We have a hugely schools and we hope you do too. successful where forms Home

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ScienceHigh Performing Specialist College Arts school status Headstone Lane, Harrow, Middlesex Porlock Avenue,HA3 6NR Harrow, Middlesex HA2Tel: 020 0AD 8428 4330 Fax: 020 8428 9286 & 020 8864Email: 7688 [email protected]. 8 www.whitmore.harrow.sch.ukuk Website: www.hatchend.harrow.sch. Headteacher:uk Ms Susan Hammond

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Student Success the most able and additional support for students with specific learning and “Students make excellent language needs. progress from their starting points. In Year 7 and 8 students follow an The achievement of pupils is enhanced programme of study, which outstanding.” – Ofsted includes the national curriculum and Home much more. Our curriculum includes At Whitmore High School we believe dual languages (French and German), passionately that every child has Music, Drama, Ceramics, Sculpture and unique gifts and talents and deserves Computing. A large number of students the best possible education. We also take advantage of the extra music have an excellent record of academic tuition available. Map achievement and regularly obtain the Students in Years 9, 10 and 11 study a highest rating from the government for range of GCSE subjects that follow the our examination results. We value all our English Baccalaureate. Excellent exam students and expect them to reach the results are a priority and the majority of highest standards of work and behaviour our students work towards ten GCSEs. in our positive, friendly but disciplined All students study six core GCSEs Admissions (English Language and Literature, atmosphere. Double Science, Mathematics and RE). Optional GCSE subject choices include Curriculum Art (Painting & Drawing, Ceramics, Sculpture); Business Studies; Computer “The quality of teaching is Open Science; Design & Technology (Food, day outstanding. The school provides Graphic Products, Resistant Materials, a wide range of subjects which Textiles); Drama; French; German; match the needs and interests of all Spanish; Geography; History; Media students extremely well.” – Ofsted Studies; Music; PE; Sociology and Triple Science. All students complete a Work At Whitmore, every child follows a rich, Experience placement in Year 10. Apply now broad and balanced curriculum. High Homework is a vital part of education quality teaching inspires and supports which helps develop independent students to develop the confidence, learning and is set throughout the motivation and self-discipline to school. A homework timetable is issued succeed. Teachers provide well- to students and parents and our library resourced lessons with challenge for runs a daily homework club, available for all students. consultations and Year 8 students have an individual interview to discuss their Science College choice of upper school courses. In Year 11 they have a guidance interview to “Teachers have excellent subject discuss the range of Sixth Form courses knowledge and high expectations of available. what students can achieve.” – Ofsted Our rewards system recognises hard work and positive contributions to The school is a Specialist Science school life and certificates and prizes College. Resources coming into for these achievements are presented the school have led to exciting in assemblies and at our annual developments in Science and Achievement Evening. A clear Code Home Mathematics, including innovative of Conduct ensures all students are courses at GCSE and A Level, well- fully aware of our high standards of equipped laboratories for inspiring behaviour. Emphasis is placed on practical lessons, extensive use of students developing self-discipline which computer technology, competitions and results from the desire to learn and a special events for our partner schools respect and awareness of the rights and Map and the wider community. needs of others. Progress is assessed regularly in all Pastoral Care subjects and parents receive three reports a year and attend a Parents’ Evening. We regard the partnership “Students say they feel happy and with parents as vital to each student’s safe in the school. They value the Admissions development and progress and support that they receive from all parents are encouraged to contact the staff.” – Ofsted school with any concerns. They are also welcome to raise any issues with “There are excellent arrangements to the Headteacher at her surgery each support students new to the school. Open Monday after school. The school’s The year team and a range of mentors day newsletter and website keeps parents and support staff liaise with local up to date with school successes and primary schools prior to transfer events. ensuring a smooth transition and successful start.” – Ofsted Sixth Form Apply now We pride ourselves on the quality of our pastoral care, which commences before “The Sixth Form provision is students join Whitmore High School. We outstanding. Students achieve very have an experienced team, which works well… and are very positive about very closely with primary schools to ease the education and care they receive.” the transfer. Our induction programme – Ofsted includes visits to primary schools, individual interviews for tutors to meet Whitmore has a very popular and each student and their parents and a day successful Sixth Form. We offer a of special activities that takes place at full range of A Levels and specialist Whitmore High School. BTEC courses and our Sixth Form Pastoral care is organised through form programme includes trips and visits, tutors and Heads of Year, who move up extra-curricular activities, volunteering the school with the students and get and leadership opportunities and advice to know them very well as individuals. on careers and progression to university, Academic progress, attendance and apprenticeships and employment. punctuality are all monitored closely. Standards are high and the majority of Parents are welcomed regularly for our students progress to highly regarded university courses. A separate Sixth Form creative arts, sports, Duke of Edinburgh prospectus is available on the school awards and study support. Flourishing website. music groups include brass, wind and string ensembles; a samba band, jazz Facilities band, steel pans and choir. They perform regularly in concerts both within the Whitmore provides state-of-the-art school, nationally and internationally. facilities for all our students. Our landmark building provides extensive Our Drama productions and showcases specialist accommodation and are extremely popular and play to equipment which includes: capacity audiences. Each spring there Home • Modern ICT suites and class sets of is an Art and Design Exhibition, which laptop computers is open to the public. Our Debating and • A well-resourced modern library and Maths Challenge Teams continue to computer centre which is also open achieve success at local and national out of school hours for homework level. A wide range of sporting activities • 13 well equipped laboratories with is open to all and includes competitive Map prep rooms to support teaching and teams – particular successes in recent learning of Chemistry, Biology and years include football, trampolining, Physics netball, athletics, tennis, swimming, • An impressive drama and dance cricket, basketball, badminton and the studio used for rehearsals and Panathlon. performances Departments organise many curriculum Admissions • Separate studios for Ceramics, trips and visits. Recent journeys include Sculpture and Painting & Drawing adventure activities in Wales and Dorset; • Impressive Media and Music studios Language trips to France and Germany; with recording facilities Music tours to Spain and Italy; History • A large study area and seminar trips to the WW1 graves; Art trips to various exhibitions and centre court Open rooms for our Sixth Form day • A large, well-equipped sports hall tickets for Wimbledon. with spectator seating and a superb fitness suite We regularly welcome politicians, civil • An all-weather sports pitch and courts servants and the media interested in for tennis and netball, all floodlit our curriculum developments and the • A spacious and attractive dining area achievements of our students. Each Apply now • A courtyard where students can relax year students also actively raise tens of at break and lunchtimes thousands of pounds for national and local charities. Extra-Curricular Activities Awards “Students have many opportunities to take part in a wide range of clubs, The school’s many awards include: extra lessons and educational visits.” • OFSTED Outstanding 2015 and 2008 – Ofsted • Department for Education Top 30 Schools Award A key strength of the school is • High Performing Specialist Science the extensive variety and range of College enrichment opportunities, which entice a • National Training and Leadership high proportion of students to participate. Development School These are very strong in the areas of the Admissions arrangements

