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Stratford High School

Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 9DH

Telephone: 01789 268051

email: staff@stratfordhigh.org.uk

web: www.stratfordhigh.org.uk

Stratford upon Avon High SchoolAlcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 9DH

Telephone: 01789 268051Fax: 01789 261919

email: staff@stratfordhigh.org.ukweb: www.stratfordhigh.org.uk

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Welcome to Stratford upon Avon High School, a Mathematics and Computing Specialist School in Stratford upon Avon.

This prospectus aims to give you an insight into the life of Stratford upon Avon High School. It is an exciting and vibrant place in which to learn.

We set high standards in all that we do, and we expect the best from our students and our staff. We have clear values by which we try to live, and we base our work on trust, co-operation, fairness, honesty and a belief in the unique worth of each individual. The needs, aspirations and safety of each individual child are very important. Our aim is to provide the very best learning experiences for all our students so that they achieve their full potential and are well prepared for independence and adulthood.

We celebrate our considerable success. Indeed our GCSE and A level results, our superb Higher Education and career entry records, our outstanding sporting and artistic and musical achievements reflect the hard work, enthusiasm, talent and passion of students and staff.

The information contained in this Prospectus will give a window into our thriving, successful and caring community. However, nothing can replace actually seeing the school at work, and you are most welcome to visit. Appointments can be made by contacting Mrs Carole Briggs, my PA, at the school.

David R. Williams, Headteacher

“Pupils enjoy school life and have a positive attitude to learning”. Ofsted 2008

Settling inWhen students join us in Year 7, they will already have met the Head of Year (Pupil Development Leader) and other key staff in a series of primary visits. They may also have visited the High school for one of our primary liaison sessions – perhaps an E-Mission, Technology lessons, athletics or other sports events, the annual Maths Quiz, or Gifted and Talented days.

In addition, parents will have met their child’s tutor at New Intake Evening, and every student attends an Induction Day in late June / early July.

Learning OpportunitiesOur curriculum is broad, balanced and personalised to the needs of each individual, so that all students can work to their strengths and enjoy their learning. It embraces the academic, pre-vocational and vocational, plus enhancement options ranging from Young Enterprise to Duke of Edinburgh, from Sports Leader to First Aid training, and much more. Of course there is a core curriculum that all follow, but there are opportunities to take exams when ready, then to embark on the next course of study, along with enhancements and interest areas.

Our students consistently obtain excellent grades at GCSE, and a high proportion of our own students remain in the Sixth Form at Stratford High. Here their independence is encouraged, within the secure and caring environment which is our hallmark. Our course offer covers a wide range of subjects, due to our partnership with the other Stratford Sixth Forms. This collaboration works to the benefit of all Stratford sixth form students, by creating a larger pool of course options.

The Sixth Form is not only about preparing students for examination and entry to Universities and Higher Education, important though that is. We also offer a full programme of enhancement. Not only does the programme develop our students’ confidence and stature, but it strengthens their University applications.

Further details can be found in our separate Sixth Form Prospectus.

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Good teaching provides pace and challenge and creates a culture where students can develop their understanding and approach to learning in confidence. The quality of our teaching is matched by our superb facilities inside and outside the classroom, along with excellent pastoral support, which together make for a vibrant and high-achieving learning community.

Young people at our school achieve excellent standards, not only in GCSE, vocationally-based and A level exams, but in other activities where their talents can be developed.

The school prides itself on celebrating achievement. We recognise that achievement, whether academic, musical or sporting, is something to be proud of and something in which the whole school can and does share.

Look out for reports in the local press of our students’ success in the arts, performance, sport, charity, community work and academia.

And when you visit the school, look out for our displays of students’ work

Homework and Extended Learning ProjectsStudents are expected to do extension work or homework. It will often be set well in advance of the submission date as a deliberate policy in order that students learn to organise their time effectively. Increasingly they undertake extended projects in order to deepen their learning and understanding.

Trips, Visits and Extra-CurricularAs a large school, we pride ourselves on being able to offer a wide range of opportunities beyond those of the main curriculum.

There will be a number of occasions when your child is offered the chance of a residential experience, living and working with a group under professional supervision, gaining new perspectives on life, being stretched and tested while taking on new challenges. Every year there are trips to all corners of the earth, as well as UK trips, days out, local visits to theatres and galleries.

