flintshire guide to schools and admissions policy

Guide to Education ServicesSeptember 2011

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Training Days and School Holiday Dates – 2011/2012

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Training Day Thursday 1st SeptemberTraining Day Friday 2nd SeptemberSchool Opens Monday 5th SeptemberSchool Closes (Half Term) Thursday 20th OctoberTraining Day Friday 21st OctoberSchool Opens Monday 31st OctoberSchool Closes Friday 16th December

Training Day

Training Day Tuesday 3rd JanuarySchool Opens Wednesday 4th JanuarySchool Closes (Half Term) Friday 10th FebruarySchool Opens Monday 20th FebruarySchool Closes (Easter) Friday 30th March

Training Day Monday 16th AprilSchool Opens Tuesday 17th AprilSchool Closed (May Day) Monday 7th MaySchool Closes Friday 25th MaySchool Opens Monday 4th JuneSchool Closes Friday 20th July

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School leaving dates

This is the last Friday in June in the school year in which a child reaches the age of 16. Until that date:� Parents must ensure their child’s participation in education at school;� Employers may not employ a child full-time;� Training providers may not provide full-time Government sponsored training.

If you require any further information in relation to any of the Authority’s schools orpolicies, please contact the Headteacher of the school concerned, or Diocesan Body orDirector of Lifelong Learning.

Autumn Term 2011

Spring Term 2012

Summer Term 2012

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Family holidays during term timeThere is no automatic right to withdraw pupils from school for a holiday and, in law, parents must request permission from the headteacher in advance. Please contact the school to obtain a holiday form before booking holidays, as permission is not automatic.

Design and Print Tel: 01352 704000 Ref: 12546

Please note that the May half term holiday may change due to the Royal Jubilee celebration.

Flintshire Schools

The information in this booklet is intended to help you understand the arrangements foradmitting children to schools in Flintshire. It explains your rights and responsibilities andwill answer many of your questions.

If there is anything in this booklet which is not clear, or you have any other questions,please do not hesitate to contact:-

� Primary Schools Officer 01352 704019� Secondary Schools Officer 01352 704018� Head of Inclusion Service 01352 704017� General Admission Enquiries - Access Officer 01352 704068� Home to School Transport - Eligibilty 01352 704068� General School Transport Enquiries 01352 704532� Education Welfare Benefits 01352 704069

Please note:This booklet is compiled as a guide for parents whose children are entering school ortransferring schools in September 2011. Although every effort is made to ensure thatinformation is correct at the same time of publication there may be changes to thedetails or procedures outlined. Due to School Modernisation, some school capacities andAdmission Numbers may be subject to change.

This Guide is also available online at www.flintshire.gov.uk

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Contents� Training Days and School Holiday Dates – 2010/2011� School leaving date

Schools 4 - 5� Nursery� Primary� Secondary� Special� Welsh Medium� Aided� Roman Catholic� Church in Wales� Foundation

Policy and Process for Admissions to Schools 8 - 18� Admissions Procedure� Admissions Process� Admissions Timetable� Admissions Criteria

- Early Entitlement- Nursery- Primary- Secondary

� Admissions to schools other than those maintained by the LA� Waiting Lists� Admission of Pupils from outside Flintshire� Change of School within Flintshire at times other than normal transfer points� Admissions other than at normal entry point� Appeals Procedure� Provision for Children with Additional Needs� Admissions to Special Schools� Welsh Language Policy for all schools maintained by the Local Authority� Public Examinations

Transport Policy 19 - 26� The minimum (statutory) provision� Extensions beyond the minimum (statutory) provision� Post-16 Transport

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ContentsTransport Policy Cont.

� Free transport after the age of 19� School/colleges outside Flintshire� Concessionary Fares� Pupils/students with learning difficulties/disabilities� Travelling expenses for parents of pupils placed by a Statement of SEN in schools

outside FlintshireDefinition of Criteria:

� Appropriate School Criteria� Age Criteria� Applying for School and College Transport� Mode of Transport� Collection and Return� Criteria for the Provision of Escorts� Travel Behaviour Code� Smoking on Buses� Parents’ Responsibilities� Enquiries/Complaints

Policies in relation to Education Welfare Benefits 27 - 28� School Uniform Grants� Free School Meals and Milk� Charging and Remissions Policy

General Information for Parents 29 - 31� Parental Responsibility� The National Curriculum� School Governors� Annual Parents Meeting� Equal Opportunities� Discipline and Exclusion� Complaints about the School Curriculum and Related Matters� Home Tuition

School List 31 - 40� Primary� Nursery� Secondary� Special Schools and Facilities


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Schools

Nursery EducationNursery education is provided on a part-time basis in classes which are located in infantand primary schools and in one nursery school (Croft Nursery School in Deeside).

Primary SchoolsThe Authority has 74 Primary Schools which are mainly all-through schools i.e. they caterfor 3-11 year olds. However, the Authority does have a number of Infant Schools andJunior Schools and these are shown in the schools list. For details about Breakfast andAfter School Clubs, please contact the individual school.

Secondary SchoolsThere are 12 Secondary Schools in Flintshire, including one Catholic High School (StRichard Gwyn, Flint) and one Welsh Medium Secondary School (Ysgol Maes Garmon,Mold).

Special SchoolsThere are two new special schools in Flint, one primary, Ysgol Pen Coch and onesecondary, Ysgol Maes Hyfryd.

Welsh Medium SchoolThere are 5 Welsh Medium primary schools and 1 Welsh Medium secondary school,where Welsh is the main medium of education.

Primary Schools

•Ysgol Gymraeg Croes Atti, Flint•Ysgol Gymraeg Mornant, Gwespyr Picton•Ysgol Gwenffrwd, Holywell•Ysgol Gymraeg Glanrafon, Mold•Ysgol Terrig, Treuddyn

Secondary School

•Ysgol Maes Garmon, Mold

Aided SchoolsVoluntary Aided Schools are maintained jointly by the Local Education Authority andVoluntary Bodies. All aided schools in the County are part of either the Catholic orChurch in Wales denominational groups.

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Provision for children whose parents are seeking a denominational education is providedas follows:

� Roman Catholic

Primary schools

•St David’s Primary School - Mold

•St Mary’s Primary School - Flint

•St Winefride’s Primary School - Holywell

•St Anthony’s Primary School - Saltney

•Venerable Edward Morgan Primary School - Shotton

Secondary School

•St. Richard Gwyn High School - Flint

Admission to these schools is the responsibility of the Governing Bodies of each school.For further information please approach the school directly (contact details in ‘SchoolsList’).

� Church in Wales Schools

•Ysgol yr Esgob – Caerwys

•Rector Drew Primary – Hawarden

•St John the Baptist School – Pentrobin

•St Ethelwold’s – Shotton

•Primary School – Trelawnyd

•Ysgol y Llan – Whitford

Foundation Schools

There is one Foundation Primary School in the County, Ysgol Derwen, Higher Kinnerton.Admission is the responsibility of the Governing Body of the school. For furtherinformation, please contact the Headteacher directly (details in ‘Schools List’).


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Policy and Process for Admissions to Schools

The County Council, as the Local Authority, is responsible for determining thearrangements for admissions, and for admissions to all Community Primary, Secondaryand Special Schools and Voluntary Controlled Schools. The LA will consult annually withschool Governing Bodies and the Diocesan Education Authorities in relation toadmissions.

The LA will comply with statutory requirements and will give full recognition to theexpression of parental preference, and, in the case of sixth form admissions, to theexpression of a preference by a young person, in the context of its duty to ensure theprovision of effective education and the efficient use of education resources. The LAwill admit pupils up to the Admission Number and will not refuse applicants for aparticular school unless that school has reached its Admission Number.

