We are very proud of being part of Prince Henry's High School and are conscious of its history, current achievements and distinctive ethos. Visitors to the school often comment on the sense of purpose and commitment that they encounter. We hope that you will feel the same and that you will share our belief that Prince Henry's has something very special to offer.
In May 2010 Prince Henry’s had its fourth Ofsted Inspection and we were delighted that the Inspection Team again recognised that Prince Henry’s is an outstanding school with an outstanding Sixth Form. Further to this, Ofsted inspectors visiting Prince Henry’s in September 2011, found our Science department to be outstanding. We are confident that you will find that there is a real sense of pupils enjoying their education at Prince Henry's which arises from them feeling that they are being motivated, stretched, valued and supported by the high standards we expect of them. When Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools, Mr David Bell, visited Prince Henry’s in July 2004 he described our students as “confident and articulate young people who were a credit to their school and to state education more generally."
Prince Henry's became a Foundation School in 1999 following a highly successful six year period as a Grant Maintained School. We are a very popular school, consistently oversubscribed. On 1st March 2011, Prince Henry’s became the first new-style Academy in Worcestershire.
Over the last fifteen years we have undertaken a major refurbishment programme; for example new Science and Technology buildings were completed in 1997. In February 1997, our £900,000 Sports Hall was opened. This Hall which serves as The Worcestershire Cricket Centre is extremely well- equipped and one of the biggest in the West Midlands. In September 2002 we were proud to open a superb new Drama Studio and new Music facilities and in the summer of 2004 our new Sixth Form Centre was opened by Mr David Bell, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools. Two new Science Laboratories were opened in January 2005 and in October 2005 we opened our new full size Astroturf Sports Pitch. We have recently refurbished our Cricket Pavilion, creating a new multi-gym within it as part of a new sports complex. A new small two classroom block opened in April 2011.
In 2011 yet again students of all abilities achieved excellence in many fields, including examination success. There was yet another outstanding set of A Level results, amongst the best not just locally but nationally. Nearly 90% of our Sixth Form students go on to university, of whom, well over 30% go to Oxford, Cambridge, a Russell Group university or a Times Top 20 university. We have been consistently high performers at GCSE. For example in 2011 88% of our students gained 5 or more A* to C grades. 62% of pupils gained 5 or more A* to C grades when Mathematics and English are included. 31% of our pupils attained the English Baccalaureate. It is anticipated that there will be even higher attainment in the next few years. Our 'value added' scores are very high. There are also superb extra-curricular opportunities for our students in terms of Sport, Music, Drama, educational visits within the UK and abroad, and in many other aspects of school life.
In 2002 Prince Henry’s became a Specialist Language College, enabling us to raise standards further by developing the language skills of our students, by promoting the teaching of extra languages and boosting standards across the curriculum. As a high performing, school we accepted a Government invitation to take on a second specialism in Mathematics and Computing in 2007.
We hope that you will find this Prospectus helpful. A Sixth Form Prospectus and a GCSE Courses Booklet are also readily available. Copies of the Gazette, our regular newsletter for parents, will help to convey the atmosphere of the school and the wide range of activities which form part of our daily life. We are always pleased to welcome prospective parents with their children to see the school in action on a normal working day. If you are interested we shall be delighted to see you and would ask you to telephone the Headteacher's PA (01386-765588) to arrange an appointment.
B.S. Roberts, Headteacher January 2012
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PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL, EVESHAM
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND NEW PUPILS
CONTENTS
Page
1. PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL History and Development 5 Aims and Values 5 Staff of the School 2011/2012 7 School Governors 2011/2012 11
2. GENERAL ORGANISATION The Curriculum Year 9 12 Years 10 and 11 12 Sixth Form 13 Religious Education 14 Personal, Social and Health Education 14 Pupils with Special Educational Needs 15 Information about Arrangements for Pupils with Disabilities 16 Physical Education Sporting Aims 16 Curriculum 16 Extra Curricular Sport 17 Facilities 17 Links with Local Clubs 17
3. PASTORAL CARE – HEALTH AND WELFARE Accidents and Illness in School 18 School Nurse 18 General Organisation – The Year System 18 Transfer from Middle Schools 19 Absence from School 20 School Attendance Information – School Year 2010/2011 20 School Terms and Holidays 2012/2013 21
4. GENERAL INFORMATION
Catchment Area 22 Admissions Policy 2013 At Age 13 23 At Age 16 25 Explanatory Notes – Living In Catchment Area 26 Arrangements for Visits 27 Admissions for September 2012 27
Applying for a Place at Prince Henry’s High School 27
Careers Education and Information, Advice and Guidance 27
Charging for School Activities 28
Remissions 28
Charging for Damage and Loss 28
Clubs and Societies 29
Communication with Parents 29
Parental Visits to the School Site 29
Daily Timetable 30
Destination of Leavers June 2011 30
Discipline and Behaviour 30
Rewards and Sanctions 31
Documents and Complaints 31
Everyday Equipment 31
Financial Assistance 32
Health and Safety 32
Homework 32
Houses Burlingham (Africa) 32 Deacle (America) 33 Holland (Asia) 33 Lichfield (Europe) 33
Workman (Oceania) 33 Lockers 33
Lost Property 33
Lunchtime Arrangements 34
Major Events of the School Year 34
Ofsted Inspection 34
Parents’ Evenings 34
Public Examinations 35
School Examinations and Reports 35
Travel Arrangements - School Travel Plan 35 Students’ Bicycles 35 Students’ Cars 36 Contract Bus Arrangements 36 School Bus Numbers, Routes and Morning Times 37
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Uniform General Information 39 Our Suppliers 40 Uniform Requirements 41 Girls’ Uniform 41 Girls’ PE Kit 42 Boys’ Uniform 42 Boys’ PE Kit 42
APPENDIX
Examination Results 43 Examination Subjects and Boards 2012 44 GCSE Examinations 2011 ~ Year 11 48 Year 11 GCSE Examinations ~ BTEC 51 Year 11 GCSE Examinations ~ OCR Nationals 51 GCSE Examinations 2011 ~ Year 11 Short Course 52
Summary of GCSE Results 2011 53 Summary of GCE/A/AS Results for Pupils aged 16, 17 or 18 53 AS Level Results 2011 54 A Level Results 2011 57 OCR Nationals Level 3 2011 60
1. PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL
HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT
Prince Henry's High School is an established mixed comprehensive school with 1244 pupils aged 13-19 of whom over 330 are in the Sixth Form. Numbers are expected to remain static with slight fluctuations in the coming years. The school occupies an eighteen acre site with extensive playing fields in the northern part of the historic town of Evesham. Over the years the school has developed strong contacts with Bredon Hill Middle School and with St. Egwin's Middle School and we are working in closer and closer partnership with these schools to further raise standards. In recent years a significant number of the new pupil intake has come from a wider area and from a number of other schools.
The school has a long history of success stretching back more than 600 years since its beginnings in the Abbey of Evesham. The school was refounded by James 1 in 1605 and given the name of his eldest son Henry, Prince of Wales. Girls were admitted in 1906 and the first buildings were erected on the present site in 1909 as the school became a mixed grammar school. Sixth Form work developed in the 1920's and 1930's. The first comprehensive intake joined the school in 1973. The 600th anniversary of the school was actively celebrated in 1977. Prince Henry's enjoyed a highly successful period as a Grant Maintained School from September 1993 before becoming a Foundation School in September 1999. Prince Henry’s gained Language College Status in September 2002 and then took on a second specialism in Mathematics and Computing in 2007. The school became the first school in Worcestershire to convert to Academy Status on 1st March 2011.
AIMS AND VALUES
The Governors and the staff of the school are committed to the achievement of high standards of academic work and behaviour for all its pupils. (Copies of the Governors' Curriculum Statement, the Governors' Discipline Statement and the School's Behaviour Policy are available from the school on request).
Great stress is laid upon the development of orderly work habits and a positive approach to study. The achievements of all our pupils are regarded as of equal importance provided they represent each pupil's best efforts. We believe that high expectations, encouragement and the experience of success are most likely in the end to bring the best results.
The school seeks to be sensitive to the needs of all its pupils, recognising that those of high academic ability and those with particular learning difficulties may each require early identification and additional support. We wish to create an environment where each pupil can be considered as an individual.
The school offers a wide range of courses which recognise these varied needs and interests. Each year pupils from Prince Henry's proceed to major Universities and to Colleges of Higher Education, to further training and to the world of work. Our large Sixth Form is an important feature of the school. We also work hard to ensure that those who do not stay on at school post-16 fully appreciate all other opportunities for Further Education.
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We recognise that the best hope for our young people lies in a shared responsibility between home and school. Their moral, social and academic development is our joint concern. To this end we seek to provide a caring community which reflects the values and discipline of the home and the primary influence of the family. We attach great importance to the active support and co-operation of parents.
In addition to the structured, taught curriculum, pupils gain greatly from their experience of the community of the school. The school lays emphasis upon sensible rules which are consistently enforced and upon a general atmosphere of discipline and order. The school wishes to create a positive environment in which good behaviour will flourish and pupils are made aware of the importance of common sense and an appreciation of the difference between right and wrong. The school expects to make demands on all its pupils in respect of punctuality, attendance, appearance, behaviour, achievement and the acceptance of responsibility.
The school seeks to be a secure, coherent community based upon mutual respect and trust between staff and pupils and understanding of the views of others. Our intention is to provide opportunities for the development of individual talent in all the main areas of extra- curricular activity. Pupils are encouraged to join and participate in a wide range of clubs, activities and special events. Sports and Games, Music, Drama and the Performing Arts are all particularly strong. In this we are aided by the presence on site of the Evesham Arts Centre, a fully equipped modern Theatre shared with the community, and our Sports Hall and Astroturf Sports Pitch.
Our hope is that the pupils who leave Prince Henry's will be confident, secure young people, equipped with the qualifications, experience and skills to make a positive contribution to society.
STAFF OF THE SCHOOL – 2011/12
Headteacher: Mr. B. S. Roberts, B.A. (Hons.)
Deputy Headteachers: Mrs. V. C. Butler, M.A. Mr. A. W. Roberts, B.Sc. (Hons.)
