Our vision is to offer an education of high quality which ensures our young people become creative, enthusiastic, hard-working learners who control their own success and contribute positively to the communities in which they live.

Priestlands School

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Learn more... Do more... Be more... Introduction by the Headteacher

Welcome to Priestlands

Education at this school is of the highest calibre. The school is well maintained, on a pleasant site and well equipped to meet the needs of the future.

Our commitment to students and parents was summed up by Ofsted Inspectors who, in November 2016, said:

“Leaders have maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection and model the school values, ‘learn more, do more, be more’ very well.”

and

“Parents describe the school as ‘amazing, with a real family atmosphere’.”

Our curriculum is rich, varied and challenging – and designed to equip each student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for a successful and fulfilling adult life.

We believe all children are capable of making exceptional progress and we do our best to encourage them to embrace challenge, pursue excellence and to be resilient in overcoming obstacles. We want them to accept that hard work, effort and deliberate practice are critical to success. We want them to support and encourage each other and to be inspired by each other’s successes. In this way, everyone can go beyond their best! Above all, we aim to ignite in our students a love of learning which will serve them well throughout their lives.

In summary, we want all our young people to achieve success in as many spheres of life “Governors are as possible and we have high expectations of all. We are proud of our academic record a significant and our high standards. We seek always to improve and to raise standards in all aspects strength of of school life. the school We encourage all our young people to develop a sense of values and responsibility for themselves and other people. We aim to treat young people as individuals, recognising because they and respecting individual needs, aptitudes, interests and aspirations. consistently

This prospectus aims to give you some idea of what Priestlands is like but, to experience reflect on the energy and enthusiasm of the school, we invite you to visit and see us in action. how they We promise the very best opportunities and we look forward to a happy and successful could improve career for all those who join us. their and We look forward to meeting you. Our vision is to offer an education of high quality the schools which ensures our young people become creative, Pete Main performance.” Headteacher enthusiastic, hard-working learners who control (Ofsted report, their own success and contribute positively to the November 2016) communities in which they live.

2 Learn more... Do more... Be more... Learn more... Do more... Be more... 3 “Pupils talk confidently about how they can School Aims The School improve their work and We aim Priestlands is a well-established, mixed 11-16 comprehensive school. Set in a magnificent 25 try hard to do their best. • to be a leading comprehensive acre site, bordered by woodlands and lakes, the school, serving our whole traditional Inspectors saw this ‘can site is shared with Pennington Infant and Junior community, without selection do’ attitude in a range of Schools and the Lymington Health & Leisure • to provide equality of opportunity, different subjects.” Centre and swimming pool. offering a first class curriculum to all The premises include a listed building, which (Ofsted report, November 2016) students and academic success for all dates back to the eighteenth century and now • to provide a challenging curriculum, houses superb facilities for Art, Careers and which provides opportunities for all Health Education. students to achieve their potential, and There is excellent specialist Science eradicates under-achievement accommodation, incorporating ten laboratories, • to develop attitudes and skills that will an ICT suite and a prep room surrounding an enhance our students’ ability to work open courtyard, which enables the school independently, in order to encourage to offer a full programme in Science to every self-discipline, self-confidence and a student. sense of responsibility “Pupils who Seven ICT rooms, all equipped with PC • to develop our students spiritually, machines, colour laser printers and scanners, left in 2016 morally, socially and culturally. Treating allow us to deliver a quality ICT and Computing made good them as individuals in a climate of curriculum to all students. Data projectors and/ progress from mutual respect, so they may enter or interactive whiteboards are installed in nearly adult life equipped to make a full all classrooms. their starting contribution as responsible citizens and points across a The campus affords ample recreational space family members and playing fields for a wide range of sporting wide range of • through a partnership between activities, including an 8-lane grass athletics measures. ’’ students, parents, governors and staff, track, football, hockey and rugby pitches, a (Ofsted report, continuously to improve the quality of synthetic cricket wicket, tennis and volleyball November 2016) all we do. courts and a floodlit artificial turf hockey pitch. We also have a large Sports Hall and Gymnasium, state of the art fitness equipment, as well as having access to the Health & Leisure Centre’s swimming pool.

There are also excellent facilities in Technology for Catering, Product Design, Resistant Materials and Textiles. A newly refurbished study centre is located in the heart of the English suite, and there are well equipped suites of rooms for Maths, Modern Languages and Humanities. We have a purpose-built Performing Arts Centre, accommodating two drama studios, two music classrooms (one with a new suite of iMac computers), four practice rooms and a recording studio.

4 Learn more... Do more... Be more... Learn more... Do more... Be more... 5 Over the past four years, staff, parents, students All Priestlands’ students follow a broad, and members of the local community have balanced and relevant curriculum that provides worked together to identify priorities to much more than is required by the National improve the site for all. This has already led to Curriculum. The school benefits from specialist us creating more outdoor seating areas and teachers who are well qualified in their subjects. developing the Victorian Walled Garden as a We create an atmosphere in which children teaching and community resource. We have feel encouraged and valued so that they may secured funding to refurbish and re-equip most achieve their full potential. We aim to motivate buildings on the site; re-decorated the exterior children through their studies so that self- of all of our buildings; install double glazing esteem and confidence thrive. throughout; re-roofed the whole school; extended the car park to create a car-free All students in all years are taught for 25 hours campus and installed WiFi; and extended and per week. This excludes registration and refurbished our kitchen and cafeteria. assembly time. Academic Years 7 and 8 Achievement In Years 7 and 8, students study English and English Literature, ICT and Computing, The school is proud of the standards which Mathematics, Science, a Modern Foreign its students have achieved over many years. Language (French or Spanish), History, Effective teachers and hardworking students Geography, Religious Education, Art, Drama, ‘‘Staff are have worked together to achieve impressive Music, Technology (Food & Nutrition or Design hugely positive results. Technology), Physical Education, Citizenship about the The school prides itself on the progress and PSHE. individuals make during their five years at In Year 7, setting takes place in Maths; all other school and Priestlands. Every opportunity is provided for classes are mixed ability. enjoy working students to increase their skills in the whole there because range of school subjects. For the keen student, extra teaching is frequently available during Year 9 they are well lunchtimes and after school. In Year 9, students continue to study English supported and English Literature, Mathematics, Science, and are part Our Curriculum their Modern Foreign Language, Physical of a highly Education, Citizenship and PSHE. Ofsted have consistently described our motivated However, our students also begin to have curriculum as outstanding or exemplary and team.“ teaching methods are grounded in evidence choices about which subjects they study. based practice. They have six choices from Art, Drama, Food & (Ofsted report, November 2016) “Staff value the way that leaders We expect all our students to achieve their have created a climate in which very best. We offer firm, fair discipline; frequent they can take risks and innovate. reports on children’s progress; lessons which are well planned and well delivered; and high As a result, staff work diligently to standards of work. Our central goal is to help achieve the highest standards for students constantly improve on their previous pupils across the school” best. (Ofsted report, November 2016)