The Admission Number for each school relates to the number of children that can beadmitted to each year group during the school year. The Admission Number for eachschool is indicated on the ‘Schools List’ (see centre pages).

The LA will not, however, expand a school to meet demand which does not comply withthe admissions criteria.

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Admissions Procedure

The annual admissions procedure applicable to the relevant age group will include thefollowing stages:

� Publication of the ‘Guide to Education Services’.

� Arrangements to enable parents to express a preference for a school they wish theirchild/children to attend, and, in the case of sixth form admissions, expression of apreference by a young person.

� Consideration of preferences in accordance with the admissions criteria, up to theAdmission Number for each school.

Please NoteExpressing a preference does not guarantee a place at your chosenschool if that school is oversubscribed. If more parents apply forplaces at the school than the number of places available, theAuthority will apply the oversubscription criteria for allocating placesas set out in this Guide.

Admissions Process September 2011

For entry to school in 2011 children must have reached the requiredage for each sector as set out below by 31st August 2011.

Nursery – 3yrs Reception – 4yrs Junior – 7yrs Secondary – 11yrs

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Preference forms sent to Parent/Guardian via school

Completed preference forms returned to LA via school

Allocation of school places by LA/Admission Authority

Notification sent to parents by LA/Admission Authority

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Admissions Timetable

All applications received by the closing date will be considered collectively and assessedagainst the Authority’s criteria. Late applications received before offers of places aremade, will be considered using the same published criteria. However, should a school beover-subscribed then any late applications will be considered after those received by thecut off date, unless the Local Authority considers that there are good reasons for theapplication being late, which must be stated at the time of the application, i.e. exceptionalmedical reasons preventing an earlier application, recent move into the area, etc.Supporting documentation must be provided. This means that you may have lessopportunity to be to be allocated to your preferred school if you send your form after theclosing date.

Please note administration dates of neighbouring counties may be different to those above but

Flintshire LA will work closely with neighbouring LAs to coordinate admission arrangements.

If the school, for which you wish to express a preference, is in another county, please contact the

respective LA to ensure you do not miss the closing date.

Denbighshire County Council Wrexham County CouncilDirectorate of Lifelong Learning Children and Young People ServiceCouncil Offices 16 Lord StreetWynnstay Road, Ruthin WrexhamDenbighshire. LL15 1AT LL11 1LGTel: 01824 712621 Tel: 01978 298810/298812/298813

Cheshire West & Chester AuthorityChildren and Young People’s ServicesSchool AdmissionsWyvern House, The DrumberWinsford, Cheshire. CW7 1AHTel: 0300 123 7039Fl

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AdmissionStages:

Secondary 06.09.10 06.09.10 -31.10.10

01.11.10 01.11.10 – 14.01.11

Reception,Infants toJuniors

Nursery

Admission forms available to parents by:

Parental consideration period:

Parents returncompleted forms to schools/LEA closing date:

Allocation of places period:

LEA to inform parents by:

31.01.11

06.09.10 06.09.10 –31.10.10

01.11.10 01.11.10 –04.03.11

18.03.11

05.01.11 05.01.11 –18.02.11

21.02.11 21.02.11 –01.04.11

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Admissions Criteria

The LA will comply with its duty to ensure the provision of effective education and theefficient use of resources. In so doing, the LA will have regard to the total resources,including accommodation and staffing, available to each school and any constraintsimposed by the school organisation and curriculum. It will also consider the resourceimplications for the authority and impact on other education policies.

Should the number of applications for a place at the school be greater than theAdmission Number of the year group, then the application will be considered in apriority order as set out below.

Admissions Policy for Early Entitlement to Education

A part-time education place is available for every child the term after his/her thirdbirthday.

Children born in the Summer term receive their education entitlement in the schoolnursery classes in the Autumn term after their 3rd birthday. Parents may state apreference for an approved setting which may be a pre school playgroup (English orWelsh), a private day nursery, a ‘network’ childminder or school nursery class.Application for a place is made directly to the setting. Forms are available all year.

For further information on approved settings please contact:The Early Years Advisor, Tel: 01352 704104.

Children born in… Entitled to…

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

2 terms of educational provision (Spring and Summer)

1 term of educational provision (Summer)

These children receive their educationentitlement in the school nursery classes in theAutumn term after their 3rd birthday.

Notes: 1. Admission to an Early Entitlement setting at a particular school

does not guarantee subsequent admission to nursery at that school.2. No transport is provided.

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Criteria to be applied by the Authority for Nursery Admissions

A child becomes eligible for a place at a nursery class in the September following thechild’s 3rd birthday. Nursery education is not compulsory and parents have no right of appeal regarding nursery admissions under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998.

Nursery schooling in all schools/units will be provided on the basis of 5 x 2.5 hoursessions per week for each child.

Parents may express a preference for any nursery irrespective of where the child’s homeis in relation to the school. However, expressing a preference does not guarantee aplace at that nursery.

In the event of oversubscription, applications for nursery places will be dealt with byapplying the admissions criteria in respect of primary schools as set out in this Guide.

When making the decision about the ‘nearest suitable school’ the Authority willaccept only the pupil’s home address and not that, for example, of childminderor grandparents. Parents will be asked to provide official documentationshowing home address. Parents are advised that a school place may be lawfullywithdrawn if the information given on their application form is fraudulent ormisleading.

Application forms for nursery school admission are available from headteachers at allnursery/infant/primary schools. The forms will be available according to Admissionstimetable as set out in this Guide.

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Notes:1. Admission to a nursery class at a particular Infant or Primary

School does not guarantee subsequent admission to receptionclass at that school.

2. No transport is provided.

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Admission to Primary Schools in Flintshire

The Authority will admit a child to a maintained infant/primary school at the beginning ofthe school year if the child has achieved his/her 4th birthday on or before August 31st ofthat calendar year.

Admission is the responsibility of the Director of Lifelong Learning and will be based on thecriteria listed below.

For pupils transferring from infant to junior school a parental preference form will be sent toeach parent/guardian. Parents may express a preference for their nearest junior school ormay insert the name of another school should they prefer that school.

In accordance with legislation, infant class sizes (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) are restrictedto a limit of no more than 30 per school teacher. In respect of junior classes (Year 3 to Year6), the target is no more than 30 per school teacher.

Criteria to be applied in order of priority by the Authority foradmission to Nursery, Infant, Junior or Primary Schools:

Nursery, Infant and Primary Schools:

a) the LA will consider the needs of a ‘looked after child’ (child in care) and pupils with astatement of special educational needs which includes a named school

b) pupils for whom the preferred school is the nearest appropriate school to the pupil’shome address

c) pupils who have expressed a preference for a school which is not the nearest to theirhome address will be admitted if they have a sister or brother attending the preferredschool

d) pupils for whom the preferred school is not the nearest to their home address

If there are more applicants than places in any of the above categories, priority will be given to applicants living nearest the school, measured from the child’s home address to the recognised main entrance of the school.


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Junior School

Parents of pupils transferring from Infant to Junior School will be given theopportunity to express a preference and places will be allocated using the following criteria:

a) the LA will consider the needs of a ‘looked after child’ (child in care) and pupils with astatement of special educational needs which includes a named school

b) pupils for whom the preferred school is the nearest appropriate school to the pupil’shome address

c) pupils who have attended the ‘feeder’ infant school and for whom the preferred schoolis the nearest appropriate school

d) pupils who have expressed a preference for a school which is not the nearest to theirhome address will be admitted if they have a sister or brother attending the preferredschool

e) pupils who attend the ‘feeder’ infant school but for whom the preferred school is notthe nearest to their home address

f) pupils for whom the preferred school is not the nearest to their home address

Secondary

Admission to a Secondary School in Flintshire

Pupils will normally be transferred from a primary to a secondary school in the Septemberfollowing their eleventh birthday.