TEACHING STAFF
Mrs. J. M. Aitken, B.A. (Hons.) Head of Art Mrs. S. D. Bannister, B.A. (Hons.) Modern Languages Mrs. N. J. Barker, B.A. (Hons.) Head of English Mrs. R. Baston, M.Eng Mathematics Ms. A. J. Bell, F.I.M.L.S. Science Miss H. S. L. Berry, B.Sc. (Hons.) Director of ICT Mrs. L. M. Biggs, B.A. (Hons.) Head of Year/R.E Mr. T. A. Billington, B.Sc. Head of Physics Mrs. H. E. Bloom, B.A. Modern Languages Mrs. L. Boyle, B.A. (Hons.) Modern Languages Mr. M. C. Brant, B.Sc. (Hons.) Assistant Director of ICT. Mr. J. M. Bridgens, B.A. (Hons.) Deputy Head of PE Mrs. J. Brooke, B.A. (Hons.) Deputy Head of Modern Languages Mr. P. A. G. Bullas, B.A. (Hons.) Head of Music Mrs. A. C. B. Burke, B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography Miss H. Clilverd, B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics Mr. N. A. Collings, B.Sc. (Hons.) Assistant Deputy Head of Mathematics Mrs. M. Cook, B.A. (Hons.) English and Drama Mrs. J. A. Coram, B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography Mrs. D. P. Couliou, B.A. (Hons.) Head of Modern Languages Mrs. D. L. Cox, B.Ed. (Hons.) Head of Design Technology (Food & Textiles) Miss J. L. Coxon, B.Sc. (Hons) Head of Geography Mr. C. J. Davies, B.Sc. (Hons) ICT Mrs. L. E. Davies, B.A. (Hons) Deputy Head of English Mr. N. C. Dowling, B.Sc. (Hons.) Head of Design Technology Mr. J. Downe, B.Sc. (Hons.) Head of Chemistry Mrs. C. L. Fisher, B.Med.Sci. (Hons.) Head of Science/Head of Biology Miss J. C. Fox, B.A. (Hons) Modern Languages Mr. B. J. Freeman, M.A., B.A. (Hons.) Head of History/Politics Mrs. R. J. Garcia, B.A. (Hons) Spanish Mr. M. Goffe, B.A. (Hons.) Modern Languages Mr. J. W. Goodhead, B.Sc. (Hons.) Assistant Deputy Head of Year/Science Mrs. S. Hall, B.A. (Hons.) English and Drama Mrs. S. S. Hearle, B.A. (Hons) English Mrs. N. L. Higginson, B.Sc. (Hons.) Science Mrs G. L. Hobbiss, B.A. (Hons.) English Miss S. Hodgkinson, B.A. (Hons.) Head of P.S.E./Psychology Miss B. J. Houghton, B.A. (Hons.) Art Mrs. R. M. Howard, M.Sc., B.Sc. Mathematics Mrs. L. F. Imrie, B.A. (Hons.) Head of Learning Support Mrs. P. K. Kelly, B.A. (Hons.) Design Technology Mrs C. A. Keyte-Toone, B.Sc. (Hons.) Science Mr. R. Kitson, B.A. (Hons) English
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Mrs. K. F. Knott, B.A. (Hons) PE Mrs. A. E. Lee, B.A. (Hons.) Assistant Deputy Head of English Mrs. H. Lee, B.Ed. (Hons.) Design Technology Mrs. R. M. Loh, B.Ed. English Mr. R. Lovett, M.A., B.A.(Hons) Assistant Deputy Head of Year/Mathematics Mrs. A. C. Lungley, B.Sc. Assistant Headteacher/Chemistry Miss T. D. Marcham, B.Sc. (Hons.) Head of Mathematics Ms. D. Martin, B.Sc. (Hons) Science Mr. J. P. Martin, B.Sc. (Hons.) Science Ms. M. A. Maurice, B.A. (Hons.) English/Drama Mr. W. P. McGarvey, B.A. (Hons.) Head of Sixth Form/History/Politics Mr. P. F. Meehan, B.Sc. (Hons) Econ ICT Mrs. K. E. Mifflin, B.A. (Hons.) Deputy Head of Sixth Form/PE Mrs. H. L. Miles, B.Sc. (Hons.) Design Technology Mr. D. J. Miller, B.Ed. PE Miss C. M. Moore, B.Sc. (Hons) Science Mrs. S. K. Nolan, B.Sc. (Hons.) Science Dr. J. P. Orme, B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc., PhD Science Mrs. C. J. Parfitt, B.Sc. (Hons.) Geography Miss C. L. Park, M.Sc. (Hons) Science Miss C. Parker, B. A. (Hons.) Art Mrs. J. Parnham, B.A. (Hons.) Head of Business Studies & Economics/Teacher in charge of Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Dr. H. Patel, Ph.D, B.Sc. (Hons.) Head of Year/Science Mrs. G. Pearce, B.Sc. (Hons.) Head of PE Mr. R. M. Pike, B.A. (Hons.) Modern Languages Miss H. M. Pomeroy, B.A. (Hons.) Head of Drama Mrs. H. A. Raven, B.Sc. (Hons.) Science/Psychology Mrs M. J. Sherman, B.A. (Hons.) Modern Languages Mrs. K. L. A. Short, B.A. (Hons.) Head of Religious Education Mrs. J. J. Smart, M.Ed. (Open), B.A. (Hons) ICT Mrs. K. Smith, B.A. (Hons.) Modern Languages Mrs. B. Summers, B.Sc. (Hons.) Deputy Head of Mathematics Mrs. H. B. A. Taylor, B.Ed. Science Miss S. L. Thomas, Bachelor of Theology RE Mrs. S. Thomas, B.Ed. (Hons.) Head of Year/Mathematics Mr. M. F. Thompson, B,Sc. (Hons.) Assistant Deputy Head of Year/PE Mrs. S. Thorner, B.Ed. (Hons.) Deputy Head of Year/PE Miss K. L. Tilt, B.A. (Hons.) Design Technology/Art Mrs. J. K. Tozer, B.Sc.(Hons.) Head of Careers/Business Studies/Economics Miss R. E. Uzzell, B.Mus. (Hons.) Music/Geography Mrs. L. Walker, B.Ed. (Hons.) Deputy Head of Year/History Miss C. Wareham, B.A. (Hons.) Design Technology Mrs. C. E. Webb, B.A. (Hons.) Deputy Head of Sixth Form/English Mr. B. C. Williams, B.Sc. (Hons) Design Technology Mr. W. S. Williams, M.A., B.A. (Hons.) ICT Mr. M. J. Winters, B.A. (Hons.) English Mrs. H. L. Wood, B.A. (Hons.) Assistant Headteacher/Professional Mentor/History/Politics Mrs. S. A. Workman, Cert.Ed. Deputy Head of Year/Design Technology Mrs. B. J. Worley, B.Sc. (Hons.) Head of Psychology/Science
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Mrs. Z. A. Smith Business Manager Mrs. Z Bradley Headteacher's Personal Assistant Mrs. L. Boone Finance Officer Mrs. A. M. Davey Pastoral Secretary & Assistant to Data Manager Mrs. S. Jennings Pupil Records Administrator Mrs. R. A. Johnson Sixth Form Administration Assistant Mrs. C. E. Jordan Secretary & Financial Assistant Mrs. E. Oakley Sixth Form Administrator & Work Experience Co-ordinator Miss D. P. Perks Clerical Assistant Mrs. A. S. Price Reprographics Technician Mrs. A. M. Ridley Morning Receptionist Miss A. E. Schmidt Afternoon Receptionist Mrs. N. Tranter Afternoon Receptionist Mrs. J. A. Waldron Financial Assistant
COVER MANAGER
Miss M. Willis
CURRICULUM SUPPORT ASSISTANTS
Mrs. K. Castle Miss D. P. Perks Mrs. H. E. Green Miss M. Willis
DIVERSE CURRICULUM CO-ORDINATOR
Mrs. J. E. Stones
EXAMINATIONS OFFICER
Mrs. J. Cooling Mrs. H.E. Green, Examinations Assistant
INSTRUMENTAL STAFF
Ms S. Alington Flute Mr. A. Brewer Percussion Mrs. H. Green Oboe Mr. I. Hattersley Brass Mr. A. Iliffe, B.Sc. Guitar Mrs. S. Joynes, L.T.C.L., A.L.C.M., A. Mus. L.C.M. Lower Strings Mr. J. Moody Saxophone/Piano Mr. D. Neville Upper Strings Mr. R. Painter Voice Mr. R. Tillotson, G.T.C.L, L.T.C.L.(3), D.P.S.E.(Music in Ed.), Piano A.R.C.M., L.R.A.M., F.T.C.L., M.T.C., M.A. Mrs. V. Watson, L.T.C.L. Clarinet & Saxophone Mrs. H. Wriedon Bassoon
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LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE
Mrs. R. S. Bennington, B.A. (Hons.) A.L.A. Librarian Mrs. S. J. Crenan, Library Assistant
LEARNING SUPERVISORS
Mr. L. Fisher Miss M. Hodgkins Mrs. S. Levell
MID-DAY SUPERVISORS
Mrs. J. A. M. Dobbins Mrs. J. Y. Gardiner Mrs. S. J. Holder Mrs. P. Rollinson Mrs. J. Southwell
PASTORAL MANAGER BEHAVIOUR UNIT
Mrs. D. M. Walters Mrs. C. Layton, Behaviour Unit Teaching Assistant Miss P. Hanson, Withdrawal Unit Supervisor
STUDENT SUPPORT
Ms. J. A. Ashton, M.A, M.B.A
SITE STAFF
Mr. N. F. Hopkins Caretaker Mr. A. Drinkwater, Mr. I. Hazeldene, Mr. P. Bell Assistant Caretakers
SITE SUPERVISORS
Mr. T. Iddon Mrs. J. E. Stanley
SPORTS HALL
Mr. S. A. Price Sports Facilities Manager Mr. M. P. Brown Assistant Manager
TEACHING ASSISTANTS (LEARNING SUPPORT)
Mrs. N Brown Mrs. J. Bunker Mrs. C. Cook Mrs. B. Fordham Mrs. P. Hanson Mrs. A. A. Harris Mrs. E. Johnson Mr. D. Most Mrs. K Phillips Mrs. J. Richards Mrs. A. Stanley Mrs. S. Taylor, Lead TA
TECHNICIANS
Mr. N. Clements Food & Textiles Technician Mr. A. Dingley Design Technology Technician Mr. S. Dyer, Mr. M. Spence ICT Technicians Mrs. C. J. Dziczkaniece Assistant Network Manager Mr. M. J. Farmer, Mrs. E. M. Floisand, Mrs. L. E. Oliver Science Technicians Mrs. N. J. Jones Senior Science Technician Mr. D. Pilling Network Manager
PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST TRUSTEES
Mr. M. Amies Mr. S. Butcher Mr. S. Cook Mr. J. Painter Mr. K. Watson
SCHOOL GOVERNORS – 2011/12
Chairman: Mr. S. Butcher Vice-Chairman: Mr. K. Watson
PARENT GOVERNORS
Mrs. W. Broome Mr. D. Jarman Mr. P. Jones Mrs. C. Jordan Mrs. M. Spinks Mr. K. Watson Mr. P. Underwood
LOCAL AUTHORITY GOVERNOR
Mrs. L. Campbell
STAFF GOVERNORS
Mr. B. S. Roberts Mrs. S. H. Thorner Mrs. L. Walker
COMMUNITY GOVERNORS
Mrs. J. Ashton Mr. S. L. D. Cook Mr. J. Curran Mr. A. Harris Mrs. J. Orme Rev. E. Pillar Dr. N. Townshend
PARTNERSHIP GOVERNORS
Mr. S. Butcher Mr. J. Painter
CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS GOVERNORS’ MINUTES SECRETARY
Mrs. M. Nelson Mrs. S. Jennings
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2. GENERAL ORGANISATION
THE CURRICULUM
YEAR 9
Year 9 pupils are divided into 11 mixed ability Tutor Groups taking into account friendship groups, a mixture of pupils from various Middle Schools and a full range across all abilities. They will stay in these forms for the next three years with the same form tutor, if that is possible.
The Tutor will help them settle into the school, advise them through important stages of their school career and show concern for their personal and academic progress and welfare.
For teaching purposes pupils are divided into three ‘Abbey’ groups, Evesham, Pershore and Tewkesbury. Each group covers the full ability range, and departments are then left free to organise the teaching groups which suit them best. Most prefer upper, middle and lower ability sets. This makes it possible for a particular child to be in, for example, middle sets for most lessons but an upper set for a subject in which he or she does particularly well. It is therefore a flexible system which enables the academic needs of a particular child to be considered.
All Year 9 pupils follow a common curriculum which includes the subject areas of the National Curriculum - English, Maths, Science, Technology, History, Geography, French, Art, Information Technology, Music, Physical Education, Personal and Social Education, Citizenship, German or Spanish, and Religious Education.
YEARS 10 AND 11
In Years 10 and 11 the Abbey groups are replaced by teaching groups based on the particular subjects which the pupils opt to study.
Most pupils prepare for GCSE and/or BTEC examinations in Years 10 and 11. The curriculum consists of a common core of English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science (a variety of courses which include Triple – or separate – sciences for some pupils), a Modern Foreign Language, Physical Education, Information Technology and a Personal and Social Education course (which includes religious and moral education, and citizenship). The remaining time is filled by the pupils' own choices from a varied selection of optional subjects. In 2011-12, this list included:-
Art & Design Health & Social Care Business Studies History Computing Information & Communication Technology Construction Italian Design & Technology – Food Media Design & Technology – Graphics Music Design & Technology – Resistant Materials Physical Education Design & Technology – Textiles Religious Education Drama & Theatre Arts Spanish Geography German
Some selected pupils currently follow a separate timetable which includes a vocational course at college.
.A separate Course Booklet is issued to all Year 9 pupils in the Spring Term giving details of all Year 10 and 11 subjects.
All pupils in Year 11 have at least one week's experience of work, which takes place during the Autumn Term.
SIXTH FORM
Over the years the Sixth Form at Prince Henry's has become one of the largest in the West Midlands. Its reputation has been established not only on the strength of outstanding AS and A Level results and the number of students entering Higher Education but also on the contributions which Sixth Formers make to the life of the school and the community.
Prince Henry's has a prefect system and looks to its senior students to involve themselves in the life of the school. They are organised into committees who take responsibility for different whole school issues. These include Charities, Social Events and Sport. They assist with Parents’ Evenings, Open Evenings and with visitors to the school. Some Sixth Formers take part in work placements with the elderly and help Year 9 students in their lessons. Some are also trained as Community Sports Leaders who help organise sporting activities and teams both in the Lower School and local First and Middle Schools.
Major team sports are popular with our students, many of whom go on to represent the District and County. Sixth Formers are regularly involved with Charity work, for example the Sixth Form organise the non-uniform charity day at Prince Henry’s. In 2012 a group of Year 12 and Year 13 students will take part in a World Challenge Expedition to Peru. Last year a number of students took part in exchange visits with schools in Spain, Germany and France. In July 2012 a party of Sixth Formers will be going to Tanzania to spend time in our partner school.
Prince Henry's also runs its own Study Skills Programme for Sixth Formers. This is delivered during registration and involves a range of activities which encourage students to take initiatives and responsibility. Year 12 students take part in an enrichment programme where visiting speakers offer advice on issues such as driving, working, health and travel opportunities. The students are also offered the opportunity to participate in a range of activities such as ‘Survival Cooking’, photography and holiday Italian.
Year 11 students interested in Further Education are interviewed with regard to their proposed future courses by a senior member of staff. The majority of Sixth Form students follow a course of four AS Levels plus AS General Studies in Year 12. In Year 13 students can then specialise in three subjects to A2 (full A Level).
For 2012 entry, students will normally be admitted on to a two year Advanced Level course if they gain a minimum of five subjects at C grade or higher, of which at least one should be a B grade. In other words, the minimum entry requirement is at least one B and four C grades. This entry requirement will change for 2013 (see Admissions Policy on page 25 for details).
Further to this students must achieve B’s in their Science GCSE if they are to be admitted on to Physics, Chemistry and Biology AS courses and must achieve a B in Mathematics if they are to start AS Mathematics. In addition many other subjects also have specific entry requirements. Please check the Sixth Form Prospectus to find out what these are.
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Students who achieve the minimum requirement of one B and four C grades only through the inclusion of OCR National First Award in ICT will be admitted to the Sixth Form only if they follow specific advice about appropriate courses.
The following AS Level subjects are available but possible combinations may vary with demand: Applied Science, Art & Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computing, Design Technology, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, French, General Studies, Geography, German, Health and Social Care, History, Home Economics (Food & Nutrition or Fashion & Fabrics), Italian, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Spanish, Theatre Studies and Travel and Tourism. Sixth Form provision is constantly being reviewed and extended where appropriate. We also offer BTEC Nationals Level 3 in Creative Media and BTEC Nationals Level 3 for IT Practitioners.
Further details of all Sixth Form courses may be found in the separate Sixth Form Prospectus available from the school.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education is taken by all pupils in Year 9 and also forms part of the Personal and Social Education programme followed in Years 10 and 11. The approach taken is non- denominational and does not pre-suppose any commitment to a specific religious tradition. Pupils are encouraged to ask questions, to raise issues and to develop their own ideas as well as understand the ideas of others.
In Year 9 pupils study RE for one hour a week. We take a philosophical approach to the lessons and encourage all pupils to express their thoughts and beliefs regardless of religious conviction. In the first term we look at different ideas about God and classic arguments for and against God’s existence. In the second term we turn our attention to the Problem of Suffering and philosophical responses to it. We also look at issues to do with Crime and Punishment and Forgiveness. In the final term we concentrate on looking at how cultural, religious and moral issues have been dealt with within the media – focussing on Bend It Like Beckham. We raise issues of identity and social cohesion.
