Supplementary Information 2020-21 Contents Our School

Our School 03 Hardenhuish is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive school set in the magnificent parkland of the former Hardenhuish Manor and Admissions 04 . We enjoy an enviable reputation locally and nationally as a high Policies 04 performing , being the first school in to take advantage of more local leadership as part of the DfE’s flagship academy scheme. Curriculum 05

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Model 06 We have three priorities which permeate all that us to offer. Our site is beautiful and boasts some Key Stage 4 Curriculum Model 08 we do. Firstly, and perhaps most importantly of the most impressive educational facilities in our aim is for all our young people to be the County, including a Creative Centre, Sports Sixth Form 10 ‘inspired to learn’ – to leave us as independent Hall with climbing wall, English and Performing learners, with the necessary skills for lifelong Arts Centre, a modern Advanced Centre for the Examinations 11 learning. We provide a purposeful approach to 6th Form and Resources Centre. Religious Education 12 learning, ensuring that this incorporates fun and engagement. Our status as a Microsoft Relationships & Sex Education 13 Showcase School puts us at the leading edge “An extremely successful and caring Special Educational Needs 14 of new technologies and we are continually exploring ways to incorporate ICT into lessons in school. Hardenhuish has it all: Additional Information 15 a meaningful way. As Lead School for Gifted and good results, fantastic facilities on Talented learners in North Wiltshire, we make an impressive site, a huge range of Term Dates 15 exemplary provision for our most able learners. School Day 15 extra-curricular activities, and a top Our second priority is the pastoral care of our reputation for pastoral care.” School Uniform 16 young people. We put children at the centre The Good Schools Guide PE Uniform 16 of all we do and believe that a three way partnership with school, home and each child Transport Arrangements 17 ensures that every individual is ‘supported to succeed’. We look for opportunities to Visiting the School 18 celebrate success through our rewards system, Leadership Team and Governing Body 19 assemblies, weekly ‘Headlines’ and annual celebration events. Hardenhuish has been Ofsted Report 19 oversubscribed for several years and for the last Hardenhuish Educational Trust 20 two years all of the pupils joining us in Year 7 selected us as first preference – we appreciate Friends of Hardenhuish 20 the trust that parents have put in us.

Attendance 21 Finally, we aim to ensure that each Hardenhuish Destinations 21 pupil not only achieves academic success and the qualifications to take them on to further Exam Results 22 or higher education and adult working life, but also takes advantage of the wide variety of social, personal and recreational enrichment opportunities that our impressive, extensive, well-resourced campus and fantastic staff enable

02 Supplementary Information 2020-2021 www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk 03 Admissions Curriculum Hardenhuish School’s published admissions At Hardenhuish School we believe in providing a broad and balanced curriculum number for entry into Year 7 is 243. which engages and challenges our pupils so that they achieve the best possible Application forms are available from the Local qualifications to enable their future aspirations to be fulfilled. The curriculum Authority. They should be returned by midnight on 31 October 2020. is designed to offer a diverse and coherent range of courses and learning experiences so that pupils develop skills and knowledge that remain with them Applications may also be made on line at long after examinations. This is so our pupils leave school as confident and www.wiltshire.gov.uk. Parents will be notified of independent life-long learners, equipped with the transferable skills needed to decisions by the Local Authority on . 1 March thrive in a changing world. Our full Admissions Policy can be found on our website at www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk We place a great importance on pupil progress The school operates a one-week timetable for in the core subjects of English, mathematics all pupils. There are 25 hours of teaching time, and science, together with the other English spread across the different National Curriculum Baccalaureate subjects of the modern subjects. Each day, lessons are organised into six foreign languages and humanities. However, 50 minute slots. Lessons for some subjects are Hardenhuish is equally committed to developing 50 minutes long, such as ICT, mathematics and pupils’ abilities, talents and enjoyment across modern foreign languages. Others are taught in the full range of subjects including the design, combinations of 50 minute and 100 minute slots, Policies information and computing technologies, with practical subjects generally preferring the expressive and performing arts as well as sport double session of 100 minutes. Over the next and physical education. One of our fundamental few pages are the curriculum models for Key School policies relating to pupil welfare, curriculum, data protection, health and safety principles is to offer a personalised curriculum Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) and Key Stage 4 (Years and many other topics are available on the school tailored to enable each individual pupil to 10 and 11). website at www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk flourish as a learner. Furthermore, Hardenhuish recognises that valuable and often memorable learning also takes place through extra and cross-curricular experiences. This includes our Key to Abbreviations hugely popular Enrichment Days, such as the ‘Smoothie Challenge’ in Year 7, the London museums trip in Year 8 and the WW1 day in Year D&T Design & Technology 9, as well as the vast array of clubs, visits and ICT Information and Computing residential trips. Technology

In addition, we also believe in the benefits of MFL Modern Foreign Languages promoting the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental NC National Curriculum and physical development of pupils through our programme of religious, personal, social, PE Physical Education health and careers education. This holistic focus enhances the wellbeing of our pupils and helps PSHCE Personal, Social, Health & Careers them to develop as responsible and respectful Education young adults who make a positive contribution RE Religious Education to society.