A Parental Preference Form will be sent to each parent, and parents are invited to expressa preference for one or more schools and may give a reason for the preference/s.However, where a school is oversubscribed, places will be allocated up to the AdmissionNumber in accordance with the admissions criteria set out in priority order as described below.

It should be noted that transport will only be provided in accordance with the Transport Policy set out in this Guide.

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Criteria to be applied in order of priority by the Authority foradmissions to Secondary Schools:

For entry into a designated secondary school, the following specific arrangements willapply:

a) the LA will consider the needs of a ‘looked after child’ (child in care) and pupilswith a statement of special educational needs which includes a named school

b) pupils for whom the preferred school is the nearest appropriate school to thepupil’s home address

c) where a preference is expressed for a school other than the nearest to a pupil’shome address, where an older brother or sister is registered and will still beattending when the younger sibling will be starting, the younger sibling will beadmitted to that school. The ‘sibling rule’ will only be applied for the statutoryperiod of education i.e. between the Years 7-11 to enable the Local Authority toplan the provision of school places. Where an older sibling is continuing to attendthe same secondary school for their Post-16 courses, the Authority will look to applythe ‘sibling rule’ in the case of the younger child

d) where a preference has been expressed for a school other than the nearest to apupil’s home address and there is no brother or sister attending that school, pupilswill be admitted in order of proximity to that alternative school and up to itsAdmission Number.

If there are more applicants than places in any of the above categories, priority will begiven to applicants living nearest the school, measured from the child’s home address tothe recognised main entrance of the school.

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The nearest appropriate school is interpreted as:

(a) the school nearest to the child’s home measured from child’shome address to the recognised main entrance of the school.

(b) the nearest Welsh medium school where parents wish theirchildren to receive their education through the medium of Welsh.

(c) the nearest Denominational school where parents wish to havetheir children educated in a denominational school.

The Council uses Routefinder, a network analysis system fullyintegrated into the Geographical Information System (GIS) software,to calculate home to school distance in miles. The shortest route iscalculated from an applicant’s home address to the recognised mainentrance of the school.

Sibling (brother/sister)A sibling is defined as a full, half, step or foster brother or sister living together as onehousehold at the same address and where the elder sibling is of statutory school age and willstill be registered at the preferred school (or, in the case of an infant school, attending thepartner junior school) when the younger child is eligible to attend.

Admissions to schools other than those maintained by the LAParents wishing to express a preference for a school in another county other than Flintshireshould still use the Flintshire LA preference form and it will be passed to the relevantneighbouring Authority, with the exception of Cheshire West and Chester Council whorequest you contact them directly. Please be aware of each Authority’s admission timetableand closing dates.

Accepting or Declining Places OfferedParents will be required to accept or decline the school place offered by returning a proformaby a set deadline. The Local Authority reserves the right to withdraw places not accepted bythe deadline.

Waiting ListsIf a parent is refused a place for their child at their preferred school during the normaladmissions round, the LA will, in agreement with the parent, place the child’s name on awaiting list until 31 August in the school year in which they apply. If additional placesbecome available while the waiting list is in operation, and before any appeals are heard,they will be allocated to applicants on the waiting list in accordance with the oversubscriptioncriteria and not according to the date the application was submitted. Placing a name on awaiting list, however, is not a guarantee of an eventual place at the school applied for andalso does not affect the parent’s right of appeal.

Admission of Pupils from outside FlintshireChildren residing outside Flintshire will only be admitted in accordance with the statedcriteria. See ‘Admissions Criteria’.

Change of School within Flintshire at times other than normal transferpointsSchools in Flintshire have an agreed protocol for transfers from one nominated school toanother other than at the normal transition point. A parent seeking such a transfer shouldinitially speak to the headteacher of the child’s current school to discuss the reasons for thattransfer. If, following this discussion, the parent wishes to continue the process, contactshould then be made with the headteacher of the new school. Headteachers will referparents to an officer of the Local Authority, particularly in cases where pupil numbers in thenew school have exceeded the Admission Number in the appropriate year group. In suchcircumstances admission to the new school may be refused. Parents who are dissatisfiedwith this may give notice of appeal, as outlined below.

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Admissions other than at normal entry pointFor pupils moving into the area at times other than the normal admission round(September of each year), the LA will endeavour to meet parental preferences as far aspossible. However, where it is deemed to be prejudicial to the efficient and effectiveuse of resources, parents will be offered a place at an alternative school. The parentmay then accept the alternative placement, or may give notice of appeal.

Appeals ProcedureIf the Authority is unable to comply with the parental preference then the parent will beoffered a place at another school. The parent may then accept the alternativeplacement, or may give notice of appeal. Further details about the appeals process willbe made available to parents by contacting the Access Officer (01352 704068). Appealsmust be made in writing giving reasons, and sent to the Director of Lifelong Learning.The Authority will initiate the appeals procedure in accordance with the School Standardsand Framework Act 1998. The parents, or parent accompanied by a friend if desired,will be given an opportunity to appear before an independent Appeal Panel. The decisionof the Independent Appeal Panel will be final and binding on all parties. Detailsdescribing the appeals procedure is outlined in a leaflet which is available on request.

Provision for Children with Additional NeedsThe Authority, with the schools it maintains, makes appropriate and relevant provisionfor pupils with additional needs. Schools will have regard to the Code of Practice forSpecial Educational Needs when identifying, assessing and providing for children whohave these needs. Some children may require special educational provision which is overand above that which a mainstream school could reasonably be expected to provide.The Authority will assess the needs of such pupils in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Code of Practice. Where the assessment indicates this to be necessary, itwill arrange for extra provision to be made for them. This provision will be included in astatement of special educational need for the child concerned. This document isnegotiated with parents and schools. It states the child’s needs and how and wherethose needs will be met.

All Governing Bodies have a Governor with responsibility for the Special Needs Policy,which parents are entitled to see. Each school has an Additional Needs Co-ordinatorwho oversees the day to day operation of the policy. Parents who wish to discuss anyaspect of their child’s additional educational needs should first contact his or herHeadteacher. The Authority also has a Special Needs Policy, a copy of which is availablefor interested parents.

Admissions to Special SchoolsSpecial Schools will normally only admit pupils with a statement of special educationalneed issued under the 1996 Education Act. In exceptional circumstances, they willadmit pupils, who are being assessed under the 1996 Education Act. The statementingprocedure is administered by the Inclusion Service at County Hall. (Telephone: 01352 704028/704029)Fl

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Welsh Language policy for all schools maintained by the Education Authority

The Authority’s Welsh language policy aims to ensure that all pupils reach a standard ofbilingualism. It will be the responsibility of the Authority, in conjunction with theHeadteacher and the School Governors, to ensure the teaching of both Welsh andEnglish is in accordance with National Curriculum requirements.

Primary Education will be provided for all children mainly through the medium ofEnglish, or mainly through the medium of Welsh.

Secondary Education will be provided for all children mainly through the medium ofEnglish, or mainly through the medium of Welsh. To ensure continuity with the primaryschools, Welsh will be taught as a second language in all secondary schools where themain medium of instruction is English.

Usually pupils who have received their education through the medium of Welsh inprimary school transfer to the Welsh medium Secondary School (Ysgol Maes Garmon)at Key Stage 3. Pupils can transfer from English medium primary schools to the Welshmedium Secondary School where they will be offered the immersion scheme that isavailable at the end of Year 6 and all the way through Year 7.