We run school-based clubs and activities of enormous scope and variety at lunchtimes and before and after school - there really is something to appeal to everyone.

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‘’Pupils enjoy school life and have a positive attitude to learning.’’ Ofsted 2008

‘’Arrangements for monitoring and improving the quality of teaching and learning are very good. Good practice is extensively shared both within and between departments.’’ Ofsted 2008

The school is active in forming strong links with the local community, businesses, universities and other schools. Collaborative partnerships with other schools enable us to offer a richer choice, whether it be A levels, diplomas, or other enhancement experiences.We believe that the community offers a rich resource which we use to increase learning opportunities for our young people.

CommunityThe school provides Extended Services and has a range of superb resources available to the students, parents, local residents, clubs, societies and businesses outside school hours. Stratford Community Sports Centre is on our campus, and managed by the school.

Please telephone the School on 268051 or the Sports Centre on 267661 to ask for further details.

ParentsOur partnership with you is of the highest value. We place particular emphasis on developing and maintaining a positive relationship through our regular newsletter, events in school, and regular opportunities for parents to meet with form tutors, subject teachers, and pastoral staff. We ask parents to uphold the correct wearing of the school uniform, so that students are excellent ambassadors for the school. See the insert for the current uniform list and supplier details.

Also, every Monday evening in term-time, the Headteacher holds a “Surgery” when he is available to see parents. Appointments can be made in advance, but are not essential.

All students and their parents are expected to sign a Home School Agreement when they start in Year 7.

Pupil Assessment and Contact with ParentsRegular opportunities are planned for parent-school contact, including parent contact evenings plus regular written records of your child’s performance and effort such as interim assessments and subject reports. Parent contact evenings are many and varied, and range from the traditional Parents’ Evenings to Option Choice information evenings, and from ‘Into the Sixth Form’ to Information sessions for Work Experience, Careers, School Visits, E-Safety etc.

We operate a programme of target setting for all students and their parents including focus days when we invite parents into school. The High School aims to provide a complete picture of each student’s achievements by using a variety of assessment methods, including self-assessment, which is a great confidence builder.

Parents are always welcome in school – we value our partnership.

‘’ Staff, pupils and students in the sixth form are rightly proud of their school, which provides a safe and supportive learning environment and has good resources.’’ Ofsted 2008

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‘’ Pupils contribute to the school community well and the local community benefits from a range of extended services offered at the school and by the positive contribution that pupils make.’’ Ofsted 2008

Opportunities and Support for all“It is the intention of this school to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to develop to their maximum potential, whatever their racial origins or sex, in order that they can take their place in a pluralist society.’’

Stratford High School is a well-ordered, hardworking and caring community where students are valued as individuals and treated as young adults.

The wellbeing of students is of paramount importance, and we are proud of our pastoral and guidance structure. We aim to deal with any worries parents and students may have in a thorough and sensitive way.

We operate a whole school approach to special needs, believing this to be the most effective way to foster the development of all our pupils. The school follows the SEN Code of Practice and the special needs policy of the Local Authority.

Every Child MattersIt is important to us to educate and prepare the child for life, and we take seriously the five aspects of the government’s Every Child Matters agenda: be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution, and achieve economic wellbeing. For instance

Studentshave access to wholesome food at reasonable prices. each have a locker where they leave bags and possessions, removing the need to carry heavy bags around school. have year-group designated toilets, generally close to their locker. have easy access to fresh water. have their own Student Services Reception, a focal point for support and information. have access to counselling and more formal guidance if required and can call upon a very experienced pastoral support team. are encouraged to contribute to decision making through membership of the Student Council.get involved in sustainability education and events such as ‘’Green Britain Day’’, enterprise days, charity events, sports leaders awards. keep safe by learning safe and appropriate behaviour – and benefit from security measures such as visitor signing-in, CCTV monitoring, staff id badges, door access systems.

The world doesn’t stand still, and nor can we. Your sons and daughters will take their place in a modern 21st century society, and we strive to equip them for whatever that may bring.

As a specialist school, and a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT), we have Mathematics and ICT as an integral part of school life, and play a key role in preparing students for the digital age.

