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A Specialist Technology and Languages College

Ashby School Prospectus

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Introduction.....................................................................................................3.

Proud.Past,.Specialist.Future...............................................................4.

Ofsted....................................................................................................................4.

Aims........................................................................................................................6.

Curriculum........................................................................................................7.

Making.Choices.............................................................................................9.

Getting.a.Headstart................................................................................10.

Targets.and.Timetable..........................................................................11.

Healthy.Eating.............................................................................................13.

Caring.for.Students.................................................................................14.

Expectations.................................................................................................16.

Policies...............................................................................................................18.

Extra.Curricular.Activities....................................................................20.

Admissions.....................................................................................................23.

Additional.Information.........................................................................25

Supplementary.Information

Please note that all specific information relating to the next Year 10 intake is included in the Supplementary Information, which accompanies this Prospectus.

Specific information regarding post-16 entry is included in the separate Post-16 Prospectus, published annually in the Autumn term.

‘Ashby School is a truly outstanding school. My three children have benefited so much from the education and care given to them by the staff.’.–.A parent

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‘I wanted to let you know what a wonderful school you have. At Ashby School, the staff and students were extremely enthusiastic and very helpful. We really enjoyed looking around... My son felt very excited about his future.’ – Parent


This Prospectus provides you with information about the courses and type of educational experience offered to students at Ashby School – A Specialist Technology and Languages College.

The school aims to provide an education that is broad and balanced. We focus on the individual student so that s/he has a firm foundation for the rapidly changing and unpredictable world of the future.

There will be many demands placed upon your son or daughter to gain as much as possible and achieve the best s/he can in public examinations, sporting activities, drama, music and the many other educational, social, recreational and international opportunities offered.

Students are encouraged to aspire to the highest possible standards in all their activities. GCSE examination results have been rising consistently and, in recent years, the school has been the top performing state school in Leicestershire. Students also achieve very good Advanced Level examination grades. More than 80 per cent of students take up university places at the end of their Sixth Form studies.

Students are encouraged to become active members of the school. There are numerous opportunities to become involved in House activities and the School Council.

Students involve themselves in a wide range of community activities such as support for local primary schools, reading schemes and work with local special needs pupils. The school is justly proud of the many fundraising and charity events students take part in throughout the school year.

Ashby School staff are committed to working in partnership with parents. The school believes that this is the way to ensure that the students benefit fully from the educational experiences provided. Staff look forward to meeting parents at school functions and consultation sessions and are happy to communicate by letter, telephone or email.

Students and parents can find more information on the school website at www.ashbyschool.org.uk. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Vivien Keller-Garnett Headteacher

Introduction..from.the.Headteacher


Ashby School is a mixed comprehensive school for students aged 14 to 19. Its long and proud history can be traced back to 10 August 1567 when a Boys’ School was first founded in Ashby. It later merged with the Girls’ Grammar School to form Ashby Grammar School, and was renamed Ashby School in 2004.

The school remains at the forefront of educational progress. In 2006, Ashby successfully renewed its Specialist Technology College status. This time, the school made a joint application with its two feeder high schools, Ibstock and Ivanhoe. All three schools are now working together to increase student participation and performance in the specialist subjects of Design and Technology, Mathematics, and Science.

In 2006, as a highly successful Technology College, the school was offered the opportunity to adopt a second specialism and chose to become a Specialist Languages College. As a result, the school is increasing the number of languages on offer, developing its existing courses and expanding its language work within the local community.

Since 2004, the school has invested more than £2 million in structural improvements, as part of an extensive and ongoing building programme. This includes the creation of an Arts Centre, a dedicated building for the teaching of English, and a spacious and modern Sixth Form complex.

The school serves a wide catchment area across North West Leicestershire. There are approximately 1650 children on the roll, of whom more than 550 are in post-16 education.

OfstedOfsted inspectors visited Ashby School in 2008 to carry out subject-based inspections in Physical Education (PE) and Design and Technology. They also visited School House, the school’s boarding facility.

Proud.Past,.Specialist.FutureWhat the inspectors said about PE...l Examination results over the past three years have been

consistently above national averages, particularly for the proportion of students achieving the highest grades;

l Most students have excellent attitudes to learning and demonstrate exemplary behaviour;

l Good relationships between staff and students lead to a purposeful learning climate. Staff have high expectations of students which, in turn, promotes high student aspirations.

What the inspectors said about Design and Technology...l The contribution of Design and Technology to the personal

development and well-being of students is an outstanding feature;

l Students have high regard for teachers’ specialist knowledge which commands much respect and results in sustained concentration for long periods of time in lessons;

l The range of materials, components and equipment used to design and make products is an outstanding feature.

What the inspectors said about School House...Ofsted inspectors rated School House as ‘outstanding’, the highest possible level.

l Boarders benefit from an excellent level of individual support provided by all boarding house staff. This is a particular strength in School House;

l Relationships between boarders of different cultures and backgrounds were observed to be positive and caring;

l Leadership, as carried out by the Director of Boarding, is a significant strength at the school.


‘How wonderful that a school so highly regarded for its technology and languages work can balance that beautifully by offering its students a chance to work together not just with their peers but with pupils from all Year groups and subject areas.’ – Parent, following school production


AimsEducational Aims‘Ashby School seeks to promote life-long learning within a technologically advanced society.’

School AimsThe staff and Governing Body aim for students to:

l achieve the highest possible academic standards;

l be positive in approach and apply consistent effort to learning both in school and throughout life;

l recognise and raise their own achievements and those of others;

l meet and gain from the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges of adult life;

l exercise self-discipline and take responsibility for their own actions;

l develop personal and social skills that promote well-being and reduce behaviour that is likely to put themselves at risk;

l be sensitive and receptive to, and understanding of, the needs of individuals and the wider community;

l respect the environment in the school and the world beyond.

Ashby School helps its students to succeed by providing:

l a broadly based, suitably varied and personalised curriculum that reflects the needs of society, industry, commerce and the global community;

l recognition of effort and academic achievements and students’ contributions to school and community life;

l specialised provision to meet special needs that takes account of students’ differing backgrounds, abilities, aptitudes and interests;

l a consistent approach to a code of behaviour;

l life in a caring community which provides for the needs of its members.


Ashby School offers the full range of National Curriculum subjects but – as a Specialist Technology and Languages College - also places special emphasis on Technology and Language subjects, including Mathematics, Science, Design and Technology, French, Spanish and German.

There are also many opportunities for students to follow courses in Humanities, Arts, Sports, and vocational and business-related subjects, including the new Diploma. The school launched its Engineering diploma in 2008/9, to be followed by a diploma in Hair and Beauty in 2009/10.

Curriculum AimsThe curriculum is designed to be broad, balanced, relevant and highly personalised.

l All students choose from a wide range of courses and qualifications covering a variety of subjects and skills;

l Students are encouraged to make their subject choices, combining core subjects with more specialist options to suit their interests, abilities and future career ambitions;

l All students will be provided with the opportunity to develop essential practical and enterprise skills for life and work. Curriculum and assessment arrangements will emphasise and promote competence in analysis, problem solving and thinking, as well as basic skills of literacy, numeracy and information technology;

l Students with special needs or those facing difficult personal, family, social or health circumstances will be given help to overcome any problems.

Curriculum


‘We found the staff to be very approachable, helpful and supportive. As parents, we felt very welcome and encouraged to speak out regarding our concerns.’ – Parent


All students in Years 10 and 11 have to study:English, Mathematics, Design and Technology, Science, Citizenship, Religious Studies, Personal Social and Health Education (including sex and drug education), Physical Education, Work Related Learning, Enterprise and Careers, and one Modern Foreign Language (apart from a few students who may benefit from following another course. This is particularly true of students with learning difficulties).

The basic skills of literacy, numeracy and information technology are taught through all subjects.

Students complete their timetables by choosing additional option subjects. A full list of subjects will appear in the Year 10 Options Booklet that is issued to students in the Spring term.

Parents may withdraw their son or daughter from aspects of Sex Education and Religious Studies. This must be done in writing when the options are chosen, and sent to the Director of Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11).

Help for Students Choosing Year 10 Optionsl An open evening for parents and students to tour the school

and talk to staff is held during the Autumn term;

l The Year 10 Options Booklet is distributed to students through their high schools to help students and parents with the choices they need to make. It is also available to download from the school website;

l Options are discussed at meetings with parents during the Spring term (see Supplementary Information for dates and venues).

Transition from High SchoolsAshby School has a close working relationship both with its local primary schools and its two main feeder high schools – Ivanhoe College and Ibstock Community College.

In 2006, Ashby was granted joint Technology College (TC) status with Ibstock and Ivanhoe, giving students in this part of North West Leicestershire a headstart in Mathematics, Science, and Design and Technology subjects.

Joint TC status is just one of many factors which eases students’ transition from high school to Ashby School.

Staff at Ashby talk at length with high school colleagues before placing students in tutor groups and teaching sets. There is also a range of induction sessions for students, enabling them to settle down and feel secure at Ashby School.

Year 9 students spend a number of days at the school in July, during which they meet their Personal Tutors and take part in sample lessons. These sessions help students to decide if they have made the right option choices.

Ashby School and the High Schools set ‘bridging’ work for students in some subject areas, to help them prepare for the GCSE courses they will take at Ashby.

Making.Choices

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At Ashby School, students of all abilities have access to high standards of teaching and support to enable them to reach their full potential.

l Ashby’s status as a Specialist School keeps staff up-to-date with the latest teaching techniques;

l A range of teaching strategies is used to meet the different needs of students;

l Information technology is widely used to stimulate, support and extend students’ learning;

l Lessons are regularly observed by senior staff to ensure consistently high standards.