In Years 10 and 11 pupils are able to study Religious Studies at full GCSE. We currently follow the OCR syllabus B: Philosophy and Applied Ethics. This includes modules on topics such as Philosophy: The Nature of God, Life after Death, Good and Evil and Science and Religion. Ethics: Human Relationships, Equality, Medical Ethics and Peace and Justice. Pupils will sit four, one hour examinations over the course of the two years.
At AS and A2 Level students follow the OCR syllabus and study Philosophy of Religion and Religious Ethics. The AS builds on some of the material studied at GCSE, as well as introducing them to new topics; it remains a popular choice for pupils. We also have a number of pupils continuing their studies at University.
Parents have the legal right to withdraw their children from the lessons either partially or wholly. We would like to encourage any parents considering this option to contact the school to discuss the matter.
CITIZENSHIP AND PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION
In each year, pupils consider issues which promote their development on both a personal and interpersonal level and staff ensure that the issues are covered with sensitivity, care and consideration; certain issues may be addressed in various subjects across the curriculum. In
Year 9, pupils have one lesson of P.S.E. and one lesson of Citizenship every two weeks. In Years 10 and 11, the pupils have one lesson every two weeks in which they study either Citizenship or P.S.E.
Within their Personal, Social and Health Education (P.S.E.) lessons, pupils address the topic of sex and relationships in which they are encouraged to reflect on such issues as contraception, sexually transmitted infections, sexual orientation and issues surrounding parenthood; the topic of reproduction is covered in Science. In addressing such issues, the pupils consider the importance of reflecting upon the potential consequences of their actions for both themselves and others and are given the opportunity to safely explore issues which they may feel uncomfortable talking about elsewhere. Teachers who teach the sex and relationships module have been trained in its delivery by health promotion specialists working within Worcestershire Primary Care Trust.
Issues regarding psychological well being and morality are addressed in each year group whilst factors affecting physical well being, such as drugs and alcohol, are covered during P.S.E. lessons in Years 9 and 10. Lessons in Physical Education ensure that the pupils both engage in some form of physical activity and focus upon the importance of keeping active; the school has Healthy Schools' status which recognises its commitment to ensuring that pupils engage in behaviours which ensure their physical and mental well being.
An awareness of the issues affecting those within both their own society and that of others is promoted across the curriculum. Within Citizenship, pupils reflect on issues such as homelessness, the media, global inequality, world conflict and the issues surrounding race and immigration and the environment; issues regarding the environment and climatic change are also addressed in Science.
School policies on drugs, bullying and sex and relationships education are available on request.
PUPILS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
The Learning Support Department works hard to ensure that students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) fulfil their potential. Our staff are well qualified and experienced, able to carry out diagnostic testing and analyse the results to produce teaching programmes. We use a combination of specialist teaching and in-class support to ensure that students with SEN have equality of opportunity and access to the curriculum. A variety of intervention strategies are delivered such as additional literacy support groups. Additionally programmes aimed at boosting pupils’ self-esteem, social and behavioural skills such as Boost & Because We’re Worth It are offered, which ultimately support their learning across the curriculum. Additional support is also given to pupils (Years 9 – 13) who are experiencing problems with their wider curriculum, for example, pupils whose first language is not English. Our monitoring and record keeping procedures are organised in accordance with the guidance laid out in the Code of Practice (January 2001). The Department informs and supports subject staff, helping them to adapt their lessons as necessary to accommodate the needs of the individual. Close liaison with Middle School SEN Co-ordinators, the County Psychological Service and other support services ensures continuity of provision at transfer.
We recognise that students across the age and ability ranges encounter barriers to learning; these may be temporary or long term. The Learning Support Department is very flexible and will offer help with coursework, revision skills, homework, handwriting, reading and spelling, as well as organising Access Arrangements for examinations.
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There is a Governor identified as a link with the Learning Support Department and there is regular feedback at Governors’ meetings. The policy on pupils with special needs is regularly reviewed.
INFORMATION ABOUT ARRANGEMENTS FOR PUPILS WITH DISABILITIES
The school’s Admission Policy is inclusive of those pupils who may have disabilities. Parents of such children are strongly advised to contact the school prior to making an application for a place to make themselves aware of the nature of the school site.
Policy and practice are regularly reviewed to ensure that disabled pupils are not treated less favourably than others, and pastoral staff including the Head of Learning Support, meet to discuss individual cases whenever necessary. Most areas of the school are accessible to all pupils and there are safe routes in and out of most areas of the school. The Governors carry out an audit of accessibility as necessary and prior to a pupil with a disability joining the school a specialist advisor from Worcestershire Children’s Services carries out an independent audit.
Each case of disability may be different and it is difficult to plan for all eventualities. The policy of the Governors is to respond in the most appropriate way to each individual case in conjunction with Worcestershire Children’s Services.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Sporting Aims
Prince Henry's enjoys an excellent reputation for school sport and embraces the Olympic and Paralympic values.
AIMS
To promote the importance of physical activity and sport for all pupils. To achieve high levels of fitness and skill. To encourage pupils to view physical activity and sport as an important medium for self-development especially respect, courage and determination. To develop pupils' appreciation of sport as a means to improve skill levels, spatial and tactical awareness, health awareness and inspiration. To promote the importance and challenge of competitive sport for individuals and teams and strive for excellence. To encourage pupils to view physical activity and sport as being socially important in building friendships. To provide full and varied programmes for all pupils within the curriculum, allowing for necessary restrictions on time imposed by National Curriculum requirements of other subjects.
CURRICULUM
Throughout the school pupils are required to take part in the Physical Education programme unless they have medical reasons for not doing so. In Year 9 students are taught in single gender groups and follow a programme which provides continuity from Middle School. In Years 10 and 11 all students continue to follow a core PE programme and there is some opportunity for options in the Spring Term. In the Sixth Form we expect and encourage students to continue to follow a programme of physical activity. In addition to the PE
curriculum pupils can opt for a BTEC in Sport, GCSE PE Course and an A Level PE Course, which are all well subscribed. In the main curriculum the following activities are offered:-
Girls Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Dance, Football, Health and Fitness, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Orienteering, Rounders, Tag Rugby, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball, Leadership in Curriculum leading to Sports Leaders Level One and Level Two qualification.
Boys Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Health and Fitness, Hockey, Trampolining, Tag Rugby, Orienteering, Rugby, Sports Leadership, Volleyball, Tennis, Leadership in Curriculum leading to Sports Leaders Level One and Level Two qualification.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR SPORT
We believe that it is important to offer a full programme of extra-curricular activities and to this end there are full fixture lists in all the major sports, both after school and on Saturday mornings. We believe that competitive sport is an important part of school life which is quite compatible with the principle of sporting opportunity for all. House and Inter-form competitions are also arranged in several sporting areas to encourage competitive sport amongst pupils other than those regularly representing the school. Activities are also offered at a non-competitive level in the following areas: Aerobics, Basketball, Rowing and Trampolining, with Dance and Fitness proving an extremely popular option. We also enter several local festivals in Badminton, Cheerleading, Table Tennis and Benchball.
Our teams have had considerable, consistent success over many years at District, County, Regional and National level in a wide range of sports, including the Priest Cup for District Athletics, which Prince Henry’s has won for the past 20 years.
FACILITIES
Full size Astroturf Sports Pitch. (Users must wear trainers or proper Astro Sports shoes). Well appointed grass areas which include 2 football pitches; 2 rugby pitches, 1 athletics grass track, 1 cricket pitch and pavilion together with hard core play areas. 1 gymnasium and 1 large, modern, well equipped and outstanding sports hall with viewing galleries. A professionally mapped orienteering course. 5 full time and 2 part time highly committed staff including 1 PE School Sports Co- ordinator. Fitness suite and cricket pavilion.
LINKS WITH LOCAL CLUBS
We have links with many sporting organisations including:-
Bredon RFC Evesham Rowing Club Cheltenham Athletics Club Evesham RFC Evesham Cricket Club Pershore Ladies Hockey Club Evesham Hockey Club Worcester Athletics Club Evesham Ladies Hockey Club Worcester Warriors Cheerleading
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3. PASTORAL CARE - HEALTH AND WELFARE
ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESS IN SCHOOL
Pupils who need treatment for minor First Aid emergencies are sent to the School Office by staff. Two small medical rooms are available for children who feel unwell during the day. If an accident or illness appears to be serious, parents will be informed and arrangements made for further treatment, so it is vitally important that parents keep us up to date with any changes in contact telephone numbers, both at home and at work and including the telephone number of the child's Doctor.
Parents are asked NOT to send their children to school if they are clearly unwell in the morning.
When pupils fall ill at school and in the school's opinion need to be sent home, parents need to be aware of their responsibility to collect their children as soon as possible (sick children should not be required to make their own way home). Where a pupil needs to be referred immediately to hospital the school will make every effort to release a responsible member of staff to accompany that child to hospital, assuming that neither parent is available and that the hospital treatment is urgent, i.e. via ambulance. Parents are reminded of their responsibility to go to the hospital immediately.
In normal circumstances the school cannot accept responsibility for the provision of medication to pupils. Where difficulties occur and adult assistance is required parents should contact their son/daughter's Year Head in the first instance.
Please note that Mr. A. W. Roberts, Deputy Headteacher, is the school's designated member of staff for safeguarding children.
SCHOOL NURSE
The School Nurse comes into school every week, currently on Thursdays between 1.00 pm and 1.50 pm and is available to pupils on a confidential basis. She is happy to discuss appropriate problems and to give advice accordingly. She is based in the Medical Room near the Sick Bays.
GENERAL ORGANISATION - THE YEAR SYSTEM
The school aims to help all pupils gain the maximum benefits from the many opportunities on offer. We hope to achieve our aims by trying to foster the right conditions for learning and personal development. Each pupil's welfare, progress and social development is the concern of his/her Form Tutor who will remain with him/her until the end of Year 11.
Each year group in the school has a Head of Year, a Deputy Head of Year and an Assistant Deputy Head of Year whose responsibility is to care for the whole year and to give the continuous guidance needed for success at that stage.
The Year Heads and Deputies for 2011/12 are:
HEAD OF SIXTH FORM HEAD OF YEAR (12) HEAD OF YEAR (13) SIXTH Mr. W. McGarvey Mrs. K. E. Mifflin Mrs. C. E. Webb FORM DEPUTY HEAD OF ASSISTANT DEPUTY HEAD OF YEAR YEAR HEAD OF YEAR YEAR 11 Dr. H. Patel Mrs. L. Walker Mr. J. Goodhead
YEAR 10 Mrs. L. M. Biggs Mrs. S. Workman Mr. M. F. Thompson
YEAR 9 Mrs. S. Thomas Mrs. S. H. Thorner Mr. R. M. Lovett
Pupils' progress is monitored throughout the year, and in cases where concern is felt, Year Heads will invite parents to school to discuss the problem. Parents are very welcome to telephone or write to the school at any time to arrange such a meeting if they themselves have cause for concern. Parents should be aware, however, that it is often very difficult, even impossible, for staff to respond to parents who arrive at school hoping to see a teacher without an appointment.
We always do our best to see pupils through temporary crises in attitudes and relationships. Year staff are always available to give help, advice, or just a chance to talk when this is needed. The Headteacher and Deputy Heads are also available if required, but parents are requested to contact Year Heads in the first instance.
TRANSFER FROM MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Great care is taken to prepare pupils for the transfer from Middle Schools. The Head of Year 9 works very closely with Middle School colleagues during the preceding Summer term. A team of staff and pupils from the present Year 9 visit each Middle School to explain to the new intake what it is like to be a pupil at Prince Henry's. This is followed by a day visit to us, when all pupils have a chance to tour the buildings, see the work of some of the departments, and meet their new Form Tutors. Parents of the new intake are invited to attend an evening meeting in the Summer term.
The Year Head and Tutors give much attention in the first few weeks of the Autumn term to help our new pupils to settle into the school and encourage them to establish sound routines for the future. Heads of Departments maintain close links with their colleagues in the Middle Schools to ensure continuity of curriculum content.
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ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
Parents are asked to provide a written explanation for any absence. If an absence is known in advance, it would be very helpful if prior notice were to be given. When an unexplained absence occurs this may result in a visit from the Education Welfare Officer.
Parents are reminded that children should not take time off school for family holidays. Holiday forms will be issued by a child’s Head of Year but only if written permission has been sought from the Headteacher in advance. However, parents are urged to consider that children absent from school because of holiday arrangements are nearly always disadvantaged academically as a result.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE INFORMATION - SCHOOL YEAR 2010/2011 (All attendances are recorded in half-days)
No. of Total No. of Pupils Pupils Total No. of Attendance Possible with Total % of Absences Aged Absences % Attendance Absences 13-16
Autumn 918 808 8537 7.18 92.82 128112
Spring 918 804 8763 7.62 92.38 115040
Summer 39982 (up 96.45 909 446 2015 5.55 to May 2011)
PROVISIONAL DATES FOR SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS – 2012/13
AUTUMN TERM 2012
Tuesday 4th September 2012 ~ Thursday 20th December 2012
Half Term Holiday
Monday 29th October 2012 ~ Friday 2nd November 2012 inclusive
SPRING TERM 2013
Monday 7th January 2013 ~ Thursday 28th March 2013
Half Term Holiday
Monday 18th February 2013 ~ Friday 22nd February 2013 inclusive
SUMMER TERM 2013
Monday 15th April 2013 ~ Tuesday 23rd July 2013
Half Term Holiday
Monday 27th May 2013 ~ Friday 31st May 2013 inclusive
Bank Holiday
Monday 6th May 2013
In addition there will be up to 4 Teacher Training Days when the school will be closed to pupils, which may affect the dates above.