Our work-related learning provision is very well-regarded, covering careers advice and diagnostic assessments, work experience support, enterprise education, and links with local colleges providing work placements and extension courses after school.

We take seriously our role as an accredited Healthy School, and our success as an Eco School, both for the kudos it gives to the school, and most importantly for what it brings to student development.

Our superb building and grounds, opened in 2002, incorporating all weather sports pitches and athletics track, continue to develop with later additions of a Sixth Form Centre, additional Drama studio, fitness suite, and wonderful mezzanine extension to our Learning Resource Centre at the heart of the school.

Stratford upon Avon High School is truly a 21st century school for 21st century students.

‘’Pupils settle quickly into the school routine and report that they feel safe. They know where to go if they have a problem and are confident that staff will listen and help.’’ Ofsted 2008

‘’The development of skills which contribute to pupils’ future economic well-being is outstanding.’’ Ofsted 2008

Academy Status Stratford-upon-Avon High School is pleased to announce a successful conversion to Academy Status from 1

st August 2011,

and a change of name to Stratford-upon-Avon School.

We intend to use the new freedoms to continue to do what we do well, and to ensure we use the direct funding in the most effective way for the benefit of our pupils and the development of the school.

Staff, and most importantly pupils, will not notice any immediate changes, which we believe is precisely as it should be. However, by well-managed use of greater autonomy in the decisions we take about the curriculum, services, and collaboration with other schools and agencies, we believe we will be well-placed to increase the opportunities available to our pupils, to our staff, and also within the community.

Further information is available at http://www.stratforduponavonschool.com/academystatus

Events & Achievements Whilst the prospectus gives a flavour of the range of activities which are the hallmark of a busy, successful school, this leaflet highlights just a few of the recent school events and the experiences our young people have been involved in both inside and outside school over the past year. Our students are encouraged to be involved in a huge range of activities, from sport to music, from arts to charitable enterprises. Here are some of the highlights:

Sixth form student, Alex Shellum, was selected from thousands of nominated pupils to receive a “UBS Award for Outstanding Students”. Following exceptional A‟ level results; Alex has since secured a place to study Law at Cambridge University.

Stratford-upon-Avon School pupil Rory Dwyer was awarded the „Warwickshire Schools Outstanding Boy Athlete for 2011‟ in recognition of his achievements in national track and field. Rory recently became a High Jump record holder for Great Britain with a jump of 1.70m!

Our MFL department established new links with French school Collège Robert Schuman in Reims, initiating a cultural exchange for our year 10 MFL students. This was an invaluable experience for all involved, offering complete immersion in French language, culture and daily life.

Year 11 student Brandon Hitchman was selected for the England under 16s basketball team. He was also awarded the “Young Sports Person of the Year” at the Stratford District Council Sports Awards.

Shakespeare College were declared winners of the College Cup 2011. The battle is now on to see which college will win the first round of this year‟s competition!

The Eric Wood Award for Citizenship was awarded to year 10 pupils Ellie Gibbs and Zoë Larson who organised their own fashion show to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The girls both have family members who are affected by the disease so took it upon themselves to approach local fashion retailers, to request clothes that they could include in the show, as well as organise the publicity and choreography for the event. The event raised over £800 for the society.

National Science and Engineering week was embraced by our Science department earlier this year. Activities included an Elements quiz, liquid nitrogen experiments and lunchtime lectures. The final day saw staff dressed up as famous scientists and a talk on the adaptation of smart materials in chemistry such as bullet proof glass and self healing materials. Moving forward, the science department now also offers an A‟ Level course in Environmental Studies.

Our Girls Football teams went from strength to strength with the combined year 7 and 8 team, captained by Molly Rouse and Emily Johnson, leading their team to the finals of the County Cup and the English Schools Football Association Cup.

At our annual Professional Development Day for year 12 students, twelve professionals representing a broad spectrum of careers gave a series of talks to small groups of students eager to learn from their experience. They demonstrated that there are many routes into careers from university and apprenticeships to career changes throughout life and personal development within existing employment.

Our Geography Department continued to actively promote outdoor learning opportunities for students across many

year groups. These included a trip to Osmington Bay for year 8's; year 10 and 13 residential fieldtrips to Scarborough and a trip to Sorrento for students in years 10 to 13. Please go along to room S27 if you would like more information or to see the photos.