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If there are fewer applicants than there a child arrangements order. Section are places available for Year 7 entry in 14A of the Children Act 1989 defines a September 2020, everyone who applies ‘special guardianship order’ as an order will be offered a place. appointing one or more individuals to be a child’s special guardian (or special Children who have an Education, Health guardians). and Care Plan or Statement of Special b) Children for whom it is essential to be Home Educational Needs which names the Academy will be allocated a place at admitted to a specific school because the Academy in accordance with their of special circumstances to do with statutory entitlement. significant medical needs and or social needs.

Map Oversubscription criteria This criterion relates to the child’s (This is applied when more applications medical and or social needs. Except in are received than there are places wholly exceptional circumstances such available at a school) requests will only be considered for the school closest to the home address a) A ‘looked after child’ or a child where this criterion is used in Harrow by School who was previously looked after but the admission authority. The application immediately after being looked after must be supported by written evidence. became subject to an adoption, child The supporting evidence should set out arrangements, or special guardianship the particular reasons why the school order. in question is the most suitable and Apply now the difficulties that would be caused if A looked after child is a child who is (a) the child had to attend another school. in the care of a local authority, or (b) The recommendation for this specific being provided with accommodation school should demonstrate knowledge by a local authority in the exercise of of the school in terms of resources and their social services functions (see organisation which deems it essential the definition in Section 22(1) of the that the named pupil be admitted to Children Act 1989).This includes the specific school. The Admission children who were adopted under the authority cannot give higher priority Adoption Act 1976 (see section 12 to children under this criterion if the adoption orders) and children who required documents have not been were adopted under the Adoption and produced. Children’s Act 2002 (see section 46 adoption orders. Child arrangements Medical Needs orders are defined in s.8 of the Children Act 1989, as amended by s.12 of the Applications made on medical grounds Children and Families Act 2014. Child must be accompanied by compelling arrangements orders replace residence medical evidence from a hospital orders and any residence order in force Consultant at the time of application. prior to 22 April 2014 is deemed to be The letter from the hospital consultant Whitmore High School (continued)