6 Learn more... Do more... Be more... Learn more... Do more... Be more... 7 “You have established good Nutrition, Geography, History, Music, additional partnerships with the local primary PE, Religious Education, Technology and a Homework and junior schools to improve the second Modern Language (French, Spanish or Homework is an important part of the school German). transition for pupils. As a result, you experience. It is intended to provide all students This enables us to stretch higher achieving with the experience of working by themselves, to know the children well when they students, support those with learning consolidate or extend work covered in school and arrive and they make a strong start difficulties, motivate the disaffected and deliver to develop the habit of private study. in key stage 3.” a more diverse and personalised curriculum for All homework tasks are posted online, with (Ofsted report, November 2016) all students. parents and students having their own login codes. A Homework Club runs every night for Years 10 and 11 students who want help or just want to get everything done before they go home. Upper In Years 10 and 11, all students follow GCSE school students have access to the Study Centre Courses in English and English Literature, every night. Mathematics and Science (combined (two All students are also given a Student Record Book GCSEs) or the three separate sciences). containing a diary and other information. It is As well as a non-examination options in used for messages to and from parents, as well as Additional Maths or English and Horticulture, to record other information. Parents are asked to students may choose from a range of support their children by signing the diary. examination subjects, including: • Applied Business Personal, Social, • Astronomy (extra-curricular) • Child Development Health and Citizenship • Computer Science Education • Design Technology • Drama (including Sex and • Fine Art Relationships Education) • Food & Nutrition Citizenship and PSHE aim to help students make • French healthy choices and reasoned decisions. Sex • Geography and Relationships Education is taught within a • German moral framework and lays particular emphasis on • History developing caring and responsible attitudes and • Media Studies relationships. Parents have the right to withdraw • Music their children from all or part of the Sex Education • Photography programme by writing to the Headteacher. A • Physical Education copy of the Sex and Relationships Education • Religious Studies Policy is available on our website or from the • Spanish school on request. • Statistics

This list is constantly changing as the government phases in new GCSE courses and new regulations about what courses can be offered.

Students also follow non-examination courses in Physical Education, Religious Education, Citizenship and Careers, Enterprise and Health.

8 Learn more... Do more... Be more... Learn more... Do more... Be more... 9 “The animals and plants in the walled garden provide pupils Religious Education Learning Support with opportunities to learn Religious Education forms an essential part We aim to support all students experiencing of the curriculum for all students, who study difficulties so that everyone can make the about the food cycle, animal and are encouraged to respect personal greatest possible progress in their learning. This husbandry and caring for the beliefs, values and convictions. There is a is offered in many ways: particular emphasis on Christianity. There are environment. Those pupils • In-class support with an extra adult in the links between the school and local religious who tend the pigs and goats classroom to help students; communities. The school holds assemblies • Withdrawal from lessons for some students to also learn leadership skills which seek to develop values within the give them extra help; that prepare them well for Christian tradition. Parents have the right to their next stage of education.” withdraw their children from all or part of the • Advice to teachers from our team of Religious Education programme by writing to specialists to help produce teaching materials; (Ofsted report, November 2016) the Headteacher. • Enrichment sessions providing extra help outside normal lesson times for those The RE Department also holds an annual students who choose to come along. Holocaust Awareness Day during which a Holocaust survivor visits and speaks about their Specific skills work might include personal experiences. organisation, reading, comprehension or memory techniques. Help can be requested by the students themselves, by parents or by staff.

High Achieving The support programme is managed by the Students Special Needs Co-ordinator who is always pleased to discuss with parents any problems Ofsted have repeatedly praised our work with their children may be experiencing. high achieving students.

High achiever coordinators run a programme to stretch and develop students, providing learning and development opportunities beyond the normal curriculum.

An experienced staff co-ordinator has developed strategies and materials to aid the progress of high achievers. Activities are provided within the normal curriculum and in a range of extra-curricular activities. We also run trips to “Pupils are friendly, polite universities and to conferences about university and respectful of each other, life. staff and visitors. They are knowledgeable about the risks of social media and confident about who to talk to if they have any concerns. They are proud of their school and the difference they make to school life. ”

(Ofsted report, November 2016) 10 Learn more... Do more... Be more... Learn more... Do more... Be more... 11 When they join Priestlands, students will be Enterprise, Careers placed in one of eight tutor groups that make Guidance and Life up a year group. Tutors meet their groups frequently during the week. The tutor is after Priestlands responsible for the day-to-day care of your Preparing young people for life after school child and, therefore, is the first link between is an important aspect of our work. Heads parents and school. Parents are encouraged of Year, Tutors, our Careers Co-ordinator and to let the tutor know of any issues affecting Careers Adviser work closely together, giving the behaviour, progress or well-being of their individual help to students. Post-16 events children. are held for students in Years 9, 10 and 11 and Arrangements for the year group are overseen there are trips to universities, including Oxford by the Head of Year, who also provides advice and Cambridge. Parents are encouraged to and support for students and staff. Each year “You have contact the Careers Adviser for individual help group also has a Pastoral Support Manager established a when needed. (PSM), who works closely with the Head At various points in the year, students are of Year to provide support for individual school-wide taken off timetable to work on themed students and act as a point of contact for approach that is days which develop their personal and parents. well used by all entrepreneurial skills. These are exciting days Students regularly meet individually with the staff to ensure and are well received by students. Head of Year, tutor or other staff to review Links with local businesses are well work and progress. These review meetings that pupils can established. Local employers work with us to help ensure that each student is known and reflect on their enhance the opportunities we offer young respected as an individual. mistakes, learn people, including interviews, careers talks and Staff often invite parents into school to from them visits to workplaces. discuss issues of concern and, of course, you and develop Most students opt to continue in full-time are welcome to visit the school at any time. education after leaving Priestlands, with over You are also invited to support events such more staying 80% of students transferring to local colleges. as Music and Drama productions, sports days, power when social evenings and events hosted by the Friends of Priestlands School. faced with Care of Students challenges.’’

Priestlands is committed to safeguarding and (Ofsted report, protecting all children in our care. We aim Nov 2016) to create an environment where children feel valued, listened to and safe and where their self-esteem is promoted. Staff are alert to possible risks and clear procedures are in place for dealing with expressions of concern. “The student leaders are especially effective and have brought about significant changes to the school such as the introduction of a house system.”

(Ofsted report, November 2016)

12 Learn more... Do more... Be more... Learn more... Do more... Be more... 13 hospice, Oakhaven. Over £10,000 was raised Student Voice before the national lockdown began in March We value the ideas, energy and enthusiasm of 2020. our students and provide many opportunities In the past five years, our students and staff for them to contribute to the development have raised over £50,000 for a range of local, and success of the school. An active Student national and international charities. Events Council, supported by Year Committees, have included non-uniform days; sponsored meets frequently with senior staff to discuss silences, walks, swims, runs, stay-awakes and issues of concern to the student body and other activities; cake sales; coin miles; charity make suggestions about how to move things concerts; discos; sporting events; and even forward. All council members are elected swimming the Channel. annually by secret ballot of students. Each year, the Head Boy, Head Girl and Beyond the senior prefects are elected by secret ballot of staff and students. They work with the Curriculum Headteacher, students and staff to improve A wide-ranging programme of out-of-school provision at Priestlands and promote the clubs and societies has been built up over the school in the wider community. They years, with constant additions as new staff and are supported by a team of prefects who students introduce their own ideas. Because undertake whole school duties as well as we are seeking to establish lifetime interests, being attached to department and year the Headteacher recommends that every teams. student should join in with at least one of these Student Focus Groups operate across the activities. curriculum, where staff consult students The school has an excellent tradition in the about what works well in lessons and what Arts. We are proud of the quality and variety could be improved. In addition, students are of opportunities in Music. These are open involved in the interview process for all staff to all students and include a wide range of joining the school and in promoted posts. ensembles for various instruments. All the ensembles are involved in concerts each term Involvement with and are involved in a wide variety of musical activities in school and in the community. “Pupils and parents are very the Community Visiting teachers, of 17 different instruments, Students in all year groups are encouraged attend the school each week to give instruction enthusiastic about the many to involve themselves in the life of our There are also impressive opportunities to opportunities the school community. Students have helped pre- take part in Drama activities including an provides for learning outside school children, disabled students and elderly annual whole school production and a theatre the classroom. Activities week, people. Examples of active citizenship include performance in the annual Shakespeare Friday morning rugby and the a newsletter written by Year 7 students and Schools Festival. In Art there are after school sent to local Year 6 pupils; a Year 8 anti-litter Art and Photography classes and occasional equestrian club are a small campaign; and a Christmas tea party for local masterclasses in new techniques. sample of the extensive activities senior citizens run by Year 9 students. Students in Year 10 have the opportunity to available that support and enrich The school is keen to support many worthy participate in our strong Duke of Edinburgh the curriculum.” causes at local and national level. Last year Award scheme. the whole school chose to support our local (Ofsted report, November 2016)