04 Supplementary Information 2020-2021 www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk 05 Key Stage 3 Curriculum Model

Year English Maths Science RE&PSHCE History Geography PE MFL ICT D&T Ex Arts Options Total

7 4 4 4 2 1 1 3 4 1 2 4 N/A 30

8 3 3 3 1 2 2 3 4 2 2 5 N/A 30

9 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 4 2 Options 2x2 30

Notes about the KS3 Curriculum Model

Science is a balanced course covering biology, In Y7, Y8 and Y9 pupils have ICT lessons in one of chemistry and physics. the School’s computer rooms. These lessons are designed to improve their level of competence using Throughout KS3 the vast majority of pupils study ICT, including computer programming, enabling French and Spanish, spending half of their time on them to use technology as a tool in other lessons. French and half of their time on Spanish. The vast majority of pupils continue with both French and The expressive arts subjects (art, drama and music) Spanish in Y9, delivered through 2 x 50 minute are taught as discrete subjects in Y7 and Y8. Dance lessons in each modern foreign language, with the is also taught as a discrete subject in Y7. In Y9 pupils exception of a small number of pupils who have choose at least 2 options from a range of subjects additional literacy through our creative media which includes D&T, expressive arts, business programme. studies and extra PE, in preparation for GCSEs. In Y7 and Y8 pupils doing D&T gain experience of The core subjects start GCSE programmes of study working with different media through a carousel during Y9. programme of food, textiles, resistant materials, systems & control and graphic products. As they go into Y9, they can choose as part of the options which media they wish to specialise in.

06 Supplementary Information 2020-2021 www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk 07 Option Subjects Key Stage 4 Curriculum Model The following optional subjects are currently offered at GCSE level:

• French • Dance Year English Maths Science RE&PSHCE PE Option A Option B Option C Option D Option E Total • Spanish • Drama 10 4 4 6 2 2 3 3 3 3 Extra 30 • Geography • Music curricular • History • Design Technology (with a specialism in resistant 11 4 4 6 2 2 3 3 3 3 time 30 • Religious Studies materials, systems & control or textiles) • Business Studies • Food Preparation & Nutrition • Computing • Catering & Hospitality* • ICT • Physical Education Notes about the KS4 Curriculum Model • iMedia* • Sports Science* • Art • Health & Social Care* English, mathematics, science, PE and personal education are The subjects marked with a * are alternative qualifications equivalent to a GCSE. The courses in iMedia, Sports Studies and Health & Social Care are all Cambridge National Awards. The Catering & Hospitality course mandatory subjects which pupils is a WJEC level 1/2 award. must continue studying during KS4. We strongly recommend that pupils choose a than one course in a particular subject area. English is a course that leads to two GCSE broad and balanced curriculum which includes There are a few restrictions on pupils’ option outcomes for all pupils, one in English Language a modern foreign language and a humanities choices. These are that pupils may choose: and one in English Literature. Mathematics is a course that also leads to two GCSE outcomes, subject, although this is not compulsory. only one subject from DT, Food and Catering, one in statistics taken in the summer of Year 10 However, some pupils who have specific only one of computing or iMedia, up to two and one in mathematics, although many pupils strengths and a clear idea of what they want to expressive arts subjects and either PE GCSE also achieve a GCSE in statistics as part of their do after Year 11 may benefit from choosing more or Sports Science. timetable or as an after school option.

The science course covers the three main sciences: biology, chemistry and physics. The outcomes for some pupils are three separate GCSEs, but some may achieve two GCSEs in combined science. It is taught by two or three teachers. This means that pupils spend double the time on science as they do on most other subjects.

At Hardenhuish we run a free option choice system, where all the available subjects are listed for pupils to rank order up to four choices, and the timetable for each year group is written to achieve those choices.

As part of their timetable, some pupils may study three option subjects and have extra lessons in English and/or maths together with academic mentoring to maximise achievement across their courses, especially in the all- important core subjects.