must provide information about the wholly exceptional circumstances such child’s medical condition, the effects of requests will only be considered for the this condition and why, in view of this, school closest to the home address the child needs to attend the parent’s where this criterion is used in Harrow by preferred school. the admission authority. Applications will only be considered for the parent(s) If the school is not the closest to home, with whom the child lives and must be the consultant must set out in detail the accompanied by compelling medical wholly exceptional circumstances for evidence from a hospital Consultant at attending this school and the difficulties the time of application. The letter from if the child had to attend another school. the hospital consultant must provide Home information about the parent’s medical Medical claims will only be considered condition, the effects of this condition for one school and this should be and why, in view of this, the child needs named by the consultant. to attend the parent’s preferred school.

In assessing these applications, advice If the school is not the closest to home, Map will be sought from Harrow’s Special the consultant must set out in detail the Education Needs Service. wholly exceptional circumstances for attending this school and the difficulties Social Needs if the child had to attend another school.

In assessing these applications, School Applications made on social grounds must be accompanied by compelling guidance will be sought as appropriate evidence at the time of application. (e.g. Harrow Association of Disabled Social needs claims will be considered people). where there is involvement from a social worker. The application will need to be Medical claims will only be considered Apply now supported with a letter from a Divisional for one school and this should be Director of Children & Young People named by the consultant. Services or a person holding a similar role in another local authority. The Parent(s) making a medical claim solely director must set out in detail the wholly on the grounds of the young person’s exceptional circumstances for attending need to be accompanied on the journey this school and the difficulties if the child to school will not be allowed. had to attend another school. d) Sibling link (older brothers or sisters) Social claims will only be considered for Children with a brother or sister one school and this should be named attending Whitmore High School in in the letter from a Divisional Director of years 7 to 11 at the time of application. Children & Young People Services or a The sibling link does not apply to person holding a similar role in another students who are attending the sixth local authority. form.

c) Medical reasons relevant to parent(s) e) Children of staff of the school Parent(s) with special medical reasons Children where their parent(s) has been for seeking a place for their child employed by the school for two or more at their preferred school. Except in years at the time at which the application Whitmore High School (continued)

for admission to the school is made or Tie Breaker where the member of staff has been recruited to a vacant post where there is If more applications are received in a demonstrable skills shortage. any one criterion than there are places available the oversubscription criteria will f) Distance from home to school be re-applied followed by the ‘tie-breaker’ Children living nearest to the school of distance, measured in a straight line. measured in a straight line from home In cases where applicants live equidistant to school. This must be the address from the preferred school and places where parent and child normally live cannot be offered to both children, the and they must be living there on the available place will be allocated using a Home closing date for receipt of applications. random computer selection.

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Parents of children who live in Harrow form, and that should be the form from may apply to schools in neighbouring the borough where you live. So if your boroughs. Similarly, parents of children child is a Harrow resident, fill out a Harrow who live outside Harrow may apply to form – even if you are not applying to any schools inside Harrow. It may be true that Harrow schools. You can only apply to a the nearest school or schools to your maximum of four schools in Hertfordshire. Home home are located in other boroughs. Please find contact details below for You can apply to schools in other admissions departments in neighbouring boroughs by simply naming them on Councils where you can get advice your application form in the usual way. on school open days, admissions Map You should only fill out one application arrangements and other details.

Barnet Brent Pupil Admissions and Travel Pupil and Parent Services Building 4 PO Box 1057 Admissions North London Business Park Wembley Oakleigh Road South Middlesex HA9 1HJ London N11 1NP & 020 8937 3110 & 020 8359 7651 * [email protected] * [email protected] 8 www.brent.gov.uk 8 www.barnet.gov.uk 8 www.brent.gov.uk/admissions

Apply now Ealing Hertfordshire School Admissions Children, Schools & Families Perceval House CHR 102 14 – 16 Uxbridge Road, London W5 2HL Pegs Lane & 0208 825 5511 (Primary school Hertford admissions) SG13 8DQ & 0208 825 5522 (High school admissions) & 0300 123 4043 * [email protected] * [email protected] 8 www.ealing.gov.uk/admissions 8 www.hertsdirect.org

Hillingdon London Borough of Hillingdon School Placement and Admissions Team 4E/09 Civic Centre www.education.gov.uk High Street, Uxbridge For other Local Authority UB8 1UW address details & 01895 556644 * [email protected] 8 www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schools Children with Special Educational Needs