14 Learn more... Do more... Be more... Learn more... Do more... Be more... 15 Our Eco-Team has transformed the Walled players developing their game at club Garden. We have chickens, quail, goats, and representative level. We have strong ducks and, from time to time, various other links with Hampshire where “Leaders know the animals. We have also introduced raised beds, numerous players are involved. strengths and weaknesses greenhouses and poly-tunnels and grow our • Rugby and hockey continue to be of the school well. They own fruit, vegetables and flowers. very popular at Priestlands. We field stringently evaluate what Physical Education at Priestlands enriches the competitive teams in all year groups works and have sturdy curriculum far beyond the world of sport. We for these teams, with our rugby teams are very proud of the contribution PE makes reaching and winning national events. plans in place to address to the social, moral and cultural education The school has gained “Elite” status, areas that require further of our students. Enthusiastic sportsmen and repeatedly winning New Forest and attention.” women can take part in extra-curricular sport County tournaments and going on to from 7:30 each morning, at lunchtime and represent the area as well as a strong link (Ofsted report, November 2016) after school (3:30 - 4:30 and/or 4:30 – 5:30). It with Hampshire and London Irish. We have is not surprising that Ofsted commented that secured Community Rugby status with the there seem to be as many students in school Rugby Football Union. at 5:00 as there are during the school day! • Netball is extremely strong. In school, All students are encouraged to participate Priestlands is the most successful school in an impressive range of co-operative in the New Forest, having gone the whole and competitive extra- curricular sporting season undefeated at all age groups last activities, including athletics, badminton, year. We consistently represent the area at basketball, cricket, cross-country, dance, county and national level. Students have fitness training, football, golf, gymnastics, left to win scholarships in hockey, netball, rounders, rugby, swimming, due to their achievements in netball. table tennis, tennis, trampolining, volleyball • Our track and field athletics squads train and weight training. hard to achieve their team and individual There is a very structured fixtures plan for successes. Both track and cross country boys and girls within the New Forest Sports teams are strong in the New Forest, with Partnership, Hampshire county associations, a large contingent of athletes going on to National associations, and a vast array of represent the New Forest and Hampshire. matches arranged against high quality Recent successes have led to individuals opposition across the local area including competing nationally. schools in the independent sector. • Volleyball has become one of the leading In recent years the school has enjoyed sports and clubs within the New Forest and considerable success in many sports: many students have gone on to play at both regional and National level. • Football teams of all ages have been league champions with many individuals • This last year has seen the growth and developing their footballing careers by development of a number of aesthetically playing at representative levels – and even based sports at Priestlands, such as moving on to sign lucrative professional Gymnastics and trampolining. We run contracts! 5 clubs each week and host the newly formed New Forest Gymnastics Club; • Cricket at Priestlands is very strong. We providing students with a route to national have been League and County Champions level competitions. in successive seasons, again with many

16 Learn more... Do more... Be more... Learn more... Do more... Be more... 17 • Priestlands PE prides itself on providing Our staff frequently organise events out of equal opportunites for girls and boys. school hours, such as Arts and Enrichment Every sport at Priestlands is open to girls Week and evening theatre trips. There are and boys, with representative teams for also opportunities for curriculum visits during each gender. the school day in most subject areas.

There are many opportunities for students to When arrangements are made for students to develop their personal and leadership skills leave the school site to take part in activities within PE. The curriculum focuses heavily on elsewhere, parents will be given details of the Olympic and Paralympic values. Students the proposed arrangements in advance and are able to opt in to the sports leader pathway in writing. County Regulations are strictly and work towards bronze to platinum badges enforced in relation to all hazardous pursuits. through their leadership in both lessons and in extra-curricular clubs. They will also have the opportunity to support the organisation Reporting to Parents and officiating of the Priestlands Sports School reports are sent home termly and “Students are Partnership which is an extensive Junior there are annual parent-teacher consultation very aware of school sport programme organised and run evenings. All reports show how well each by the PE department. the different student is performing in relation to the National Curriculum and provide realistic and types of School Visits Abroad challenging future targets for students. bullying and and in the UK Parents have online access to their children’s say although it attendance records, reports and to details of happens very Priestlands has a very wide range of trips their children’s performance in key learning and off-site activities taking place during the and homework tasks. occasionally, school day, at evenings, weekends and during In the second half of the autumn term, they know holiday periods. We aim to take all Year 7 students review their progress and agree an who to go students on a residential outward bound individual action plan; this is then shared with experience in their first half term at Priestlands parents. to for help in order to help them get to know each other and support and build teamwork within tutor groups. All our students leave school with a Record of Achievement. This presents a broader including the Recent visits have taken place to Europe view of each individual and is recognised by pupil support and beyond, including ski trips to Austria; employers and colleges. It is intended to help overnight Languages trips to France, Germany managers.’’ students when they move into employment and Spain; sporting tours to France and Spain; or further education. (Ofsted report, Drama trips to New York; Geography trips to The Record of Achievement (RoA) contains May 2012) Iceland and R.E. trips to Auschwitz and Africa. details about subjects studied and examinations taken, attainments, personal strengths, attendance, extra-curricular activities, work experience, community service, hobbies and ambitions. Students “Leaders also work well with other agencies take responsibility for their RoA and are and resolutely pursue the best outcomes encouraged to present information in a for pupils.’’ variety of ways, including certificates, awards and examples of school work. (Ofsted report, November 2016)

18 Learn more... Do more... Be more... Learn more... Do more... Be more... 19 Attendance Discipline

Good attendance is essential for effective We expect high standards of behaviour at all learning and success at school. We times and aim to develop self-discipline and encourage high personal standards and responsibility in all students. expect students to be punctual to school We aim to know students well as individuals and lessons. We expect good attendance and to promote an atmosphere of mutual and present many awards for students, respect. Priestlands has a fair and consistent including termly certificates for those with policy, which has established a safe, orderly, 96%, 98% and 100% attendance. positive school environment in which We ask parents to let us know the same day teachers can teach and students can learn. “Parents and if children are unwell and unable to attend The emphasis on our approach is positive and pupils are very school. We phone or text parents by 11:00 we constantly look for opportunities to praise if a child is absent and we do not already and reward students. positive about know about it. You can expect to hear from school when the care and We ask parents not to take holidays during your child makes significant contributions support that they term time and for medical or dental to the life of the school and when teachers receive, especially appointments to be made outside school are particularly pleased with work, effort hours whenever possible. Students are or behaviour. Similarly, when students are those who need not allowed to leave the premises without experiencing difficulties, it is our policy to additional help.” permission and must sign out at the main inform and involve parents to ensure joint and (Ofsted report, office. consistent action between home and school. November 2016) The Student Record Book is an essential Uniform means of communication. Disciplinary measures do not apply to the With the overwhelming support of our vast majority of students and good order parents, uniform is strictly enforced. A list is maintained by the expectation and of uniform requirements is included in the encouragement of good work and behaviour. insert section. Full details are provided in the insert section. Uniform may be bought in person from PMG Schoolwear in New Milton. Security

Lockers are provided to all students who want them and are usually allocated in (or close to) tutor bases.

