a guide to Secondary Schools 2013–2014 HARROW Schools at the heart of the community Apply today at: www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions Online applications why not apply online and save time It’s simple, convenient, time-saving. You get an instant acknowledgement that your application has been received and you will be sent an email with the outcome of your application telling you which school you have been offered. From 1 September 2012 you can apply online www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions (see page 8 for more details) Further details of the online admissions process – including the link to the online admissions portal are available on Harrow’s website Or contact the School Admissions Service PO Box 22, Harrow Council, Station Road, Harrow HA1 2UW Tel: 020 8901 2620 2 Apply today at: www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions Contents Online Applications 2 Introduction 4 11+ Transfer Timetable 5 11+ Transfer Open Days/Evenings 6 Harrow Schools – Allocation for 2012 7 11+ How to apply 8-13 11+ How the system works 14 Appeals 15 Secondary Schools Admissions Arrangements 18-19 Secondary Schools Bentley Wood High School 20-22 Canons High School 23-24 Harrow High School 25-27 Hatch End High School 28-30 Nower Hill High School 31-33 Park High School 34-35 Rooks Heath College 36-38 Whitmore High School 39-41 Salvatorian College 44-48 The Sacred Heart Language College 49-53 Avanti House 54-57 In Year Applications 58-59 Applying for schools in other areas 60 Education in Harrow 61 General Information – Free school meals, travel, term dates, family holidays 62-63 Admission for Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs 64 The Secondary School Curriculum 65 Sixth Form Education in Harrow 66 Useful Information 67 Glossary 68 Map Back cover 3 Introduction Dear parent or carer We know that applying for secondary school is a very important time for you and your child. This booklet tells you everything you need to know about secondary transfer. It provides details of Harrow’s secondary schools together with information about the admission arrangements and how to apply for a place. It is important that you read the booklet carefully before making your application as the information provided will help you make well-informed decisions. The process of applying for secondary school places is co-ordinated by Harrow to make it easier for parents and fairer for children. Parents are also able to apply online by visiting www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions We would recommend that you gather as much information as possible before naming schools on the application form. All Harrow schools have open evenings and many also offer the opportunity to visit during the school day. You will find a list of dates and times on page 6 of this booklet. Our vision for education is ‘High Achieving Schools at the Heart of Community Services’. High quality teaching and the commitment made by pupils and their parents have led to exceptional achievement in Harrow’s secondary schools. Harrow schools perform exceptionally well nationally, as is reflected in the outcomes of individual school inspections. We are committed to all schools being judged as either good or outstanding by OfSTED. Secondary schools work with primary schools to ensure that pupils move smoothly from school to school. Teachers in all schools plan the transition, both in practical ways and in consistency in the way that teaching and learning is organised. Transferring from primary to secondary school is an exciting time for both children and parents. We hope you find the information in this booklet helpful and wish your child every success with their secondary education. We feel sure the education children receive in Harrow gives them the skills, knowledge and qualifications to help them succeed in their future lives. We wish your children well with their school education and success for the future. Brian Gate Catherine Doran Adrian Parker Portfolio Holder, Corporate Director Head of Education Strategy Children, Schools and Childrens and Families and School Organisation Families 4 Apply today at: www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions 11+ transfer to secondary school Timetable The timetable for applications to school for children who live in Harrow born between 1 September 2001 and 31 August 2002 due to start secondary school in September 2013 is as follows: 1 September 2012 You can apply online at www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions or you can request a form from Access Harrow September 2012 Booklets and application forms issued to schools for Year 6 children to take home or apply online (see page 8 for details) Parents applying for a Voluntary Aided (VA) school must complete and return a supplementary information form (SIF) direct to the school by 31st October 2012. If parents do not complete a SIF, the school will not have the information