08 Supplementary Information 2020-2021 www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk 09 Sixth Form Examinations Hardenhuish Sixth Form is consistently one of the highest performing school It is very important to make sure sixth forms in Wiltshire. We pride ourselves in supporting all young people to set that pupils and parents have all This information includes: themselves challenging goals whilst providing them with dedicated support in the information they need for GCSE • The courses and assessment requirements for all order to help them take the next step towards their futures, whatever they may be. the GCSE and vocational subjects being offered and A level options. We believe that by the school; In the most recent Sutton Trust research into access we were proud to pupils are more likely to achieve their • What pupils need to do in order to do well in their be placed as the highest performing comprehensive school in Wiltshire for access best in their public examinations to selective including Oxford and Cambridge. examinations; if they and their parents are • Details of any coursework deadlines in each In recent years we have seen a significant and clear about all that is involved. subject; Therefore, leading up to your child’s sustained growth in our sixth form with many • An explanation of the agreement between home students transferring into our sixth form from other TheA levels currently being examinations, we will provide and school for ensuring that pupils attend school schools. The sixth form currently has approximately offered by the school are: information and guidance to pupils for the examinations; 300 students. During Year 11, all applicants to the and parents. • An explanation of the school’s examination entry sixth form have a personalised careers meeting • Art & Design • Geography policy. where they can discuss A level options and their future plans with a senior member of the sixth form • Biology • German team. Students are then encouraged to study three • Business • Government or four A level subjects at Hardenhuish Sixth Form. & Politics In addition, students choose one option from our • Chemistry Core Programme: some students may complete an • History EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) whilst others • Computing • ICT enrol on a Level 3 Core Maths course or Level 3 • Criminology Sports Leaders programme. We know that these • Mathematics additional subjects, together with our extensive • Dance enrichment programme strengthen our students’ CVs • Media Studies • Design Technology but also broadens their horizons and provides them (Food or Product • Music with a greater all round experience at Key Stage 5. Design) • Photography The excellent facilities in the Sixth Form centre • Drama & Theatre • Physical Education include newly refurbished study rooms and common • Arts rooms, ‘The Hungry Stag’ café, kitchen facilities and • Physics a dedicated ICT suite as well as teaching rooms • Economics specifically for Sixth Form lessons. • Psychology • English Language • Religious Studies Sixth Form students have many privileges within • English Literature the school and rightfully so. In return, they have • Sociology • Film Studies much to give, supporting other students through • Spanish our volunteering programme and contributing to • French the ethos of the school. All Sixth Form students • Tourism are invited to apply for a position on the Student • Further Leadership Team, giving them the opportunity to Mathematics develop their leadership skills and drive change within our community. Our Sixth Formers set examples in their work, their outlook and their contributions to the school and their communities.

10 Supplementary Information 2020-2021 www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk 11 Religious Education Relationships Religious Education adopts a multi-faith approach to the study of religion. Through this subject pupils investigate how people have answered the ultimate questions, & Sex Education such as: ‘Why am I here?’, ‘Is there a God?’, ‘What will happen to me when I die?’, ‘How should I live my life?’ and ‘Why do people suffer?’ The school believes that relationships and sex education is an educational entitlement for all pupils as part of each pupil’s emergence into adulthood. Pupils are encouraged to explore their own religions have had on their own and other people’s responses to these questions, with no particular cultures. Courses in Religious Studies are run at Furthermore, we agree that sex education should: • Encourage personal responsibility in all forms of behaviour; response being argued for or assumed. both GCSE and A Level. • be an integral part of the learning process, Pupils investigate how the answers to these The course is open and relevant to pupils with or beginning in childhood and continuing into • Develop self-esteem; adult life; questions influence the practices of different without a religious faith. As with Collective Worship, • Encourage respect and consideration religions. From these studies it is hoped that pupils you may withdraw your child from this activity by • be provided for all children, young people for others; will learn to listen to and empathise with others informing us of your decision in writing. Alternative and adults, including those with physical, who have different viewpoints from their own. We arrangements will be made for your child to study learning or emotional difficulties; • Provide support and information for young hope that they will appreciate the influence these other topics at this time. people and their parents; • encourage exploration of values and moral issues, consideration of sexuality and • Help pupils to feel secure while working on personal relationships and the development of this area. communication and decision-making skills; The school’s complete Relationships and Sex • “aim to equip children and young people with the Education Policy is available on the school website information, skills and values they need to have safe, at www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk or from the fulfilling and enjoyable relationships and to take school office. responsibility for their sexual health and well-being.” (Relationships & Sex Education Forum UK 2015)