It is strongly recommended that all personal “The proportion of pupils achieving possessions should be clearly marked with the owner’s name. Large sums of money the expected standards in English should not be brought to school. Valuable and mathematics was well above the items should not be brought into school national average in 2016.” and no responsibility can be accepted. Parents are asked to note that the school will (Ofsted report, November 2016) consider claims for damage or loss only when negligence is proved.

20 Learn more... Do more... Be more... Learn more... Do more... Be more... 21 Lunchtime Your skills and energy can make a difference “Students’ achievement is Arrangements to the school and, by actively supporting outstanding. Their behaviour is FoPs events, we hope that everyone involved A cafeteria system operates daily with lunch for good and in the sessions observed all students and staff between 12.45 pm and can have some fun along the way. We look by the inspectors it was clear that 1.30 pm. The system is now a cashless one. forward to seeing you. Healthy choices are encouraged and there are they engage well with their learning no vending machines on the school site. A Concluding Remarks and enjoy it.” before-school breakfast service and a break- (Ofsted report, November 2008) time service are also available every day. The Governors, Headteacher and staff hope you have found this prospectus helpful and All students are expected to remain on the that it has answered many of your questions campus throughout lunchtime. about Priestlands School.

Thank you for considering Priestlands as your Friends of Priestlands child’s future school. We hope your child will School (the PTA) be joining us and look forward to working with you to ensure your child has a happy and All parents are automatically members of the successful career. FoPS whose purpose is to provide a variety of opportunities for parents, staff, students and other friends of the school to come together to How to contact us improve school facilities, provide educational If you would like any further information and social activities and discuss common please contact the school. The Headteacher educational matters. and staff are always happy to welcome The PTA is a great way for parents to help parents into the school so, if you would like to contribute to the success of the school and find out more or would like to visit the school, help children in the process. Its effectiveness we will be pleased to arrange an appointment is dependent on parents’ active support and, for you. Please contact us: therefore, we welcome parents to come along Priestlands School and join in our discussions to help develop, North Street promote and run events and activities. All ideas Pennington and suggestions are welcome. Lymington We have an exciting time ahead of us since we Hampshire are reviewing our activities and considering our SO41 8FZ fundraising objectives for the future. Recently www.priestlands.hants.sch.uk the FoPS have contributed to funding a new school minibus, outdoor seating for students, Tel: 01590 677033 a new printing press in Art, new lighting in Fax: 01590 670398 Drama, new equipment for Science, as well as email: [email protected] “Parents describe the school the Priestlands Radio Station and other various Twitter: @Priestlands Sch as ‘amazing, with a real family smaller scale items. atmosphere’.” We have set up a Diamond Club for families (Ofsted report, November 2016) and businesses who wish to make a significant donation to the school and the 1000 Club for those who would like to join our monthly lottery.

22 Learn more... Do more... Be more... Learn more... Do more... Be more... 23 PRIESTLANDS SCHOOL North Street, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8FZ www.priestlands.hants.sch.uk Tel: 01590 677033 Fax: 01590 670398 email: [email protected]

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Prospectus supplement Calendar & School Day Terms and Holiday Dates for 2021/2022 Autumn term 2021 School opens: Thursday 2nd September 2021 Half Term: Monday 25th to Thursday 29th October 2021 School closes: Friday 17th December 2021 Spring term 2022 School opens: Tuesday 4th January 2022 Half Term: Monday 21st to Friday 25th February 2022 School closes: Friday 8th April 2022 Summer term 2022 School opens: Monday 25th April 2022 May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 2nd May 2022 Half Term: Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June 2022 School closes: Friday 22nd July 2022

Times of the school day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.45 - 9.05 Registration & Tutor Period or Assembly 9.05 – 9.55 Period 1 9.55 – 10.45 Period 2 Break 11.05 – 11.55 Period 3 11.55 – 12.45 Period 4 Please note that while the information in this booklet is Lunch 1.30 – 2.25 Period 5 correct as at September 2020, it should not be assumed that 2.25 - 3.15 Period 6 there will be no change affecting the relevant arrangements Wednesday or some particular matter before the start of or during the academic year 2021/22 or in relation to subsequent years. 8.45 – 9.25 Registration & PSHE 9.25 – 10.10 Period 1 10.10 – 10.55 Period 2 Break 11.15 – 12.00 Period 3 12.00 – 12.45 Period 4 Lunch 1.30 – 2.25 Period 5 2.25 – 3.15 Period 6 Priestlands School Admission Policy 2021-22

This policy will be used during 2020/21 for allocating places in the main admission round for entry to Year 7 in September 2021. It will also apply to in-year admissions during 2021/22. Outside the normal admissions round, Hampshire County Council’s Fair Access protocol may be applied alongside this policy to secure the admission of vulnerable pupils from specific groups. Priestlands School endorses the guiding principles of Hampshire County Council’s admissions policy that each school should serve its local community; that as many children as possible attend their parents’ preferred school; that siblings as far as possible can attend school together; and that children can benefit from continuity between schools serving the same community. The policy aims to be clear, fair and objective and complies with all relevant legislation.