Public Examinations

The Authority will comply with the requirements of the statute. All examinations forwhich pupils are prepared in school time must be approved by the Curriculum andAssessment Authority for Wales and the Schools Qualifications and Curriculum Authorityin England. The Authority will enter pupils for such examinations after appropriateconsultation with parents.

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Transport Policy

The LA is required to determine whether the provision of transport for pupils of statutoryschool age is necessary to facilitate the attendance at a designated school of the pupilconcerned. If such transport is deemed necessary, then the transport must be providedfree of charge.

The minimum (statutory) provision

The LA provides free transport for children of compulsory school age (i.e. 5-16yrs) as follows:-

• where a child receiving primary education lives over two miles from the nearestappropriate school;

• where a child receiving secondary education lives over three miles from the nearestappropriate school.

Extensions beyond the minimum (statutory) provision

The LA provides free transport for pupils of statutory school age

• where a child whose parents are in receipt of Income Support or Working Tax Credit,resides more than 2.5 miles from the nearest appropriate school;

• to the nearest Welsh medium or Voluntary school under the criteria identified above;

• where the route to school is considered to be hazardous by the LA in consultation withthe Environment Directorate;

• where a child requires transport on medical grounds and no suitable public transportexists;

• where transport to a named school is identified in a pupil’s Statement of SpecialEducational Needs. This would normally be on medical or educational grounds andwould be deemed essential in the context of other criteria identified in this policy.


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Post-16 Transport

The LA provides free transport for young people aged 16 years and over, living inFlintshire who are in full time education and who live over 3 miles from the nearestappropriate educational establishment (school, college, etc). The LA will assess whethera school or college provides a reasonable range of courses suitable to the abilities,aptitudes and requirements of an individual student. Transport will only be provided toan educational establishment which is not the nearest if, in the judgement of the LA,there is a considerable variation between the student’s course and the course on offerat the nearer institution. The courses should be at a higher level than the previous one:for example GCSE retakes would not normally qualify for assistance.

Free transport after the age of 19

Free transport is provided to eligible students who have reached 16 years of age andhave not yet reached the age of 19 on 1st September of the academic year. The freetransport will be maintained for students for the length of their initial course even ifthey reach their 19th birthday before the end of that course.

School/colleges outside Flintshire

Young people will be provided with free transport to a school or college outsideFlintshire if:

• the school or college is nearer to their home address than a school/college in theCounty and is more than three miles from their home address, or

• the course the young person wishes to follow is not provided by the nearestschool/college or another school/college within the County that is nearer to thelearners home than the one applied for.

Extensions beyond the minimum (statutory) provisions

Concessionary fares

The LA may provide concessionary transport, at a cost, where a pupil/student does notqualify on the above criteria but can be placed on an existing contract transport routewhich has empty seats. In these circumstances:

a charge of £55 per term will apply for 2011/12. (This is subject to an annual review)

• concessions may be withdrawn at short notice, with a pro-rata rebate, when seatsbecome unavailable.

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However, under the Transport Act 1985, concessionary fares cannot be made availablewhere public service transport runs along a school route at convenient times for thestart and finish of the school day.

Application forms for concessionary seats can be obtained from the Access Officer,telephone number 01352 704068.

Pupils/students with learning difficulties/disabilities

Specialised transport will be provided for pupils/students with learning difficultiesand/or disabilities when specified in the statement of SEN.

The LA will consider a pupil’s special educational needs or disability, irrespective ofwhether the pupil has a SEN statement, when deciding which is the nearest suitableschool. The transport requirements will depend on individual circumstances and eachapplication will be considered on its own merits.

When other factors are identified in the statement, e.g. specialist provision, transportmay be provided for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to travelbeyond their nearest school/college.

Young people who have severe medical conditions that seriously affect their mobilitymay be provided with free transport even though they do not meet the distance criteria.In all cases, the request must be supported by medical evidence.

Extensions beyond the minimum (statutory) provision: travellingexpenses for parents of pupils placed by a Statement of SEN inschools outside Flintshire

Where such pupils are placed in boarding schools more than 100 miles from home, theLA will assist with travelling expenses for parents to attend the statutory Annual Reviewmeeting, by the most cost effective means of:

• arranging transport, or

• making a cash payment (currently 20p per mile), or

• providing a ticket (or cash equivalent) for one or both parents on public transport

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Such assistance will also be given when a pupil who normally travels in a vehicleprovided for a group, is unable to travel at the same time as the group because ofhis/her ill-health. Medical certification will be required.

The LA will not normally assist with travelling expenses for other functions or meetings.

Definition of criteria

Appropriate school criteriaAn appropriate school is deemed to be the nearest school which provides education forthe relevant age and ability of a pupil, the nearest Welsh medium school or the nearestVoluntary school.

The LA is not responsible for the cost of transport:

• where parental preference results in a pupil being placed in a school or facility otherthan the nearest appropriate school;

• to schools maintained by other Authorities where admission to those schools is aresult of parental preference, unless that school is the nearest school.The Authority operates arrangements with neighbouring authorities for Flintshirepupils whose nearest appropriate school is outside the Flintshire County boundary;

• of pupils who reside outside Flintshire but who receive their education in Flintshireschools.

Age CriteriaThe LA has no legal responsibility to those not deemed entitled to free transport.

• The LA does not provide transport for pupils attending nursery school or nurseryclasses at the age of three. Transport is provided from the commencement of theschool year in which the child attains the age of five.

• The LA currently makes provision for pupils above compulsory school age, whoqualify, to be transported free of charge to the nearest appropriate school or collegeas detailed in the Transport Policy.

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Applying for School and College Transport

If you consider, using the above criteria, your child may qualify for free school transport youwill be required to complete an application form. An application needs to be made at entryto Reception, Secondary and Post-16 and is not retrospective. You will also be required to re-apply should any of your circumstances alter during the period your children attend school,or if your child’s course alters. Application forms will be available at schools or from theAccess Officer, County Hall, Mold, Flintshire. CH7 6ND (Tel: 01352 704068/704073). Anapplication form can also be downloaded from the Flintshire County Council website –www.flintshire.gov.uk.

Applications for transport to colleges should be directed to the college concerned (detailsbelow). Applications can be made at any time of year although students are recommendedto apply at the end of the summer term prior to commencing courses in September.

Mode of Transport

In determining the mode of transport required, the following principles will apply:

• the need for specialist transport;

• the Additional Needs of a pupil as defined in a pupil’s statement.

In all cases, the efficient use of resources will dictate the mode of transport (subject to theabove conditions). Transport may be provided by means of school contract transport servicesor existing public transport services which, together with the type of transport (bus, minibus,train, taxi, etc.) will be dictated by cost effectiveness. In some cases, one contract bus maytransport different pupils to more than one school site.

In exceptional circumstances, a cash payment (currently 20p per mile) may be available fortransporting pupils who meet all the criteria, if deemed by the LA to be more cost effective.

Collection and Return

Transport will normally be to and from bus stops or pick-up points for groups of pupils. It willonly be provided from door-to-door in exceptional circumstances.

In particular:

• no pupil under 11 years of age will be expected to make his/her own way more than twomiles to the nearest pick-up-point;

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• no pupil/student who is eligible to be transported on a contract route will be eligiblefor transport provision outside the normal daily timetable of that contract route.

Criteria for the Provision of Escorts

An escort may be provided by the Authority for pupils with a Statement of SpecialEducational Need, who qualify for transport under the defined criteria. Provision ofescorts will take place after consideration by relevant officers of the individual needs ofthe pupils or group of pupils and the nature of the transport available.