Sixth Form student Joe Cockings was awarded the Ogden‟s Trust‟s „Coventry and Warwickshire School‟s Physicist of the Year‟ Award.

Year 9 Student Chaise Hart has continued her record of success for Tae Kwon Do by winning Gold in the Warwickshire County Championships for patterns and sparring. Chaise is now the International, British, Midlands and Warwickshire sparring and patterns champion as well as being a 2

nd degree black belt.

Charity Coordinators Sophia Perez Mourin, Jessica Ashton and Hannah Carruthers built on the success of earlier years to produce a Recycled Fashion Show showcasing spectacular dress designs made from discarded items like magazines, bottle tops and even playing cards. The event raised almost £200 for the charity Crisis.

Sixth form student Camilla Hadland, who is a member of the Great Britain rowing team, was made a “Platinum Sports Ambassador” in recognition of her hard work as a Young Ambassador over the last 2 years. Molly White and Ross Mcintosh were also made “Adi Stars” as part of this programme‟s link with the 2012 Olympics and have been acting as sporting leaders within our school and the wider community.

Several of our GCSE students were invited to exhibit their work at a special exhibition organised by Castle Galleries of Stratford. The students were Ben Hobbs, Cara Budd, Larissa Evans, Charlie Phillips, Myles Dennison, Tom Draper, Abigail Unwin, Jonny Pongprom and Edward Sear.

In November, pupils Chavonne Brown, Ellen Hockaday, Emily Collins and Matthew Collins along with Mrs Wardleworth, curriculum leader for Performing Arts, were involved in a Warwickshire Cultural Arts project with schools in Ruyuan, China. The chosen students not only had the opportunity to experience school life and to visit a number of cultural sights and festivals, but also performed at the prestigious Yao Festival in front of 5000 people!

We recently received an International School Award from the Department for Education. This award was given in recognition of the work the school has done to create international opportunities for our students and for the work done in embedding this in our teaching and learning. Initiatives have included the Comenius project, supported by the British Council, which involved our students in trips to Poland, Italy, Spain and Germany to collaborate with students from similar schools and share cultural information. Further projects have included links with schools in China, Zimbabwe, Singapore and Japan and an exchange programme with Collège Robert Schuman in France.

Our tennis teams had a very successful year with our boys going on to represent South Warwickshire at the County Finals in Edgbaston.

Stratford-upon-Avon School introduced a Student Parliament – a new system of student democracy with the aim of making a positive difference to the lives of the pupils at the school as well as improving the school as a whole.

As one of the schools lucky enough to be chosen to be included in the Warwick Arts Centre Boys Dance project this year, a group of 28 boys from year 7 & 8 worked with Mark Worth, a dance artist to create a performance centred on the theme of the „Balancing Man‟. This excellent piece was performed to a live audience at the Warwick Arts Centre in May.

In April, our new Head Boy and Girl team were announced. The elected team were Head Boy Jonathan O‟Shea, Head Girl Emily Frost, Deputy Head Boy Matt Caldwell and Deputy Head Girl Emily Harris. The four successful candidates had to undergo a rigorous process of application, interview and public speaking. In line with the new college system, there were also six new positions on the School‟s Senior Student Team for the senior representatives of each of the school‟s three colleges. The successful students were for Arden College; Madeleine Seher and Jack Fildew; for Shakespeare College Matt Caldwell and Lydia Gorrick and for Hathaway College, Emily Harris and Matt Ward.

Stratford-upon-Avon School were proud hosts of the culmination of the “Dreams and Wishes Project” in which eight schools participated as part of the Stratford Literacy Festival. This project saw well known poets and authors team up with the schools to produce performances based on „Dreams and Wishes‟. Fifteen of our students teamed with author and playwright David Calcott to create a series of poetry items that investigated „Dream Landscapes‟. All the students worked extremely hard and produced vibrant, spirited and powerful performances which they delivered to a full house.

The “Synergise” Dance show was a huge success, with sell out performances at both the school and the Civic Hall.