12 Supplementary Information 2020-2021 www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk 13 Special Educational Needs Additional information Arrangements for pupils with Special Educational Term Dates 2020-21 Needs and Disabilities Term 1 3 September – 22 October 2020 (Y7 only 3 September/Y7 and Y12 only 4 September) The School has regard for the SEND Code of special educational needs and disabilities. These Practice 2015 and uses the definitions from the pupils have full access to the curriculum and 7 September – 22 October 2020 (all years return) Code. A child or young person has SEN if they extra-curricular activities. Our aim is to be a fully have a learning difficulty or disability which calls inclusive school where the needs of all our pupils Term 2 2 November – 18 December 2020 for special educational provision to be made for are taken into account. Term 3 4 January – 12 February 2021 him or her. A child of compulsory school age or a young person has a learning difficulty if he or she: The Learning Support Department is based on Term 4 22 February – 1 April 2021 the first and second floor of the House. Some • has a significantly greater difficulty in learning other buildings have recently been refurbished to Term 5 19 April – 28 May 2021 than the majority of others of the same age, or enable wheelchair access but older areas of the School do not currently have full access. Term 6 7 June – 16 July 2021 • has a difficulty which prevents or hinders him or her from making use of facilities of a kind generally To ensure that pupils with special educational TD Days 2 & 3 September 2020, 23 October 2020, provided for others of the same age in mainstream needs are given the same opportunities to 27 November 2020, 19 – 21 July 2021 schools or mainstream post-16 institutions. achieve as other pupils, the teaching staff are informed of the pupils’ particular needs so Hardenhuish School aims to include pupils with that they are able to make provision and are special educational needs, enabling them to access encouraged to have high expectations for all their the curriculum and to participate fully in school pupils through quality first teaching. life. Our policy is to teach all pupils in mainstream School Day classes and provide support to enable them to do The Learning Support Department has a team of this. The Learning Support department provides two teachers, a team of variously qualified teaching 08.30 Tutor Time alternative provision for some pupils in Modern assistants, one full time equivalent Nurture Group Foreign Language lessons throughout the School. Supervisor, an Improving Reading Co-ordinator and 08.45 Lesson 1 a full time SEN Administrator, all led by our SENCo, We support all children who have SEN and Debbie Bennett. 09.40 Lesson 2 disabilities. The school has Local Authority (LA) funded Enhanced Learning Provision to meet Please see the SEN Information Report, available 10.30 Break higher-level needs across a range of difficulty. The on the school website for full details. 10.50 Lesson 3 LA places pupils in this provision. In addition, the School caters for students with a wide range of 11.45 Lesson 4

12.35 Lunch 13.15 Lesson 5 14.10 Lesson 6 15.00 End of school day

14 Supplementary Information 2020-2021 www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk 15 School Uniform Transport Arrangements • Bottle green sweater with gold stripe and school logo* The Local Authority provides free transport to any • Black tailored trousers/tailored skirt (below fingertip length when arms are at the side of legs)/black of the three nearest secondary schools for pupils Out of Catchment tailored shorts (optional)* in Years 7-11 if the distance from home to school is at least 3 miles and less than 6 miles. This is Transport • White button to neck long/short sleeved shirt/blouse (button free collar, one pocket maximum) reduced to a minimum of 2 miles for children who receive free school meals or those receiving the Provided there are free seats available, pupils living • School tie* maximum level of working tax credit. This transport outside of the above limits may be able to travel • Black sensible shoes is usually by specially commissioned bus, but in on Local Authority buses with a bus pass paid for some cases is by service bus. termly if there are sufficient spaces. Pupils entitled • Black/white socks or black tights to free transport take priority when spaces are allocated. • Weatherproof coat For further information, please contact the Education Transport Section, Wiltshire Public transport, which drops and collects pupils Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road, at the Hardenhuish/Sheldon coach park in Trowbridge, BA14 8JB, Tel: 01225 713577 Hardenhuish Lane, is also available with fares or http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/schools- payable daily. Please contact Passenger Transport PE Uniform learning-transport-apply at County Hall for further information. • Green and black winter shirt with gold piping and logo* • Green and black polo shirt with gold piping and logo* (unisex or girl fit) • Green and black shorts or skort with gold piping and logo* • Green and black hooped socks* • Black fleece or jacket with green piping and logo* (unisex or girl fit) – optional • Sports trainers • White socks (summer sports) • Rugby/football/hockey boots with studs or blades • Shin pads • Gum shield (advisable) • Black base layer top (short or long sleeved) – optional • Black footless long base layer bottoms – optional • Black plain tracksuit bottoms – optional *Only available from the School N.B. The full uniform list is in the school’s Uniform Policy, available on the school website at www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk. Please note that uniform is compulsory; no extreme hairstyles or visible make-up are permitted. Pupils may wear a watch and a single small stud in one or both ears. All items marked with an asterix are to be purchased from the School’s uniform supplier – Price and Buckland; please see the uniform page of the school’s website for further information.