Published Admission Number (PAN) (b) recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. The published admission number (PAN) for Priestlands School for 2021- 2022 is 243. The school will admit this number if there are sufficient 4. Children living in the catchment area (see definition iv) who at the applications. Where fewer applications than the published admission time of application have a sibling (see definition v) on Priestlands number are received, places will be offered to all those who have School’s roll who will still be on roll at the time of admission. applied. The PAN applies to the relevant year* only. For other year [See 6 for additional children who may be considered under this groups at the school, different admission limits may be applied. Please criterion.] ask the school or local authority for details. 5. Other children living in the catchment area of Priestlands School. Admissions Process 6. Children living out of the catchment area who at the time of application have a sibling (see definition v) on the Priestlands As an academy, Priestlands School is its own admission authority. School roll who will still be on roll at the time of admission. However, the admission arrangements for Priestlands School will be [Where a sibling was allocated a place at the school in the consistent with those set out for community schools in Hampshire. The normal admission round in a previous year because the child was admission arrangements have been determined by Priestlands School displaced (see definition vi) from the catchment school for their after statutory consultations. address, the application will be considered under 4, above, subject The school will consider first all those applications received by the to the siblings still living in the catchment area for the school from published deadline of midnight on 31 October 2020. Notifications to which they were displaced. In future normal admissions rounds a parents offering a place will be sent by the County younger sibling will be considered to have been displaced where Council on 1 March 2021. they were allocated a place at the school under this criterion as Applications made after midnight on 31 October 2020 will be a consequence of their elder sibling’s displacement and are still considered after all on-time applications have been fully processed living in the catchment area for the school from which they were unless exceptional circumstances merit consideration alongside on- displaced]. time applications. 7. Children living out of the catchment area who at the time of For the normal admission round, all preferences will be considered application are on the roll of a linked junior or , simultaneously and ranked in accordance with the admission criteria. namely: Beaulieu Village Primary School; C of E If more than one school can offer a place, the parent’s highest stated Primary School; Lymington Junior School; Milford-On-Sea C of E available preference will be allocated. Primary School; Our Lady & St Joseph Catholic (Aided) Primary School; Pennington C of E Junior School; C of E Students with an Education, Health and Care Plan Primary School; St Luke’s C of E Primary School and William Gilpin C Any child with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school of E (Aided) Primary School. will be admitted. Where possible such children will be admitted within 8. Other children. the PAN. Definitions Oversubscription criteria i. Looked after children are defined as those who are: When the school is oversubscribed, after the admission of students with an Education, Health and Care plan naming the school, priority for (a) in the care of a local authority; or admission will be given to children in the following priority order: (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the 1. Looked after children or children who were previously looked after exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in (see definition i). section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). 2. (For applications in the normal admission round only) Children Previously looked after children are those who were previously or families with an exceptional medical and/or social need (see looked after but, immediately after being looked after, became definition ii). Supporting evidence from a professional is required subject to an adoption order, child arrangements order or special such as a doctor and/or consultant for medical needs or a social guardianship order. worker, health visitor, housing officer, the police or probation An adoption order is an order under section 46 of the Adoption and officer for social needs. This evidence must confirm the child or Children Act 2002 or section 12 of the Adoption Act 1976. family’s medical or social need and why that need/those needs Child arrangements orders are defined in section 8 of the Children make(s) it essential that the child attends Priestlands School rather Act 1989, as amended by section 12 of the Children and Families than any other. If evidence is not submitted by the application Act 2014. Child arrangements orders replace residence orders and deadline, the medical and/or social need cannot be considered. any residence order in force prior to 22 April 2014 is deemed to be a 3. Children of staff (see definition iii) who have been: child arrangements order. (a) employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made; or Section 14A of the Children Act 1989 defines a ‘special guardianship be measured from the Ordnance Survey home address point to the order’ as an order appointing one or more individuals to be a child’s closest point of the school catchment boundary. For children living special guardian (or special guardians). within the Priestlands catchment area, distance will be measured to ii. Applicants will only be considered under this criterion if on the the school address point, not the catchment boundary. application form (online or paper) they have ticked the appropriate Additional Information box explicitly indicating that they wish for their application to be considered under medical / social need. 1. Permanent Address The child’s permanent residence is where they live, normally including weekends and during school holidays “Medical need” does not include mild medical conditions, such as as well as during the week, and should be used for the application. asthma or allergies. The permanent address of children who spend part of their week “Social need” does not include a parent’s wish that a child attends with one parent and part with the other, at different addresses, will the school because of a child’s aptitude or ability or because their be the address at which they spend most of their time. friends attend the school or because of routine child-minding 2. Multiple births Where a twin or child from a multiple birth is arrangements. admitted to Priestlands School under this policy then any further Priority will be given to those children whose evidence establishes twin or child of the same multiple birth will be admitted, if the that they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend parents so wish, even though this may raise the number in the year Priestlands School. Equally, this priority will apply to children group above the school’s PAN. whose evidence establishes that a family member’s physical or 3. Fair Access placements by the Local Authority Outside the mental health or social needs mean that they have a demonstrable normal admission round, it may sometimes be necessary for a and significant need to attend Priestlands School. student to be placed by the Local Authority, or a local placement Evidence must confirm the circumstances of the case and must panel acting on behalf of the Authority, in Priestlands School even set out why the child should attend Priestlands School and why if there is a waiting list for admission. Such placements will be no other school could meet the child’s needs. Providing evidence made in accordance with Hampshire County Council’s Fair Access does not guarantee that a child will be given priority at Priestlands Protocol. The Protocol is based on legislation and government School and in each case a decision will be made based on the guidance. merits of the case and whether the evidence demonstrates that a 4. Waiting lists When all available places have been allocated, placement should be made at Priestlands School above any other. waiting lists will be operated by Priestlands School. Any places iii. “Staff” includes all those on the payroll of the school. that become available will be offered to the child at the top of the “Children of staff” refers to situations where the staff member is the list at that time. The waiting list is ordered according to the criteria natural parent, the legal guardian or a resident step parent. of the admission policy with no account being taken of the length iv. A map of Priestlands School’s catchment area is available to of time on the waiting list or any priority order expressed as part view at www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/findaschool/ of the main admission round. Fair Access admissions and school schooldetails?dfesno=4129 or via a link on the school’s website at: closure arrangements will take priority over the waiting list. www.priestlands.hants.sch.uk/Admissions. The waiting list will be reviewed and revised – The ordnance survey point for the home address is used to • each time a child is added to, or removed from, the waiting list; determine whether an address is in catchment or not. Parents can • when a child’s changed circumstances affect their priority; check their catchment school via the Hampshire County Council At the time of receiving an application decision from the County website: www.hants.gov.uk/admissions. Council or school, parents will be advised of the process for adding v. “Sibling” refers to brother or sister, half-brother or half-sister, their child’s name to a school’s waiting list. Parents may keep their adoptive brother or adoptive sister, foster brother or foster sister, child’s name on the waiting list of as many schools as they wish. step-brother or step-sister, living as one family unit at the same For entry to Year 7, the waiting list will remain open until 31 August address. It will also be applied to situations where a full, half or 2022, at which point all names will be removed. For all other year adoptive brother or sister are living at separate addresses. Criteria groups, waiting lists will remain open until 31 August of each year. 4 and 6 include children who at the time of application have a Parents who want their child to be considered for a place at the sibling for whom the offer of a place at Priestlands School has been school in the following school year must submit a new in-year accepted, even if the sibling is not yet attending. application in the August preceding the new school year. Schools vi. “Displaced” refers to a child who was refused a place at the will send a decision letter within the first 10 days of the new term. catchment school in the normal admissions round having named it 5. Admission of children outside their normal age group Parents in the application and was not offered a higher named preference may request that their child is admitted outside their normal school. age group. To do so, parents should include a request with Tie-breaker their application, specifying why admission outside the normal age group is being requested and which year group they wish If Priestlands School is oversubscribed from within any of the above their child to be admitted. Decisions will be made based on the categories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; circumstances of the case and in the best interests of the child. applicants living nearer Priestlands School have priority. Distances will 6. School Closures In the event of a school closure, students from be measured from the Ordnance Survey home address point to the the closing school may be given priority for any school nominated school address point using Hampshire County Council’s Geographic as the receiving school. Specific arrangements will be determined Information Systems (GIS). Distances to multiple dwellings will by the Local Authority in accordance with the School Admissions give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On Code and will be published at the time for the specific schools individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to affected. the communal entrance. If it still not possible to decide between two applicants who are equidistant then a random allocation will be made 7. Legislation This policy takes account of all Equalities legislation, to allocate the final place. An explanation of the method of making together with all relevant regulations and the School Admissions random allocations is on the Hampshire County Council’s website. For Code (published by the DfE in 2014). children living outside the Priestlands catchment area, distance will