HomeworkTo succeed in public examinations, students must work hard both in lessons and at home. Homework reinforces the learning that has taken place during lessons. There is an expectation that it is completed.

CourseworkStudents will be asked to complete pieces of coursework at home. It is vital that this is done well and on time, as coursework forms an integral part of many examination courses.

Getting.a.HeadstartLibrary and Resources CentreThe school library provides resources that help and encourage learning. It has room for up to 100 students to take part in study and research at any one time. Space for information literacy sessions, careers information and computer access are also found in this area.

Students and staff are actively involved in the selection of library resources. This helps to ensure that fiction and information resources are relevant, stimulating and meet the needs of Ashby’s students. The library includes magazines, newspapers, quick reads, large print and recorded books that complement the diverse nature of students’ learning abilities and styles.

Many Sixth Form students spend study periods in the library, where there is also access to the Internet and the school’s extranet, Ashby Learning Online. A full-time Chartered Librarian is available to answer reference enquiries and help with research tasks, as well as to promote reading for pleasure.

The resources and reprographic centre is based in the library. A wide range of audio-visual equipment and finishing processes enable students and staff to explore new ways of presenting coursework and materials. The processes available include colour printing, binding and laminating. Students are encouraged to borrow equipment such as digital and video cameras.

The school library has a vital role to play across the curriculum, encouraging independent learning and promoting pupils’ reading and information literacy.

Connexions ServiceThe Connexions Service (previously the Careers Service) has an office in the school from where it provides advice and help for students. Those who need particular support will work with a Personal Adviser. Connexions Service advisers will be available at parents’ consultation meetings and can be contacted at Ashby School or by email at [email protected]

The Connexions website is www.connexions-leics.org

Student PlannersStudent planners are issued to Year 10 and Year 11 students so that they can record homework and the date it must be handed in to staff. Parents are encouraged to check that it is being kept up-to-date.


Student Progress and Target SettingSubject staff assess students’ work and capabilities and help students to identify their personal examination grade targets. Regular assessments and target setting takes place in all subject areas as part of the school policy on assessment.

Parents receive termly progress letters showing the grade their son or daughter is currently ‘working at’, alongside a target and effort grade and attendance information.

Personal tutors and other staff monitor students’ progress closely. Students in danger of under-achieving are interviewed and supported.

Parents of Year 9 students have an opportunity to meet their child’s Personal Tutor in the summer term before they start at Ashby School and again in the Autumn term of Year 10.

For Year 11 students, there is a more traditional parents’ evening where they are given an opportunity to discuss progress and Post-16 options with individual subject tutors.

Examination Assessment and TestingExaminations feature strongly in any upper school for 14 to 19 year-olds. All students will be entered for a minimum of one GCSE examination (most students are entered for eight or nine). The final decision on the number of GCSE entries is made by the school.

(Full details of the most recent examination results are included in the Supplementary Information).

Targets.and.TimetableThe School DayStudents from all Years are taught in subject groups, according to the examinations they plan to take. Groups are taught in mixed ability classes or arranged according to ability and examination levels.

The curriculum is delivered using a 10-day timetable.

Lessons finish at 3.05pm but are followed by revision classes, coursework support, sports, music, drama and other after-school activities.

PeriodLesson � 8.45 – 9.45

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Lesson � 9.45 – 10.45

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Registration 10.45 – 11.05

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Break time 11.05 – 11.25

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Lesson � 11.25 – 12.25

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Lesson � and Lunch 12.25 – 2.05

Period 4a 12.25 – 1.25

Lunch 12.25 – 1.05

Lunch 1.25 – 2.05

Period 4b 1.05 – 2.05

Period � 2.05 – 3.05

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‘We found the students very polite, courteous, willing to learn and punctual in attendance. They were a credit to your school.’ – Standard Soap Company Ltd on work experience students


Catering ServiceAshby School is committed to a policy of healthy eating. The school holds the Healthy Schools Award. All food served in the school’s restaurants is prepared and cooked on site, using fresh ingredients and containing reduced levels of salt, fat and sugar.

The school also has a tuck shop-style food outlet in the school grounds. This specialises in selling healthy snacks to students who choose not to have a sit-down meal.

A bistro-style cafe is open to Year 12 and 13 students in the Sixth Form Centre.

Healthy.EatingLunchtimeThe school operates a split lunch period. Half of the school takes lunch from 12.25 – 1.05pm, followed by the other half from 1.25 – 2.05pm. All students have some early and some late lunches.

Students in Years 10 and 11 must not leave the school site at lunchtimes unless written parental permission is received and agreed by the school.

Students staying on site can choose to eat either a school meal or their own packed lunch (details of free school meals are included in the Supplementary Information).


Who are Personal Tutors?It is particularly important in large schools – such as Ashby – that all members of the student community are supported by an effective system of pastoral care and student welfare.

At Ashby School, the Personal Tutor is an important figure in this system. S/he is responsible for monitoring both the academic progress and welfare of the students in his/her tutor group. S/he is also a student’s first point of contact in the event of worries, problems or questions. The Personal Tutor maintains contact with a student’s parents/ guardians by telephone or email.

RegistrationThe Personal Tutor meets his/ her tutor group each day during morning registration when they take part in form activities. Registration takes place in ‘vertical forms’. This means that students from different Years register together.

Caring.for.StudentsTutorial ProgrammeThe tutorial programme is delivered by Personal Tutors during morning registration and regular tutorial/ personal and social education sessions.

The tutorial programme is designed to:

l encourage tutor groups to work together as a team;

l foster a sense of belonging and community in the school;

l be a vehicle for House activities and competitions;

l enable students to support each other in their academic and social development;

l allow the Personal Tutor to work with members of his/her group and to monitor and support academic and social development;

l deliver essential Personal, Social and Health Education (including careers guidance), as agreed by the Governors;

l focus on Careers, Enterprise and Work-Related Learning;

l give students an opportunity to monitor and record their personal progress and set targets in their Student Progress Files.

The Student Progress File is an ongoing document in which students record all their successes and proud moments, achieved in or outside school.


All Council business can be viewed on the school’s extranet, Ashby Learning Online.

The diverse nature of Council business means that students become involved in all aspects of school life from interviewing prospective candidates to arranging whole school events and having a say in the day-to-day running of the school.

‘I was amazed by the size of Ashby School and very impressed to see that it was kept in such a good state of decoration and so clean and tidy. I was also struck by the good manners of the students and the welcoming attitude of the staff I met’ – Visitor.

Keeping in TouchAshby School is committed to keeping parents informed of all developments and issues that may affect or involve students.

The school’s website is updated weekly with the latest news, course details and deadlines, along with other important information.

A termly newsletter, The Ashbeian, gives parents a regular insight into school life and the achievements of students and Faculties. This is emailed to parents towards the end of each term.

Parents are notified of important developments by text message or email.

Students are encouraged to use the school’s extranet, Ashby Learning Online. This virtual learning environment is a valuable resource which gives students access to course materials and Faculty information 24 hours a day and allows them to extend their learning beyond the constraints of the school day.

Parents can also access Ashby Learning Online to find out what is happening in school.

Parents, guardians and carers are welcome – and encouraged – to contact the school, at any time. All initial enquiries should be addressed to the relevant Personal Tutor or to the Assistant Director of Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) or the Assistant Director of Post 16 (Years 12 and 13).

Parents wishing to see a specific staff member must make an appointment to ensure that the member of staff will not be teaching or involved in another meeting.

House SystemThe school operates a House system comprising six Houses: Bullen, Crewe, Erdington, Ferrers, Hastings and Loudoun. Each has about 280 students in mixed Year and ability tutor groups. Each tutor group is made up of about 27 students from Years 10, 11, 12 and 13.

Each House has a House Manager (staff ) and House Captains and Prefects (students). Working together with other students in their House committee, they organise House activities, competitions and sporting events.

Houses are awarded points for their success in House activities, such as sports or charity fundraising. The focus is on achievement and participation. At the end of the year, trophies are awarded to the highest-scoring Houses and the Governors’ Cup presented at sports day to the overall winning House.

Each Year group is overseen by a Year Tutor, along with the Director of Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11), the Director of Post-16 (Years 12 and 13) and the Director of E-Behaviour and Attendance. These staff members monitor the personal welfare, educational progress and general conduct of students in the school, along with the Director of Student Welfare.

Assembly and Collective WorshipThe school is a voluntary controlled, non-denominational school. Religious Education and assemblies are broadly Christian in nature and take place once every school week, as laid down in the 1988 Education Act.

A Thought for the Week is published daily for students and staff to reflect upon.

Parents may withdraw their son or daughter from assemblies by writing to the Director of Student Welfare.

School CouncilThe School Council is an increasingly important part of school life. It offers students the opportunity to play a role in the decision-making process and, through their efforts, to have a greater representation within the school community.

The Executive Council is made up of representatives from each Year group from each of the six Houses. Council meetings are chaired by the Head Boy and Head Girl. Along with the Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl, it is their responsibility to ensure agendas are prepared and minutes produced.


ExpectationsHigh ExpectationsIt is very important that both parents and students are fully aware of the school’s high expectations of student behaviour, conduct and achievement. It is anticipated that parents will fully support the school’s Code of Conduct.

A code of conduct and school rules are necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of all school users and for the care and protection of buildings and property.