Travel Behaviour Code

The Welsh Assembly Government has issued a Travel Behaviour Code which iscompulsory for all learners up to the age of 19. It applies to all modes of travel to andfrom education institutions. Learners must comply with the Code whilst travelling toand from their place of learning. Under the Code, travel arrangements may bewithdrawn from learners whose behaviour during the journey to or from school orcollege is not of an acceptable standard.

The driver will, in accordance with the agreed procedure, report any incidents ofmisbehaviour to the LA and Headteacher of the school concerned. Any such incidentswill be investigated and appropriate action taken, if necessary, including suspensionfrom transport.

Smoking on Buses

Smoking is not permitted on any vehicle contracted to the Council for the conveyance ofschool pupils to and from school. Any pupils found smoking on school or college buseswill be reported for disciplinary action to be considered.

Parents have responsibility for:

• getting their child to and from school where they do not qualify for free schooltransport;

• applying for free transport where their child qualifies;

• informing the LA and the school of changed circumstances which may affecttransport:

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• ensuring that their child is ready and waiting for transport at the appropriate timeand place. It is the parent’s responsibility to accompany the child to and from thevehicle;

• ensuring that their child’s behaviour while using school transport is acceptable.

Enquiries/complaints

Flintshire County Council

Enquiries about eligibilityAccess OfficerLifelong Learning DirectorateFlintshire County CouncilCounty HallMoldFlintshireCH7 6NDTel: 01352 704068www.flintshire.gov.uk/school transport


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General transport enquiriesSchool TransportEnvironment DirectorateCounty HallMoldFlintshireCH7 6NDTel: 01352 704532www.flintshire.gov.uk/school transport

CollegesDeeside CollegeDeeside CampusKelsterton RoadConnah’s QuayDeesideFlintshireCH5 4BRTel: 01244 831531

Yale CollegeGrove Park RoadWrexhamLL12 7ABTel: 01978 311794

Northop CampusHolywell RoadNorthopMoldFlintshireCH7 6AATel: 01352 841000

Llandrillo CollegeTransport OfficerLlandudno RoadRhos on SeaLL28 4HZTel: 01492 546666

Policies in relation to Education Welfare Benefits

Parents may be entitled to financial support or allowances to help with their child’sschooling. The following paragraphs refer to the range of benefits available to parentswho meet the criteria.

Further details or application forms are available from schools or contact the Director ofLifelong Learning, County Hall, Mold (Tel: 01352 704069).

School Uniform GrantsIn the cases where assistance with school uniform is necessary to enable pupils to takefull advantage of the education provided, the Authority makes arrangements for theprovision of items of school clothing for secondary school pupils of compulsory schoolage.

The Authority’s scheme may be applied to pupils in special schools and to pupils overcompulsory school age at the discretion of the Director of Lifelong Learning.

To qualify for a Uniform Grant applicants must be in receipt of Income Support, IncomeBased Jobseekers Allowance, Immigration Asylum Seekers Allowance,Employment Support Allowance (Income Related), Pension Credit or Child TaxCredit (without Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of £16,190 or less(subject to review by the Welsh Assembly Government.

Application forms for claiming School Uniform are available from the Director of LifelongLearning or Headteachers. (Tel: 01352 704069).

Applications for September 2011 should not be made until May 2011.

Free School Meals and Free MilkThe Authority will ensure:-

• The provision of a mid-day meal in all primary and special schools with a choice ofcourse wherever possible.

• The provision of a mid-day meal in all secondary schools on a cafeteria basis with anindividual pricing system.

• Free School Meals will be provided for pupils whose parents receive Income Support,Income Based Jobseekers Allowance, Immigration Asylum Seekers Allowance,Employment Support Allowance (Income Related), Pension Credit or Child Tax Credit(without Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of £16,190 or less (subject toreview by the Welsh Assembly Government).


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• Free school milk is provided for primary school children from the ages of 3 to 6 yearsold in those schools which elect to join the Welsh Assembly Government fundedschemes.

Details of the scheme are available from the Headteacher of the school your childattends.

Details about the procedure for claiming free school meals are available fromHeadteachers, or parents may contact the Remissions Officer, Tel: 01352 704069.Enquiries will be dealt with in confidence.

Facilities will be made available at all primary and secondary schools for children whowish to bring their own mid-day meal.

Charging and Remissions Policy

The full Charging and Remission Policy of your School Governing Body is available fromthe Headteacher of the school that your child attends.

LA Policy on Remissions (Board and Lodgings)

Pupils who are entitled to remission for one trip per academic year are those parentswho are in receipt of Income Support, Income Based Jobseekers Allowance,Immigration Asylum Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance (IncomeRelated), Pension Credit, Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit only with annual incomeof £16,190 or less.

Those school journeys/visits that would qualify for full remission of board and lodgingsare those which:-

• take place in school hours as defined;

• are part of the provisions of the National Curriculum or part of the duty to providereligious education;

• provide delivery of part of the Syllabus of a prescribed public examination; and mustsatisfy the LA rules and regulations relating to school journeys.

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General Information for Parents

Parental ResponsibilityFollowing changes made to the legislation regarding children in the Children Act 1989,which became law in October 1991, schools need to know who has ‘parentalresponsibility’ for each child. This is to ensure that proper authority is given when theschool needs parental permission. It will also make sure that persons with parentalresponsibility but with whom the child does not live, can be provided with schoolreports and be given an opportunity to take part in the child’s education.

� Mothers always have parental responsibility.

� Fathers also have parental responsibility for a child if married to the mother atthe time of the child’s birth, and this continues after anydivorce/separation/remarriage even if the child lives apart from them.

� Unmarried fathers, step-parents, relatives and other persons can obtainparental responsibility but they do not have it automatically.

Parents are asked to co-operate with school staff by providing the school with details ofthe persons with parental responsibility for a pupil. Any changes in the arrangementsfor parental responsibility or in the day to day care of the child should be notified to theschool.

Any reference to parents within this booklet extends to include any individual who hascare of the children.

The National CurriculumDuring primary education and for the first years of secondary education (Years 7, 8 and 9) all schools offer a broad and balanced programme which includes all NationalCurriculum subjects. The aim is to ensure a sound platform of basic skills, knowledgeand understanding and to promote the personal development of all pupils.

All Year 10 and 11 pupils continue to study the National Curriculum subjects but withsome scope for options to suit pupils’ individual talents and interests. Parents are fullyconsulted about these options and about continuing education, training and jobopportunities. A careers adviser is attached to each school and counselling and adviceis, therefore, readily available.

Flintshire schools seek to develop their pupils academically, personally and socially. Each school has a pastoral structure which provides for their care and welfare.


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At the end of the last stage of compulsory education all schools provide opportunitiesfor pupils to take public examinations. Most pupils enter for the General Certificate ofSecondary Education (GCSE). In addition, some students take vocational courses.

School GovernorsEach school has a Governing Body which plays an important part in the life of theschool. It has a general responsibility for the conduct of the school and a range ofresponsibilities including the school’s finances and the appointment of staff.

Governing Bodies are made up of local people and will include parents, personsappointed by the local education authority, teachers, staff, the headteacher and mayinclude representatives of the local business community and representatives of thechurch. The number of members will depend upon the size of the school.

Information on how to become a school governor may be obtained from theStaffing/Governor Development Unit, (01352 704025).

Annual Parents MeetingGoverning Bodies are required by law to prepare a report which summarises the actionstaken by them in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities during the previousyear. The report is presented to parents at the Annual Parents Meeting where anopportunity is afforded to them to discuss with the Governors the content of the reportand to ask any questions concerning the running of the school.

The meeting may make formal resolutions for consideration by the Governing Bodywhere 20% of the number of pupils at the school are represented by parents present.