16 Supplementary Information 2020-2021 www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk 17 Visiting the School /Open Leadership The School’s Leadership Team comprises the Headteacher, two Deputy Headteachers, Week /Open Evening three Assistant Headteachers, and the Business Manager. • Our annual Open Evening will be held on Hardenhuish School’s Governing Body Thursday 1 July 2021. comprises of co-opted and parent governors, including the Headteacher. Their varied skill set • Open Week will take place during September enables them to offer support and appropriate 2021. Open Week offers the opportunity to have a tour of the school during a normal working day. challenge to the school. Bookings can be made via our website. A full list of School Governors can be found on If you would like to visit the school at any other time our website at www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk of the year, a member of our Leadership Team will be pleased to give you a guided tour to see us at work and answer any questions you may have. To arrange a visit or for any admissions enquiries, please telephone 01249 650693 and select option 2 or ask to speak to the Leadership Team PA.

OfSTED Report The school’s latest OfSTED report recognised the “good quality of education”, “strong personal development”, “strong teaching” and that pupils felt “very safe in school”. The full report can be found on our website at www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk

18 Supplementary Information 2020-2021 www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk 19 Hardenhuish Attendance Hardenhuish School works hard to maintain an excellent attendance and Educational Trust punctuality record, not least because of the strong link that exists between Hardenhuish Educational Trust has attendance and attainment. Attendance been established by parents, staff and is closely monitored and unexplained absences quickly investigated by our governors. The Trust is independent Attendance Officer, Attendance Support and of the Friends of Hardenhuish, but Intervention Leader and Pastoral Managers. complements its work in providing for the pupils. Trustees are nominated by parents (through the Friends of Hardenhuish), the staff and the governors.

With the help of this Charitable Trust the School has benefited immensely over recent years with additional classroom resources leading to greater Destinations pupil achievement. Destinations of Year 13 students 2020 University/Further Education: 85% Employment/Apprenticeship: 11% Gap Year Programme: 1% Friends of Hardenhuish Other: 3%

There is a thriving parent and Of those students who started university in staff group called ‘The Friends of September 2020, many went on to attend a Russell Group university and in the most Hardenhuish’ that meets regularly competitive subjects, including medicine. to promote co-operation and friendly relations among parents, staff and the local community for the benefit Destinations of Year 11 pupils 2020 of the School. The ‘Friends’ support School Sixth Form: 54% the school with fundraising and through social activities. The group Further Education: 42% also provides opportunities for parents Employment & Training: 3% to find out more about school matters. New parents and volunteers are Other: 1% always welcome.

20 Supplementary Information 2020-2021 www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk 21 Exam Results Hardenhuish has a long standing reputation for fantastic exam results. Our staff are dedicated and hardworking and instil in our pupils the belief that they can succeed, encouraging and supporting them to have high aspirations and be determined to meet them.

Despite the national closure of schools, our Our pupil centred approach along with the results in 2020 were our best ever and once fantastic support and dedication of our wonderful again demonstrated that Hardenhuish has teachers enables our young people to move on to extraordinary pupils and students, fantastic the next stages of their careers with confidence. teachers and terrific support from our parents and Governors: The A level results of the class of 2020 are also to be celebrated: • 30% of GCSE grades were at 9-7 • 56% of grades were at A*-B • 79% of pupils achieved the Basics Measure (9-4 in English and maths) • 33% of grades were at A*/A Most pupils met or exceeded their challenging • 53% of the cohort achieved at least one A*/A targets and there were some exceptional with 20% of students achieving 3 or more A*/A individual performances: grades • 64 pupils achieved 5 or more 9-7 grades Our students made exceptional progress and exceeded the challenging targets based on their • 27 pupils achieved at least 10 9-7 grades GCSE results two years earlier. This high number of top grades secured places for most students at Whilst acknowledging the enormous their first choice university. achievements of the most able is very important, we are proud of the progress made by every pupil during their time at Hardenhuish.

22 Supplementary Information 2020-2021 www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk 23 Supplementary Information 2020-21 Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ Telephone: 01249 650693 Email: [email protected]