Classroom RulesStudents are expected to obey the five Classroom Rules, which enable all students to learn. The rules require students to:

l be on time, in uniform and equipped for the lesson;

l settle quickly, listen to instructions and not prevent others from working;

l behave sensibly throughout the lesson;

l record all homework in the Student Planner;

l pack away quietly and quickly when told, leaving the classroom tidy.

The school will not tolerate any student preventing another student from learning.

Students are reminded that:

‘A good education is YOUR RIGHT.

To allow everyone that right is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY’.

Student Code of ConductThe code of conduct, which is agreed by students and staff, is displayed in every classroom.

All students should aim to be:

l honest

l hardworking

l courteous

l considerate

l fair

l respectful

At Ashby School, everyone has the right to be safe, respected and to learn. Everyone on the school site has this responsibility.

‘The help we received was exceptional. Ashby School’s students were not only helpful but kind, thoughtful and caring, ensuring all our students had a brilliant time.’ - Julie McParland, of Shelthorpe School, after Ashby students helped pupils with special educational needs at the Statutes Fair.


Parents are informed of serious breaches of the rules and of the appropriate disciplinary actions taken. For detentions, 24 hours’ notice will be given in writing. Detentions usually take place after school on Tuesday, between 3.05 – 4.25pm. Students who normally catch the bus to and from school are able to take the school late bus at 4.30pm, if they are placed in after-school detention.

AttendanceMaximum attendance is extremely important. All students should have full attendance unless they are absent through illness. Students who are unable to come into school must produce a signed note or letter to explain their absence.

Students are expected not to take holidays during term time. Those who are absent will be referred to the Education Welfare Service. Students already have 12 weeks’ holiday each year and are seriously disadvantaged in public examinations if additional time is taken out of school.

Students take external public module examinations in each term throughout Years 10 and 11. The marks from these modules count towards their final GCSE grades.

The Examination Board sets the dates of these module examinations. If students are to gain a GCSE pass, they will need to be present for all their Year 10 and 11 module examinations.

Student Reward SchemeHard work, achievement and good behaviour are celebrated at Ashby School. Students who do their best and perform well are awarded positive points which can be exchanged for rewards, such as free music downloads and food vouchers to be used in the school restaurants.

Positive points may be awarded for a variety of reasons including outstanding coursework, evidence of consistent hard work, or involvement in extra-curricular activities, such as sport or music.

Students’ most remarkable efforts and achievements are celebrated at the Annual Awards Evening which is a major event in the school calendar.

Getting the Balance RightStudents receive negative points, if they fail to produce schoolwork or fall short of behavioural expectations.

These points are then deducted from the student’s points ‘balance’.

Students accumulating a certain number of points for poor behaviour face a range of sanctions which include:

l verbal warning;

l after school detention;

l being placed on report;

l parental interviews and agreed behaviour targets;

l exclusion.


PoliciesSchool DressA distinctive school uniform plays an important part in establishing the tone and reputation of a school. It gives students a sense of belonging and prevents them coming to school in unsuitable clothes.

The school takes great pride in the appearance of its students and appreciates parents’ co-operation in making sure that students are dressed appropriately. The school uniform agreed by the Governors is published in the Supplementary Information.

Uniform items are only available from the school shop. Parents can order and pay for uniform online by using the ‘Parentpay’ facility on the school website.

School PoliciesThe school Governors are required by law to draw up policies to protect the interests of students and employees. Copies of these are available in detail from the school or by visiting the school website. A brief summary of the policies is given below.

Anti-Bullying PolicyThe school’s anti-bullying policy is rigorously upheld by staff and Governors. Students are positively encouraged to report any instances of bullying.

Parents should inform the school if they suspect bullying is taking place. Staff will deal sensitively with any report and investigate all allegations.

BULLYING IS NOT TOLERATED.

Equal Opportunities Policy The school seeks to promote equal opportunities for all students. Racist and sexist behaviour will not be tolerated.

The school wishes to make a positive contribution to achieving harmony, equality, good will and understanding in the wider community.

Disability Discrimination Actl Specialist arrangements and facilities are available to meet

students’ individual special needs;

l Students with special needs are provided with a full range of curriculum, personal and social opportunities;

l There are specialist teaching and support staff, as well as aids such as ramps, lifts and other specialist equipment to ensure that special needs students are not disadvantaged.

l A detailed accessibility plan is available from the school.

Special Educational Needs Policyl The needs of most special needs students will be met in

mainstream classes where they will be educated alongside their peers.

l Specialist support staff will accompany students with particular needs to classes and work with them.

l Extra support is offered to students in any Year who may experience difficulties in areas such as handwriting and spelling.


Able Students PolicyExtra lessons and additional courses are available to stimulate the most gifted and talented students.

Charging and Remission PolicyAshby School provides the necessary materials free of charge for all students to follow taught examination courses. However, some students will want to have additional materials, attend residential courses, go on visits or take peripatetic music lessons, for which there is a charge.

There are also several charges that apply to external examinations, such as re-sits and re-marks.

Full details of the school’s Charging and Remission Policy is available from the school or by viewing the website.

Health and SafetyThe school strictly adheres to a Health and Safety Policy for the whole campus. The Health and Safety Committee includes student representatives.

Please note: Students are not permitted to smoke, drink alcohol and/ or take illegal drugs on or near the school campus or on any of the school buses or while taking part in any school activities. This includes day and residential visits.

Students who arrive at school functions showing evidence of alcohol or drug misuse will be barred from attending. Their parents will be contacted.

First Aid and MedicationThe school is able to administer only basic first aid, if students become ill or have accidents during the school day. Additional medical help will be sought, as appropriate. The school is not allowed to issue any form of drugs or medicine. It is helpful if parents can inform the school of any specific treatment which has been prescribed by a doctor.

Students using Epipens should supply the school with two spare pens (one for each school site) and ensure they are in named plastic containers. Parents should inform the School Nurse if their child is an Epipen user.

Child ProtectionThe school is required to take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of its students. Where there are concerns that a student may be subject to ill treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse, the Headteacher is obliged to inform Social Services of the school’s concern, in line with Child Protection procedures laid down by Leicestershire County Council.


Extra.Curricular.ActivitiesEducation at Ashby School does not stop at 3.05pm. A range of important educational activities takes place outside normal school hours.

Most clubs and extra lessons are held after-school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays when late buses are available free of charge at 4.30pm to take students home. This gives all students the opportunity to take part in organised activities, revision classes, coursework support or private study/ homework.

Some extra curricular events take place at weekends or during school holidays. Students are also encouraged to take part in a variety of trips and visits throughout the year.

The opportunities available include:

SportsFootball, basketball, rugby, netball, swimming, badminton, athletics, cricket, hockey and water polo.

Many students compete at local, county or national level. The School holds the Sportmark Award for its commitment to PE and sporting activities. The percentage of pupils taking part in at least two hours of high quality PE and sport each week is significantly above the national average. Students also have the opportunity to take part in the school’s annual water sports and skiing trips.

Clubs and ActivitiesThere is a range of activities on offer, depending on the number of students interested in taking part. These may include Music clubs, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, and Young Enterprise.

CompetitionsStudents are involved in a range of competitions including Rotary Youth Speaks, Young Musician of the Year, Young Chef of the Year, Young Economist of the Year and others.

Many students achieve local and regional success.

DramaDrama makes a considerable contribution to school life. Several drama productions take place throughout the year, as well as a school musical every other year. Students also perform annually at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

MusicMusicians can take part in a wide variety of music groups and ensembles, playing to very high standards. The school has its own orchestra, as well as string quartets, a wind band, jazz and rock bands. Students can also choose to take part in peripatetic music lessons.

Overseas LinksAs a Specialist Languages College, Ashby School places great importance on its links with schools overseas. Ashby is also a holder of the British Council’s International Schools Award. This award recognises the school’s successful efforts to forge links with other countries and to introduce an international element to courses across the curriculum.

Linguistic and cultural visits take place to partner schools in France, Germany, Spain and Japan. There are also cultural trips to other countries. Students and staff use these visits to share ideas and learn from other cultures.

Links have recently been established between Ashby School and schools in the USA and Ethiopia.

Ashby has strengthened its overseas connections further by taking part in a Comenius project, challenging students across Europe to work together, sharing cultural diversities and their experiences of growing up in different countries.


‘The talent, enthusiasm and camaraderie of the cast shone through and their professionalism was perfect. I would happily have seen it a second time.’ – Parent, following school production


‘We were immensely impressed by the warm welcome given to us, and by the strengths and achievements of the school... Sixth Formers were enthusiastic to share with us the opportunities, experiences and knowledge that Ashby School had given them throughout their time there.’ – Parent of prospective student


Admission ArrangementsParents or guardians who want to enrol their child in Year 10 must state their preference for Ashby School in the first part of the Autumn term, for admission the following August (an application form will be sent by the Local Authority). The Local Authority (LA) will inform parents of the decision in the Spring term.

l Ivanhoe and Ibstock Community Colleges are the school’s two main feeder high schools.

l Students are not selected on aptitude and/ or ability.

Admissions decisions are made by Local Authority. The admissions criteria appear on the Local Authority’s application form.

The school has been oversubscribed for the last 10 years. Those parents who are not offered a place for their son or daughter have a right of appeal through the LA.

The final decision for entry to the school rests with the LA.

Admissions Criteria for Years 12 & 13Enquiries about admission to the Sixth Form should be made initially to the Director of Post 16. A Sixth Form options booklet and entry information is published in the Autumn term, and is available from the school or website.

Boarding HouseEnquiries about admission to the Boarding House should be addressed initially to the Director of Boarding.

