Download our Prospectus - Ashfield School

WELCOME TO ASHFIELD
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I am very happy to take this opportunity to introduce our school to you. The aim of
this prospectus is to tell you more about our approach to education, the quality of
what we provide and our commitment to high standards. There is much to be excited
about at Ashfield School and we are proud of our many achievements over the past
few years. We are firmly committed to the notion of continuous improvement in all
aspects of school life.
The choice of secondary school is an important one for you and your child. In my view
parents and teachers share the same vision. Put simply we want our children to do
well at school, we want them to work hard and we want them to be happy and
secure whilst at school. It is my job to make sure that they are well taught and well
behaved. I was delighted that Ofsted found that “students enjoy coming to school and
are proud of it”. Ofsted also noted that the “school provides very good care,
guidance and support”.
I believe that Ashfield is a school with high principles and good discipline, a learning
community which encourages respect for each other and in which everyone is an
achiever. I see staff who are highly motivated and committed professionals and I
see youngsters full of confidence and eager to learn. Ashfield School is one in which
every child matters and every child will be supported and encouraged to fulfil their
potential.
As a high performing specialist school with four specialisms we are able to offer a
curriculum which is second to none and was judged by Ofsted to be “outstanding”.
We are proud to be a Technology College and Training School with Applied
Learning and Languages specialist status.
The new Ashfield Skills Centre is now complete. It is offering a quality of learning
experience and a range of vocational opportunities which in our recent Ofsted
inspection was described as a “facility of outstanding quality”.
If you would like to find out more about the school please contact Mrs F Ball our
Admissions Officer. There is also further information available about the school on
our website.
I look forward to meeting you.
Yours faithfully,
R Vasey BSc (Hons) MBA NPQH
Head Teacher
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OUR VISION
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Our vision is to support and challenge all learners to ASPIRE to fulfil their potential
now and in the future.
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WHAT ASHFIELD BELIEVES IN
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HOW LEARNING IS ACHIEVED
As part of the school's commitment to continuous improvement, we provide a curriculum
which is rich, varied, exciting and challenging. In order to achieve progress we have, at
the heart of our day to day work, the desire to develop students as independent
learners.
We fully believe that all students can develop into "high quality learners". At Ashfield,
students are encouraged to take full responsibility for their own learning by being
involved in making decisions about their own work whenever possible. Learning is most
effective when students are able to honestly review their work and comment critically
about it. We encourage students to reflect upon their progress, developing strategies to
organise, plan and improve their learning, promoting the consideration of new goals.
As parents you can help your sons and daughters to develop key learning skills by
regularly checking the student diary or planner and by encouraging them to discuss their
work. Read any reviews that students complete and ensure they organise and manage
their time out of school to successfully complete all homework and coursework tasks on
time and to the highest standard.
Developing students as learners is a complex task, and requires the development of
many skills. To be certain that all students have equal opportunities to develop these
skills and access to a wide variety of effective learning activities, senior and curriculum
managers regularly audit learning experiences.
PASTORAL SUPPORT
The school is divided into six Houses, plus Post 16.
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Each provides a secure base for students to belong. The Head and Assistant Head of
House lead a team of tutors who together provide pastoral care and support throughout
a student's career at Ashfield.
The House system is central in promoting the welfare and academic success of students.
Each student will have a group of staff whom they know personally. House staff work
with students, families and outside agencies in order to ensure any problems are quickly
overcome.
Heads of House are senior and important members of staff who are always available
should you have any concerns.
The Houses actively support sporting, inter-house and charity events, as well as a
variety of personal development activities including trips and residentials. All
students will be encouraged to participate fully in the day to day life of their House.
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HOW WE LEARN AT ASHFIELDD
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GUIDANCE
Personal, social, moral, health, drug, sex education, citizenship and careers are
recognised as important to a young person’s development. Ashfield will continue to
teach these throughout the curriculum and there is also a designated Guidance session
taught in one period each week to all year groups in the form of 5 distinct modules.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS
Including the development of self-esteem, respect for others, how to make friends and
keep them, how to deal with bullying, stress and loss.
SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION
In addition to the physical facts taught in science this will aim to help young people focus
on the emotional and social aspects of relationships.
DRUGS & HEALTH EDUCATION
Including smoking, alcohol, legal and illegal drugs, how to keep your body healthy, how
to avoid illness and basic first aid.
CITIZENSHIP
Preparing young people for their adult role in society including their role in the local and
global community and the work of charity organisations, politics, local and central
government.
CAREERS / ENTERPRISE / WORK EXPERIENCE
The aim of these programmes is to provide young people with the opportunities to
research, plan and experience some of the career paths they may be considering.
The Careers Library is regularly checked and updated and the range of resources is
continually being reviewed to make sure that the needs of the students are being met.
The Connexions (Careers) Service has a team which works very closely with the school,
interviews all students and is available at Parents Evenings in Years 9 to 11 and Post 16.
There are various opportunities during each year for students to begin their careers
planning and these take place through parts of the guidance programme, in some
curriculum areas and special events run by the school. Students are also encouraged to
do so independently and to look at as many avenues as possible.
Work experience in Year 10 aims to give the students a sample of what the world of
work is actually like. Students are encouraged to aim high in their choice of job
placements and to try and link the placement to their career plans. These areas are
increasingly pro-active and for any further information or details please contact Mr
Evans at the school.
We have achieved Healthy Schools Status in the field of Sex and Relationships
Education, and are currently working towards the combined gold standard. More
details of our modules can be obtained from the Ashfield Intranet site or by
contacting Mrs Jane Underhill, Head of Guidance.
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OUR SUCCESS
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DISCIPLINE
Before a school can achieve academic success it first requires a well ordered
environment in which high quality learning can take place. Ashfield is proud of its
reputation for traditional standards of discipline.
Parents need to be aware of their central role in maintaining high standards; their
support is the bedrock of school discipline.
"The School Code" and "Classroom Expectations" are carefully explained to students
and endorsed fully throughout the school. Students will receive their own copies of
these documents.
The focus of Ashfield School is the quality of work in the classroom. The Leadership
Team, Heads of House and Heads of Faculty ensure that no student is allowed to
disrupt the learning of others.
The school has a policy of lunchtime and evening detentions as part of its routine
sanctions.
OUR SUCCESS STEMS FROM:
• High expectations which are shared throughout the school community.
• The dedication and professional commitment of the staff.
• High quality teaching which makes an important contribution to the maintenance
of an orderly and disciplined approach to learning.
• The promotion of the personal and social curriculum to create a caring and
supportive environment for all learners.
• Praise for achievement at every level.
• The setting of targets for achievement which promote a sense of purpose,
aspiration, expectation and achievement.
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HOW WE LEARN AT ASHFIELD
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CURRICULUM AND TEACHING GROUPS
All students study 30 lessons a week each of usually 50 minutes duration.
In Years 7-9 (Key Stage 3), all students study English (4 lessons), Mathematics (4),
Science (4), French and Spanish or German (4), Humanities (5), Physical Education (2), Art
(1), Drama (1), Music (1), and Technology (4).
In Years 10-11 (Key Stage 4) all students study English (4 lessons), Mathematics (4),
Science (6), Geography or History or Religious Education (4), either French or German or
Spanish (4), Physical Education (2), a Technology subject (3), and Art or Drama or Music
(3). For most of these subjects students are grouped by ability. Most students study for
nine GCSE's at Key Stage 4 and will all do at least one vocational course and one
twilight session.
HOMEWORK
KS3 homework lasts half an hour and the frequency is one homework per week for
Science, Mathematics, English and Modern Languages, and two per half-term for
Geography, History, Religious Education, Technology, Art, Music and Drama.
KS4 homework lasts 45 minute and there is one homework per week for each subject.
In P16 Year 12 have 3 hours per week per subject and Year 13 have 4 hours per week
per subject.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
The school works within the legal framework to ensure that special educational provision
is made for children who, by virtue of their learning difficulty or disability, need
additional support to enable them to participate fully in the educational experience.