* The relevant year is the age group at which students are or will normally be admitted to the school i.e. Year 7 Priestland Values Securing Good Behaviour

Priestlands School is committed to providing an education of high quality to all students and, in consultation with staff, students, Praise and recognition parents and governors, has developed a whole school behaviour When students choose to behave responsibly and show they are management policy which: able to follow the rules, they will have their efforts recognised and rewarded. This positive recognition will include: praise (verbal • Defines expectations clearly and simply or written on their work or in their SRB); achievement points and • Provides clear opportunities to reward and recognise students who certificates; positive phone calls; postcards and letters sent home to model Priestlands Values them and their parents. • Provides an uncomplicated structure which can be fairly and consistently applied throughout the school. Classroom negative consequences There will, of course, be times when some students choose not to The focus is on teaching students to choose responsible behaviour follow the rules. When this happens, a range of consequences will be and creating an environment in which teachers can teach and used. The measures start with a verbal warning. The consequences students can learn. We believe that this approach will help students then become more substantial if a student chooses to disrupt further make the right choices about their behaviour. in the same lesson: The Priestlands Values are displayed in all classrooms and outline the behaviour and attitudes we expect from students. If our 3 Rs of being Ready, Respectful and Responsible are the standard by which you live The first time: A verbal warning will be given. each day you will be successful. The second time: Report back to the teacher later that day, at break, at lunch time or at the end of school, at the teacher’s convenience. The third time: A detention will be issued. If there are any further Referral to Head of Department or disruptions: another senior member of staff.

In most cases teachers will work through the steps above. However for repeated offences or cases of severe misbehaviour, a student would lose the right to proceed through the list of consequences and a senior member of staff may be involved.

If a student is removed from a lesson the following action will be taken: • The student will be interviewed by a senior member of staff. The discussion will focus on other ways the situation could have been handled and then how to return to class if possible. A member of staff will contact home to explain what has happened and may seek a meeting with parents. • Disciplinary action taken as a result of serious misbehaviour may lead to after school detention, removal from lesson(s), time in Reset or The Zone, a specified number of hours of community service, fixed term exclusion or, in rare cases, permanent exclusion. Summer 2020: Summary of Year 11 Examination Results (numbers as a percentage) Number of pupils in school aged 15: 230 Number not entered for GCSE Examinations: 0

Achieving Achieving Achieving Achieving Achieving Achieving 5+ 9-4 9-7 in 9-5 in 9-4 in EBacc 9-5 EBacc 9-4 (incl. English English & English & English & & Maths) Maths Maths Maths All pupils School 2020 76 19 59 79 20 22 School 2019 75 17 55 78 18 25 School 2018 73 15 55 76 22 27 School 2017 77 n/a 58 79 28 30 School 2016 76 n/a n/a 80 n/a 26 Female School 2020 83 22 67 85 23 25 School 2019 75 18 49 76 21 29 School 2018 76 17 59 77 30 33 School 2017 82 n/a n/a 85 n/a 40 School 2016 76 n/a n/a 77 n/a 27 Male School 2020 70 15 50 73 15 18 School 2019 75 16.5 62 81 19 23 School 2018 70 14 52 75 13 19 School 2017 73 n/a n/a 74 n/a 21 School 2016 76 n/a n/a 83 n/a 25

Hampshire 2019 n/a n/a 46 68 17 25 2019 n/a n/a 43 65 17 25

At Priestlands we pride ourselves on consistently delivering Attendance information excellent outcomes at GCSE Level, year on year. The School’s Average Attendance 2019/2020: 95.1%* (until 20 March 2020) government baseline measure of Progress 8 demonstrates School’s Average Attendance 2018/2019: 95.0% that students at Priestlands consistently achieve higher grades than their peers nationally. You can view more at: National Average Attendance 2018/2019: 94.5% https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/ School’s Average Attendance 2017/2018: 95.1% compare-schools. National Average Attendance 2017/2018: 94.5%

Persistent Absence (absent for 10% or more sessions):

School’s Persistent Absence 2019/2020: 11.3%* (until 20 March 2020) School’s Persistent Absence 2018/2019: 10.1% National Persistent Absence 2018/2019: 13.7%

* School’s provisional figures for 2019/2020 Priestlands School Uniform

Wear your uniform with pride Students attending Priestlands School are required to wear a school uniform. It is designed to be comfortable, affordable and practical. It was developed in consultation with students, parents and staff. Our contact with parents in recent years has confirmed that the vast majority are in favour of uniform. All Priestlands students have chosen to join the school knowing that we have a uniform. Therefore, they should be proud to represent our school, wearing their uniform with pride. It is an important part of the identity of the school. We believe that school uniform is an important factor in helping us: • encourage a sense of identity and belonging to the school; • tackle inequality by removing the pressure on students to wear expensive fashion clothing; • support parents by reducing the cost of schoolwear; • promote school discipline and a work ethic amongst students; • improve school security by making it easier to identify intruders. All items of uniform are available from PMG Schoolwear. Parents are free to purchase some specified items elsewhere. If you choose to do so please ensure that you comply with the requirements set out below. Uniform grants are available for students currently entitled to free school meals. At Priestlands the grant is £60.00 and is available to students in Years 7 and 10. We try to keep some spare uniform for emergency use and are always very grateful for any uniform donations. The school reserves the right to take disciplinary action against any student whose uniform does not comply with the following requirements.

UNIFORM ADVICE Blue polo shirt with school Compulsory Must be purchased from PMG Schoolwear. Any t-shirts to be worn under polo shirts must logo in house colour be short-sleeved and the same colour as the polo shirt. T-shirts must not be visible at the waistline. Prefects’ polo shirt with Prefects only school logo in house colour Peer Mentors’ purple polo Peer Mentors only shirt with school logo in house colour Blue sweatshirt or cardigan, Compulsory Must be purchased from PMG Schoolwear. The sweatshirt/cardigan should not have holes or with school logo in house rips. No other sweatshirt, jumper, fleece or track suit top is permitted. colour Tailored Trousers – Navy, Dark Students may wear Trousers may be purchased from any provider but must be plain with no stripes or patterns. Grey or Black Trousers and/or Skirts They must be worn on the waist. They must be long enough and loose enough for the hem and/or Shorts at all to cover the back of the shoe, but not drag along the floor. They should not be: hipster cut times of the year. / made of Lycra / combat style (side/ thigh pockets) / chinos / jeans style / skinny / ‘leggings’ style / baggy / flared. Skirt – Navy with school logo Skirts must be purchased from PMG Schoolwear. Length to be no more than 8cm above or 12cm below the knee. No other skirt is permitted. Shorts – Dark Grey with Shorts must be purchased from PMG Schoolwear. No other shorts are permitted. school logo Socks or Tights Compulsory - either May be purchased from any provider. socks OR tights may Socks must be a plain matching pair in black, navy, grey or white. be worn, but not both To be worn below the knee and not over tights. at the same time Tights must be plain in black, navy, grey or skin tone. No patterned tights are to be worn. School Shoes – black or brown Compulsory May be purchased from any provider. Please see the separate “Trainer” type shoes are permitted only if they are completely black (including the soles) with guidance on the fourth page no logo, laces or trim of a different colour. Shoes should be in a smooth leather type finish; for what is acceptable and what not suede, canvas/plimsoll material. is not. For health and safety reasons, shoes should fully enclose the foot” (no sandals, flip flops, open toes or backless styles). Shoes should not be platform style or have a high heel; heels should be no more than 6cm, soles no more than 2cm. If there is a medical reason as to why a student is unable to wear school shoes, parents must contact the Head of Year in writing, giving the reason and the expected date on which their child will be back in full uniform. UNIFORM ADVICE Coats Compulsory May be purchased from any provider. Coats should offer protection from the weather and, therefore, fleece, denim, leather, corduroy and suede are not permitted. Hooded sweatshirts are not coats and should not be worn as a substitute for a coat. Other clothing made of sweatshirt material will not be accepted as a coat. High visibility jackets or reflective bands etc, are recommended for those who walk or cycle to school. Hats and scarves Optional May be purchased from any provider. Hats and scarves are permitted, but should not be worn inside school buildings. Belts Optional May be purchased from any provider. No studded or fashion belts. Belts should be functional and black with a small buckle. Hair Natural hair colours No mixed colours, no extreme styles, no extreme differences in length. The following styles only are not acceptable: Tramlines and/or any other forms of “shaving” / Mohican / Beaded Hair should be clean and tidy at all times. Short hair should be a minimum of a grade 2. Make-up Year 11 students only If staff consider that make up is not discreet enough, students will be asked to remove it. are allowed very Coloured nail varnish, false and acrylic nails are not permitted. discreet make-up Jewellery No jewellery is School badges (e.g. prefect / councillor) and a watch may be worn. One charity wristband permitted at all can be worn. No piercings of any kind are permitted. Students will be required to remove earrings even if they’ve only just been pierced.