AdmissionsPublicityStudents may be videoed or photographed for publicity or promotional purposes, during school activities. Any student or parent who objects to a child’s image being used in publicity shots should inform the school when they complete the Home-School Agreement.

Home-School AgreementAll students and parents are asked to sign a Home-School Agreement. Copies of this are included in the Supplementary Information.

Financial SupportParents who receive Income Support or Income Based Job Seeker’s Allowance are entitled to a number of benefits.

These include:

l Financial help towards the cost of a school trip;

l Financial help towards school uniform;

l One free school meal each school day, if attending school.

Students and parents can also apply for funding from several charitable trusts. Further information about free school meals and/or financial support is available from the Director of Student Welfare who will discuss the situation in strictest confidence.

Ashby School A Specialist Technology and Languages College�� PB

Other PublicationsAs a school, Ashby achieves success in many areas – academic, sport, the arts and music – and offers a rich and balanced educational experience. This prospectus gives only a brief insight into the school’s ethos and work. Other publications, available either from the school’s reception or the website, at www.ashbyschool.org.uk, include:

Year �0 Options Booklet – Published annually in JanuaryYear �� Options Booklet – Published annually in the Autumn termPost-�� Prospectus – Published annually in the Autumn termSchool House Prospectus – Available from the Boarding House Latest Ofsted Report – Available on the school websiteThe Ashbeian – Termly newsletter for parents and the local community

Complaints ProcedureThe school treats parents’ concerns very seriously and tries to help as much as possible. Concerns and/or complaints should be made to the Complaints Officer for the school. Other issues should be addressed to the Headteacher.

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Finding Out More

If you require this information in any other format, eg. larger print, tape, etc. please contact the school by telephone on 01530 413748.

The details in this publication are correct at the time of going to press. Arrangements for the school year or subsequent school years may be subject to alteration.

This prospectus and the Supplementary Information should contain all the initial information needed by students and their parents/guardians.

Anyone with further questions is welcome to contact the school on 01530 413748 or to visit the school website at www.ashbyschool.org.uk

Ashby School Nottingham Road

Ashby -de la- ZouchLeicestershire

LE65 1DT

Tel: 01530 413 748Fax: 01530 560 665

Email: [email protected]

www.ashbyschool.org.uk

Supplementary Information

for 2009/ 2010 ______________________________________________________________

Supplementary Information 2009 - 10

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Contents

Admissions 3 Attendance 4 Destinations of Year 11 and 13 Leavers 5 Examination Results 6 Home School Agreement - 19 Years 10 and 11 Home School Agreement - 20 Sixth Form Information for 2008 Intake 21 School Transport Details 22 Holiday Dates 23 School Uniform 24 Teaching Staff List 26 Useful Contacts 27


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Admissions

The number of students on roll Autumn Term 2008: Year Boys Girls Totals 10 277 259 536 11 286 262 548 12 178 164 342 13 118 137 255 Totals 859 822 1681 The school's planned admission limit is 525. The admission numbers take into account the school's permanent accommodation and anticipated changes in population. The main dates for transfer are as follows:

• 20 October 2008: Date for receipt of parents' requests. Requests can be made by post or online.

• 20 January 2009: Option talks to Ivanhoe students at Ashby School • 22 January 2009: Option talks to Ibstock students at Ibstock Community College • 2 March 2009: Offers made to parents – decision letters sent out • May/ June/ July: Appeal hearings

Important points of contact for parents: • Allocations Section – tel. 0116 305 6684; • Independent Choice Advisor – tel. 0116 275 2097, email parent-partnership-

[email protected]; • SENA Service Mrs P. Dent - tel. 0116 305 6600, email [email protected]; • School Transport Helpline - tel. 0116 305 7055 Allocation of Places 2008 Requests: In Catchment Out of

Catchment Agreed Refused Withdrawn/

discarded 464 101 541 0 24 The outcome of the 2008/ 2009 admissions process is not necessarily an indication of the decisions that will be made in 2009/10. The final decision for entry to Ashby School rests with the Local Authority. School House Admissions to School House for boarding students are dealt with separately by Mr John Williams and the Local Authority Allocations Section (tel. 0116 305 6684). Parents are strongly advised to apply for a boarding place at the beginning of the academic year prior to possible admittance to School House. The current admission limit to School House is 49 male boarders. The Boarding House is frequently over-subscribed.


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Attendance By law, every absence must be recorded in the class register as authorised or unauthorised. The following figures are the authorised and unauthorised absence for the academic year 2007/08. Pupil information for the period from the start of the 2007/08 school year to 16 May 2008: Number of students of compulsory age (up to 16 years old) on roll for at least one session: 1082 Number of student sessions (morning and afternoon sessions x the number of days the school is open x the number of students on roll): 330962 Authorised absence in the period Number of sessions missed through authorised absence: 53215 Number of students with at least one authorised absence: 1045 Unauthorised absence in the period Number of sessions missed through unauthorised absences 9956 Number of students with at least one unauthorised absence 294 Authorised absences include sickness, work experience, religious observance, approved sporting activities, bereavement, attending interviews, approved drama performances or medical reasons. Unauthorised absences include activities such as shopping and truancy. Parents are liable for court action if their son or daughter accumulates a high number of unauthorised absences. Unauthorised absence was 2.73 per cent. Authorised absence was 6.5 per cent (for compulsory school age students). Absences through illness are unavoidable. However, parents are asked to avoid taking students out of school for any other reason. Permission for holidays should be sought before the holiday, not after. With an increase in examination board-set modular tests, orals and practical tests throughout Years 10, 11, 12 and 13, it is no longer safe to assume all examinations are in the summer term. Ashby School uses a system of electronic registration in lessons as well as at morning registration. This allows for closer monitoring of post-registration truancy. All Sixth Formers are made aware of a clause in their contract which states that they may be asked to leave if their unauthorised attendance drops below 10 per cent. As a result of this clause, attendance rates have improved and fewer Sixth Form students fail to complete their courses. The School Education Welfare Officer is Mr K Hargrave, tel. 01530 831113.


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Destinations Year 13 Leavers' Destinations 2007

See www. ashbyschool.org.uk for individual destinations of Year 13 leavers. Year 11 Leavers' Destinations 2007

(2008 data is still being collated by the Connexions service.)

Full time education82%

Others4%

Looking for employment3%

Full time training2%

Full time employment9%

Further educationcollege 1%

Entering Higher Education

77%

Employment21%

Staying at Ashby School

to re-sit A2 examinations

1%


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Examination Results 2008 Provisional GCSE Results The table below shows the latest available GCSE results. The figures show the percentage of students (aged 15+) achieving each grade. Number of students in school aged 15# = 542 Percentage of students aged 15# achieving at least an entry level qualification = 99 per cent

SUBJECT A* A B C D E F G U X Art (GCSE) 135 students 5.93 17.04 17.04 34.07 15.56 5.93 1.48 1.48 0.74 0.7483 female 8.43 20.48 20.48 33.73 9.64 2.41 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.252 male 1.92 11.54 11.54 34.62 25 11.54 1.92 1.92 0 0Biology (GCSE) 119 students 13 38 44 3 2 0 0 0 0 049 female 18 37 41 2 2 0 0 0 0 070 male 10 39 46 4 1 0 0 0 0 0Business Education (GCSE) 140 students 0 18.6 20 23.6 14.3 9.3 8.6 3.6 1.4 0.7 50 female 0 32 22 12 4 8 10 8 2 2 90 male 0 11.1 18.9 30 20 10 7.8 1.1 1.1 0Business (Short course) 4 students 0 50 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 252 female 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 502 male 0 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0Chemistry (GCSE) 119 students 10 34 37 18 1 0 0 0 0 049 female 10 29 43 16 2 0 0 0 0 070 male 10 39 33 20 0 0 0 0 0 0Citizenship (Short course) (GCSE)

513 students 2.14 13.45 20.86 28.07 14.62 12.48 3.7 2.73 1.36 0.58231 female 3.46 17.75 26.41 22.51 9.52 13.85 2.16 2.6 1.3 0.43282 male 1.06 9.93 16.31 32.62 18.79 11.35 4.96 2.84 1.42 0.71Drama (GCSE) 43 students 11.63 6.98 32.56 16.28 20.93 6.98 2.33 0 0 2.3330 female 13.33 10 43.33 13.33 16.67 0 0 0 0 3.3313 male 7.60 0 7.69 23.08 30.77 23.08 7.69 0 0 0Economics (GCSE) 24 students 8.33 0 37.5 37.5 8.33 4.17 4.17 0 0 08 female 12.5 0 50 0 12.5 12.5 12.5 0 0 016 male 16 6.25 0 31.25 56.25 6.25 0 0 0 0English Language (GCSE) 521 students 10 20 25 18 14 8 2 2 1 0232 female 16 26 24 15 9 6 1 2 1 0289 male 5 16 27 20 18 9 3 2 0 0English Literature (GCSE) 418 students 5 21 35 28 10 1 0 0 0 0198 female 6 26 37 22 7 1 0 0 1 0220 male 4 16 33 33 12 1 1 0 0 0French (GCSE) 291students 1.37 5.84 15.46 29.9 25.43 13.4 4.81 2.41 1.37 0148 female 2.03 9.46 16.89 33.78 22.3 6.08 4.73 3.38 1.35 0143 male 0.7 2.1 13.99 25.87 28.67 20.98 4.9 1.4 1.4 0