Equal opportunitiesThe LA believes that equality lies at the heart of quality education and that all individualsshould have an equal right to development and achieve their full potential through oureducation system. The Authority will work in partnership with all groups who contributeto the spectrum of education: pupils, headteachers and staff, governors, parents andthe wider community. Education shall be directed to the full development of the humanpersonality and to the strengthening of respect for all.

The LA will work against all forms of discrimination which affect a child’s life chancesand it intends to ensure that education truly meets the needs of all pupils and studentsirrespective of their colour, culture, religion, race, ability, sexual orientation, language,nationality, gender or ethnicity.

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Discipline and ExclusionSchools are aware that they share with parents the responsibility for the behaviour ofchildren in their care. Parents are fully involved when behaviour becomes a matter ofconcern. There is no corporal punishment. In exceptional cases, headteachers mayexclude pupils from school, either for a fixed period or permanently. Parents have theright to make representations about an exclusion to the school’s Governing Body.

In the event of permanent exclusion, parents have formal rights of appeal. Parentsrequiring further information should seek advice from their child’s school or the Directorof Lifelong Learning at County Hall (01352 704056).

Complaints ProceduresThe responsibility for dealing with general complaints lies with individual schools and itis hoped that any concerns which parents have will be resolved informally in discussionwith the Headteacher.

It is recommended that any complaint should be raised with the school in the firstinstance and if necessary be referred to the headteacher. If the complaint remainsunresolved then the matter should be referred to the Chair of the Governing Body inwriting. Complaints procedures are available from the school.

Where appropriate the complainant may make representation before an AppealsCommittee.

In relation to the Voluntary Controlled and Voluntary Aided Schools a representative ofthe relevant Diocesan Body will be invited to be present in accordance with theestablished procedures when a complaint is being considered. Should the complaintinvolve religious matters then the above procedure would be followed but the AppealsCommittee would also include Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Standing AdvisoryCouncil on Religious Education and for Voluntary Controlled Primary Schools theDiocesan Director of Education would be invited as an observer.

Home TuitionHome tuition is provided, in exceptional circumstances, for some children, such as thosewho are anticipating a lengthy period at home recovering after a stay in hospital, orwho have medical problems which are likely to prevent their attendance at school.

If home tuition is felt to be necessary, a request will be sent to the Director of LifelongLearning, either by the child’s Headteacher or the local Inclusion Welfare Officer. This request will be considered in line with current policy above.


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Schools List

September 2010 - July 2011

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Introduction

This Schools List gives details of the Primary, Secondary and Special Schoolswithin Flintshire Local Education Authority. All schools in Flintshire are co-educational. There are no residential schools in Flintshire maintained by the Local Education Authority.

Due to school modernisation, some school capacities and admission numbers may be subjectto change.

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TelephoneNumber

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PlannedAdmission

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TypeHeadteacher

01978 760647 Mr. I. G. Roberts C.P. - 4-11 29& Fax 220

01352 711995 Mr. H. Jones C.P. - 4-11 13 102

01352 733366 Mr. S. J. Lewis C.P - 4-11 25& Fax 189

01244 533752 Mrs. S. Davies C.P. - 4-7 60 Fax 01244 530568 222

01244 532007 Acting Head - C.P. - 7-11 60& Fax Mrs. A. Storrow 187

01352 713184 Mrs. N. Goldsmith C.P. - 4-11 870

01244 550688 Mrs. I. M. Walker C.P. - 4-11 58 Fax 01244 541588 452

01244 544473 Mr. A.T. Wilkie C.P. - 4-11 54Fax 01244 550748 411

01244 543207 Mr. R. Nicholson C.P. - 4-11 32204

01352 720287 Mr. A. Allen Aided C.W. 4-11 12 71

01352 712234 Mrs. J. Garbutt C.P. - 4-11 25Fax 01352 715780 163

01352 740197 Mr. S. Williams C.P. - 4-11 12& Fax 94

01244 830080 Mrs. S. McAllister C.P. - 4-11 40Fax 01244 822361 317

Abermorddu C.P. SchoolCymau Lane, Abermorddu,Flintshire, LL12 9DH

Bagillt, Ysgol Glan Aber Boot End, Bagillt,Flintshire, CH6 6LW

Bagillt, Ysgol MerllynFoel Gron, Bagillt, Flintshire,CH6 6BB

Broughton Infant SchoolBroughton Hall Road, Broughton,Flintshire, CH4 0QQ

Broughton Junior SchoolBroughton Hall Road, Broughton,Flintshire, CH4 0QQ

Brynford Primary SchoolBrynford, Holywell, Flintshire,CH8 8AD

Buckley, Mountain LanePrimary SchoolKnowle Lane, Buckley, Flintshire,CH7 3JA

Buckley, SouthdownPrimary SchoolLinderick Avenue, Buckley,Flintshire, CH7 2NP

Buckley, WestwoodPrimary SchoolTabernacle Street, Buckley,Flintshire, CH7 2JT

Caerwys, Ysgol yr EsgobChurch in Wales VoluntaryAided SchoolLon yr Ysgol, Caerwys, Mold,Flintshire, CH7 5PZ

Carmel, Ysgol Bro CarmelCarmel Road, Carmel, Holywell,Flintshire, CH8 8NU

Cilcain, Ysgol y FoelFfordd y Llan, Cilcain, Mold,Flintshire, CH7 5NW

Connah’s Quay, YsgolBryn Deva Linden Avenue, Connah’s Quay,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 4SN

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01244 830708 Mrs. K. Fox-Parry C.P. - 7-11 56 163

01244 812983 Acting Head - C.P. - 4-7 45& Fax Mrs. S. Humphreys 156

01244 830569 Mr. P.W. Schleising C.P. - 4-11 57 & Fax 432

01244 830104 Mrs. S. M. Davies C.P. - 4-11 43 367

01244 543005 Mr. M. Biltcliffe C.P. - 4-11 17 & Fax 129

01244 532569 Mrs. R. Dyas C.P. - 4-11 49 Fax 01244 520630 433

01244 533867 Mrs. F. Kingsnorth C.P. - 4-11 28& Fax 200

01352 735657 Mrs. M. Kendrick C.P. - 4-11 41Fax 01352 734791 298

01352 733335 Mr. M. Lloyd Jones C.P. - 4-11 29& Fax (W) 223

01352 732365 Mr. J. Griffiths C.P. - 4-11 70Fax 01352 731361 452

01352 733231 Miss. R. M. Molyneux Aided R.C. 4-11 43342

01352 761331 Mr. J. C. Plunkett C.P. - 4-11 1031

01352 711497 Mr. P. A. Roach C.P. - 4-11 32Fax 01352 715781 209

Connah’s Quay, CustomHouse Lane Junior SchoolMold Road, Connah’s Quay,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 4QL

Connah’s Quay, Dee RoadInfant School Dee Road,Connah’s Quay, Deeside,Flintshire, CH5 4NY

Connah’s Quay, GolftynC.P. School York Road, Connah’s Quay,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 4XA

Connah’s Quay, Wepre C.P.SchoolLlwyni Drive, Connah’s Quay,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 4NE

Drury Primary SchoolBeech Road, Drury, Buckley,Flintshire, CH7 3EG

Ewloe Green C.P. SchoolOld Mold Road, Ewloe, Deeside,Flintshire, CH5 3AU

Ewloe, Penarlag C.P. SchoolCarlines Avenue, Ewloe,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 3RQ

Flint, Cornist Park C.P.School,Ffordd yr Ysgol, Flint,Flintshire, CH6 5ET

Flint, Ysgol Croes AttiChester Road, Flint, Flintshire,CH6 5DU

Flint, Gwynedd PrimarySchool Prince of Wales Avenue,Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5NF