Stratford-upon-Avon school received a number of awards at the Annual Warwickshire Sports Awards. Camilla Hadland received the „Sports Person of the Year‟ award and the School/Club link award was awarded jointly to Mr Paul Turrell, our School Sports Coordinator and Mr Paul Bearman of Stratford Athletics Club for the work they have done together in providing extra curricular opportunities for students of all ages at the school.

Twelve of our students were successful in entering the Young Writers Poetry Matters Competition. Their poems will appear in the book „Poetry Matters 2011 – Expressions of Youth‟ which is available to view at the British Library and other libraries throughout the country. Congratulations go to Ella Iggulden, Rosie Vernon, Henri Collins, Sean Connor, Holly Bears, Claire Fisher, Chris Flowers, Lily Larcher, Stephen Bayliss, Emma Beasley, Jake Kelly and Dorn Crouch.

Stratford-upon-Avon School was awarded Lead Partnership Status (2011-2014) by Warwick University in recognition of our “excellent service and contribution as a Lead Partner to the Warwick partnership for Teacher Education”.

A range of educational visits take place throughout the year, across all subject areas. We are fortunate to be able to operate a hardship fund, courtesy of the Town Trust, from which we can provide support to unwaged families and those on income support, to enable students to participate in curriculum-linked trips and visits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Autumn 2011

UNIFORM Years 7 to 11

Our students are expected to be excellent ambassadors for the school – both in behaviour and in appearance, and to wear full school uniform. Any pupil not appropriately dressed may be asked to return home to change or be provided with a suitable alternative to wear that day in school.

GIRLS AND BOYS - Navy blue blazer with badge - College Tie: Arden College: Navy blue/ silver / red broad diagonal stripes Hathaway College: Navy blue /silver/ blue broad diagonal stripes Shakespeare College: Navy blue / silver/ gold broad diagonal stripes - Navy blue outdoor coat e.g. anorak (no hooded sweatshirts) - Black shoes (not trainers). Names should be clearly marked on all garments Students are allowed to wear one piece of discrete jewellery and a small pair of stud earrings. Any other forms of piercing are not permitted.

GIRLS

Mid-grey skirt (mid to dark grey). The skirt to be A-line, pleated or straight designed to sit just above the knee. Skirts of an elasticated/stretchy material are not acceptable.

Mid-grey trousers specified styles from approved suppliers as listed. White long-sleeved blouse with associated college tie Mid-grey V necked jumper – long sleeved or sleeveless if required Plain ankle socks (white or black) or tights (white/black/navy/ grey/natural)

BOYS Mid-grey trousers (mid to dark grey). No Corduroy. White long sleeved shirt with associated college tie Mid-grey V necked jumper – long sleeved or sleeveless if required Grey socks.

SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPLIERS The Governors have chosen a uniform which can be purchased from a wide variety of local stores. The list below gives just some of the shops who stock the School Uniform.

Schoolwear at British Home Stores plc Schoolwear at Marks & Spencer Stores National Schoolwear Centres, 3-4 Bulls Head Yard, Alcester, Tel: 01789 400344

NB: College ties and blazer badges can only be purchased from school

PHYSICAL EDUCATION KIT Stratford upon Avon School has its own PE Kit, compulsory for all students in Year 7. This can be purchased from the National Schoolwear Centre in Alcester. Kit colours are Navy Blue and White and most items are labelled with the school logo. PE kit will be on display in various sizes at the New Parents‟ evening on 2nd July 2012. N.B: Names should be clearly marked on all garments

GIRLS PE (Compulsory Kit) Optional Additional Items

White polo shirt with collar (logo) Navy Blue Track suit jacket (logo) Navy blue shorts (logo) Navy Blue Track suit bottoms (logo) Navy blue games socks (logo) Navy Blue winter hat (logo)

Rugby shirt (Navy blue with white)

Trainers

BOYS PE (Compulsory Kit) Optional Additional Items White polo shirt with collar (logo) Navy Blue Track suit jacket (logo) Navy blue shorts (logo) Navy Blue Track suit bottoms (logo) Navy blue games socks (logo) Navy Blue winter hat (logo) Rugby shirt (Navy blue with white) Football boots Trainers Shin pads GOVERNORS Our Governors meet at least six times per year as a full governing body and have a number of different committees, each meeting half termly. Annual Governor / Director appointments take place, usually in October. Following Academy conversion, final governance arrangements are currently being made, but, as at September 2011, members of the governing body are:-