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SUBJECT A* A B C D E F G U X French Applied (GCSE) 39 students 0 5.13 23.08 30.77 28.21 5.13 5.13 2.56 0 012 female 0 8.33 33.33 25 16.67 8.33 8.33 0 0 027 male 0 3.7 18.52 33.33 33.33 3.7 3.7 3.7 0 0Geography (GCSE) 94 students 4.26 21.28 13.83 34.04 15.96 4.26 3.19 3.19 0 047 female 8.51 31.91 14.89 31.91 6.38 2.13 2.13 2.13 0 047 male 0 10.64 12.77 36.17 25.53 6.38 4.26 4.26 0 0German (GCSE) 60 students 3.33 18.33 18.33 28.33 11.67 8.33 3.33 8.33 0 025 female 8 24 28 24 4 8 0 4 0 035 male 0 14.29 11.43 31.43 17.14 8.57 5.71 11.43 0 0History (GCSE) 129 students 2.33 11.63 19.38 19.38 17.05 13.95 6.98 4.65 4.65 054 female 1.85 18.52 29.63 20.37 12.96 12.96 1.85 1.85 0 075 male 2.67 6.67 12 18.67 20 14.67 10.67 6.67 8 0Mathematics (GCSE) 524 students 9.54 15.65 16.22 26.91 12.21 9.35 5.92 3.05 1.15 0235 female 9.36 15.74 16.17 25.53 11.91 8.94 7.23 3.4 1.7 0289 male 9.69 15.57 16.26 28.03 12.46 9.69 4.84 2.77 0.69 0Media Studies (GCSE) 21 students 19.05 9.52 9.52 14.29 23.81 9.52 9.52 4.76 0 08 female 37.5 12.5 0 0 25 0 12.5 12.5 0 013 male 7.69 7.69 15.38 23.08 23.08 15.38 7.69 0 0 0Music (GCSE) 44 students 0 13.64 52.27 13.64 9.09 6.82 2.27 0 2.27 020 female 0 20 60 15 5 0 0 0 0 024 male 4.76 0 8.33 45.83 12.5 12.5 12.5 4.17 0 4.17PE (GCSE) 118 students 13.56 24.58 20.34 18.64 18.64 3.39 0.85 0 0 033 female 15.15 33.33 18.18 12.12 18.18 3.03 0 0 0 085 male 12.94 21.18 21.18 21.18 18.82 3.53 1.18 0 0 0Physics (GCSE) 119 students 19 24 40 16 1 0 0 0 0 049 female 22 27 35 14 2 0 0 0 0 070 male 17 23 44 16 0 0 0 0 0 0Religious Studies (Short course) (GCSE)

510 students 2.94 19.61 13.14 23.33 13.14 12.16 7.65 4.12 1.76 2.16231 female 4.33 27.71 16.45 20.78 9.52 7.79 6.93 2.16 1.3 3.03279 male 1.79 12.9 10.39 25.45 16.13 15.77 8.24 5.73 2.15 1.43Resistant Materials (GCSE) 79 students 0 5 14 29 19 14 9 4 6 014 female 0 0 21 14 21 21 14 9 0 065 male 0 6 12 32 18 12 7 6 7 0Science Core (GCSE) 285 students 0 7 25 32 16 13 6 1 0 1134 female 0 10 25 27 17 15 4 1 0 1151 male 0 5 25 37 16 9 7 1 0 0


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SUBJECT A* A B C D E F G U XScience Additional (GCSE) 269 students 1 5 16 29 19 12 10 6 3 0127 female 1 8 18 26 15 9 11 6 5 1142 male 1 3 13 31 23 17 9 2 1 0Science Applied (i) (GCSE) 74 students 0 0 4 43 30 14 7 1 0 036 female 0 0 6 42 27 14 11 0 0 038 male 0 0 3 45 32 13 5 2 0 0Science Applied (ii) (GCSE) 74 students 0 0 4 15 51 20 9 1 0 036 female 0 0 3 19 48 16 12 2 0 038 male 0 0 0 10 55 25 8 2 0 0Spanish (GCSE) 79 students 1.27 7.59 6.33 21.52 29.11 25.32 6.33 1.27 1.27 033 female 3.03 9.09 9.09 21.21 27.27 15.15 12.12 0 3.03 046 male 0 6.52 4.35 21.74 30.43 32.61 2.17 2.17 0 0Technology & Food (GCSE) 87 students 3.45 19.54 22.99 26.44 14.94 4.6 4.6 2.3 1.15 057 female 5.26 26.32 21.05 19.3 12.28 7.02 3.51 3.51 1.75 030 male 0 6.67 26.67 40 20 0 6.67 0 0 0Technology and Electronics (GCSE) 55 students 9.09 7.27 9.09 41.82 14.55 14.55 3.64 0 0 03 female 66.7 0 33.33 0 0 0 0 0 0 052 male 5.77 7.69 7.69 44.23 15.38 15.38 3.85 0 0 0Technology and Graphics (GCSE)

112 students 8.04 34.82 20.54 8.93 17.86 1.79 4.46 0 3.57 036 female 11.11 44.44 13.89 5.56 5.56 5.56 11.11 0 2.78 076 male 6.58 30.26 23.68 10.53 23.68 0 1.32 0 3.95 0Techonology – Product Design (GCSE)

10 students 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 0 30 010 male 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 0 30 0Technology & Textiles (GCSE)

114 students 2.63 28.95 17.54 30.7 8.77 6.14 1.75 0.88 0.88 1.75114 female 2.63 28.95 17.54 30.7 8.77 6.14 1.75 0.88 0.88 1.75

# On roll on the third Thursday in January, having reached the age of 15 in the 12

months preceding the start of the reporting school year. U Exam was ungraded X Student did not attend examination.


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Award in Digital Applications (equivalent to one GCSE) AIDA results 2008 - These results show the level achieved and the equivalent GCSE grade, eg Distinction Level 2 is equal to a GCSE at grade A*. Number

of students

Distinction Level 2 (A*)

Merit Level 2 (A)

Credit Level 2 (C)

Pass Level 2/ Distinction Level 1 (C)

Merit Level 1 (D)

Credit Level 1 (E)

Pass Level 1 (F)

U/ X

All students

119 5 24 31 33 0 3 0 33

Percentage 100 4 19 24 27 0 2 0 34Boys 95 5 16 24 28 0 2 0 20Percentage 100 5 17 25 30 0 2 0 23Girls 34 0 8 7 5 0 1 0 13Percentage 100 0 29 20 15 0 1 0 34 BTEC Level 2 Qualifications The figures below show the number of students achieving each grade and the GCSE equivalent. SUBJECT Pass Merit Distinction Q

(partially completed)

U Total no. of students

Health and Social Care – First Diploma (four GCSES)

6 4 0 11 0 21

Health and Social Care – First Certificate (two GCSEs)

8 0 0 0 0 8

Leisure and Tourism – First Diploma (four GCSEs)

5 1 0 0 0 6

Leisure and Tourism – First Certificate (two GCSEs)

5 0 0 1 0 6

Applied Science – First Diploma (four GCSEs)

16 0 0 0 0 16

Applied Science – First Certificate (two GCSEs)

1 0 0 0 0 1

Engineering – First Certificate (two GCSEs)

12 18 12 6 0 48


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Latest available summary of examination results achieved by students aged 15 (these figures take into account qualifications which are equivalent to GCSEs, eg BTECs) Summary data

All Percentage Male Percentage Female Percentage

Number of candidates

542 100 302 55.72 240 44.28

Achieving five or more A* - C (including English and Mathematics)

326 60 174 57.62 152 63.33

Achieving five or more A* - C

364 67 194 64.24 170 70.83

Achieving five or more A* - G

516 96 285 95.37 231 96.70

Achieving one or more A* - C

459 85 245 81.13 214 89.17

Achieving one or more A* - G

535 99 298 98.68 237 98.75


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Key Stage 4 Targets and Results Year Targets Set Targets Actual results 2002/2003 2004/2005

Five or more A* - C = 67 per cent One or more A* - G = 97 per cent APS = 39

2004/2005 Five or more A* - C = 75 per cent One or more A* - G = 99 per cent APS = 310

2003/2004 2005/2006 Five or more A* - C = 69 per cent One or more A* - G = 98 per cent APS 310

2005/2006 Five or more A* - C = 71 per cent One or more A* - G = 98 per cent APS = 309

2004/2005

2006/2007 Five or more A* - C = 77 per cent One or more A* - G = 99 per cent APS 325

2006/2007 Five or more A* - C = 71 per cent One or more A – G = 99 per cent APS 315




2008/ 2009


#APS is Average GCSE Point Score capped at best eight results. The system of calculating APS changed in 2003-04 (this explains the leap in APS scores from 30 - 40 to those above 300).


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A Level results The table on page 10 shows the latest available GCE A2 examination results for each subject achieved by students aged 17 and 18 at the end of two years of study. GCE A2 results (examinations usually taken at the end of Year 13) This table shows the percentage of students achieving each grade. U denotes ungraded result.