Flint, St. Mary’s R.C PrimarySchool Ffordd Llewelyn, Flint, Flintshire, CH6 5JZ

Flint Mountain, Ysgol MaesEdwinSchool Lane, Flint Mountain,Flintshire, CH6 5QR

Greenfield Ysgol MaesglasFulbrooke, Greenfield, Holywell,Flintshire, CH8 7JW

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01745 856119 Acting Head - C.P. - 4-11 20 & Fax Mrs. C. Yeardley 90

01352 740362 Mrs. L. Ankers C.P. - 4-11 1582

01352 756756 Mr. K. C. Edgar C.P. - 4-11 11 57

01745 560433 Mrs. A. Jones C.P. - 4-11 15& Fax (W) 77

01244 532311 Mrs. L. M. Bartlett C.P. - 4-7 60Fax 01244 520991 226

01244 532091 Mrs. E. P. Andrews Aided C.W. 7-11 60 & Fax 212

01244 660291 Mr. R. Jones Foundation - 4-11 28Fax 01244 661446 220

01352 713158 Miss M. Iola Owen C.P. - 4-11 36& Fax (W) 188

01352 711366 Mr. P. Davies C.P. - 7-11 48& Fax 139

01352 711417 Mrs. Y. Barker C.P. - 4-7 36128

01352 713182 Mrs. C. Roberts Aided R.C. 4-11 26& Fax 152

01978 760501 Mr. I. J. Davies C.P. - 4-11 30 & Fax 209

01352 770477 Mr. A. Jones C.P. - 4-11 19& Fax 155

Gronant C.P. SchoolNant-y-Gro, Gronant, Flintshire,LL19 9YP

Gwernaffield, Ysgol y Waun Y Waen, Gwernaffield, Mold,Flintshire, CH7 5DP

Gwernymynydd C.P. SchoolGodre’r Coed, Gwernymynydd,Mold, Flintshire, CH7 4DT

Gwespyr Picton, YsgolMornant Picton Road, Picton, Penyffordd, Holywell,Flintshire, CH8 9JQ

Hawarden Infant School Cross Tree Lane, Hawarden,Flintshire, CH5 3PY

Hawarden, Rector DrewChurch in WalesVoluntary Aided School Cross Tree Lane, Hawarden,Flintshire, CH5 3PY

Higher Kinnerton, Derwen Foundation School Main Road, Higher Kinnerton,Flintshire, CH4 9AJ

Holywell, Ysgol GwenffrwdWhitford Street, Holywell,Flintshire, CH8 7NJ

Holywell, Ysgol y Fron JuniorHalkyn Street, Holywell,Flintshire, CH8 7TX

Holywell, Perth y TerfynInfants School Halkyn Road,Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 7TZ

Holywell, St. Winefride’sCatholic Primary SchoolWhitford Street, Holywell,Flintshire, CH8 7NJ

Hope, Ysgol Estyn C.P School Hawarden Road, Hope,Flintshire, LL12 9NL

Leeswood, Ysgol Derwenfa Queen Street, Leeswood, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 4RQ

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01352 780455 Mrs.C.Howarth C.P. - 4-11 9 & Fax 74

01978 760351 Mrs E. A. Knight C.P. - 4-11 1161

01352 752975 Mrs. L. M. Williams C.P. - 4-11 85& Fax 590

01352 752659 Acting Head - C.P. - 4-11 33Mrs M Lonsdale 210

01352 700384 Miss Ll. M. Jones C.P. - 4-11 35& Fax (W) 272

01352 752651 Mr. S. P. Hughes Aided R.C. 4-11 20107

01745 560274 Mrs. L. Jones C.P. - 4-11 14Fax 01745 563383 89

01352 753043 Acting Head - C.P. - 4-7 64& Fax Mr. R. Collett 262

01352 752714 Mr. R. Collett C.P. - 7-11 69& Fax 271

01352 741377 Ms. J. Lewis Controlled C.W. 4-11 15& Fax 65

01352 752654 Mrs J. Meaden Controlled C.W. 4-11 652

01352 840255 Acting Head - C.P. - 4-11 19& Fax Mrs. T. Howarth 110

01244 815980 Mrs. P. Broad C.P. - 4-11 30 & Fax 128

01244 550838 Mr. L. Byrne Aided C.W. 4-11 12& Fax 121

Lixwm C.P. SchoolFfordd Gledlom, Lixwm,Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 8NF

Llanfynydd, Ysgol LlanfynyddLlanfynydd, Nr. Wrexham, Flintshire,LL11 5HG

Mold, Bryn Coch C.P. SchoolVictoria Road, Mold, Flintshire,CH7 1EW

Mold, Ysgol Bryn Gwalia C.P.Clayton Road, Mold, Flintshire,CH7 1SU

Mold, Ysgol Gymraeg Glanrafon Bryn Coch Lane, Mold, Flintshire,CH7 1PS

Mold, St. David’s CatholicPrimary SchoolSt. David’s Lane, Mold, Flintshire,CH7 1LH

Mostyn, Ysgol Bryn PennantFfordd Pennant, Mostyn,Flintshire, CH8 9NU

Mynydd Isa, Wats DykeInfants School Wats Dyke Avenue, Mynydd Isa,Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6UL

Mynydd Isa Junior SchoolChambers Lane, Bryn y Baal,Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6SJ

Nannerch V.C.P. SchoolSchool Lane, Nannerch, Mold,Flintshire, CH7 5RD

Nercwys V.C.P School Ffordd Pen-y-Bryn, Nercwys,Mold, Flintshire, CH7 4EW

Northop, Ysgol Owen JonesFfordd Owen, Northop,Flintshire, CH7 6AU

Northop Hall C.P SchoolLlys Ben, Northop Hall, Mold,Flintshire, CH7 6HS

Pentrobin Saint John theBaptist Voluntary Aided School Chester Road, Penymynydd, Nr. Chester, Flintshire, CH4 0EN

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01244 547214 Mrs. E. D.Westaway C.P. - 4-7 37107

01244 543858 Mrs. J. Jones C.P. - 7-11 37& Fax 121

01745 560435 Mrs. T. Croston C.P. - 4-11 1799

01244 812136 Acting Head - C.P. - 4-11 25& Fax Mrs M. Baldwin 136

01352 780473 Acting Head - Controlled C.W. 4-11 8& Fax Miss. T. Goodfellow 18

01352 780265 Mr. G.M. Roberts C.P. - 4-11 20149

01244 671807 Mrs. C. Williams C.P. - 4-11 30Fax 01244 682009 184

01244 680480 Mrs. C.M. Oliver Aided R.C. 4-11 21& Fax 166

01244 680302 Mrs.A.B. Warner C.P. - 4-11 33Fax 01244 681070 124

01244 532083 Mr. C. A. Liptrot C.P. - 4-11 48Fax 01244 520586 317

01244 830089 Acting Head - C.P. - 4-11 30 & Fax Mrs.P. J. Parry 210

01244 812806 Ms. L. Gaskell C.P. - 4-7 50& Fax 115

01244 812932 Mr. P. Oliver Aided C.W. 4-11 15& Fax 76

Penyffordd, Nr Chester,Abbot’s Lane Infant SchoolPark Crescent, Penyffordd, Nr. Chester, Flintshire, CH4 0HW

Penyffordd, Nr Chester, JuniorSchool Penymynydd Road,Penyffordd, Nr. Chester,Flintshire, CH4 0LQ

Penyffordd, Nr Holywell,Ysgol Bryn Garth Maes Emlyn,Penyffordd, Nr. Holywell,Flintshire, CH8 9HG