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4. GENERAL INFORMATION
SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA
Pupils come to Prince Henry's High School from the following areas (see school website for a colour version of the catchment area map shown below):-
1. Evesham - North of the Avon ("The Old Town"). 2. Evesham - South of the Avon and West of the Isbourne ("Hampton"). 3. Villages - North of Evesham (Norton, Lenchwick, Harvington, Abbots Morton, Radford, The Lenches). 4. Villages - round Bredon Hill (principally Charlton, Cropthorne, Elmley Castle, Bricklehampton, Eckington, Bredon, Kinsham, Bredons Norton, Westmancote, Overbury, Kemerton, Conderton, Beckford, Ashton). 5. South-eastern Villages (Hinton, Sedgeberrow, Aston Somerville, Childswickham, Broadway).
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS POLICY
Pupils will be admitted at age 13 without reference to ability and aptitude. At age 16 entry on to courses is dependent on prior achievement at GCSE or equivalent as outlined later on in this Policy. Further details about courses are published in the Sixth Form Prospectus and advice about suitability on certain courses is available from experienced staff at school. The maximum number of new pupil admissions intended for the year commencing September 2013 will be:- a) 308 at age 13. b) 30 at age 16, in addition to Prince Henry's pupils continuing from Year 11.
When applications for admission exceed the number of places available, the following criteria will be applied, in the order of priority set out below (please refer to the Appendix for explanatory notes regarding the catchment area):-
At Age 13
1. Relevant “looked after” children1.
2. A child with a Statement of Special Educational Needs, if Prince Henry’s High School is named in the Statement
3. Children who attend the designated contributory Middle Schools ie Bredon Hill Middle School and St. Egwin's CE Middle School and who live in the catchment areas for these schools. N.B. These two catchment areas together form the Prince Henry’s catchment area Details of our catchment area are available on our website www.princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk or on request from the school.
4. Other children who live in the Prince Henry's catchment area.
5. Children who attend either Bredon Hill Middle School or St. Egwin's CE Middle School but who do not live in the Prince Henry's catchment area.
6. Children who have a sibling currently attending or having attended Prince Henry's.2
7. Children who have strong medical, social or compassionate grounds for admission3.
1 ’Looked after’ means all those currently accommodated by a Local Authority under the terms of the Children Act 1989 and children who were previously accommodated by a Local Authority but immediately after being looked after, became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order.
2 The sibling connection, as well as brother and sister, will include half siblings (that is children who share one birth parent, including step children) and legally adopted children. They must be living at the same home address.
3 The validity of such reasons will be determined by the Governors' Admissions Committee. Parents will need to show that attendance at Prince Henry’s, as opposed to any other school, is essential and that only Prince Henry’s can meet the medical, social or compassionate need of their child. Parents will be required to attach supporting information from a Health professional or a Social Worker to the application form when it is submitted. Without such information no special consideration will be given. However, provision of such information does not guarantee the offer of a place.
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8. Children of Prince Henry’s staff who are employed by the school on a permanent contract and have been so for two or more years at the time of application for admission.
9. Children from 10-13 Middle Schools in the Evesham area other than Bredon Hill and St. Egwin's in addition to those already covered by the above criteria. The School wishes to achieve a balance in this and will therefore admit children from other Middle Schools in the Vale of Evesham in proportion to the total number who apply from each school. For each school, priority will be given to those who live nearest to Prince Henry's by the shortest straight line distance.4
10. Children whose parents choose the school on grounds other than as above with priority being given to those who live nearest to Prince Henry’s by the shortest straight line distance as defined in criterion 9 above. ------
N.B. Parents must return the transfer application form to the Local Authority via their child's Middle School, or apply online at www.worcestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissions by 31st October 2012. The Governors have agreed to accept late applications between 1st November 2012 and 31st January 2013 and treat them as being on time, only in the following circumstances; a) Where a family has just moved address, b) Where it is agreed by the Governors that individual circumstances apply and the delay was reasonable given the circumstances of the case. In each case independent supporting documentary evidence will need to be submitted with the application. In all other circumstances, or if the application is not received until after 31st January 2013, late applications will receive a lower priority, and will only be considered after the applications received (or deemed to be) on time. Any change of preference will be treated in the same way as a late application. The parents of children not on roll in a maintained Worcestershire Authority school are advised that the requirements relating to the deadline referred to above also apply to them. These parents must also fill in an application form (CA1) which is available from Prince Henry's or Worcestershire Local Authority.
Applications for places “in year” or outside the normal round of admissions will be dealt with in line with the criteria outlined above. However, applicants must fill in a CA1 form & submit this directly to Prince Henry’s High School. If the relevant year group(s) is oversubscribed then the Admissions Criteria will be applied. The school will write to parents, normally within 10 school days, of the form being received to notify of the decision. Prince Henry’s will also
4 In the case of oversubscription places will be allocated (for all the listed criteria) to pupils who live nearest to the school by the shortest straight line distance. The measurement will be taken using the GeoCode Points from the centre of the building of the home address (centroid) to the Geocode point for the centre of the School buildings (centroid). This will be done by using the Local Authority’s software package called Arcview GIS to determine distance. Ordnance Survey supply the co-ordinates that are used to plot an address within this system. (In the event of equi-distance applicants, any place will be allocated by random selection (lottery). This process will be conducted by a suitable person independent of the school.)
If the school is unable to offer a place to all “multiple birth” children from the same family (ie twins, triplets etc.) the relevant parents will be asked to prioritise the order in which the children concerned should be admitted and also the order in which they should be placed on the waiting list if appropriate.
Occasionally applications may be received requesting entry into a year group for a pupil(s) who is either too young or too old for that year group. Each case will be dealt with on its merits after consideration by the Governors.
notify the Local Authority. Where it is not possible to offer a place, parents will be notified of the right of an appeal by Prince Henry’s and in most cases, the Local Authority will offer a place at an alternative school.
Please note that within the County of Worcestershire there is an agreed protocol for pupils who are deemed hard to place or who are on roll at a school as part of a “Managed Move” procedure. Prince Henry’s has agreed to this protocol.
At Age 16
In addition to Prince Henry's pupils continuing from Year 11, where applications for admission exceed the number of places available, the following criteria will be applied in order of priority set out below:-
1. “Looked after” children as defined above.
2. Pupils who live in the Prince Henry's catchment area.
3. Children who have a sibling currently attending or having attended Prince Henry's.
4. Pupils who have strong medical, social or compassionate grounds for admission.
5. Children of Prince Henry’s staff who are employed by the school on a permanent contract and have been so for two or more years at the time of application for admission.
6. Pupils who choose or whose parents choose the school on grounds other than as above.
N.B. The definitions outlined above relating to siblings (²), the validity of medical, social or compassionate grounds (³) and the allocation of places on the basis of the shortest straight line distance (4 ) also apply at age 16.
Further to the above the following entry requirements to courses will apply:-
1. All students starting courses at AS Level must have a minimum of 5 A*-C grades at GCSE, of which at least 2 must be a B grade. This minimum requirement of 5 A*-C grades must also include English and Maths.
2. There are minimum grade requirements relating to some individual subjects. Even though students may meet the general criteria for entry into the Sixth Form (see 1 above), they will not be admitted on to certain individual courses unless they also meet the minimum grade requirement for that course. Further details will be included in the Sixth Form prospectus. **** The parents of children who are unsuccessful in gaining a place at Prince Henry's will be able to appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel. Parents wishing to exercise this right should contact in writing the Clerk to the Governors at Prince Henry's High School within fourteen days of receipt of notification. The parents of children who are unsuccessful in gaining a place will be given the opportunity of placing their child’s name on the waiting list for a place at Prince Henry’s. This waiting list will be maintained for the duration of the
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Autumn Term 2013. The allocation of places on the waiting list will be made in strict accordance with the criteria outlined in this Admissions Policy and further details will be sent at the appropriate time to the parents of children who are on the waiting list. November 2011
APPENDIX Living in the School Catchment Area – Explanatory Notes
1. In order to qualify as living within the catchment area of Prince Henry’s, the Governors will need to be satisfied that children actually do live within that area at the relevant time. Children will be regarded as “living” within the catchment area in the following circumstances:- a) The address where the pupil usually lives at the time of application is within the catchment area and is the address of the parent who receives Child Benefit for the pupil. Documentary evidence may be required. b) Where the parents of a child of UK Service Personnel or Crown Servants are returning to live in the catchment area under an extant posting order
2. If the parents of children are in the process of moving to live in the catchment area at the time of their application they need to provide the Governors with some firm independent evidence of when they will actually begin to live there. This evidence must be provided before the relevant closing date for applications.
3. a) If the move into the catchment area involves the purchase of a property there parents will need to provide appropriate written independent evidence (in the form of a letter from their solicitors if they are using solicitors) that contracts for the purchase have been exchanged and of the actual or expected completion date. b) If the move into the catchment area involves the renting of a relevant property parents will need to provide appropriate independent written evidence (eg from an estate agent or solicitor) of the tenancy agreement or lease including the start date. c) If the move into the catchment area involves parents returning to live in property they already own they will need to provide appropriate independent written evidence of the date when they will resume living in the property and that they intend to remain living there for the present. d) If the move into the catchment area involves any other circumstances parents will need to provide appropriate written independent evidence of the date when they begin to live there, the arrangements they will have for living there and the length of time for which they envisage staying there.
4. Please note that unless the written evidence which parents provide proves, to the satisfaction of the Governors, that they will actually have commenced living in the catchment area by the relevant admission date for their child at the school, the application cannot be considered as a catchment priority within the criteria of the admissions policy.
5. Please also note confirmation of living within the catchment area does not guarantee a place for children at Prince Henry’s
6. It is vital that parents inform Prince Henry’s of any change of their address throughout the admission process.
7. Where information provided by parents in support of their preference is found to be fraudulent or intentionally misleading this could lead to the withdrawal of any place that has been allocated. If parents knowingly give false information in order to obtain a
particular school place they could be guilty of an offence under the Perjury Act 1911. Due to problems in previous years it may be necessary for the Admissions Service, on behalf of the Governors to carry out checks to confirm that information given in relation to children’s home addresses is genuine. Parents may be asked to produce documentary evidence of the address given.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR VISITS
The School welcomes the opportunity to receive visits from prospective parents and pupils. Please contact the Headteacher at the school to arrange a visit. We will be happy to show visitors the school in action. Telephone the Headteacher's P.A. on 01386-765588 to make an appointment.
ADMISSIONS FOR A YEAR 9 PLACE IN SEPTEMBER 2012
The number of applications received by the closing date for entry at age 13 was 376. 308 places (the school's admission number) were allocated.
APPLYING FOR A PLACE AT PRINCE HENRY'S HIGH SCHOOL
Prince Henry's is a popular school which has been oversubscribed in recent years. Parents applying for places for their children at the normal age of transfer from Middle School to High School must fill in an official application form. These forms will be issued automatically by the Local Authority to the parents of all children attending Worcestershire Middle Schools early in the Autumn Term when their child is in Year 8. N.B. There have been cases in the past when this form has not been issued to parents who live in another County and such parents are advised to be aware of this.
Parents who have children not attending a Worcestershire Middle School must also fill in an official application form regardless of whether they live in the Prince Henry's catchment area or not. These forms are available from the Local Authority.
Please contact the Headteacher on 01386-765588 if you need any clarification on procedures for admission.
CAREERS EDUCATION AND INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
Information, Advice and Guidance is always available from the Head of Careers, Mrs. J. Tozer, in addition to an independent Careers Advisor, Mr Chris Brewster, who is based in The Lodge. He is available for both drop-in sessions as well as booked appointments. Pupils are encouraged to make use of the Careers Area in the Learning Resource Centre at lunch time. Careers advice and help are provided at key stages during a pupil's career:-
Option choices during Year 9. Personal Development Course - Years 10 and 11. Work Experience - Year 11. Individual discussions with a personal Careers Advisor. Sixth Form guidance - further education/employment. Bi-annual Careers Convention Industry Day Work related Learning
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CHARGING FOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
The Governors’ policy on charging for school activities is based on, and consistent with, statutory requirements and guidance from the DfE.
With the exceptions indicated, no charge will usually be made for education or activities provided wholly or mainly during school hours.
The Governing Body recognises the valuable contribution that the wide range of additional activities including clubs, trips and residential experiences can make towards pupils' personal and social education.
The Governing Body aims to promote and provide such activities both as part of a broad and balanced curriculum for the pupils of the school and as additional optional activities.
The Governing Body therefore reserves the right to make charges in the following circumstances for activities organised by the school:-
1. A charge may be made for the board and lodging element of certain residential activities organised from time to time and deemed to take place within school hours.
2. The full cost to each pupil of optional additional activities which take place outside school hours.
3. In certain practical subjects parents will be invited to pay for or to supply ingredients/materials on the basis that the finished product will be the property of the pupil.
4. The cost of group or 1-1 music lessons which are not part of the timetabled curriculum.
5. Examination fees: Responsibility for the payment of examination entry fees in cases where a pupil has not been prepared by the school for the examination will rest with the parents. In all cases entries for non-prescribed examinations will be the responsibility of parents. If a pupil fails without good reason to complete the examination requirements for a public examination for which the school has paid an entry fee, then the Governing Body may recover the fee from the parents. Any retaken examinations will incur entry fees.
From time to time the Governing Body may seek to invite voluntary contributions for activities which take place during school hours. In such cases there will of course be no obligation to contribute. Where an activity is dependent upon parental contributions this will be made clear at the outset. The Governing Body may from time to time amend the categories of activity for which a charge is made.
REMISSIONS
The charges shown above may be remitted at the discretion of the Governors.
CHARGING FOR DAMAGE AND LOSS
Parents are responsible for the full cost of repairing any damage to school property caused by their children. This includes accidental damage, such as breaking a window, and loss of text books.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
We organise many clubs and societies during lunch hours and after school. Many parents collect their children from school after meetings, rehearsals and practices are over. Every pupil will gain a great deal from joining in some of these wide-ranging activities. Clubs exist for all the sporting activities listed in the P.E. section, and also for a broad range of other interests. These inevitably change from year to year to reflect the interests of individual members of staff, but details of new clubs are always given in the Autumn Term.