SUBJECT Gender No. of students

A B C D E U

Applied Business (AGCE)

A 13 23 38 23 16 0 0

F 5 40 60 0 0 0 0 M 8 13 25 37 25 0 0 Applied Science (AGCE)

A 3 0 0 0 33 67 0

F 3 0 0 0 33 67 0 Art (AGCE) A 10 20 20 40 10 10 0 F 8 0 25 50 12.5 12.5 0 M 2 100 0 0 0 0 0 Biology (AGCE)

A 61 19.67 19.67 14.75 29.51 14.75 1.64

F 34 29.41 14.71 11.76 26.47 14.71 2.94 M 27 7.41 25.93 18.52 33.33 14.81 0 Business Education (AGCE)

A 50 12 34 36 16 2 0

F 21 14.29 42.86 19.05 23.81 0 0 M 29 10.34 27.59 48.28 10.34 3.45 0 Chemistry (AGCE)

A 33 24.24 21.21 15.15 30.3 6.06 3.03

F 18 38.89 16.67 16.67 22.22 5.56 0 M 15 6.67 26.67 13.33 40 6.67 6.67 Chinese (AGCE)

A 3 0 100 0 0 0 0

M 3 0 100 0 0 0 0 Computing (AGCE)

A 11 9.09 18.18 9.09 27.27 18.18 18.18

M 11 9.09 18.18 9.09 27.27 18.18 18.18 Economics (AGCE)

A 15 60 0 26.67 13.33 0 0

F 5 80 0 20 0 0 0 M 10 50 0 30 20 0 0 Engineering (AGCE)

A 8 0 13 25 25 37 0


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M 8 0 13 0 25 25 37 SUBJECT Gender No. of

students A B C D E U

English Language and Literature (AGCE)

A 58 34.48 17.24 25.86 20.69 1.72 0

F 41 36.59 17.07 26.83 19.51 0 0 M 17 29.41 17.65 23.53 23.53 5.88 0 English Literature (AGCE)

A 23 26.09 13.04 26.09 21.74 13.04 0

F 21 23.81 14.29 23.81 23.81 14.29 0 M 2 50 0 50 0 0 0 English Language (AGCE)

A 9 33.33 55.56 11.11 0 0 0

F 7 42.86 57.14 0 0 0 0 M 2 0 50 50 0 0 0 English Applied (AGCE)

A 9 0 11.11 0 33.33 22.22 33.33

M 9 0 11.11 0 33.33 22.22 33.33 Film Studies (AGCE)

A 25 20 36 32 12 0 0

F 16 25 37.5 25 12.5 0 0 M 9 11.11 33.33 44.44 11.11 0 0 French (AGCE) A 27 33.33 44.44 14.81 3.7 3.7 0 F 18 33.33 44.44 16.67 5.56 0 0 M 9 33.33 44.44 11.11 0 11.11 0 Further Maths (AGCE) A 10 90 0 0 0 10 0 F 1 100 0 0 0 0 0 M 9 80 0 0 0 20 0 General Studies (AGCE) A 141 16.31 19.86 21.28 23.4 15.6 3.55 F 82 21.95 26.83 19.51 20.73 8.54 2.44 M 59 8.47 10.17 23.73 27.12 25.42 5.08 Geography (AGCE) A 32 25 25 31.25 18.75 0 0 F 18 27.78 38.89 27.78 5.56 0 0 M 14 21.43 7.14 35.71 35.71 0 0 German (AGCE) A 5 80 20 0 0 0 0 F 2 100 0 0 0 0 0 M 3 66.67 33.33 0 0 0 0


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SUBJECT Gender No. of

students A B C D E UGovernment and Politics (AGCE) A 8 25 37.5 0 12.5 12.5 12.5 F 2 50 0 0 0 50 0 M 6 16.67 50 0 16.67 50 0Graphics with Materials Technology (AGCE) A 11 0 10 45 36 9 0 F 3 0 0 33 67 0 0 M 8 0 13 50 25 12 0Health and Social Care (AGCE) A 11 0 0 9.09 27.27 36.36 27.27 F 11 0 0 9.09 26.67 36.36 27.27History (AGCE) A 26 34.62 15.38 7.69 26.92 15.38 0 F 16 31.25 18.75 6.25 25 18.75 0 M 10 40 10 10 30 10 0Information Technology (AGCE) A 11 0 0 10 18 45 27 F 1 0 0 0 100 0 0 M 10 0 0 10 10 50 30Leisure and Recreation Applied (AGCE) A 7 0 0 57.14 14.29 28.57 0 F 4 0 0 100 0 0 0 M 3 0 0 0 33.33 66.67 0Mathematics (AGCE) A 58 40 19 13 18 8 2 F 23 26 35 13 13 13 0 M 35 49 14 11 20 3 3Music (AGCE) A 6 0 0 50 16.67 33.33 0 F 2 0 0 50 0 50 0 M 4 0 0 50 25 25 0PE (AGCE) A 35 25.71 34.29 31.43 8.57 0 0 F 13 30.77 30.77 23.08 15.38 0 0 M 22 22.73 36.36 36.36 4.55 17.39 8.7Physics (AGCE) A 23 30.43 21.74 0 21.74 17.39 8.7 F 5 20 0 0 20 40 20 M 18 33.33 27.78 0 22.22 11.11 5.56Psychology (AGCE) A 61 16.39 22.95 26.23 19.67 14.75 0 F 46 19.57 26.09 26.09 15.22 13.04 0 M 15 6.67 13.33 26.67 33.33 20 0Religious Studies (AGCE) A 12 41.67 33.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 0 F 9 33.33 44.44 11.11 0 11.11 0 M 3 66.67 0 0 33.33 0 0Resistant Materials (AGCE) A 8 25 12 25 12 25 0 F 1 100 0 0 0 0 0 M 7 17 17 33 17 33 0


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Number of students in relevant age group entered for AS/A2 levels = 255 Average point score per student = 846


students A B C D E USpanish (AGCE) A 9 55.56 33.33 0 11.11 0 0 F 7 57.14 42.86 0 0 0 0 M 2 50 0 0 50 0 0Systems and Control (AGCE) A 9 0 0 33.33 44.44 22.22 0 M 9 0 0 33.33 44.44 22.22 0Textiles – Product Design (AGCE) A 11 36 36 18 0 9 0 F 11 36 36 18 0 9 0Theatre Studies (AGCE) A 18 22.22 55.56 22.22 0 0 0 F 14 14.29 64.29 21.43 0 0 0 M 4 50 25 25 0 0 0


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GCE AS level results (examinations usually taken at the end of Year 12) This table shows the percentage of students achieving each grade. U denotes ungraded result.

SUBJECT Gender

Number of students A B C D E U

Applied Business (ASGCE) A 11 0 0 36 55 9 0 F 9 0 0 22 66 11 0 M 2 0 0 100 0 0 0Applied Science (ASGCE) A 11 9 9 0 36 18 27 F 5 0 0 0 40 20 40 M 6 17 17 0 32 17 17Art (ASGCE) A 32 31.25 12.5 18.75 15.63 21.88 0 F 24 29.17 16.67 20.83 16.67 16.67 0 M 8 37.5 0 12.5 12.5 37.5 0Biology (ASGCE) A 85 9.41 11.76 18.82 20 22.35 17.65 F 48 8.33 16.67 14.58 20.83 22.92 16.67 M 37 10.81 5.41 24.32 18.92 21.62 18.92Business Education (ASGCE) A 49 2.04 6.12 40.82 26.53 10.2 14.29 F 21 4.76 4.76 33.33 28.57 9.52 19.05 M 28 0 7.14 46.43 25 10.71 10.71Chemistry (ASGCE) A 46 6.52 26.09 15.22 17.39 15.22 19.57 F 20 10 35 15 10 10 20 M 26 3.85 19.23 15.38 23.08 19.23 19.23Computing (ASGCE) A 14 0 0 35.71 7.14 28.57 28.57 F 1 0 0 0 0 100 0 M 13 0 0 38.46 7.69 23.08 30.77Critical Thinking (ASGCE) A 74 8 26 32 23 11 0 F 47 6 23 32 26 13 0 M 27 11 29 33 19 7 0Economics (ASGCE) A 35 20 42.86 14.29 17.14 5.71 0 F 12 16.67 33.33 33.33 16.67 0 0 M 13 21.74 47.83 4.35 17.39 8.7 0Engineering (ASGCE) A 14 0 7 14 14 36 29 M 14 0 7 14 14 36 29English Language (ASGCE) A 20 0 25 30 40 5 0 F 12 0 33.33 25 41.67 0 0 M 8 0 12.5 37.5 37.5 12.5 0


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students A B C D E UEnglish Language/ Literature (ASGCE) A 109 10.09 15.6 37.61 24.77 9.17 2.75 F 77 11.69 12.99 36.36 27.27 11.69 0 M 32 6.25 21.88 40.63 18.75 3.13 9.38English Literature (ASGCE) A 12 8.33 8.33 33.33 0 41.67 8.33 F 12 8.33 8.33 33.33 0 41.67 8.33English Applied (ASGCE) A 13 0 7.69 15.38 7.69 38.46 30.77 M 13 0 7.69 15.38 7.69 38.46 30.77Film Studies (ASGCE) A 43 9.3 34.88 39.53 4.65 9.3 2.33 F 26 7.69 38.46 46.15 0 7.69 0 M 17 11.76 29.41 29.41 11.76 11.76 5.88French (ASGCE) A 36 19.44 11.11 30.56 22.22 13.89 2.78 F 23 13.04 13.04 26.09 26.09 17.39 4.35 M 13 30.77 7.69 38.46 15.38 7.69 0General Studies (ASGE) A 212 2.36 13.21 26.89 27.83 19.81 9.91 F 103 3.88 12.62 22.33 34.95 21.36 4.85 M 109 0.92 13.76 31.19 21.1 18.35 14.68Geography (ASGCE) A 40 7.5 17.5 25 30 17.5 2.5 F 21 4.76 23.81 28.57 19.05 19.05 4.76 M 19 10.53 10.53 21.05 42.11 15.79 0German (ASGCE) A 18 44.44 11.11 5.56 11.11 22.22 5.56 F 6 16.67 16.67 0 16.67 50 0 M 12 58.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33 8.33Government and Politics (ASGCE) A 12 0 8.33 33.33 8.33 33.33 16.67 F 4 0 0 0 0 50 50 M 8 0 12.5 50 12.5 25 0Graphics with Materials Technology (ASGCE) A 24 13 33 21 21 4 8 F 8 25 50 12.5 12.5 0 0 M 16 6 25 25 25 6 12.5Health and Social Care (ASGCE) A 17 0 0 5.88 17.65 23.53 52.94 F 17 0 0 5.88 17.65 23.53 52.94History (ASGCE) A 59 8.47 18.64 32.2 15.25 13.56 11.86 F 33 3.03 18.18 39.39 18.18 12.12 9.09 M 26 15.38 19.23 23.08 11.54 15.38 15.38Information Technology (ASGCE) A 23 0 0 13 22 22 43 F 3 0 0 0 100 0 0 M 20 0 0 15 10 25 50