about how well the child meets their admission rules. SIF forms for Harrow VA schools are available from the school or www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions September/October 2012 Parents visit secondary schools. Dates listed on page 6 Friday, 26 October 2012 This is the Friday before half term holiday. We strongly recommend that you submit your application by this date to avoid any delay (refer to note below) Wednesday, 31 October 2012 Closing date for applications Friday, 1 March 2013 Letters posted to parents with the outcome of their application. If you applied online you will be sent an email with the outcome of your application. Please wait until you have received the email before logging on to the e-Admissions website Friday, 15 March 2013 Deadline for acceptance or decline of offer (you can accept or decline your offer online if you made an online application) Friday, 29 March 2013 Closing date for receipt of appeals Summer term 2013 Appeal hearings Dont forget your application must be received by WEDNESDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2012 We strongly recommend you submit your secondary application by FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER 2012 as this is the Friday before the half-term holiday. If you do not live in Harrow but wish to apply for a Harrow school, please contact your council to make an application. 5 Apply today at: www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions 11+ transfer Open days/evenings HARROW SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ OPEN DAYS/EVENINGS – 2013 INTAKE The dates of open days/evenings for children due to transfer to secondary school in September 2013 are given below. Avanti House* Open Evening – Tuesday 25 September 2012 Tudor Road, Wealdstone 6.00pm – 9.00pm For information see pages 54-57 Open Mornings – Wednesday 26 September 2012 – Friday 28 September 2012 from 9.00am – 10.30pm Bentley Wood Open Evening – Thursday 20 September 2012 High School 6.30pm – 9.00pm Bridges Road, Stanmore Open Mornings – Friday 21 September 2012, For information see pages 20-22 Monday 24 September to Friday 28 September 2012 from 9.00am – 1.00pm Canons High School Open Evening – Wednesday 3 October 2012 Shaldon Road, Harrow 6.00pm – 9.00pm For information see pages 23-24 Open Mornings – Monday 8 October & Tuesday 9 October 2012 9.30am – 10.30am Harrow High School Open Evening – Wednesday 19 September 2012 Gayton Road, Harrow For information see pages 25-27 6.30pm Hatch End High School Open Evening – Wednesday 26 September 2012 Headstone Lane, Harrow 5.30pm – 9.00pm For information see pages 28-30 Open Mornings – Monday 1 October & Wednesday 3 October 2012 9.15am – 10.30am Nower Hill High School Tuesday 2 October 2012 George V Avenue, Pinner 9.15am, 1.30pm and 6.00pm For information see pages 31-33 Information, presentations and tours for parents/carers and children to see the school in the normal working day commence at 9.15am and 1.30pm. The evening meeting at 6.00pm is only for those who cannot make a daytime visit and will only consist of a presentation and tour of the premises. Park High School Open Evening – Thursday 27 September 2012 Thistlecroft Gardens, Stanmore 6.00pm – 9.00pm For information see pages 34-35 Open Mornings – Tuesday 2 October to Thursday 4 October 2012 from 9.30am (by appointment – please contact the school) Rooks Heath College Open Evening – Tuesday 18 September 2012 Eastcote Lane, South Harrow 6.45pm For information see pages 36-38 Salvatorian College Open Evening – Wednesday 19 September 2012 High Road, Harrow Weald 5.30pm For information see pages 44-48 Open Mornings – Thursday 20 September & Friday 21 September 2012 11.00am – 12.00 noon The Sacred Heart Language Open Evening – Thursday 13 September 2012 College 6.30pm-8.30pm High Street, Wealdstone Open Evening – Wednesday 19 September 2012 For information see pages 49-53 4.00pm – 6.00pm Whitmore High School Open Day/Evening – Monday 24 September 2012 Porlock Avenue, Harrow For information see pages 39-41 3.30pm – 5.30pm & 6.30pm – 8.30pm *The temporary site for the Avanti House School is the Harrow Teachers’ Centre, Tudor Road, Wealdstone HA3 5PQ. Currently Avanti House is also proposing the Harrow Teachers’ Centre as a permanent site for the school. Please be punctual, as some schools start their sessions with a short presentation. All schools welcome 6 visitors at other times – please contact the schools direct for details. Apply today at: www.harrow.gov.uk/schooladmissions Secondary school allocation for 2012 The following table gives information about the number of applications received by each school for children entering secondary school in September 2012, and how places were allocated. The level and pattern of demand for schools The information provided on this page is for changes every year. This means the distance illustration only and does not in any way guarantee to which we can offer places also changes.