The presence of the Arts Centre and Sports Hall means that there are excellent opportunities for Music, Drama, the Performing Arts and Sport. In September 2011 our new intake was invited to choose from more than thirty extra-curricular clubs and societies. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is well established throughout the school. A large number of our pupils are currently involved at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.
COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS
The school publishes regular newsletters at appropriate intervals during the course of the year which may include a mixture of information and news of pupils’ activities and achievement. These are given to pupils to take home - please ask your child regularly! We post all newsletters on our website as well. We also convey all important information to parents in writing, including invitations to Parents’ Evenings. Occasionally we may need to get in touch with groups of parents (ie a whole year group) or all parents as a matter of urgency. We have a sophisticated system enabling us to send text messages and back this up with messages on the website. We provide separate information about this when children join Prince Henry’s. We also aim to contact parents by phone or by text if we suspect that a pupil is absent from school without good reason.
The school magazine 'The Henrician' is published annually and contains more extensive coverage of school life, including a selection of creative work. Each family is given a copy of 'The Henrician'.
N.B. Schools have a duty to provide information to both parents in cases of separation and divorce. In practice, it is very difficult to keep up to date records in this respect as it is sometimes difficult for Tutors to ask pupils about such information without causing embarrassment. We therefore ask parents to do their best to keep us informed of any change of circumstance and address.
PARENTAL VISITS TO THE SCHOOL SITE
We ask that as a general rule parents do not visit the school without a prior appointment. We understand that it may on occasion be necessary to drop off equipment for children. We also acknowledge that there may be occasions when a particularly serious and urgent matter has arisen and parents may feel that they have to share information with somebody at the school in person. In such cases the school will do their best to find an appropriate member of staff to meet the parent but parents are asked to understand that teachers have prior commitments and that they are unable to leave their classes.
In any event all visitors to the school must report to the school reception and must not go into any other area of the school. Where parking spaces are only available in the lower car parks parents must take the outside route past the Arts Centre to reception and not go near any other school buildings. Once they have reported to reception visitors must
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wait in the assigned waiting area until they are collected by a member of staff. The above procedures have been designed in the interests of safeguarding our pupils.
DAILY TIMETABLE
The day begins at 9.05 am and ends at 4.00 pm with a lunch hour from 1.00 pm to 1.50 pm. Our present timetable each day includes five teaching periods of sixty minutes duration.
Pupils start the day either in Tutor groups or in a whole year assembly. Parents have the right to wholly or partially withdraw their children from these acts of collective worship.
DESTINATION OF LEAVERS - JUNE 2011
YEAR 13 Entering Degree/HND/Art Foundation Courses 136 Gap Year 9 Employment 19 Entering Further Education 9 Other (including students staying on for an extra year at school) 5 Total 178
YEAR 11 Staying on into Sixth Form 163 Sixth Form Colleges or Full Time Further Education 126 Employment (including with training) 10 Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) 7 Other 1 Total 307
DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOUR
The School Governors and the Headteacher have duties, responsibilities and powers to determine and implement procedures to ensure good discipline. The introduction to this Prospectus contains specific reference to our expectations in respect of discipline and good behaviour. The school expects a high standard of behaviour and application to work by all its pupils and welcomes as much parental involvement as possible with staff to achieve this. Staff seek formal but friendly relations with pupils. We believe that pupils of High School age know the difference between right and wrong and we expect them to act accordingly, exercising their common sense at all times. A booklet entitled "Pupil Discipline Policy - Promoting Good Behaviour/Providing Excellence" which outlines our policies and procedures in a number of areas relating to behaviour is available on request.
All parents of pupils new to the school are invited to sign a Home School Agreement in accordance with Government requirements. Copies of the School Rules and Uniform
Requirements are made available to parents at the same time. Additional copies are available in school and occasionally when amendments are made parents will be notified of these via the school's Newsletter, "The Gazette", or via the Headteacher’s Newsletter.
REWARDS AND SANCTIONS
We currently have a very successful and popular rewards system which helps to motivate pupils to do their best. Awards are regularly made to students in assemblies. This emphasis on positive achievement is an important part of school life, and together with our approach to discipline, enables pupils to express themselves fully as young people within a controlled and supportive environment without creating a repressive atmosphere.
However, it is our belief that firmly applied sanctions are an important part of school life enabling us to set and maintain the very high standards of behaviour which we expect and which visitors to the school often comment upon.
A variety of sanctions may be used. Detentions for those who break rules, or who fail to do acceptable work, or whose standard of behaviour falls below that expected, involve loss of free time during breaks or lunch hours. In the case of after-school detention, we will try to give 24 hours’ notice in case of transport difficulties. Other sanctions include withdrawal from lessons (on rare occasions), forms of community work on the school site and the imposition of pieces of written work.
Heads of Year will always contact parents in the cases of frequent misbehaviour and may put pupils 'on report' which means they carry a card to each lesson for a brief report from each teacher. These cards must then be shown to parents and the Year Head at the end of a week.
Heads of Year will also try to contact parents when there are serious disciplinary problems. On occasions the Headteacher (or in his absence, a Deputy Headteacher) may exclude a pupil from membership of the school for a fixed term period. On rare occasions permanent exclusion may be appropriate. This will usually be as a last resort or for persistent bad behaviour but the school reserves the right to exclude permanently a pupil for a first offence of a sufficiently serious nature e.g. selling drugs, violent conduct etc. In cases of permanent exclusion or of fixed term exclusions parents will be informed either of their right to make representations to the Governors' Discipline Committee or of their right to appeal.
DOCUMENTS AND COMPLAINTS
Government legislation requires schools to make available to parents a wide range of national and school documents. The School's document entitled "Curriculum Complaints Arrangements" is available for inspection at any time and can be obtained from the School Office, and outlines how both informal and formal complaints will be dealt with by the Headteacher and if necessary by the appropriate Governors' Committee.
EVERYDAY EQUIPMENT
To assist staff, we ask parents to ensure that each child brings basic writing equipment to school. Some departments have their own clothing or equipment requirements of which pupils will be informed as and when necessary. Please note that mobile telephones, MP3 players, ipods and other electronic music devices are not allowed in school. The school will not be held responsible for any such items if they are brought into school.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
It is recognised that some parents may suffer severe financial hardship if they have to pay the full price of school uniform. Some local Trusts give assistance when it is needed. Parents should contact the Year Head in confidence if they are in need of financial assistance and they will be given advice about these Trusts. Additionally, parents are reminded of the availability of free school meals to those who meet the relevant criteria. Further details and application forms for free school meals are available upon request from the School Office. The right to a free school meal, even where the meal is not taken, is often the criteria used for access to other financial support, eg school uniform.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
We always do our best to keep up to date with Health and Safety Regulations and to adhere to guidelines.
We will do our best to ensure that those involved in extra-curricular activities have appropriate First Aid training, but without restricting the range of activities on offer at Prince Henry’s this cannot be guaranteed.
HOMEWORK
We firmly believe in the need for homework as a means to supplement and reinforce work done in class and as a way to establish self-discipline in approach to study. A homework timetable operates in Years 9, 10 and 11.
Year 9 pupils usually have two or three assignments each evening amounting to about an hour's work. This increases to about two hours in Years 10 and 11. It is helpful if parents contact Year Heads if they find their children appear not to be doing enough homework or to be doing too much. Not all homework will be written; it is equally important for pupils to engage in necessary reading, learning, preparation and revision.
In the Sixth Form regular assignments will be given, but students will be expected to organise their own time, both at home and in private study periods at school.
A more detailed statement on homework is available in school and is given to parents of new pupils early in the Autumn Term.
HOUSES
Each pupil is a member of one of five Houses in the school which are named after people who have played an important part in the history of the school and of Evesham. The Olympic and Paralympic values of respect, friendship, equality, excellence, inspiration, courage and determination are encouraged through House competitions and each House is linked to one of the five continents. When appropriate, House meetings are held instead of normal assemblies.
Burlingham (Africa)
Lt. Col. R. G. Burlingham OBE was a Deputy Lieutenant of Worcestershire. He was Chairman of the Borough and District Councils and a former County Councillor. He was Mayor of Evesham in 1960 and 1962. He was a Governor at Prince Henry's between 1949 and 1998 and also the Chairman of Governors for many years.
Deacle (America)
John Deacle was a merchant whose will endowed a charity school in Bengeworth. Deacle's School merged with Prince Henry's Grammar School in 1906. Deacle House was founded in 1944.
Holland (Asia)
Rev. F. W. Holland revived P.H.G.S. in 1879 when it was in full decline and caused it to be moved from Merstow Green to Greenhill.
Lichfield (Europe)
Abbot Clement Lichfield was the last Abbot of Evesham Abbey before the Dissolution by Henry VIII. He was probably responsible for building the school in Merstow Green.
Workman (Oceania)
Henry Workman was a Borough Councillor and Mayor of Evesham in the third quarter of the 19th century. He endowed a fund which assisted senior pupils to go on to University.
LOCKERS
Lockers are available to all children who would like one so that they may keep their possessions as secure as possible. Pupils are expected to provide their own padlock and key, or pay a deposit depending on the type of locker allocated to them. Each pupil is responsible for the general maintenance and tidiness of the locker. If there are problems regarding locker allocation pupils should speak to their Tutor or Year Head.
LOST PROPERTY
Property which is lost is handed to the School Office and pupils who have lost items should make enquiries to the School Office in the first instance. Sometimes items which may have become concealed are not handed in immediately and therefore it is usually sensible for a pupil to check with the office on more than one occasion whether an item has been handed in.
Every effort is made to inform pupils if missing items are retrieved and pupils should listen attentively to announcements made by their Tutors from the daily bulletin. If they remain unclaimed items will be disposed of.
Pupils are warned not to bring into school unnecessarily expensive items of equipment, clothing, footwear etc. In particular, expensive trainers for P.E. and jewellery are inappropriate in school.
The school cannot accept responsibility for items which are lost, stolen or damaged at school and pupils must pay due care and attention at all times when considering leaving personal property unattended.
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LUNCH TIME ARRANGEMENTS
At lunchtime pupils should stay at school and buy food from the Café Bleu or eat a packed lunch. Except in extraordinary circumstances, and by arrangement with the Head of Year, pupils should not go home or elsewhere for a meal off the school site. All pupils eating at school are expected to observe the highest standards of table manners and packed lunches may only be consumed in the areas specifically designated for each year group. No pupils in Years 9, 10 and 11 are allowed off the school site at lunch time without written permission from parents, which must be agreed with the appropriate Head of Year before the pupil leaves the site. This permission will only be given in exceptional circumstances and must not be abused. We wish to discourage our pupils from being off the school site at lunchtime.
The provision of food in the Café Bleu is undertaken by a professional catering firm. A wide variety of hot and cold dishes is available at break and lunch time. All food is cooked on the premises. In addition to the regular popular food items, health foods, salads, and a special hot dish of the day is always provided. Those pupils entitled to free meals are currently credited with up to £1.90 when they pay at the cafeteria checkout (please note that this could change from September 2012). Forms to apply for free meals are available at the School Office. We have Healthy School Status and therefore would encourage parents who provide packed lunches to only include healthy items. Fizzy drinks, crisps and chocolate are strongly discouraged.
MAJOR EVENTS OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
Prince Henry's traditionally maintains many major events during the course of a normal school year. We very much hope this pattern will continue. Parents are most welcome at all these functions:-
Christmas Concert Plays and Musicals Music Concerts Speech Day Open Evening Sports Day
OFSTED INSPECTION
The school was inspected most recently in May 2010. The school was again deemed to be outstanding with an outstanding Sixth Form, the highest category available. The report is available from the school on request or can be viewed on the school website. In September 2011, Ofsted inspectors visited our Science department and deemed it to be outstanding.
PARENTS' EVENINGS
There is a strong tradition in Prince Henry's by which subject teachers and Form Tutors regularly make themselves available to see parents for discussion on pupils' general work, progress and future plans. Careers Staff are also available on these evenings to give advice. The arrangement of these evenings follows a similar pattern each year. Dates will be published in advance and Heads of Year send letters of invitation to all parents of their year group, well in advance of these evenings.
PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS
It is the school's policy to enter pupils, at the school's expense, in all the examination courses that they are following, providing that the course has been completed. Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 pupils are provided with detailed arrangements for their examination entries at the appropriate time. Parents will be expected to pay the full cost of entry if their child fails to turn up for a public examination without good medical reason.
SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS AND REPORTS
Formal school examinations are held as follows:-
Year 9 Internal School Examinations June
Year 10 Internal School Examinations and some GCSE Examinations January/May/June
Year 11 GCSE Mock Examinations December Practicals Week March/April GCSE Examinations Nov/Jan/May/June
The modular nature of some GCSE courses means that in these courses exams may occur at other times. It is therefore recommended that holidays are not taken during term-time.
Lower Sixth AS Module Examinations January, May and June
Upper Sixth AS and A2 Level Examinations January AS and A2 Level Examinations May and June
All years receive at least one full report. In addition pupils in Year 9 receive an end of year progress check.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
School Travel Plan
The school has a Travel Plan, a copy of which is available upon request.
Students' Bicycles
Travel to school by bicycle is encouraged but bicycles must be left only in the designated areas and all non-fixed, detachable accessories should be removed for security reasons. The School cannot accept responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, bicycles.
Pupils are strongly advised to wear a properly fitting safety helmet and cyclists to school are advised to wear a luminous safety armband. Pupils must have lights on their bicycles if they intend to cycle in the dark or twilight.
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Students' Cars
Students qualified to drive and wishing to bring a car or motorcycle to the School site must have a registration form signed by their parents/guardians. This form is then kept by the Head of Sixth Form. Sixth Formers who do bring a car to school must exercise extreme caution when driving on or near the school site. They must also use the official car parking spaces available on the school site and not park in the local streets.
Bus Arrangements
Pupils up to the age of 16 who live in the school's designated catchment area and live more than three miles from school can obtain a bus pass which entitles them to free transport to and from school. The form to apply for a bus pass is obtainable from the Middle Schools (or from Prince Henry's for pupils new to the area). It is also available on Worcester County Council’s website www.worcestershire.gov.uk. The form should be completed and returned to the Education Travel Team, County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP.