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students A B C D E ULeisure Studies (ASGCE) A 8 0 12.5 62.5 0 25 0 F 5 0 20 80 0 0 0 M 3 0 0 33.33 0 66.67 0Mathematics (ASGCE) A 102 21.57 20.59 12.75 13.73 18.63 12.75 F 40 17.5 22.5 12.5 15 20 12.5 M 62 24.19 19.35 12.9 12.9 17.74 12.9Music (ASGCE) A 3 33.33 33.33 33.33 0 0 0 F 1 0.00 100 0 0 0 0 M 2 50 0 50 0 0 0Physical Education (ASGCE) A 29 17.24 20.69 31.03 13.79 10.34 6.9 F 10 30 10 30 20 10 0 M 19 10.53 26.32 31.58 10.53 10.53 10.53Physics (ASGCE) A 57 8.77 14.04 12.28 12.28 15.79 36.84 F 12 16.67 16.67 8.33 8.33 16.67 33.33 M 45 6.67 13.33 13.33 13.33 15.56 37.78Product Design – Textiles (ASGCE) A 17 24 18 34 24 0 0 F 17 24 18 34 24 0 0Psychology (ASGCE) A 110 10 12.73 13.64 22.73 11.82 29.09 F 77 11.69 9.09 12.99 25.97 15.58 24.68 M 33 6.06 21.21 15.15 15.15 3.03 39.39Religious Studies GC (ASGCE) A 12 0 25 33.33 8.33 16.67 16.67 F 11 0 27.27 27.27 9.09 18.18 18.18 M 1 0 0 100 0 0 0Resistant Materials (ASGCE) A 18 5 6 17 33 0 39 M 18 5 6 17 33 0 39Spanish (ASGCE) A 7 14.29 28.57 0 042.86 14.29 0 F 4 0 25 0 0 75 0 M 3 33.33 33.33 0 0 0 33.33Systems and Control (ASGCE) A 9 11.11 11.11 0 44.44 11.11 22.22 M 9 11.11 11.11 0 44.44 11.11 22.22Theatre Studies (ASGCE) A 25 8 24 44 20 4 0 F 21 9.52 23.81 42.86 19.05 4.76 0 M 4 0 25 50 25 0 0


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Home School Agreement – Years 10 and 11

Students and parents/ carers will be asked to agree to, and sign, a copy of this agreement when joining the school.

1. Parent/Carer I/We will make every effort to ensure that:

i. My/our son/daughter attends school regualarly and, where possible, does not take holidays or other 'days off' during term time. I/we will inform the school on the morning of the first day of absence.

ii. My/our son/daughter arrives at school on time, in the correct uniform and properly equipped.

iii. The school is informed about any concerns or problems that might affect my son's/daughter's academic progress or behaviour.

iv. The school's policies and guidelines for behaviour are supported. v. My/our son/daughter's is supported with coursework, homework, preparation for

examinations and extra-curricular activities. vi. I/we will attend parents' consultation meetings and/or talk with staff about our

son's/daughter's progress. I/we will respond to letters and other information about our son's/daughter's progress and examination entries.

vii. My/our son/daughter will be encouraged to become involved in some of the many opportunities provided by the school, such as trips and visits, fieldwork exercises, clubs, sporting activities, music and drama, examination revision sessions and work experience.

viii. My/our son/daughter understands the need to keep the school environment clean, tidy and safe and that I/we would be called upon to pay for any damage or abuse.

2. Student I will make every effort to: i. Attend all registrations and lessons regularly, punctually, properly equipped and in school

uniform. ii. Discuss any problems or concerns relevant to school with members of staff. iii. Keep the school Code of Conduct and the ICT contract. iv. Complete all homework and assignments set and hand them in by the deadlines. v. Keep my parents informed of all school activities such as coursework deadlines, parents'

consultation meetings, examination timetables and out-of-school activities. vi. Be a positive and active member of the school and, where possible, take part in some of

the many opportunities made available by the school. vii. Keep the school and its grounds clean, tidy and pleasant and I will not deliberately abuse

or damage school property.

3. The School We will make every effort to: i. Provide a broad, balanced and appropriate curriculum. ii. Contact parents if there is a problem with attendance, punctuality, uniform or equipment. iii. Listen to any parent and/or student concerns and respond promptly to any letters or

telephone calls. iv. Inform parents about any concerns or problems that affect their son's/ daughter's

progress or behaviour. v. Consistently and fairly apply the school Code of Conduct, school rewards and any

disciplinary action. vi. Set, assess and monitor class work, coursework and homework and provide support for

the satisfactory completion of their work. vii. Send regular information home about progress and academic achievement and arrange

parents' consultation meetings during which progress will be discussed. viii. Provide a range of extra-curricular activities and encourage student participation. ix. Provide a safe, clean, well-equipped and attractive learning environment.

There may be occasions when photographs are taken of your son/daughter participating in school activities. Students’ names may be used to accompany these images, which may appear in school publications including our website, and occasionally in the local press, unless you object by putting a cross in the box.


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Home/ School Agreement (Sixth Form)

Student Name _____________________________ Date of Birth ___/___/___ The school accepts to deliver appropriate courses, timetabling and staffing permitting, to all students it accepts into the Sixth Form. The school will provide the necessary materials to prepare all students for public examinations. The school pays for the student's first entry to public examinations (subsequent re-sits are paid for by parent/carer). The student agrees to maintain a satisfactory level of attendance at all lessons (at least 90% attendance), which will be monitored regularly. EMA students are required to maintain 100% weekly attendance to obtain the weekly payment. The student agrees to produce work to the best standard he/she can achieve and to meet deadlines for work set. The student agrees to accept school rules in relation to behaviour and uniform, as laid down in the school prospectus.

STUDENTS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE SCHOOL IF THEY FAIL TO MAINTAIN THESE STANDARDS. The parent/carer agrees to pay for any examinations not taken as a result of dropping subjects after examination entries have been made. The parent/carer agrees to pay for any late entry fees as a result of the student taking up a subject after examination entries have been made. The parent/carer agrees to pay for loss, damage or non-return of textbooks or equipment provided by the school for the student's use. There may be occasions when photographs are taken of your son/daughter participating in school activities. Students’ names may be used to accompany these images, which may appear in school publications including our website, and occasionally in the local press, unless you object by putting a cross in the box. Student signature _____________________________ Date _____/_____/_____ Parent/Carer signature _________________________ Date _____/_____/_____ School signature ______________________________ Date _____/_____/_____ REVISED 2008


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Information for 2008 Intake

Parents' Option Meetings In the Autumn and early Spring, a Year 10 Options Booklet and Post-16 Prospectus are published. The school will provide parents and students with additional information on option choices and, in the case of Year 9 students, transfer arrangements, on the following dates:

Sixth Form Information Evening, Lecture Theatre

9 December 2008 5.30pm – 8pm

Ivanhoe Year 9 students, Lecture Theatre at Ashby School

20 January 2009 6pm – 7.30pm

Ibstock Year 9 students, Main Hall, Ibstock Community College

22 January 2009 7pm – 8.30pm

Year 9 students out of catchment are welcome to attend either the Ibstock or Ivanhoe options meeting. Induction dates for 2009 All new Year 9 entrants will be invited to spend Wednesday 1 July to Friday 3 July at Ashby School to meet their Tutors and take part in lessons. Unfortunately, the school cannot arrange alternative dates for this to take place. Contact between Parents and Staff Links with parents are important to promote and support students' education. Each term, the school makes contact with home through progress letters and Parents' Consultation Days.

All general letters and dates for Parents' Consultation Days are available on the school website at www.ashbyschool.org.uk

Year Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term 10 Year 10 information

evening Progress letter to parents Parental consultation

Progress letter to parents


11 Career choice evening

Parents' evening Progress letter to parents

12 Parents' evening Progress letter to parents

6 May 2009 – Higher Education evening

13 Parents' evening Progress letter to parents


Free School Meals Applications and renewal applications for free school meals are dealt with by A Block reception (Nottingham Road site). The current value is equivalent to £2.05.


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School Transport Details School bus passes can only be issued by the School Transport department at County Hall, tel. 0116 305 7055. The school is not allowed to allocate students to buses. Out-of-catchment students are advised to contact School Transport in the first instance. If School Transport is unable to help, parents should then contact one of the private bus companies listed below. Current bus routes

Bus no.

