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42 St George’s RC School Basic information Headteacher: Martin Tissot Address of school: Lanark Road Maida Vale London W9 1RB Telephone number: 020 7328 0904 Fax number: 020 7624 6083 Website: www.stgeorgesrc.org Nearest tubes: Maida Vale Type of school: Roman Catholic Voluntary-Aided, Mixed, Comprehensive Ages: 11-16 DfES Number: 2134809 Number of pupils (January 2007): 598 Number of pupils to be admitted in September 2008: 120 Places for Year 7 2007 Number of places available: 120 Applications received (by 20th October closing date): 213 Analysis of offers made in initial round (1st March 2007): Under Pan-London coordinated arrangements all applicants offered a place or offered a higher preference school. How to apply: For secondary transfer 2008, applicants must name the school as a preference on the home LA’s common application form AND complete the school’s supplementary form. Aims St. George’s School is the only Catholic Secondary School in Westminster. It is a thriving comprehensive school community, which provides young people with the skills, qualifications and confidence which will help them become successful adults in today’s world. The school believes in the importance of each individual child and the strong Catholic ethos of the school is an important aspect of the day to day life of St. George’s. St. George’s Catholic School is a community based on Gospel values, where all children are offered the opportunity to participate in a varied curriculum with a rich range of after school activities. We expect a very high standard of pupil behaviour. Every child is expected to respect each member of the school community and to work hard to fulfil their potential and develop their skills and ability. We emphasise high standards in terms of behaviour, academic work, uniform and respect for the individual. Our most recent Ofsted Report of June 2007 states that “St George’s School is a calm and orderly environment’ and that the students ‘feel safe and say they love coming to school.” Location and facilities St. George’s School is a bright, well maintained school with excellent ICT facilities. The school is easily accessible by bus and tube, Maida Vale Station is a 10 minute walk away.
Westminster: Your choice for secondary school // Apply online at www.westminster.gov.uk/admissions 43 Focus on the classroom Students from Year 7 to 9 follow a broad and balanced curriculum based on the requirements of the National Curriculum. Years 10 and 11 students take GCSEs in the core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science and Religious Education) as well as choosing from a range of additional GCSEs from a wide range of subjects including Business Information Technology, Drama and Physical Education. Students are also offered vocational training with courses in Accounting, Leisure and Tourism and Design. “There has been significant improvement in the quality of students’ learning since the appointment of the new leadership team in September 2006.” Ofsted Report June 2007. Focus on the outside world All students at St. George's School are offered the opportunity to participate in exciting events which assist them in developing confidence and social skills. We also have a leadership programme where students get the opportunity to participate in a leadership programme and obtain qualifications. Departments arrange a variety of trips and events each year such as visits to the theatre, museums, Geography field trips, retreats, and fun events to theme parks and visits to France. There are a variety of after school clubs for our children to join and our drama productions, school choir and talent competitions are extremely popular with both students, parents and friends of the school. Inclusion/Special Needs A special programme is run for gifted students and ‘fast track’ opportunities exist for all the pupils in each year who are designated as ‘gifted and talented’. This includes ‘master classes’ and university visits. St. George’s is a comprehensive school and therefore welcomes students of all abilities. We have an active Special Needs Department liasing with the Westminster Support Team to meet the needs of those children who have experienced challenges with their academic work. Linking home and school The support of parents in helping us to provide quality education to students is essential. We ask our parents to support their children by attending parents’ evenings and school events. Our drama productions, carol service, choir concerts and talent competitions also bring parents, staff and students together to celebrate achievement. Parents are encouraged to liaise closely with our Heads of Year and Form Tutors who provide a vital link between parents and the school. Parents are also required to sign the pupil journal to support their children’s work at school and at home. The excellent sports facilities at nearby Paddington Recreation Centre provide facilities to enjoy football, tennis, netball, cricket and athletics.
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