If a bus pass is lost for a contract bus, a replacement is available subject to a payment via the Education Travel Team. (If a pass is stolen, a free pass can usually be obtained if you report the incident to the police and provide the County Council with a valid crime reference number.) If a pass becomes unreadable, a replacement will be required. Replacement tickets are available on commercial bus services and rail, however these prices may vary. Please call 01905 765765 for details on how to obtain a replacement ticket. Please note there is normally a limit of one replacement ticket per term.
Sixth Formers need to apply on a Sixth Form Application Sheet available from the School Office. Currently a charge of £192 per term (annual ticket £547) is made by the County, in common with Sixth Formers throughout the County. (This sum is liable to change annually). Parents are advised to consult with local operators as some journeys may be available at a cheaper rate when bought directly from the bus company.
Pupils should carry their bus passes, as checks may be made at any time and pupils without them may be refused transport. A list of the present bus routes and times is included on the following pages.
Mrs V Butler, Deputy Headteacher, is the member of staff in charge of school transport matters.
NB Bus routes and times are subject to change from time to time. Worcestershire County Council (and not the school) is responsible for the organisation and efficient running of the school bus service. Parents who have complaints relating to the service eg late arrival etc. should address these to the School Education Transport department at the County Council. Telephone number 01905-763763.
NB Parents are reminded that these published times are only provisional.
SCHOOL BUS NUMBERS, ROUTES AND TIMES
No. Operator/ Morning Stops Time Afternoon Stops Time Contract 1 Henshaws Kersoe 08.15 PHHS 16.10 EV01 Ashton-under-Hill 08.20 Ashton-under-Hill 16.40 PHHS 08.55 Kersoe 16.45
2 Cresswell’s Mount Pleasant 08.30 PHHS 16.10 EV02 Broadway, Smallbrook Road 08.40 Broadway, Lifford Hall 16.20 Broadway, First School 08.43 Broadway, The Clock 16.21 Broadway, Wells Gardens 08.43 Broadway, Wells Gardens 16.22 Broadway, The Clock 08.44 Broadway, First School 16.23 Broadway, Lifford Hall 08.45 Broadway, Smallbrook Rd 16.25 PHHS 08.55 Mount Pleasant 16.33
3 Henshaws Childswickham, The Squires 08.20 PHHS 16.10 EV03 Murcot, Village 08.23 Wickhamford, Sandys Ave 16.30 Wickhamford, Murcot Turn 08.25 Wickhamford, Murcot Turn 16.32 Wickhamford, Sandys Ave 08.27 Murcot, Village 16.34 PHHS 08.55 Childswickham, The Squires 16.37
4 Elgar Bredon’s Norton, Shelter 08.20 PHHS 16.10 Coaches Bredon, Surgery 08.25 Beckford, Hill View Cottages 16.15 EV04 Bredon, Waterloo Corner 08.30 Beckford, Hotel 16.18 Beckford, Church 08.44 Beckford, Church 16.21 Beckford, Hotel 08.47 Bredon, Waterloo Corner 16.35 Beckford, Hill View Cottages 08.50 Bredon, Surgery 16.40 PHHS 08.55 Bredon’s Norton, Shelter 16.45
5 Astons Nafford Lane 08.25 PHHS 16.05 EV05 Eckington, Bell Inn 08.27 Birlingham, Village Hall 16.25 Eckington, New Road 08.30 Eckington, New Road 16.30 Birlingham, Village Hall 08.35 Eckington, Bell Inn 16.33 PHHS 08.55 Nafford Lane 16.35
6 Astons Bredons Hardwick 08.25 PHHS 16.10 EV06 Bredon, St Giles Road 08.33 Little Beckford, Sweden Lane 16.25 Bredon, Shelter 08.34 Kinsham, Chapel Lane 16.32 Kinsham, Chapel Lane 08.37 Bredon, St Giles Road 16.35 Little Beckford, Sweden Lane 08.42 Bredon, Shelter 16.36 PHHS 08.55 Bredons Hardwick 16.39
23 Cresswell’s Sedgeberrow, Churchill Rd, 08.15 PHHS 16.15 EV23 Shelter Aston Somerville, School Rd 16.25 Sedgeberrow, First School 08.16 Sedgeberrow, Winchcombe 16.29 Sedgeberrow, The Farriers 08.17 Rd Sedgeberrow, Queen’s Head 08.18 Sedgeberrow, Queen’s Head 16.30 Sedgeberrow, Winchcombe 08.19 Sedgeberrow, The Farriers 16.31 Rd Sedgeberrow, First School 16.32 Aston Somerville, School 08.23 Sedgeberrow, Churchill Rd, 16.33 Road 08.50 Shelter PHHS
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No. Operator/ Morning Stops Time Afternoon Stops Time Contract 28 Stagecoach Harvington, Golden Cross 08.38 PHHS 16.15 Harvington, opp Coach & 08.40 Norton, Shelter 16.21 Horses Harvington, Coach & Horses 16.24 Norton, Shelter 08.46 Harvington,opp Golden 16.26 PHHS 08.53 Cross
540 Astons Lower Westmancote, Shelter 08.15 PHHS 16.15 (Veolia) Kemerton, The Crown 08.16 Hinton Cross, Shelter 16.29 Overbury, Shelter 08.18 Beckford, Church 16.42 Conderton, Shelter 08.20 Conderton, Shelter 16.45 Beckford Church 08.23 Overbury, Shelter 16.47 Hinton Cross, Shelter 08.31 Kemerton, The Crown 16.49 PHHS 08.45 Lower Westmancote, Shelter 16.50
540 Astons Bredon, St Giles’s Road 07.44 PHHS 16.10 (T) (Veolia) Bredon, High Street, Shelter 07.45 Hinton Cross, Shelter 16.24 Bredon, Queensmead 07.48 Hinton-o-Green,Bevans Lane 16.26 Lower Westmancote, Shelter 07.49 Sedgeberrow, Queen’s Head 16.32 Kemerton, The Crown 07.50 Sedgeberrow,Churchill Road, 16.35 Overbury, Shelter 07.52 Shelter Conderton, Shelter 07.54 Ashton-u-Hill, Cross, Shelter 16.39 Beckford, Church 07.57 Ashton-u-Hill, Cornfield Way 16.41 Ashton-u-Hill, Middle School 08.05 Beckford, Church 16.49 Ashton-u-Hill, Cornfield Way 08.07 Conderton, Shelter 16.52 Ashton-u-Hill, Cross, Shelter 08.09 Overbury, Shelter 16.54 Sedgeberrow, Churchill Rd, 08.15 Kemerton, The Crown 16.56 Shelter Lower Westmancote, Shelter 16.57 Sedgeberrow, Queen’s Head 08.18 Bredon, Queensmead 16.58 Hinton-o-Green,Bevans Lane 08.24 Bredon, High Street, Shelter 16.01 Hinton Cross, Shelter 08.26 Bredon, St Giles’s Road 16.02 PHHS 08.40 551* First Cropthorne, Green 08.25 PHHS 16.18 Charlton, The Strand 08.27 Hampton, Pershore Road 16.30 Hampton, Pershore Road 08.34 Charlton, The Strand 16.35 PHHS 08.47 Cropthorne, Green 16.37 DD Dudleys Bricklehampton, Church 08.38 PHHS 16.15 EV13 Cropthorne, New Inn 08.42 B4084, opp Boston Lane 16.25 B4084, Boston Lane 08.45 Cropthorne, opp New Inn 16.28 PHHS 08.55 Bricklehampton, Church 16.32
* When Jubilee Bridge is closed, Bus 551 will operate on a separate 'flood timetable', a copy of which is in the School Office
No. Operator/ Morning Stops Time Afternoon Stops Time Contract 564/5 LMS Little Comberton,Old Police 08.15 PHHS 16.15 Via Station Hinton-o-Green, Cross 16.31 Elmley Great Comberton, Hands 08.19 Hinton-o-Green, Bevans 16.33 Castle Orchard La Little Comberton, opp Village 08.23 Netherton,Netherton Lane 16.38 Hall Elmley Castle, Queen 16.42 Bricklehampton, Turn 08.26 Elizabeth Elmley Castle, Queen 08.31 Bricklehampton, Turn 16.44 Elizabeth Little Comberton, Village 16.47 Netherton, Netherton Lane 08.33 Hall Hinton-o-Green,Bevans Lane 08.39 Great Comberton, Hands 16.50 Hinton-o-Green, Cross 08.41 Orchard PHHS 08.55 Little Comberton, Old 16.53 Police Station 564/5 Abbots Morton, Lower Barn 08.11 PHHS 16.15 Via The Farm Lenchwick, Chadbury 16.26 Lenches Abbots Morton, opp Church 08.12 Road Radford, opp Wheelbarrow & 08.17 Hipton Hill, opp Caravan 16.28 Castle Park Rous Lench, Church 08.23 Handgate, Crossroads 16.30 Church Lench, Shelter 08.30 Church Lench, opp 16.34 Handgate, Crossroads 08.34 Shelter Hipton Hill, Caravan Park 08.37 Rous Lench, opp Church 16.40 Lenchwick,opp ChadburyRd 08.39 Radford, 16.44 PHHS 08.50 opp Wheelbarrow & Rqust Castle 16.49 Abbots Morton, opp Rqust Church
UNIFORM
Parents are asked to ensure that pupils adhere strictly to the uniform code. Pupils are expected to respect and adhere to the uniform code.
We believe that it is in the best interests of both the school and the local community which it serves to require all our pupils to wear proper school uniform and present themselves smartly. We are grateful for the support of our parents and of the pupils themselves in achieving high standards of dress and appearance both in and out of school.
All outdoor coats and anoraks must be in plain navy blue, black or grey without logos or decorations. The buildings at Prince Henry's are dispersed over a considerable area and there will be times during the colder winter months when pupils will want to wear outdoor coats/anoraks during the day as they move between areas of the school. It is therefore important that outdoor wear conforms to school regulations. Non-regulation outdoor coats, denim or leather (or imitation leather) jackets will not be accepted in school.
Trainers are not an acceptable part of school uniform. Plain black shoes should be worn at all times. Where a new pair of shoes has created a blister, a strategically placed plaster should suffice. Failing this we supply soft black plimsolls to those who arrive at school in trainers. Pupils should not walk to school in trainers and then change but wear correct uniform throughout their journey to school.
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Pupils wishing to wear scarves in colder weather may do so providing that they are black, blue, grey or white, or any combination of these colours; but these should not be worn once pupils are inside the building.
We remind you that pupils should not bring into school unnecessarily expensive items of clothing and footwear. In particular expensive trainers for P.E. and jewellery are inappropriate.
If a pupil has pierced ears, a small pair of studs or sleepers may be worn (i.e. one per ear). These may be worn only in the lower part of the ear where earrings are traditionally worn. Other earrings and jewellery, except watches and a plain signet ring should not be worn. No ankle bracelets are allowed. Nail varnish and false nails should not be worn and make- up is also inappropriate in school. NO other body or facial piercing is allowed. No tattoos are allowed.
Dramatic changes in the colour of hair will not be accepted. Extreme hairstyles are not acceptable in school, including when part or all of a student's hair is cut very short, shaved or has 'tramlines'. Boys' hair should be smartly cut. Boys must be cleanly shaven and sideburns are not permitted below the level of the ear lobe. This includes students in the Sixth Form.
Parents are asked to remind their children of these important requirements with regard to hair on a regular basis and in particular when their son or daughter is due to visit the barbers or hairdressers! Pupils are expected to remember these requirements when they visit the barbers or hairdressers.
Items of clothing should be clearly marked with the owner's name.
To enable us to reinforce and maintain these high standards it may be necessary on rare occasions to use appropriate sanctions.
From time to time pupils may be involved in school related activities, trips or visits when they are not required to wear school uniform. This relaxation of the uniform code does not apply to facial and body piercing and hair styles, and pupils are reminded of their duty to ensure that they do not allow standards to slip in this respect.
Our Suppliers
We are fortunate in having two shops who stock our school uniform. These are listed below. Our suppliers usually operate some form of discount scheme and we would expect to give details of these to the parents of new pupils before the time when they will be purchasing school uniform. Students who wear items of uniform which do not fit in with the requirements that are outlined will be required to replace them. Parents are therefore urged to read the following information very carefully so that there can be no misunderstanding.
Birdseye Sports and School Shop : This shop has been one of our uniform 26 High Street, suppliers for the past twenty-three years Evesham, and parents can rely on a Worcs. WR11 4HJ knowledgeable and helpful service. (01386-446809)
The Famous of Cheltenham : The Famous has stocked our uniform 208 High Street, over the last few years. They have Cheltenham, been schools’ outfitters for over one (01242 – 516306) hundred years and stock a wide range (Fax 01242 – 260471) of boys’ and girls’ clothing. They supply some 200 schools in the Midlands and South West. Mail order facilities are available.
We strongly recommend that all our uniform is bought through one of the above shops.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Top Coats (Girls and Boys)
Plain navy blue, black or grey outdoor coat - no logos, motifs etc. (We encourage detachable reflective body or arm strips for the winter months.)
Girls' Uniform
Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 Girls
Skirts: Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 girls must wear the navy blue with white pinstripe skirt made by KK and sold by our uniform suppliers. No other skirt is permitted.
Trousers: The only permitted trouser for girls is the navy blue with white pinstripe. (Optional) These trousers have been chosen to co-ordinate with the pinstripe version of the skirt and can be purchased from our recommended suppliers.