Harrow aims to allow children with Special a review of your child’s EHC Plan or Educational Needs (SEN) to attend their Statement of SEN, where parents, school local secondary school wherever possible, staff and other professionals will discuss the and the vast majority of children with SEN arrangements for secondary school transfer. do so. Only a small number of children, SENARS will receive a report of that review, who have the most complex needs, and will write to parents at the beginning Home receive places at a special school or at a of September, asking for confirmation mainstream school with special provision. of their school preference. SENARS will To talk about the most appropriate then consult with the secondary school of placement for your child, parents should preference (if appropriate) and, if required, contact the Special Educational Needs contact parents again to discuss other Assessment and Review Service (SENARS) options. Map on 020 8501 8383. SENARS will write to parents in the third week in January to offer their child a place at There are two separate admissions a secondary school and to propose support arrangements for SEN children, arrangements. An amended Final EHC depending on whether they have an Plan or Statement of SEN which names a Educational, Health and Care Plan or a secondary school will then be issued by 15 Statement of Special Educational Needs. February on the year of transfer. Admissions Children WITHOUT an EHC Right to appeal Plan or a Statement of SEN Parents who are dissatisfied with the These children go through the normal school that is being offered should contact Apply now admission procedure. Parents should fill out SENARS. If concerns cannot be resolved, an application form in the usual way and parents have the right of appeal to the First- children will be offered a place based on the Tier Tribunal of the Health, Education and school’s published admissions criteria. All Social Care Chamber (HESC). schools in Harrow receive additional funding to provide extra help for children with SEN. The Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice January 2015 Children WITH an EHC Plan or states that a school may only object to the admission of a child with an EHC Plan or a Statement of SEN Statement of SEN on the following grounds: These children do not go through the That the placement of the child would be normal admission procedure. SENARS will incompatible with the efficient education consult schools for places on their behalf. of the pupils with whom they would be We encourage parents to complete school educated and that there are no reasonable application forms but this is optional. steps that can be taken to enable the Parents are welcome to visit schools and inclusion of the child. attend open days. If you believe this process applies to you or your child please contact SENARS on Before the end of year 5, there will be 020 8051 8383. University technical colleges and studio schools

University Technical Colleges and Studio boroughs should fill out an application form Schools accept 14-19 year olds for courses at www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions. of study that are technically oriented or Currently there are no University Technical based around work skills. Colleges or Studio Schools in Harrow. Students born between 1 September 2005 For information on University Technical and 31 August 2006 who live in Harrow Colleges visit www.utcolleges.org. Home and wish to apply to University Technical For information on Studio Schools visit Colleges and Studio Schools in other www.studioschoolstrust.org.

The full timetable for applications is:

Map 1 September 2019 Website opens, and you can apply online at http://www.eadmissions.org.uk

Friday 18 October 2019 Last Friday before the half-term holiday. We strongly recommend that you submit your application by this date to avoid any delay.

Admissions Thursday 31 October 2019 Closing date for applications

Monday 2 March 2020 Emails sent to parents with the outcome of their application. Please wait until you have received the email before logging on to the e-Admissions website. In some cases, letters will be sent through the post Apply now Monday 16 March 2020 Deadline for acceptance or decline of offer.

Information on the appeals process for University Technical Colleges and Studio Schools is available direct from the schools. Appeals

You can appeal any decision made about the school place you have been offered. Bear in mind that appeals will be heard on the basis of the admissions criteria listed in this guide. Please be sure you have strong grounds before you make an appeal. Last year only 4 per cent of secondary school transfer appeals were successful.

Name of school Number of appeals Number of successful in 2019 appeals in 2019 Home Avanti House 9 0 Bentley Wood High School 13 0 Canons High School 3 1 Nower Hill High School 21 1 Park High School 5 0 Map Pinner High School 3 0 Rooks Heath 1 0 Whitmore High School 20 1 Appealing to Salvatorian & form must be received by Monday 30 March Admissions Sacred Heart 2020. Subsequently, appeals hearings are held periodically through the academic year. Appeals about decisions at the above schools are dealt with by the schools How the appeals process works directly. Please contact the school and ask for their appeal form to be sent to you. Appeals are organised by Harrow Apply now Democratic Services, independently of the Appealing to all other Harrow Admissions Service. Democratic Services will notify you of the date of your appeal Secondary Schools hearing and you will be requested to attend. At the appeal, the Admissions Service will Appeal forms are available on our website explain the reasons why your child could at www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions. not be offered a place. You will have the For guidance and information, contact us at chance to ask questions and members of [email protected]. the appeal panel will ask you questions. The An appeal has to be made in writing, setting appeal panel will then make its decision and out the grounds on which it is made, in full. you will be notified of the result in writing. You must include a full description of your Any child admitted to a school as a result of case. Additional information and evidence an appeal will take precedence over others supporting your appeal and its grounds on the waiting list. should be submitted as soon as possible and before the appeal hearing. Please note that any evidence or information submitted Appealing to a school on the date of the appeal may not be outside Harrow considered. Appeals will be heard early in the summer Please contact the Local Authority where term 2020. To be considered in this first the school is located for information of how round of grouped appeals, your appeal to appeal. Sixth form education