Queensferry C.P. SchoolQueensferry Campus, ChesterRoad West, Queensferry,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 1SE

Rhesycae V.C.P. SchoolRhesycae, Nr. Holywell,Flintshire, CH8 8JQ

Rhosesmor, Ysgol Rhos HelygRhosesmor, Nr Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6PJ

Saltney, Wood MemorialC.P. School Boundary Lane,Saltney, Nr. Chester, Flintshire,CH4 8LN

Saltney, St. Anthony’sCatholic Primary School High Street, Saltney, Nr. Chester,Flintshire, CH4 8SG

Saltney Ferry C.P. SchoolSaltney Ferry Road, SaltneyFerry, Flintshire, CH4 0BN

Sandycroft C.P. School Leaches Lane, Mancot, Deeside,Flintshire, CH5 2EH

Sealand C.P. School Farm Road, Garden City,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 2HH

Shotton Infant SchoolPlymouth Street, Shotton,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 1JD

Shotton, St. Ethelwold’s Churchin Wales Voluntary AidedSchool Melrose Avenue, Shotton,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 1NG

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01244 830018 Mrs. H. Hughes C.P. - 7-11 49& Fax 125

01244 830408 Mrs. M.A.Catherall Aided R.C. 4-11 40Fax 01244 814197 273

01352 753654 Mr. N.S.M. Parry C.P. - 4-11 25163

01745 570171 Ms. J. E.Borthwick Aided C.W. 4-11 1581

01745 560432 Mrs. M. Madoc-Jones C.P. - 4-11 10 67

01352 770304 Mrs S.E. Fordham C.P. - 4-11 15& Fax 90

01352 770235 Mr. G. Griffith C.P. - 4-11 13(W) 70

01745 560431 Mrs. K. Royles Aided C.W. 4-11 15& Fax 110

01244 815304 Mrs. J. Cooper

Shotton, Taliesin JuniorSchool Taliesin Avenue, Shotton, Flintshire, CH5 1HP

Shotton, Venerable EdwardMorgan RC Primary SchoolCaernarvon Close, Shotton,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 1AR

Sychdyn, Ysgol SychdynVownog Road, Sychdyn, Mold,Flintshire, CH7 6ED

Trelawnyd, Voluntary AidedChurch in Wales PrimarySchoolLondon Road, Trelawnyd,Flintshire, LL18 6DL

Trelogan, Ysgol Trelogan Berthengam, Holywell, Flintshire,CH8 9BZ

Treuddyn, Ysgol Parc y Llan C.P.Ffordd y Llan, Treuddyn,Mold, Flintshire, CH7 4LN

Treuddyn, Ysgol Terrig Ffordd y Llan, Treuddyn, Mold,Flintshire, CH7 4LN

Whitford, Ysgol y Llan Churchin Wales Voluntary AidedPrimary SchoolWhitford Road, Whitford,Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 9ANCH8 9AN

Croft Nursery School Larch Avenue, Aston, Deeside,Flintshire, CH5 1NF

Primary Schools

C.P. - COMMUNITY PRIMARY C.W. - CHURCH IN WALES

W - WELSH R.C - ROMAN CATHOLIC

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Flintshire SchoolsSecondary SchoolsAll Secondary Schools in Flintshire are comprehensive


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PlannedAdmission

Numberfor 2011

AgeRangeNo. on

Roll

Headteacher

01244 550217 Mrs. R.A. Jones 11-18 175Fax 01244 550524 719

01244 813491 Mr G. Dixon 11-18 198Fax 01244 823000 1014

01244 831575 Mr. M. A. Rashud 11-18 104Fax 01244 831559 440

01352 732268 Mrs. P. McClean 11-18 143Fax 01352 731066 701

01352 736900 Mr. D. Doran 11-18 173Fax 01352 731895 939

01244 526400 Mr. R.J. Davies 11-18 195Fax 01244 534699 1108

01352 710011 Mr. W.J. Putt 11-18 186Fax 01352 714662 725

01978 760238 Mr. D.V. Mountfort 11-18 211Fax 01978 760935 1235

01352 750755 Mr. A. Jones 11-18 250Fax 01352 707131 1735

01352 750678 Mrs. B. Hughes 11-18 120Fax 01352 707107 546

01352 756414 Mr. P. S. Molloy 11-16 116Fax-01352 750798 579

01244 671583 Mr. T. Davidson 11-18 117Fax 01244 680309 641

Elfed High School Mill Lane, Buckley, Flintshire,CH7 3HQ

Connah’s Quay HighSchool Golftyn Lane,Connah’s Quay, Deeside,Flintshire, CH5 4BH

John Summers HighSchool QueensferryCampus, Chester Road,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 1SE

Flint High School Maes Hyfryd, Flint,Flintshire, CH6 5LL

St. Richard Gwyn CatholicHigh School (VoluntaryAided) Albert Avenue, Flint,Flintshire, CH6 5JZ

Hawarden High School The Highway, Hawarden,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 3DJ

Holywell High School The Strand, Holywell,Flintshire, CH8 7AW

Castell Alun High School Fagl Lane, Hope, Flintshire, LL12 9PY

Alun School Wrexham Road, Mold,Flintshire, CH7 1EP

Ysgol Uwchradd MaesGarmon (Welsh Medium)Conway Street, Mold,Flintshire, CH7 1JB

Argoed High School Bryn Road, Bryn y Baal,Mold, Flintshire, CH7 6RY

St. David’s High School St. David’s Terrace, Saltney,Flintshire, CH4 0AE

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Flintshire Schools


TelephoneNumber Headteacher

01352 792730 Ms Angelique Anderson

01352 792720 Mrs Jane Kelly

01352 759271 Teacher - Mrs. E. Hughes

01745 560096 Teacher - Mrs. G. Jenkins

01244 822818 Teacher - Mrs.A.Byrne Mrs. R. Jones

01352 752529 Head of Centre - Mr. J.A.CassinFax - As above

01244 830423 Head of Centre - Mr. S.Hill

01244 836534 Head of Centre - Mr. D.Ovens

01244 831531 Main Number - Ext. 494601244 834946 Mr. Colin Hayes

01244 551070 Mr. John Davies

07711438052 Mr. John Davies

01244 536203 Mrs Stephanie Scott

01352 755629 Mrs C. Wineyard

Ysgol Pen Coch Specialist Primary SchoolPrince of Wales Avenue Flint, Flintshire CH6 5NF

Ysgol Maes HyfrydSpecialist High SchoolFifth Avenue, Flint Flintshire CH6 5QL

Bryn Coch Special Needs Centre c/o Ysgol Bryn Coch, Mold,Flintshire, CH7 1EW

Bryn Pennant Special Needs Centrec/o Ysgol Bryn Pennant,Mostyn, Flintshire, CH8 9NU

Queensferry Special Needs CentreJohn Summers Campus, Queensferry,Deeside, Flintshire, CH5 1SE

Llwyn Onn Pupil Referral Unit Delyn Centre, Alexandra Road, Mold,Flintshire, CH7 1HJ

Bryn Tirion Unit Charmley’s Lane, Shotton, Deeside,Flintshire, CH5 1EB

The Learning CentreAsh Grove, Shotton, Deeside, Flintshire

Deeside CollegeYPEC

Flint LibraryChurch Street, Flint, Flintshire CH6 5AP

Y Delyn Youth Access, AlexandraRoad, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1HJ

Hawarden House - LinksGroomscroft, Hawarden, Flintshire

Alun ResourceAlun School, Wrexham Road, MoldFlintshire CH7 1EP

Special Schools and Facilities

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