The school is guided by the document produced by the LEA, implementing the Code of
Practice in Nottinghamshire. This provides the basis for our principles and practice.
Procedures are in place, in accordance with the Code of Practice for identifying,
assessing and providing for children with special educational needs. This includes
referrals to outside agencies such as the Educational Psychology Service.
Where appropriate an Individual Education Plan is used as a means of improving the
quality of the students’ learning. Clear targets are identified and met by existing good
practices and established approaches.
Programmes for improving literacy and numeracy skills are developed through target
setting, differentiation and evaluation, thus ensuring access across the curriculum. The
progress of the student is monitored, recorded and reported to parents.
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UNIFORM
School uniform is compulsory in the first five years but not in Post 16. This policy is in
keeping with our expectations of high standards and is actively reinforced by all
teaching staff. The uniform proves to be cost effective, smart, practical and an
outward sign of wholehearted membership of our school. Our uniform is:
• Black school blazer with school badge and house colour
• Plain black V neck long sleeved jumper NO LOGOS
• Plain white or light blue shirt with buttoned collar
• Plain black or grey skirt or tailored trousers
• School tie ALL STUDENTS
• Black shoes NO LOGOS
GIRLS PE KIT
BOYS PE KIT
• White collared T-shirt • White collared T-shirt
• Royal blue shorts
• Royal blue shorts
• Navy PE skirt or shorts
• Red reversible rugby shirt
• Red sweatshirt
• White ankle socks
• Royal blue hockey socks
• Royal blue football socks
• Shin pads
• Shin pads
• Swimming costume
• Swimming trunks
• Gum shield
• Gum shield
• Football/hockey boots
• Football boots
• Trainers
• Trainers
Expensive jewellery and watches must not be brought to school. One signet ring and
one pair of sleeper ear-rings or studs are acceptable but no other form of jewellery
is allowed. No jewellery whatsoever is to be worn during PE lessons.
Most leading clothing stockists in the locality sell Ashfield School uniform.
Notts County Council clothing vouchers are available to families with limited incomes
and are accepted at most suppliers.
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SCHOOL DAY
MON TUES WED THU FRI
PERIOD 1 8:45 - 9:35 8:45 - 9:30 8:45 - 9:35 8:45 - 9:35 8:45 - 9:30
PERIOD 2 9:35 - 10:25 9:30 - 10:15 9:35 - 10:25 9:35 - 10:25 9:30 - 10:15
GUIDANCE 10:15 - 11:00
BREAK 10:25 - 10:40 11:00 - 11:15 10:25 - 10:40 10:25 - 10:40 10:15 - 10:30
PERIOD 3 10:40 - 11:30 11:15 - 12:00 10:40 - 11:30 10:40 - 11:30 10:30 - 11:15
PERIOD 4 11:30 - 12:20 12:00 - 12:45 11:30 - 12:20 11:30 - 12:20 11:15 - 12:00
LUNCH 12:20 - 13:10 12:45 - 13:35 12:20 - 13:10 12:20 - 13:10 12:00 - 12:50
REG 13:10 - 13:25 13:10 - 13:25 13:10 - 13:35
PERIOD 5 13:25 - 14:15 13:35 - 14:20 13:25 - 14:15 13:35 - 14:20 12:50 - 13:35
PERIOD 6 14:15 - 15:05 14:20 - 15:05 14:15 - 15:05 14:20 - 15:05 13:35 - 14:20
TWILIGHT 15:20* 15:20* 15:20* 15:20*
* There will be a degree of flexibility regarding finish time.
RESOURCES
As Nottinghamshire's first purpose built comprehensive school Ashfield possesses some
of the finest resources of any school in the country. Our excellent facilities include:
• A brand new Skills Centre including a new Post 16 Centre, three large industrial
units and eight vocational units.
• A 166 seat tiered theatre and drama complex.
• Numerous state of the art computer suites and hubs connected to the Internet.
• Modern sports facilities including four gymnasiums, tennis courts, a new six lane
running track, four all weather flood light football pitches, extensive sports fields
and swimming pool.
• Fifteen fully equipped science laboratories.