Staff

Mike Raines (Chair) Tim Bailey David Williams (Head)

Sharon Walpole Susan Bateman Valerie Hopkins

Christopher Barton Ian Heggie

Vince Herbert Fred Bell vacancy Rod Witton Martin Noble

Mardi Widdowson Others to be appointed Clerk

Kerry West Sarah Seccombe

ADMISSIONS POLICY

From September 2012 the admission criteria are, in order of priority: 1) Children living in the care of, or provided with accommodation by, a local authority (under section 22 of the Children

Act 1989) 2) Children living in the priority area given in the booklet who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of

admission 3) Other pupils living in the priority area 4) Children living outside the priority area who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission 5) Other children living outside the priority area

Within these criteria, first priority is given in order of straight line distance between the child‟s home and the school (shortest distance = highest priority). Distance will be calculated by the straight line measurement from the applicant‟s home address to the centre point (“centroid”) of the preferred school. All measurements are subject to pre-positional accuracy and changes. This applies equally to those living inside and outside the County‟s boundary (the priority area is as defined in the Admissions booklet).

Definitions Sibling, brother or sister attending the school at the time of admission, to include the sixth form: Brother or sister (including half-brother or half-sister, adopted, step brother or step sister) living at the same home address as the child applying for the place. A sibling connection will not be accepted if the original place was obtained using fraudulent or false information. Home Address: Where the child normally resides/sleeps when s/he attends schools. Addresses involved in child minding arrangements (professional or with relatives) are excluded. Where a school place is allocated on the basis of an address which is subsequently found to be different from the child‟s home address, that place is liable to be withdrawn. What happens when a child lives between two addresses? When a child lives with both mother and father at separate addresses, the address used for allocating school places would be where the child sleeps for the majority of the school week (for example if a child is resident with mother Monday-Thursday and with father Friday-Sunday the mother‟s address would be used as the child‟s normal place of residence). There were 485 total preferences in 2011 for the 265 available places.

Admissions Arrangements –Non-Selective Schools Parents of children in their last year at local primary schools will be asked during the Autumn Term to indicate which secondary schools they would like their children to attend in the following year. Parents of children attending other schools or any parent seeking impartial and independent advice should contact the School Transfer Co-ordinator, Saltisford Park Office, Ansell Way, Warwick, CV34 4UL for further information; tel: 01926 742037, email: admissions@warwickshire.gov.uk

The closing date for applications for September 2012 admission for children living in Warwickshire is 31st October 2011. This date is issued by the Local Authority. If you live in Warwickshire and your child is due to transfer to secondary school in September 2012 it is possible for you to apply online at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/admissions from 4th July 2011 onwards. For further information please contact school admissions on 01926 742037 / 742047. Please note that Warwickshire County Council continues to provide an Admissions Service for the school post academy-conversion. ATTENDANCE Family holidays should be avoided in term time. They may be regarded as unauthorised absence because we consider that a break in study and assessment can seriously damage a student‟s prospects. We ask that parents inform the school well in advance if they intend to remove a child from school in term time, and be aware of the implications of doing so

Attendance 2010/11 – taken from the most recent statutory DCSF return May 2011 Number of 11-16s on roll for at least one session 1237 Number of pupil sessions 166868 % of authorised absences 4.83% % of unauthorised absences 2.4%

HOME SCHOOL AGREEMENT (this is a compressed version of the actual agreement )

Mission Statement: Within the context of a secure and purposeful environment and partnership with parents and others, we will provide high quality teaching and a wide range of learning opportunities. We will develop the potential of each individual and will encourage students to view

learning as a lifelong experience.