P.E. UNIFORM ADVICE Navy blue short sleeved polo Compulsory Must be purchased from PMG Schoolwear. shirt with school logo in house You must have one of these tops, but are not required to have both. School polo shirts or colour AND / OR Navy / light sweatshirts must not be worn in PE. blue reversible long sleeved sports top Navy blue shorts OR Compulsory You must have either shorts OR a skort. Navy blue skort May be purchased from any provider, but must be plain navy. Long navy blue socks Compulsory May be purchased from any provider, but must be plain navy. Swimming costume Compulsory May be purchased from any provider. Must be one piece but may be any colour. Trainers Compulsory May be purchased from any provider. Studded boots Compulsory For students playing football and/or rugby. May be purchased from any provider. Shin pads Compulsory for Shin pads and gum shields are highly recommended for all contact sports and hockey. Gum Shields matches We recommend you see a dentist for advice about gum shields. Short white socks Optional For indoor and summer activities only. May be purchased from any provider, but must be plain white. Navy blue tracksuit bottoms Optional May be purchased from any provider, but must be plain navy. Navy blue leggings Optional May be purchased from any provider as an alternative to shorts or tracksuit bottoms, but must be plain navy and material must be thick enough so they are not ‘see-through’. Navy blue rain jacket Optional May be purchased from any provider, but must be plain navy. No other coats are allowed. Navy Hoodie Optional May be purchased from any provider, but must be plain navy.

If a student is unable to take part in the physical activity of a PE lesson, a note explaining why is required in the SRB. Students excused from physical activity are required to bring and change into their kit; they will be fully involved in a coaching or officiating role. All items of uniform and equipment should be clearly named in full. ‘Initials’ are not sufficient to identify a child’s property. School Supplier: PMG Schoolwear, 110 Station Road, New Milton, BH25 6LQ, Telephone: 01425 617277 Website: www.pmgschoolwear.co.uk Opening Times: 9.00am – 5.15pm Monday to Saturday All items of uniform are available from our school supplier either in store or online; most items will have the school logo on them. As indicated above, you have the option to purchase many of the items from other providers. If you choose to do this, please note the specific requirements given in the ‘Advice’ column, e.g. ‘must be plain navy’. Priestlands School Board of Governors Governors Mr Kevin Harriman (Chair) Parent Mr Ben Williams Community Mrs Claire Elford Parent Vacancy Community Mrs Dee Gittins Parent Mrs Becky Hollowbread Staff Mrs Beth Bray Community Mrs Ruth Owen Staff Mr Paul Cox Community Mr Peter Main Headteacher Mr Mark Dichlian Community Mrs Louise Hill Responsible Officer Mrs Jo Hillier Community (Non Governor) Mrs Claire Renshaw (Vice Chair) Community Clerk: Mrs Caroline Clitherow, Priestlands School. Tel: 01590-677033 Priestlands School Staff Teaching staff Mrs H Anthony, B.Sc. Assistant Head of Department Mrs A Haynes, B.A. Head of Year 7; Music (Mathematics) Mr C Hill, B.Sc. Deputy Head of Department (ICT); Mrs C Arnold, B.A. English Subject Leader (Computing); Co- Mr C Bell, B.A. English Assistant Head of Year 11 Ms L Bilsborough, M.A., B.A Head of Inclusion & SEN/D Mrs B Hollowbread, B.Sc. Head of Year 8; Geography Coordinator Mr R Jessep, B.Sc. Mathematics Miss C Bougard, M.A. Deputy Head of Department Mrs C Julius, B.A. English (MFL French); French, German, Miss H Kemish, B.Sc. Assistant Head of Department Spanish (Mathematics); Coordinator for Mr G Boultwood, B.Sc. Assistant Head of Department High Achievers (Science); Co-Assistant Head Mrs S Leather, B.A. Design Technology (Textiles) & Art of Year 8; Co-Leader Duke of Mr O Ledsham, B.A. Deputy Head of Department Edinburgh Award Scheme (Physical Education) Mr M Bradley, B.Sc. Science Mrs L Liakakou, B.A. Modern Languages; French, Dr T Bravenan, B.Med, B.Surg. Science German Dr H Burgess, M.Maths Head of Department (Mathematics) Mr P Main, B.Sc. Headteacher; Mathematics; Mr J Byrne, B.Sc. Deputy Head of Department Physical Education (Mathematics) Mr E MacVicar, HND Mathematics Mr M Cable, B.A. Personal Development Miss K McAdam, B.A., N.P.Q.H. Assistant Headteacher, English Coordinator; PSHCE Coordinator; Mrs A McDonald, B.Sc. Deputy Head of Department English (Science) Mrs A Cant, B.A. Deputy Head of Department Mr J W McIlrath, B.Sc. Assistant Head of Department (English) (Science) Mr M Caplen, B.A. Head of Year 10; Physical Education Mrs T Mitchell, LL.B. Mathematics Mrs S Chalmers, B.A. Literacy Coordinator; English Mrs C Morris, B.Sc. Mathematics Mrs C Cherry, M.A. Deputy Head of Department Mr S Morris, B.Sc., M.Sc. Science (Geography); Eco-Schools Mrs C Nicholson, B.A. Health Education & Life Skills Coordinator Coordinator; English Ms F Cleeter, B.A. Head of Department (ICT, PSHCE Coordinator Computing, Business Studies, Mrs E Noble, B.A. Art & Photography Media Studies) Mrs H Okoth, B.Sc. Subject Leader (Child Mrs J Coats, B.A. Drama; House Coordinator Development); Drama; Life Skills Mrs R Cooke, B.A. Assistant Head of Department Mrs R Owen, B.A. Head of Department (MFL); French, (English); Assistant Head of Year Spanish 10 Ms R Parker, B.Sc. Food & Nutrition Ms A Crook, B.A. Head of Department (Art) Mrs N Peacock, B.Sc. Head of Department (Physical Mr S Dossett, B.A. Professional Mentor; RE Education) Mrs A Dowd, B.A. Music Mr O Pearce, B.A. History Mrs W Drodge, B.A. Head of Department (History) Mr K Phillips, B.Eng. Science Mrs J Emmel, B.Ed., M.Ed. Deputy Headteacher; Drama, Life Mr M Pitcher, B.A. Head of Department (Religious Skills Education); Mr G Fitzgerald, B.Sc. ICT, Computing, Design Technology Mr R Purdy, B.Sc. Science; Co-Leader Duke of Mr S Gibbs, B.A. Physical Education Edinburgh Award Scheme; Co- Mrs J Gillett, B.Ed. Deputy Head of Department Assistant Head of Year 11 (Design Technology), Food & Mrs C Ritchie, B.A. Head of Year 11; Physical Education Nutrition Mr T Ritchie, B.Sc. Assistant Headteacher; Physical Mr S Gillett, B.Ed. Head of Department (Design Education Technology), Activities Week Mr J Robinson, B.Sc. Design Technology Coordinator Mrs M Robinson, HLTA Assistant Head of Department Mr R Glenny, B.A. Deputy Headteacher; English, (Science) Physical Education Mr K Rogers, M.A. Astronomy Miss C Green, B.A. Coordinator for High Achievers; Ms E Rollett, B.A. Modern Languages; Spanish & English; Assistant Head of Year 9 French Miss S Hall, B.A. Physical Education Mrs A E Russell, B.A. Head of Department (English) Miss S Hatchard, B.Law Geography Miss B Sharpen, B.Theol. Religious Education & Ethics Teaching staff (continued) Mrs A Shoebridge, B.A. Mathematics Ms R Suarez, B.A. Modern Languages; Spanish, Miss A Spencer, Physical Education French Ms J Squibb, B.Sc. Assistant Head of Department Dr P Taylor, B.M.Sc. Head of Department (Science) (ICT); Subject Leader (Media Mrs J Wagstaff, B.A. Head of Year 9; History Studies) Mr P Wagstaff, B.A. Head of Department (Geography) Miss L Stewart, M.A. Deputy Head of Department Mr L Welch, B.Sc. Deputy Head of Inclusion; Science (History); Co-Assistant Head of Mrs L Wenham, B.Sc. Mathematics Year 8 Mrs E Westall, B.Sc. Mathematics Mrs K Stone, B.A. Modern Languages; French, Ms J Westwood, B.A. Art German, Spanish Mrs C Wootton, B.A. Head of Department (Music) Mrs J Strath, B.A. Head of Department (Drama) Mrs H Yates, B.A. Assistant Headteacher; English