COUNTY BUSES

S1 MYKANN COACH HIRE Boothorpe, Blackfordby

S3 ROBERTS COACHES Barlestone, Nailstone, Ibstock

S5 MACPHERSON COACHES Isley Walton, Breedon on the Hill, Worthington, Newbold, Coleorton

S6 PASSENGER FLEET TEAM Measham – Atherstone Road, High Street, Ashby Road

S7 ROBERTS COACHES Donisthorpe - Acresford Road, Church Street

S8 MIDLAND CLASSIC Overseal, Albert Village, Woodville, Boundary

S9 MACPHERSON COACHES Measham Oakthorpe

S10 KEN MILLER TRAVEL Chilcote, Acresford, Donisthorpe

S11 DEANS Newton Burgoland, Swepstone, Heather, Ibstock, Normanton le Heath

S14 MACPHERSON COACHES Appleby Parva, Appleby Magna, Snarestone, Measham,

S15 ROBERTS COACHES Ibstock

S16 MACPHERSON COACHES Whitwick, Thringstone, Coleorton

S18 CRESWELL COACHES Long Whatton, Belton, Osgathorpe, Griffydam, Newbold

S19 ROBERTS COACHES Donisthorpe, Moira

S20 ROBERTS COACHES Bagworth, Ellistown, Ibstock, Ravenstone

S523 MACPEARSON COACHES Stretton, Oakthorpe, Moira

PRIVATE COACHES Blockleys

Cresswell Coaches - Belton area

Statham 1 -Hugglescote - Coalville

Statham 2 - Whitwick - Coalville

Statham 3 - Thringstone - Swannington

All bus services may be subject to change during the course of the school year.


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Holiday Dates for 2009/2010 Autumn Term School opens Thursday morning 3 September 2009 Mid term break Monday 19 – Friday 23 October 2009 School closes Friday 18 December 2009 Spring Term School opens Tuesday morning 5 January 2010 Mid term break Monday 15 – Friday 19 February 2010 School closes Friday 29 March 2010 Summer Term School opens Monday 12 April 2010 May Day Monday 3 May 2010 Mid term break Monday 31 – Friday 4 June 2010 School closes Friday 16 July 2010 Teacher Days Autumn Term Tuesday 1 September and Wednesday 2 August 2009 Spring Term Monday 4 January 2010 plus two flexible days when staff are required to be in school but students are not.


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School Uniform 2009/2010

All students are required to wear school uniform. Parents are expected to support students to help them look smart and uphold the dress code. The following school uniform has been agreed by Governors for Years 10 and 11. Sweatshirts, cardigans and V-neck jumpers must be purchased from the school.

Years 10 and 11 Shoes: Plain black shoes only. No patterned shoes, or shoes of other colours, are

permitted. Backless, slip-on type shoes are unacceptable for Health and Safety reasons – students must wear full shoes.

Trousers: Plain, black trousers – this does not include denim or denim-effect fabric.

Trousers should be plain cut, full length and of a suitable material for school. Skirts: Plain black and of a sensible length, ie not too short or trailing on the ground. Sweatshirts: Plain black embroidered with school crest, £11.99 Or Cardigans Black round neck cardigan with school crest, £16 or Black V neck jumper with school crest, £17.25. Polo shirt: White polo shirt embroidered with school crest (£7). Students are not permitted to

wear vest tops or any other tops over the polo shirt, other than official embroidered school tops.

Hats: School baseball caps (£4.50) or knitted hats (£4). No other caps or hats are

permitted. (These prices were correct in September 2008 but may change.) Outdoor jackets: Plain coats. Jackets with hoods can be worn but hoods must be down while

students are on the school premises. Students are not permitted to wear buttoned, zipped or pullover sweatshirts or jumpers that are not plain black and embroidered with the school crest.

Sixth Form Shoes: Black. Trousers: Plain black trousers. This does not include black denim or denim effect fabric.

Trousers should be plain cut, full length and of a suitable material for school. Skirts: Black or grey, sensible length. Tops: Polo shirts with school crest may be worn with plain grey/ burgundy jumper,

sweatshirt or cardigan. Polo shirts are available from school at £9 for grey embroidered and £7.50 for burgundy embroidered.

Plain polo neck or crew neck grey/ burgundy sweaters may be worn. Burgundy sweatshirts embroidered with the Sixth Form logo cost £11.99.

Outdoor jackets: Plain coats. Jackets with hoods can be worn, but the hoods must be down while

students are on the school premises. Hats: School baseball caps in grey or burgundy (£4.50) or knitted acrylic hats with

school logo (£4). Not other headgear is permitted.


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All students must abide by the following regulations governing dress code and accessories. Body piercing: Students will be asked to remove or cover up studs/rings on their person. Tattoos: No visible tattoos are permitted. Hair colour: Hair should be a natural colour even if dyed, ie. no pink, blue, green colour is

acceptable. Belts: Plain black only. No fashion belts. Jewellery: Sleeper or stud earrings only. No excessive jewellery. Students will be asked to

remove excess jewellery and belts, and will be responsible for their safe-keeping. Mobile phones: Mobile phones are permitted in school, but must not be used in lessons or taken

into examinations. Music These should not be worn in lessons. All earpieces should be kept players/ iPods: out of sight. Students should be careful crossing the road when using these. Any parents who have difficulty providing uniform should contact Mrs Ridley before their son/ daughter is due to start at the school. Any student who is inappropriately dressed on any occasion is in breach of the School Dress Code and will be disciplined accordingly. LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY HOWSOEVER CAUSED ON THESE PREMISES, INCLUDING LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL, ITS SERVANTS OR AGENTS, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH A DISCLAIMER IS CONTRARY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS ACT 1977.

SUPPLIERS: All items of school uniform are available from the school shop only. Opening hours: 8am – 4pm during term time 10am – 2pm during the summer holiday.


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Teaching Staff List

Headteacher – Mrs V Keller-Garnett Mrs S G Ridley – Director of Student Welfare Miss M Hawksworth – Professional Tutor Mrs D Lodge – Director of Post-16 Mr P O'Brien – Director of Key Stage 4 Mr T Procter – Director of Technology College Faculties

English Mrs K Fisher Mrs M Abbott Mrs A Allford Mr D Allford Miss A Cave Ms S Dennis Mr D Fox Miss E Jones Mr P O'Brien Mrs E Parle Mrs L Salt Miss S Taylor

Mathematics Mrs C Jackson Mrs S Chisholm (p/t) Mr J Constable Mr D Dring Mrs A Doig Mrs N Ley Mr K MacDonald Mr S McCarron Miss Jo Palmer Mr B Piper (p/t) Mr A Plaskett Miss L Russell Mrs S Sibson

Science Mr A Linnik Ms J Evans (p/t) Dr H French Mrs C Lauder Mr A Linnik Miss J Long Mr N Morse Mr P Newman Mr N Parkes (p/t) Mrs H Philliskirk Mr D Pilbeam Mrs H Pope Mrs J Quance (p/t) Mr G Richards Mr F Shahrokhshahi Mr P Willis Mrs S Windridge Mrs G Wright

Humanities Mr S Hicks Mr S Berrill Mrs V Dakin Mr M Hall Mr A Hallas Miss M Hawksworth Mr P Jones Mr D Kelly Ms L Kennedy Mrs C Lawrance Mr D Potter Mrs Christie Read Mrs S Ridley Mrs S Sekhon Mrs E Sharpe Miss E Starkie Mr G White

Design and Arts Mr G Staniforth Mr M Anwyll Mr E Cooper Miss E Coulton Mr B Evans Mr A Farmer Mr Karl Goodere Mrs S Haigh Mrs A Jackson Mr D Lewin Mrs I Lynam Mr A MacTavish Mrs C Matthews (p/t) Mrs J Norley Mr M Paterson Mrs S Rakowska Mrs S Underwood (p/t) Mr N Walker Mrs D Williamson Mrs S Webb

Business/ Vocational Education Mr P. Mills Mr P Attenborough Mr J Cater Miss C Coxall Mrs S Gray Mrs D Lodge Mr T Procter Mrs M Smith Information Technology Mr A Wright Dr R Townsend

Physical Education Mr I Marsden Mr B Clarke Mr D Doig Mr I Gibson Mrs J Hall Mr T Hall Mr P Hayes Miss K Teasdale Mrs V Rundle-Brown

Modern Foreign Languages Miss H Hughes Dr E Burgoin Mr N Fitzpatrick Mr G Jauzelon Miss S Lucien Miss F McCafferty MIss E Mouzon Mrs N Pullan Mrs C Timms

Advisory (Special Educational Needs) Mrs L Salt Mr D Evans (p/t) Mrs J Evans Mr J Jones Mrs V Mulka Mr M Salt (p/t) Mrs E Wild

p/t = part time Bold = Head of Faculty


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Useful Contacts Parents or carers with further questions should not hesitate to contact the school. The following people can be approached for assistance. Headteacher Mrs V. Keller-Garnett [email protected] Pastoral Mrs S. Ridley Director of Student Welfare [email protected] Pastoral – Main School Mr P O'Brien Director of KS4 (Years 10 & 11) & KS4 [email protected] Curriculum Options Sixth Form and Post-16 Mrs D Lodge Director of Post-16 Curriculum Options [email protected] Technology Colleges Mr T Procter Director of Technology College [email protected] Languages College Miss H. Hughes Co-ordinator of Languages College [email protected] Special Educational Mrs L Salt SEN Co-ordinator Needs [email protected] Boarding House Mr J Williams Head of Boarding [email protected] Finance Mr A Burton Bursar [email protected] Governors Mr C Jones Chair of Governors Contact via the Headteachers' PA: [email protected] School transport/ Mrs A Allsop Senior Administrator Lettings [email protected] Examinations Mrs S English Examinations Officer [email protected] Work Experience Mrs D Shaw Work Experience Co-ordinator [email protected] General Enquiries [email protected]

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