We will (The School)

care for your son/daughter‟s safety and happiness and foster an approach of mutual respect;

ensure that your son/daughter achieves his/her full potential as a valued member of the school community; provide a balanced curriculum and meet the needs of your son/daughter;

achieve high standards of work and behaviour through building good relationships and developing a sense of responsibility; contact you if there is a problem with attendance or punctuality;

share with you, your son/daughter‟s successes and achievements;

contact you promptly with any concerns or problems that affect your son/daughter‟s work or behaviour; arrange parents‟ evenings during which progress can be discussed with you;

keep you informed about school activities through the weekly newsletter, letters home and notes about special events. We will (The Parents)

see that my son/daughter goes to school regularly, on time and properly equipped

notify school of reasons for any absence let the school know about any concerns or problems that might affect my son/daughter „s work or behaviour;

support the School‟s policies and guidelines for behaviour and uniform

support my son/daughter in homework and other opportunities for learning at home; attend parents‟ evening and discussions about my son/daughter‟s progress;

take an active interest in my son/daughter‟s life at the school. I will (The Pupil)

attend school regularly and on time;

bring all the equipment I need every day; wear the school uniform and be tidy in appearance;

do all my classwork and homework as well as I can;

be polite, helpful and respect others by following the school‟s Code of Behaviour; keep the school free from litter and graffiti.

Signatures Date:

For the school: Parent: Pupil:

Print Name: Print Name: Print Name:

SCHOOL TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES The following dates have been earmarked for 2012/2013. Please treat them as provisional. The 2012-2013 dates will be confirmed once finalised, and will be published on our school website, www.stratforduponavonschool.com

2011 / 2012 2012/2013 Provisional

From to From To

Autumn term 6 September 16 December 4 September 21 December

Half-term 24 October 28 October 29 October 2 November

Spring term 4 January 30 March 7 January 22 March

Half-term 13 February 17 February 18 February 22 February

Summer term 16 April 20 July 8 April 19 July

Half-term 4 June 8 June 28 May 31 May

Target setting and closure days for 2012-13 tbc later – see school website

SEN AND DISABILITY PROVISION INFORMATION

Arrangements for the admission of pupils with disabilities: For pupils transferring from primary schools, specialist Pastoral staff and the Learning Support Co-ordinator meet with the relevant primary staff to discuss how the needs of individual pupils with disabilities have been met in the school environment, and assess any anticipated difficulties. Pupils and their parents are met in school and a visit or series of visits are arranged for the pupils during the summer term prior to Year 7. For pupils transferring at stages other than at the start of year 7, visits to school with parents to meet appropriate staff, including learning support staff, are arranged. Pupils‟ needs and how they will be met are discussed and the pupils are given the opportunity to meet other students and spend some time getting to know the school as appropriate.

Details of steps to prevent disabled pupils being treated less favourably than other pupils: Stratford-upon-Avon School prides itself on being an inclusive school. Pupils with disabilities thrive and take an active part in all aspects of school life: they represent the school through sporting and community involvement; they achieve well academically; their achievements are recognised and celebrated through our awards evenings; they represent their forms on the school parliament; they attend a range of extra-curricular activities and residential visits; they establish friendships which extend beyond the school.

Details of existing facilities to assist access to the school by pupils with disabilities: Stratford-upon-Avon School‟s buildings are only a few years old and were designed and built to facilitate full access. There are three lifts, access at the ground is level, and there is a full range of escape chairs for use by wheelchair users and anyone with limited mobility.

The accessibility plan (required under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995) covering future policies for increasing access to the school by pupils with disabilities: The accessibility plan is an organic document, which describes measures to ensure that all pupils with a disability have access to the full curriculum and range of activities. Further details of this and the school‟s Disability Equality Statement and Plan are available from Mr Mellor, Deputy Head.

Information about the implementation of the governing body’s policy on pupils with special educational needs and any changes to the policy during the last year: The governing body‟s policy on pupils with special educational needs gives details of the ways in which the learning support department and the wider school acts to ensure that pupils‟ additional needs are effectively met. This policy is available on the school‟s website.

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE Under the Section 23 of the Education Reform Act 1988 there is an approved procedure for the dealing with complaints about the actions of governing bodies in respect of the school curriculum and related matters including religious education and collective worship. If you have a concern or query you should contact the school so that the matter can be discussed with the Head Teacher and the relevant member of staff. It is expected that the majority of questions and anxieties can be dealt with in this way. If complaints can not be resolved, then the formal procedures involving Governors can be invoked. Copies of the formal procedure are available on request from the school.