Blue and white striped blouse School tie: relevant to the pupil's Year group Navy blue blazer (Years 9, 10 & 11 only) (optional Years 12/13) Blazer Badge Plain navy blue or black V-neck cardigan or pullover (optional) - no sweatshirts, zipped, hooded or waistcoat style tops. Plain black shoes (not boots) - no high heels, no platform soles, no sling backs, no buckles, trimmings, coloured laces etc. Black, navy blue or flesh coloured tights OR black, navy blue or white socks must be worn Scarf in school colours, white, grey, blue, black or any combination of these colours (optional)
Girls in Years 12 and 13 (Sixth Form)
Girls in Years 12 and 13 may wear a plain navy blue or black skirt which should be no shorter than 2" above the top of the knee. Skirts should have no pleats, wrap overs, splits or back vents and should be of a suitably hard wearing fibre i.e. no lycra or other stretch material. Extremes of style and fashion are not tolerated and the Head of Sixth Form reserves the right to decide on the suitability or otherwise of a girl's skirt.
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However if they wish they may choose to wear the navy blue with white pinstripe style described above. They may also choose to wear the navy blue with white pinstripe trousers described in the section relating to Years 9, 10 and 11, but no other style of trouser is permitted.
All skirts and trousers for girls must conform to the requirements outlined above. Parents are advised to keep their receipt from our suppliers as proof of purchase.
Girls' P. E. Kit
Navy blue and white PHHS polo shirt Navy blue and white skort (optional) Navy blue shorts (plain football style, not cycling/lycra) Navy blue and white hooped socks Training shoes Navy blue fleece with ¼ length zip & PHHS logo (optional) Navy blue PHHS tracksuit bottoms (optional) Shin pads Gum Shield
Boys' Uniform
Traditional charcoal grey or black school trousers of traditional length and width Black or dark grey belt with small plain buckle Plain white shirt of traditional style (short sleeve suitable as long as of traditional style) School tie: relevant to the pupil's Year group Navy blue blazer (Years 9-13) Blazer Badge Plain navy blue or black V-neck pullover (optional) - smart, not baggy – no sweatshirts, zipped, hooded or waistcoat tops. Plain black shoes (not boots) - no buckles, trimmings, coloured laces etc. Dark grey/black socks - to tone with shoes and trousers Light pastel or white socks are not acceptable Scarf in school colours, white, grey, blue, black or any combination of these colours (optional)
Boys' P.E. Kit
Blue and white PHHS Rugby shirt Navy blue and white PHHS polo shirt Navy blue shorts Navy blue Rugby shorts (optional) Navy blue and white hooped socks Football boots Training shoes Navy blue fleece with ¼ length zip & PHHS logo (optional) Navy blue PHHS tracksuit bottoms (optional) Shin pads Gum Shield
APPENDIX
EXAMINATION RESULTS
Prince Henry's is a non-selective comprehensive school. The achievements of all our pupils are of equal worth and raw examination results do not tell the whole story. The efforts of some of our less academically gifted pupils are as praiseworthy as the achievements of the most brilliant, although their examination grades may be lower. The following statistics contain the many successes of a large number of our pupils. Individual achievement exists at every level of ability and we are pleased that so many of our pupils who worked so hard did so well.
Any successful comprehensive school however must be able to demonstrate consistent achievement at the highest level. Over the years Prince Henry's has a proud record of academic success. Last summer 88% of Year 11 pupils gained 5 or more A* to C grades at GCSE (62% when Maths and English are included) with 99% of the pupils gaining 5 or more A* to G grades. 31% of our pupils achieved the English Baccalaureate.
The examination results as printed on the following pages are presented in line with Department for Education requirements and are used in the compilation of "League" tables etc.
At AS Level we achieved a pass rate of 88.3% (91.4% excluding General Studies) with 60.31% (63.84% excluding General Studies) of the grades being A to C grades. .
At A Level we achieved a 99.16% pass rate (99.78% excluding General Studies), with an average points score of 859.7% per student. 5.57% (5.65% excluding General Studies.) of all grades achieved were at A*, 24.50% (25.41% excluding General Studies) at A* or A and 82.85% (84.24% excluding General Studies) were at A*-C. These results were amongst the best in the County.
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EXAMINATION SUBJECTS AND BOARDS – SUMMER 2012
BOARD LEVEL SUBJECT CODE
AQA GCSE Additional Science 4408 AQA GCSE Design & Technology – Food Technology 4545 AQA GCSE Design & Technology – Textiles Technology 4570 AQA GCSE Drama 4240 AQA GCSE English Language 4705 AQA GCSE English Literature 4710 AQA GCSE French 4655 AQA GCSE German 4665 AQA GCSE Home Economics – Child Development 4580 AQA GCSE Italian 4630 AQA GCSE Physical Education (Full course) 4892 AQA GCSE Science A 4406 AQA GCSE Spanish 4968 AQA GCSE Triple Science: Biology 4401 Chemistry 4402 Physics 4403 OCR GCSE Design & Technology Electronics & Control J301 OCR GCSE Geography J385 OCR GCSE Latin J281 OCR GCSE Music 1919 OCR GCSE Religious Studies J621 EDEXCEL GCSE Art & Design 2AD01 EDEXCEL GCSE Business Studies 2BS01 EDEXCEL GCSE Design & Technology Graphic Products 2GR01 EDEXCEL GCSE Design & Technology Resistant Materials 2RM01 EDEXCEL GCSE History 2HA01 EDEXCEL GCSE Mathematics - Statistics 2ST01 EDEXCEL GCSE Mathematics 1MA0 OCR National Certificate in ICT Level 2 06276 OCR National First Award in ICT Level 2 06324
VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDEXCEL BTEC First Certificate in Applied Science EDEXCEL BTEC First Certificate in Construction 500/7238/9 EDEXCEL BTEC First Certificate in Health & Social Care Level 2 EDEXCEL BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport EDEXCEL BTEC First Certificate in Sport EDEXCEL BTEC First Diploma in Creative Media Production M8152 OCR Functional Skills ICT EDEXCEL Functional Skills Mathematics AQA Functional Skills English
SIXTH FORM EXAMINATION SUBJECTS AND BOARDS
BOARD LEVEL SUBJECT CODE
AQA AS Level Applied Science 8771 AQA AS Level Business Studies 1131 AQA AS Level Chemistry 1421 AQA AS Level Computing 1511 AQA AS Level Design & Technology - Food Technology 1540 - Product Design - Textiles 1561 AQA AS Level Drama & Theatre Studies 1241 AQA AS Level English Language 1706 AQA AS Level English Literature 1741 AQA AS Level Fine Art (ARTB1 & ARTB2 units) 1202B AQA AS Level Geography 1031 AQA AS Level Health & Social Care 8621 AQA AS Level Music 1271 AQA(B) AS Level Psychology 1186 AQA AS Level Travel and Tourism 8651 EDEXCEL AS Level Design & Technology - Graphic Products 8GR01 EDEXCEL AS Level Design & Technology - Resistant Materials 8RM01 EDEXCEL AS Level Economics 8EC01 EDEXCEL AS Level Government and Politics 8GP01 EDEXCEL AS Level History 8HI01 EDEXCEL AS Level Italian 8IN01
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BOARD LEVEL SUBJECT CODE OCR AS Level Biology H021 OCR AS Level French H075 OCR AS Level Critical Thinking H052 OCR AS Level Further Mathematics (MEI) 3896 OCR AS Level General Studies H079 OCR AS Level German H076 OCR AS Level Mathematics (MEI) 3895 OCR AS Level Physical Education H154 OCR AS Level Physics B H159 OCR AS Level Religious Studies H172 OCR AS Level Spanish H077 WJEC AS Level Film Studies 2181 EDEXCEL BTEC Certificate in Creative Media Production EDEXCEL BTEC Certificate in IT
BOARD LEVEL SUBJECT CODE
AQA A2 Applied Science 8776 AQA A2 Business Studies 2131 AQA A2 Chemistry 2421 AQA A2 Computing 2511 AQA A2 Design & Technology - Food Technology 2540
Product Design - Textiles 2561
AQA A2 Drama & Theatre Studies 2241 AQA A2 English Language 2706 AQA A2 English Literature 2741 AQA A2 Fine Art (ARTB3 & ARTB4 units) 2202B AQA A2 Geography 2031 AQA A2 Health & Social Care 8626 AQA A2 Music 2271 AQA(B) A2 Psychology 2186 AQA A2 Travel & Tourism 8656 EDEXCEL A2 D & T - Product Design - Resistant Materials 9RM01 EDEXCEL A2 D & T - Product Design - Graphic Products 9GR01 EDEXCEL A2 Economics 9EC01 EDEXCEL A2 Government and Politics 9GP01
BOARD LEVEL SUBJECT CODE
EDEXCEL A2 History 9HI01 EDEXCEL A2 Italian 9IN01 OCR A2 Biology H421 OCR A2 French H475 OCR A2 General Studies H479 OCR A2 German H476 OCR A2 Mathematics (MEI) 7895 OCR A2 Further Mathematics (MEI) 7896 OCR A2 Physical Education H554 OCR A2 Physics H559 OCR A2 Religious Studies H572 OCR A2 Spanish H477 OCR FSMQ Mathematics 6993 WJEC A2 Film Studies 3181 EDEXCEL BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Creative Media Production EDEXCEL BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in IT
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YEAR 11 GCSE EXAMINATIONS 2011
No. of pupils in school on roll at 20th January 2011 and aged 15 on 31st August 2010 = 308 No. of boys on roll at January 2011 = 143 No. of girls on roll at January 2011 = 165 No. of GCSE candidates Summer 2011 = 308 SUBJECT STUDENTS A* A B C D E F G
ART ALL 55 7 12 26 10 0 0 0 0 GIRLS 39 7 7 18 7 0 0 0 0 BOYS 16 0 5 8 3 0 0 0 0
BUSINESS STUDIES ALL 43 0 5 11 17 5 0 2 3 GIRLS 17 0 0 6 9 1 0 1 0 BOYS 26 0 5 5 8 4 0 1 3
CHILD DEVELOPMENT ALL 38 2 3 13 14 5 1 0 0 GIRLS 38 2 3 13 14 5 1 0 0
ENGLISH LITERATURE ALL 261 43 55 65 63 31 4 0 0 GIRLS 146 30 30 41 35 9 1 0 0 BOYS 115 13 25 24 28 22 3 0 0
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ALL 308 14 58 75 98 52 8 3 0 GIRLS 165 9 37 44 54 17 2 2 0 BOYS 143 5 21 31 44 35 6 1 0
FRENCH ALL 185 6 14 35 51 37 22 18 2 GIRLS 107 4 10 22 34 19 13 5 0 BOYS 78 2 4 13 17 18 9 13 2
GEOGRAPHY ALL 96 8 24 20 25 9 6 3 1 GIRLS 58 5 14 12 19 5 2 1 0 BOYS 38 3 10 8 6 4 4 2 1
GERMAN AL L 47 2 4 16 11 5 4 3 2 GIRLS 29 1 3 12 7 2 2 2 0 BOYS 18 1 1 4 4 3 2 1 2
HISTORY ALL 110 13 34 23 23 8 6 2 1 GIRLS 58 7 18 14 11 4 2 2 0 BOYS 52 6 16 9 12 4 4 0 1
ITALIAN ALL 8 3 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 GIRLS 6 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 BOYS 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0
SUBJECT STUDENTS A* A B C D E F G
MATHEMATICS ALL 308 20 48 68 65 42 35 21 7 GIRLS 161 12 21 38 34 26 18 9 3 BOYS 146 8 27 30 31 16 17 12 4
STATISTICS ALL 86 14 18 32 20 2 0 0 0 GIRLS 44 6 12 16 9 1 0 0 0 BOYS 42 8 6 16 11 1 0 0 0
MUSIC ALL 31 3 12 11 3 1 0 1 0 GIRLS 12 2 3 5 1 1 0 0 0 BOYS 19 1 9 6 2 0 0 1 0
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ALL 57 5 6 17 19 7 3 0 0 GIRLS 23 2 3 7 5 3 3 0 0 BOYS 34 3 3 10 14 4 0 0 0
RELIGIOUS ALL 46 19 13 9 3 2 0 0 0 EDUCATION GIRLS 28 15 9 3 1 0 0 0 0 BOYS 18 4 4 6 2 2 0 0 0
SCIENCE - BIOLOGY ALL 29 21 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 GIRLS 14 10 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 BOYS 15 11 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY ALL 29 18 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 GIRLS 14 9 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 BOYS 15 9 5 0 1 0 0 0 0
SCIENCE - PHYSICS ALL 29 19 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 GIRLS 14 9 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 BOYS 15 10 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
SCIENCE CORE ALL 247 17 39 52 93 26 13 6 1 GIRLS 139 10 19 34 53 14 6 2 1 BOYS 108 7 20 18 40 12 7 4 0
SCIENCE ADDITIONAL ALL 231 13 38 44 79 44 13 0 0 GIRLS 130 7 21 27 46 24 5 0 0 BOYS 101 6 17 17 33 20 8 0 0
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SUBJECT S TUDENTS A* A B C D E F G
SPANISH ALL 68 4 11 10 19 12 8 1 3 GIRLS 37 3 7 4 10 8 5 0 0 BOYS 31 1 4 6 9 4 3 1 3
FOOD TECHNOLOGY ALL 55 5 3 18 23 5 1 0 0 GIRLS 41 4 2 17 15 3 0 0 0 BOYS 14 1 1 1 8 2 1 0 0
TEX TILES ALL 17 2 6 5 2 2 0 0 0 GIRLS 17 2 6 5 2 2 0 0 0
THEATRE STUDIES ALL 36 6 11 14 5 0 0 0 0 GIRLS 25 4 8 12 1 0 0 0 0 BOYS 11 2 3 2 4 0 0 0 0
RESISTANT ALL 29 2 9 8 7 2 1 0 0 MATERIALS GIRLS 8 2 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 BOYS 21 0 6 6 6 2 1 0 0
GRAPHICS ALL 51 10 11 10 5 9 5 1 0 GIRLS 23 6 4 3 2 6 2 0 0 BOYS 28 4 7 7 3 3 3 1 0
SYSTEMS & CONTROL ALL 10 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 3 BOYS 10 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 3
YEAR 11 GCSE DOUBLE AWARD RESULTS 2011
SUBJECT STUDENTS ** *A AA AB BB BC CC CD DD DE EE
APPLIED SCIENCE ALL 31 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 11 5 9 GIRLS 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 1 2 BOYS 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 7 4 7
YEAR 11 BTEC RESULTS 2011
SUBJECT STUDENTS DISTINCTION* DISTINCTION MERIT PASS
CONSTRUCTION ALL 16 2 1 6 7 (Equivalent to 1 GCSE) BOYS 16 2 1 6 7
LEISURE & TOURISM ALL 4 0 0 0 4 Extended Certificate GIRLS 4 0 0 0 4
CREATIVE MEDIA ALL 23 0 1 8 14 Diploma GIRLS 9 0 1 3 5 BOYS 14 0 0 5 9
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ALL 14 0 2 4 8 Diploma GIRLS 2 0 2 0 0 BOYS 12 0 0 4 8
TRAVEL AND TOURISM ALL 4 0 0 0 4 First GIRLS 4 0 0 0 4
YEAR 11 OCR NATIONALS RESULTS 2011
SUBJECT STUDENTS DISTINCTION MERIT PASS
OCR NATIONAL FIRST AWARD IN ICT (Legacy) ALL 198 7 31 160 (Equivalent to 1 GCSE) GIRLS 118 3 18 97 BOYS 80 4 13 63
OCR NATIONAL AWARD IN ICT ALL 3 0 1 2 (Equivalent to 2 GCSEs) GIRLS 2 0 1 1 BOYS 1 0 0 1
OCR NATIONAL FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ICT ALL 3 0 0 3 (Legacy) (Equivalent to 3 GCSEs) GIRLS 0 0 0 0 BOYS 3 0 0 3
OCR NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ICT (Legacy) ALL 86 12 35 39 (Equivalent to 4 GCSEs) GIRLS 34 7 19 8 BOYS 52 5 16 31
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YEAR 11 GCSE SHORT COURSE RESULTS 2011
SUBJECT STUDENTS A* A B C D E F G U
FRENCH ALL 26 0 0 0 2 7 10 4 2 1 GIRLS 9 0 0 0 1 3 3 1 1 0 BOYS 17 0 0 0 1 4 7 3 1 1
LATIN ALL 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GIRLS 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BOYS 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
P.E . ALL 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 BOYS 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ALL 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 GIRLS 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
SPANISH ALL 13 0 0 1 1 3 3 2 2 1 GIRLS 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 BOYS 11 0 0 0 1 3 2 2 2 1
YEAR 11 ADVANCED FREE STANDING MATHEMATICS QUALIFICATION
SUBJECT STUDENTS A* A B C D E F G U
USE OF MATHEMATICS ALL 5 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 GIRLS 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 BOYS 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
PUPILS AGED 15*
SUMMARY OF GCSE RESULTS 2011
Number of Pupils in school aged 15* = 308
Achieving 5 + A¹ - C Achieving at English Achieving Achieving Including least one Baccalaureate² 5 + A¹ - C 5 + A¹ - G English and qualification Maths PRINCE 88% 62% 99% 100% 31% HENRY’S LOCAL 80.8% 60.1% 95% 99.2% 15.4% AUTHORITY
ENGLAND 80.5% 58.2% 95.2% 99.4% 16.1%
¹ On roll at the school on the third Thursday in January, having reached the age of 15 in the twelve months preceding the start of the reported school year.