Instrumental Music Teachers Mr J Dunwoody Electric Guitar Mr T Rea Acoustic Guitar Mrs C Lomax Flute Mrs K Robson Clarinet / Saxophone Mr J Manners Drums Ms P Simmonds, B.A. Voice Mr S Owers Bass Guitar

Support Staff Mrs J Ainslie, B.Sc. Pastoral Support Manager Miss D Hood Attendance Officer Mrs A Allan Finance Officer Mrs B Hyland, B.Sc. Achievement Support Assistant Ms S Anderson Achievement Support Assistant Ms R James Pastoral Support Manager Mr S Andrews Caretaker Ms A Jamieson ELSA, Peer Mentor Coordinator, & Miss K Ayles Achievement Support Assistant Walled Garden Project Leader Mrs L Bailey Pastoral Support Manager Mrs E Johnson, B.Sc. Education Welfare Officer Mr B Barnes Caretaker Mrs S Joint Achievement Support Assistant Ms L Barrow Senior Science Technician Mrs E Lewis Finance Assistant Miss J Bennet Counsellor Mr C Lopez Cover Supervisor Mrs M Bennett Careers Adviser Miss L Marshall Receptionist Mrs E Bridges Achievement Support Assistant Miss L McDermott Design Technology Technician Mrs M Bull Achievement Support Assistant Ms L McKenna-Andrews, B.Sc. Achievement Support Assistant Mrs S Byrne SEN Administrator & Curriculum Mr R Morrell, B.Sc. Student Support Assistant & Assistant for ICT & Business Curriculum Assistant for Studies Physical Education Mrs P Chamberlain Achievement Support Assistant Ms E Morris Food Technician & Curriculum Mrs C Clitherow Clerk to Governors & Secretary to Assistant for Design Technology the Trust Mrs A Nutt Pastoral Support Manager Mr L Collis ICT Network Manager Mrs S O’Neil, HLTA Student Support Assistant Mrs S Cottenham Achievement Support Assistant Mrs K Palmer Achievement Support Assistant Mrs C Davidson-Young PA to Headteacher & Admissions Mrs M Palmer Achievement Support Assistant Officer Ms N Paterson Achievement Support Assistant Mr A Drodge Achievement Support Assistant Mrs T Pickup Lead Invigilator Mrs J Farmer Senior Receptionist Ms G Quinn Art Technician Ms S Feltham Facilities Coordinator Ms K Radbourne HR Admin Officer Mr B Field Cover Supervisor Mrs K Saunders, Cert LS Achievement Support Assistant Mrs K Field Achievement Support Assistant Miss K-J Saunders Achievement Support Assistant Mr I Fletcher, B.Sc. ICT Network Manager Mrs L Smith Pastoral Support Manager Mrs L Freeman Science Technician Dr M Smith, Ph.D. Achievement Support Assistant Mrs S Fuell, B.A. Business & Finance Manager Mr C Sowerbutts Minibus Driver & Midas Trainer Mrs S Fussell Walled Garden Assistant Mrs J Storey SLT & Library Admin Officer Ms K Gallagher SIMS & Assessment Manager Mrs F Taylor Curriculum Assistant for Mrs D Gates, CAES Achievement Support Assistant Humanities, Health & MFL Mrs S Hadkinson Student Support Assistant Mr J Taylor Achievement Support Assistant Mrs P Handscombe Receptionist Mrs J Todd Achievement Support Assistant Mrs B Hartland Work Expersience Coordinator; Mrs V Todd Curriculum Assistant for Maths & Careers, Enterprise & PSHCE English Senior Administrator Ms Q Van Meurs School Matron Miss Bethan Hastelow Receptionist Mr D Welsh Site Manager Mrs G Hastelow Arts Administrative Officer Mrs C Wild Cover Supervisor & School Matron Ms S Henderson Achievement Support Assistant Mrs K Woodcock, B.A. SLT & Library Admin Officer Mrs A Hodges Cover Manager & Exams Officer Mr D Young, B.A. Caretaker

Kitchen Staff Mrs S Bingham Deputy Kitchen Manager Mr F O’Riordan Kitchen Assistant Mrs D Cheetham Kitchen Assistant Mrs P Peacock Kitchen Assistant Mr M Downer Chef / Kitchen Manager Mrs J Rutter Kitchen Assistant Ms A Hector Kitchen Assistant Mrs L Taylor Kitchen Assistant Ms H Hoogenboom-Marchant Kitchen Assistant Mrs L Zhang Kitchen Assistant Mrs L Marsh Kitchen Assistant Priestlands School 2021/22