EXAMINATION HEADLINES

Keystage 3 Teacher Assessment 2011 (percentages)

W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5+ Abs

English School National

0 0

0 0

0 1

1 4

6 15

20 36

62 32

9 11

0 1

91 79

2 1

Mathematics School National

0 0

0 0

0 1

1 5

3 12

26 22

37 28

31 22

0 8

94 80

2 1

Science School 0 0 0 0 3 36 55 5 0 95 1 National

W - Working towards Abs - Absent Three Year summary – GCSE and A level % Passes at GCSE over 3 years % Passes at A Level

Year Candidate entries

% at each grade % Students

Year No. of entries

obtaining grade Overall pass rate A*/A B C 5 A* - C A*/A B C D E

2011 2145 18 28 32 80 2011 244 18 25 32 18 7 99

2010 2087 20 25 29 73 2010 142 11 25 33 18 11 98

2009 2186 22 22 26 69 2009 218 13 21 33 21 11 98

GCSE Examination Results 2011 (for pupils born between 01/09/94 and 31/8/1995)

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Additional Science 4 13 30 66 40 17 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 178 98.9

Art 1 5 16 26 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54 100

Biology 6 15 10 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 100

Business Studies 0 5 10 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 100

Catering 1 11 22 13 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 100

Chemistry 6 10 12 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 100

Child Development 0 1 3 8 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 18 100

Dance 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 100

Drama 2 2 7 4 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 100

Electronics 0 0 5 6 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 100

Engineering 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 24 100

English 1 40 92 49 32 13 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 231 99.6

English Literature 3 24 96 32 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 164 100

Food Technology 3 2 6 11 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 26 100

French 0 2 8 15 12 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 100

Geography 0 7 20 27 21 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 83 100

German 0 1 7 14 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 100

Graphic Products 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 100

History 7 16 16 13 10 6 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 72 100

ICT OCR National 1 0 25 30 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 106 100

ICT OCR National 2 0 30 33 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82 100

Mathematics 10 18 45 84 37 17 13 6 3 0 0 0 0 233 98.7

Music 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 2 2 8 21 100

Physics 7 13 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 100

Product Design 0 0 7 19 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 100

RE 3 13 34 46 45 23 13 8 3 0 0 0 0 188 98.4

Resistant Materials 0 4 11 7 5 5 6 6 1 0 0 0 0 45 97.8

Science 0 25 34 72 30 18 13 8 1 0 0 0 0 201 99.5

Sociology 0 8 8 14 10 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 52 100

Sports Studies 1 1 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 100

Sports Studies BTEC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 5 13 32 59 100

Statistics 0 0 8 22 12 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 47 97.9

Textiles 2 6 5 8 7 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 34 100

Total: 57 297 591 664 312 139 64 37 12 18 7 15 64

% of Total: 2.5 13.0 26.0 29.2 13.7 6.1 2.8 1.6 0.5 0.8 0.3 0.7 2.8 95.4

Main examination details – Personalised curriculum exams (GCSE equivalents) not included

A Level Examination results (pupils born after 01/09/92 only)

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Art 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 100 VI form leavers (%)

Business Studies 0 0 3 1 5 0 0 0 0 9 100

Biology 1 0 1 7 2 4 0 0 0 15 100 University 52%

Chemistry 0 2 1 3 3 2 0 0 1 11 92 Gap Year / University 2012 24%

Drama 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 100 Employment with Training 6%

English 0 3 10 10 6 1 0 0 0 30 100 Continuing VI Form / College 9%

Food Technology 0 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 100 Unknown 9%

Geography 0 2 6 4 4 0 0 0 0 16 100

History 2 4 9 6 2 1 0 0 0 24 100

ICT 0 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 7 100

English Literature 0 3 7 7 2 2 0 0 0 21 100

Mathematics 3 2 5 7 6 4 0 0 0 27 100

RE 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 100

Sports Studies 0 1 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 6 100

Physics 0 2 0 6 4 1 0 0 1 13 93

Further Mathematics 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 100

Psychology 2 4 9 6 1 0 0 0 0 22 100

Economics 0 3 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 10 100

Film Studies 0 1 4 7 1 0 0 0 0 13 100

Product Design 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 100

Total: 10 33 62 78 43 16 0 0 2 242

% of Total: 4.1 14 26 32 18 6.6 0 0 0.8 99 (rounded to 1 decimal place – as a result, not all will add to 100%)

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