² A*-C passes in English, Maths, a Science, a Foreign Language and History or Geography
SUMMARY OF GCE A/AS RESULTS FOR PUPILS AGED 16, 17 OR 18*: TAKING TWO OR MORE A LEVELS OR THE AS EQUIVALENT#
A/S Score: A Levels Grade A = 270 points B = 240 C = 210 D = 180 E = 150 AS EXAM Grade A = 135 points B = 120 C = 105 D = 90 E = 75
PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL 2011
The average point score per student was 859.7
LOCAL AUTHORITY 2011
The average point score per student was 710.3
ENGLAND 2011
The average point score per student was 728.2
* On roll at the school on the third Thursday in January aged 16, 17 or 18 in the twelve months preceding the start of the reporting school year.
# i.e. entered for two or more A Levels, or four or more AS examinations.
These figures represent ALL Year 13 students at Prince Henry’s in 2010/11.
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AS LEVEL RESULTS 2011
ALL Year 13 students took at least two A Levels (or equivalents). The students taking fewer than two were Year 12 students gaining AS qualifications in the first year of their course. SUBJECT STUDENTS A B C D E U
APPLIED SCIENCE ALL 10 0 0 6 2 2 0 GIRLS 4 0 0 2 1 1 0 BOYS 6 0 0 4 1 1 0
ART ALL 15 7 2 4 2 0 0 GIRLS 13 7 2 4 0 0 0 BOYS 2 0 0 0 2 0 0
BIOLOGY ALL 44 17 5 4 6 7 5 GIRLS 25 13 1 1 4 2 4 BOYS 19 4 4 3 2 5 1
BUSINESS STUDIES ALL 36 5 6 6 9 10 0 GIRLS 16 2 2 3 5 4 0 BOYS 20 3 4 3 4 6 0
CHEMIS TRY ALL 43 14 8 8 7 4 2 GIRLS 18 6 3 6 0 2 1 BOYS 25 8 5 2 7 2 1
COMPUTER STUDIES ALL 10 1 1 2 3 0 3 GIRLS 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 BOYS 9 1 1 1 3 0 3
CRITICAL THINKING ALL 17 0 5 3 5 2 2 GIRLS 8 0 4 2 1 1 0 BOYS 9 0 1 1 4 1 2
ECONOMICS ALL 17 8 1 1 1 2 4 GIRLS 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 BOYS 15 7 1 1 1 2 3
ENGLISH ALL 18 5 7 4 2 0 0 GIRLS 17 5 7 4 1 0 0 BOYS 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
SUBJECT STUDENTS A B C D E U
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ALL 46 10 12 15 8 1 0 GIRLS 34 8 9 10 6 1 0 BOYS 12 2 3 5 2 0 0
FILM STUDIES ALL 9 2 1 6 0 0 0 GIRLS 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 BOYS 6 1 1 4 0 0 0
FRENCH ALL 11 4 3 1 2 0 1 GIRLS 5 3 1 1 0 0 0 BOYS 6 1 2 0 2 0 1
GENERAL STUDIES ALL 157 18 22 33 32 21 31 GIRLS 84 12 13 18 18 7 16 BOYS 73 6 9 15 14 14 15
GEOGRAPHY ALL 21 7 4 6 2 1 1 GIRLS 6 3 1 1 0 0 1 BOYS 15 4 3 5 2 1 0
GERMAN ALL 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 GIRLS 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 BOYS 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
GRAPHICS ALL 8 1 3 1 2 1 0 GIRLS 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 BOYS 5 0 1 1 2 1 0
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE ALL 10 1 3 4 1 0 1 GIRLS 10 1 3 4 1 0 1
HISTORY ALL 36 2 15 11 4 2 2 GIRLS 22 2 9 5 3 1 2 BOYS 14 0 6 6 1 1 0
ITA LIAN ALL 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 GIRLS 2 0 0 0 0 2 0
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SUBJECT STUDENTS A B C D E U
LEISURE & TOURISM ALL 4 0 1 1 1 1 0 GIRLS 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 BOYS 3 0 0 1 1 1 0
MATHEMATICS ALL 61 22 10 5 9 1 14 GIRLS 21 7 5 1 3 1 4 BOYS 40 15 5 4 6 0 10
MUSIC ALL 8 0 1 4 1 2 0 GIRLS 5 0 1 4 0 0 0 BOYS 3 0 0 0 1 2 0
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ALL 15 1 2 3 2 6 1 GIRLS 5 0 1 1 2 1 0 BOYS 10 1 1 2 0 5 1
PHYSICS ALL 42 4 8 6 10 5 9 GIRLS 12 1 2 0 3 2 4 BOYS 30 3 6 6 7 3 5
GOVERNMENT & POLITICS ALL 10 2 4 1 3 0 0 GIRLS 4 1 1 1 1 0 0 BOYS 6 1 3 0 2 0 0
PSYCHOLOGY ALL 59 7 13 17 10 4 8 GIRLS 44 6 11 12 8 2 5 BOYS 15 1 2 5 2 2 3
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ALL 17 5 4 3 1 2 2 GIRLS 11 4 2 3 0 1 1 BOYS 6 1 2 0 1 1 1
RESISTANT MATERIALS ALL 6 0 0 1 2 1 2 GIRLS 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 BOYS 5 0 0 1 2 1 1
SUBJECT STUDENTS A B C D E U
SPANISH ALL 5 0 0 2 1 2 0 GIRLS 3 0 0 1 1 1 0 BOYS 2 0 0 1 0 1 0
FOOD TECHNOLOGY ALL 7 1 0 1 4 1 0 GIRLS 5 1 0 1 3 0 0 BOYS 2 0 0 0 1 1 0
TEXTILES ALL 10 1 3 3 2 1 0 GIRLS 10 1 3 3 2 1 0
THEATRE STUDIES ALL 15 2 8 4 0 1 0 GIRLS 14 2 8 3 0 1 0 BOYS 1 0 0 1 0 0 0
BTEC CREATIVE MEDIA ALL 13 1 2 4 4 2 0 GIRLS 7 1 1 4 0 1 0 BOYS 6 0 1 0 4 1 0
BTEC IT ALL 8 1 2 4 0 1 0 GIRLS 7 1 2 4 0 0 0 BOYS 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
A2 LEVEL RESULTS 2011
SUBJECT STUDENTS A* A B C D E U
APPLIED SCIENCE ALL 9 0 1 3 1 3 1 0 GIRLS 6 0 0 1 1 3 1 0 BOYS 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 0
ART ALL 19 0 2 6 6 5 0 0 GIRLS 11 0 2 3 3 3 0 0 BOYS 8 0 0 3 3 2 0 0
BIOLOGY ALL 27 0 5 6 10 4 2 0 GIRLS 20 0 4 5 6 3 2 0 BOYS 7 0 1 1 4 1 0 0
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SUBJECT STUDENTS A* A B C D E U
BUSINESS STUDIES ALL 16 0 3 7 5 1 0 0 GIRLS 7 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 BOYS 9 0 2 3 3 1 0 0
CHEMISTRY ALL 20 1 3 8 5 3 0 0 GIRLS 8 0 2 4 1 1 0 0 BOYS 12 1 1 4 4 2 0 0
COMPUTER STUDIES ALL 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 BOYS 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 0
ECONOMICS ALL 12 1 2 4 5 0 0 0 GIRLS 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 BOYS 9 0 1 4 4 0 0 0
ENGLISH ALL 27 1 3 6 14 3 0 0 GIRLS 21 1 3 3 12 2 0 0 BOYS 6 0 0 3 2 1 0 0
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ALL 31 0 7 13 10 1 0 0 GIRLS 20 0 6 8 6 0 0 0 BOYS 11 0 1 5 4 1 0 0
FILM STUDIES ALL 8 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 GIRLS 5 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 BOYS 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 0
FRENCH ALL 4 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 GIRLS 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 BOYS 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
FURTHER MATHEMATICS ALL 6 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 GIRLS 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 BOYS 4 1 1 1 1 0 0 0
GENERAL STUDIES ALL 24 1 1 7 5 2 5 3 GIRLS 12 1 0 2 2 2 3 2 BOYS 12 0 1 5 3 0 2 1
SUBJECT STUDENTS A* A B C D E U
GEOGRAPHY ALL 10 1 3 1 5 0 0 0 GIRLS 7 1 3 1 2 0 0 0 BOYS 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
GRAPHICS ALL 15 0 3 4 5 3 0 0 GIRLS 3 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 BOYS 12 0 2 4 4 2 0 0
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE A LL 11 0 0 4 1 6 0 0 GIRLS 11 0 0 4 1 6 0 0
HISTORY ALL 49 3 8 18 18 2 0 0 GIRLS 25 2 5 8 9 1 0 0 BOYS 24 1 3 10 9 1 0 0
ITALIAN ALL 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 GIRLS 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
LEISURE & TOURISM ALL 6 0 1 3 0 2 0 0 GIRLS 4 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 BOYS 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
MATHEMATICS ALL 24 4 7 5 6 1 1 0 GIRLS 7 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 BOYS 17 3 5 3 5 0 1 0
MUSIC ALL 8 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 GIRLS 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 BOYS 6 1 1 1 2 1 0 0
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ALL 10 0 5 0 3 2 0 0 GIRLS 4 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 BOYS 6 0 2 0 3 1 0 0
PHYSICS ALL 18 0 5 2 7 3 1 0 GIRLS 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 BOYS 16 0 3 2 7 3 1 0
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SUBJECT STUDENTS A* A B C D E U
GOVERNMENT & ALL 15 3 3 2 5 1 1 0 POLITICS GIRLS 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 BOYS 12 2 3 2 3 1 1 0
PSYCHOLOGY ALL 57 5 14 18 10 7 3 0 GIRLS 39 5 9 15 5 2 3 0 BOYS 18 0 5 3 5 5 0 0
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ALL 12 2 3 4 2 1 0 0 GIRLS 8 2 1 2 2 1 0 0 BOYS 4 0 2 2 0 0 0 0
RESISTANT MATERIALS ALL 5 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 BOYS 5 0 1 2 1 0 1 0
SPANISH ALL 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 GIRLS 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 BOYS 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
FOOD TECHNOLOGY ALL 8 0 1 1 3 3 0 0 GIRLS 7 0 0 1 3 3 0 0 BOYS 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
TEXTILES ALL 8 2 1 1 3 1 0 0 GIRLS 8 2 1 1 3 1 0 0
THEATRE STUDIES ALL 9 0 1 4 2 2 0 0 GIRLS 7 0 1 4 2 0 0 0 BOYS 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
OCR NATIONAL ICT ALL 10 0 3 0 4 0 3 0 LEVEL 3 GIRLS 5 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 BOYS 5 0 1 0 2 0 2 0