If you wish to apply for a sixth form place in The Harrow Sixth Form Collegiate is a Harrow, do not fill out partnership of the following: a secondary school application form. Bentley Wood Sixth Form Applications for sixth Home Canons Sixth Form form places are made Harrow Sixth Form directly to the school or Sixth Form Centre* college. Hatch End Sixth Form All of Harrow’s secondary Nower Hill Sixth Form schools and colleges Park Sixth Form Map work together in a Rooks Heath Sixth Form partnership called the Stanmore Sixth Form College* Harrow Sixth Form Whitmore Sixth Form Collegiate. Whitefriars Sixth Form

Other sixth form provision Admissions St Dominic’s Sixth Form College*

How to apply The offer of a place is conditional on you achieving the appropriate entrance You should apply to your first choice of qualifications. Details of these are school or college. indicated in prospectuses or information Forms are available directly from high leaflets from each school or college. You schools and colleges. The form contains will be given further details during your full details of how to fill in the application guidance interview. and where to send it. An appropriate programme will be negotiated. You will be offered a guidance interview. Where a school or college does not offer The school or college will consider your a place, your application will be passed predicted grades and reference when to your second choice. deciding whether to offer a place. The offer of a place will be confirmed. If you do not meet the entrance What happens next conditions of your original offer, every effort will be made to place you on a Your application will be acknowledged. different course in September.

* Harrow College Sixth Form Centre, Brookshill, Harrow Weald HA3 6RR & Lowlands Road, Harrow, HA1 3AQ. Tel 020 8909 6000. Email [email protected]. Visit www.harrow.ac.uk St Dominic’s Sixth Form College, Mount Park Avenue, , HA1 3HX. Tel 0208 422 8084. Email [email protected]. Visit www.stdoms.ac.ukStanmore Sixth Form College, FEC, Elm Park, Stanmore, HA7 4BQ. Tel 0208 420 7700. Email [email protected] Visit www.stanmore.ac.uk LGBT pupils

Our vision is to ensure that this is a proud, fair and cohesive Harrow, a great place to live, work and visit and the same applies to places of study. Home Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pupils may face additional challenges and several of our secondary schools have signed up as Stonewall’s Diversity Champions. These include Hatch may be a good time for transition for Map End High School, Park High School, Nower Hill High School and The Helix some but it should not be the only Education Centre. opportunity. The right time to transition from one gender to another is when the The Equality Act 2010 provides child or young person feels they are protection from discrimination because ready. Admissions of gender reassignment in schools. This means that it is unlawful for We acknowledge that this may be a schools to treat pupils less favourable challenge for school and families but because of gender reassignment and we feel that every school in Harrow that schools will have to fact in gender can work to support every child in the borough including those transitioning. Apply now reassignment when considering their obligations. Gender reassignment is We would encourage families to defined in the Equality Act as someone contact us early so we can offer advice who is undergoing has undergone or and support and also to discuss our is proposing to under a process (or admission criteria for children for part of a process) of reassigning their whom it is essential to be admitted to sex by changing physiological or other a specific school because of special attributes. This definition means that circumstances to do with significant in order to be protected under the act, medical needs and or social needs. For a pupil will not necessarily have to children who are new to the borough be undertaking a medical procedure and without a school place we can also to change their sex. Pupils who are consider our Fair Access Panel. undergoing a social transition for example going by a preferred name or Harrow Admissions Service wishes pronoun are protected by the Equality to work with families to ensure that a Act. change of school is made as smooth as possible and ensuring that the child A change in school at a key transition or young person accesses any support point e.g. from primary to secondary they may need. Secondary 1 Hover over the location to see school details Schools 1 Click to see travel maps Map The Common

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South Harrow Secondary schools 1. Avanti House 2. Bentley Wood High School Eastcote Lane 3. Canons High School Northolt Rd 4. Harrow High School 5. Hatch End High School 6. Nower Hill High School 7. Park High School 8. Pinner High School 9. Rooks Heath College 10. Salvatorian College 11. The Sacred Heart Language College 12. Whitefriars School 13. Whitmore High School