PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL An “Outstanding” Academy for Students aged 13-18 PARVA MAGNA CRESCUNT PARVA MAGNA CRESCUNT 2020 Prospectus WELCOME TO PRINCE HENRY’S HIGH SCHOOL EVESHAM LEFT TO RIGHT: MR A DUFFY (ASSISTANT HEAD), MRS S THOMAS (ASSISTANT HEAD), MR B FREEMAN (DEPUTY HEAD), DR A EVANS (HEADTEACHER), MRS H WOOD (DEPUTY HEAD), MRS N BARKER (ASSISTANT HEAD), MRS A LUNGLEY (ASSISTANT HEAD) I am very proud to be Chairman of Governors at Whilst obviously delighted with Ofsted’s view Prince Henry’s High School. During the last visit that “Prince Henry’s is an excellent school which to the school by Ofsted, they made the following continues to provide an outstanding education”, we observation: “staff are prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ are all very aware of the need to ensure that each for the students.” The school consistently achieves and every student, each and every year, is given the outstanding outcomes for its students. opportunity to fulfil his or her potential. Under the direction of Dr Evans, the staff at Prince We aim to do this not simply through outstanding Henry’s will ensure that the very best teaching and teaching, but also by getting to know your sons and learning environment is created for our students. daughters as individuals, and encouraging them to Prince Henry’s was awarded Teaching School Status get involved in the wide variety of opportunities open in May 2014 and School-Centred Initial Teacher to our students. Training (SCITT) Status in 2016. Furthermore, Dr We are very proud of being part of Prince Henry’s Evans is a National Leader for Education and Prince High School and hope that, should your sons or Henry’s is actively involved in assisting other schools daughters join us, they too will feel the same. as a National Support School. The Governing Body is delighted with these developments which are an The Senior Leadership Team accolade for the consistently outstanding quality of our educational provision. We have completed a seven-year building and refurbishment programme, which has already seen £5m of capital investment into the site, including a new 14 classroom building and the complete modernisation of our Science laboratories and Learning Resource Centre. This academic year, construction will commence on our £3.5m new Art and Design Technology building, scheduled for completion in 2021. Prince Henry’s High School is a very special place with a distinctive ethos. I hope that we will be able to welcome you to the Prince Henry’s community. Mr S Butcher Chairman of Governors A message from the Headteacher It is a privilege indeed to be Headteacher of such an outstandingly successful school and to work with committed students, staff, parents and governors. As a parent myself with one child currently in school and another just embarking on a university pathway, I fully understand that choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you will ever have to make. I hope the information in this prospectus will provide you with a flavour of our wonderful school. We are all 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. Our students are supported by an experienced, We ensure at Prince Henry’s that our students strive dedicated and committed staff to ensure their learning for the highest standards and have a wide range of experience is as wonderful as it can be. However, please opportunities to learn effectively, both academically and don’t just take my word for this. Ofsted’s last general socially. inspection of Prince Henry’s took place in 2013, and the We appreciate that learning is a social activity and following findings are extracted from the summary of that teamwork is fundamental. That is why we foster in their report: students respect for themselves and others, encouraging “The school provides an exceptionally high quality co-operation and collaboration. We are confident that of education for its students. They make outstanding you will find that there is a real sense of engagement progress in their academic and personal development. with students enjoying their education at Prince Teachers have very high expectations of students Henry’s. This arises from them feeling that they are and develop excellent working relationships in the being motivated, stretched, valued and supported by classroom. Students have a very positive attitude to the high standards we expect of them. We are proud of learning. Students are very proud of their school. the numerous opportunities available for our students, Their behaviour in lessons and around the school is both within and outside the traditional curriculum, exemplary. The sixth form is outstanding and students and we are totally committed to ensuring our students make excellent progress on their AS-level and A-level achieve their full potential no matter what their abilities, courses.” aptitudes and strengths are. Our guiding principle is for every student to succeed, and we believe that success is Since that last inspection, the school has continued to achieved through hard work. grow and flourish, and in recent years, we have been recognised as one of the top 100 state comprehensive Truly successful education is a partnership between schools for student progress. school, students, parents and our community. We aim to develop a future generation who have the Many students from Prince Henry’s go on to achieve self-confidence to use their talents and skills for their outstanding success in their future careers and lives. We own benefit and that of the community in which they want for your child exactly what you want as parents – live. We aspire to enable our students to develop their the best and nothing but the best. Prince Henry’s has a abilities and personal characteristics such as initiative, great deal to offer your child, and I am as excited as ever enthusiasm, leadership, tolerance, perseverance, at the prospect of leading everyone connected with the commitment and self-discipline. school to develop, maintain and extend its exceptional quality. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our school! Dr A A L Evans Headteacher “This large high school (13-18) is excellent at raising students’ awareness of higher education and preparing them for the next phase of their education.” Ofsted Most Able Students Report, March 2015 Introduction Prince Henry’s High School has a successful history dating back 600 years. As a school we are conscious of our history and of a long standing tradition of doing things well. With consistently outstanding Ofsted reports, and well established as both an Academy and a Teaching School, we are firmly looking to the future. We are committed to providing the very best education and opportunities for your child, as well as developing the next generation of teaching professionals. About the school Prince Henry’s High School is a 13-18 co-educational comprehensive school with 1,300 students, including a strong Sixth Form of approximately 340. Situated just north of Evesham town centre, the school occupies a large campus of 18 acres with extensive playing fields, a 325-seat theatre (Evesham Art Centre), Sports Hall and Sixth Form Centre. We recently completed a seven-year building and refurbishment programme, which saw £5m of capital investment into the site, including a new 14 classroom building, The Grove, and the complete modernisation of our Science laboratories and Learning Resource Centre. Most department have benefited from improved teaching and working environments, including the installation of air conditioning in many places. Student amenities have also been significantly improved. We are now looking forward to the construction of our £3.5m new Art and Design Technology building. Work will commence in 2020, with the new block scheduled for completion in 2021. In 2014, Prince Henry’s was awarded National Teaching School status in recognition of its consistently outstanding teaching and learning provision. Teaching Schools take a leading role in recruiting and training new entrants into the profession and providing support to other schools. Last year our second cohort of 17 trainee teachers successfully completed their School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) and we welcomed our third cohort of 13 trainees in September 2019. “Your school is one of the top 100 non-selective state-funded schools in England… This reflects the fantastic progress made by pupils...” Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for Schools, February 2016 “Students take great pride in the school, have highly positive attitudes to learning and are very keen to do their best in class.” Ofsted 2013 School ethos and values The governors and staff of the school are committed to the achievement of high standards of academic work and behaviour for all students, whilst ensuring that they are happy, well balanced young people with a moral sense of responsibility towards each other, as well as to the local and wider community. Great stress is laid upon the development of orderly work habits and a positive approach to study. The achievements of all our students are very important to us, and we believe that high expectations, The school thrives on a positive environment in which encouragement and the experience of success are most good behaviour flourishes and where students are likely to motivate and reap rewards. made aware of the importance of common sense and We understand that all our students are individuals and an appreciation of the difference between right and are sensitive to their different needs.