• Music Studios, Dance Studio, Fitness Suite and an IT Centre.
• A classroom-sized photographic darkroom.
• Print making and ceramic studios.
• Specialist careers library.
• A well resourced library staffed by a full time Chartered Librarian utilising the
latest computerised information retrieval systems.
• A business centre designed to develop links between the worlds of education and
work.
• A purpose built dining area (ATE Centre).
All the above are housed within our own self-contained 40 acre rural campus.
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REPORTING AND COMMUNICATION
Each student receives an annual report on progress and parents are actively
encouraged to attend vital consultation meetings. Students also compile a Record of
Achievement, which provides a comprehensive reflection of student achievement in
both curricular and extra-curricular areas.
Communication between school and home is vital in establishing the partnership that
leads to a successful education. As already mentioned, each student possesses a
diary or planner in which they record all important information such as deadlines,
homework and achievements. Parents are expected to review this and comment on a
weekly basis and it can also be used as an easy means for parents to communicate
with teaching staff.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION POLICY
Religious Education is provided for all students in Years 7 and 8 within the five
integrated Humanities lessons that they have each week. Years 9 students have one
weekly Religious Education lesson. There is an optional GCSE course for Years 10
and 11 and the Philosophy and Ethics option at AS and A2 for post-16 students.
Following the Nottinghamshire Agreed Syllabus, we study Christianity plus three
other world religions. Students are encouraged to both learn about religions and
from religions; our aim is to help students establish their own point of view, whilst
respecting the opinion of others.
SPORTS POLICY
Physical Education is a compulsory subject and is taught throughout Years 7 - 11.
Students experience a multitude of sports giving them the opportunity to fulfil their
potential. At Key Stage 4 students are given a greater selection of activities to meet
the needs of the National Curriculum and give them the opportunity to specialise in
specific areas.
The school has an excellent reputation for sporting success at both local and county
level. Individual students frequently excel in national competitions.
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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
We are proud to offer a wide variety of extra curricular activities. This is an
important part of the personal development of each student and all students must be
encouraged to take full advantage of the many opportunities that exist.
We are fortunate in having a thriving creative faculty which offers a host of
opportunities to become involved. These include; the school band, choir, theatrical
productions, theatre and concert visits and in-house art exhibitions featuring the work
of internationally renowned artists. Many other curricular activities are ongoing
throughout the school year including:
• Year 7, 8 and 9 Activity Days.
• History - Castles Trip.
• English - Visits to Dickens World and Stratford upon Avon.
• Geography and Biology - Field courses to North Wales and Cumbria.
• Technology - Clothes Show, Good Food Show, Design at IKEA.
• Modern Languages - Visits to France, Germany, Spain, Poland and China.
• Exchanges with French and German schools.
• Art - Gallery Trips, visiting Exhibitions in Schools.
• Mathematics - 'Maths Challenge' and Galleries of Justice.
• The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, which goes from strength to strength and
continues to prove extremely successful - with bronze, silver and recently gold
awards.
• World Challenge Trips to Malawi and Ecuador.
The governing body has developed a charging policy for extra curricular activities, a
summary of which is enclosed within this prospectus.
PICTURES AND DISPLAYS
In order to celebrate success and achievement the school will, on a regular basis,
take pictures of students involved in a whole range of different activities. The
pictures are displayed around areas of the school and on the school website. Any
parent who does not wish their child to be involved in any of these displays must
contact the school and ask for Mr A Evans.
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POST 16 OPPORTUNITIES TODAY
We find ourselves in a world where only those with the best possible qualifications
will succeed in an increasingly competitive economic environment. It is therefore
essential that all sixteen year olds progress into some form of further education or
training.
At the new Ashfield Post 16 Centre we have one of the most extensive provisions of
any school in Nottinghamshire. Our range of courses is designed to suit students
across the whole ability range not just those who are the most academically able.
The new Skills Centre is providing a range of opportunities linking education to
industry through the use of the three large industrial units with firms such as the RAC,
Carillion and Charnwood.
We will continue to offer different A Level and Vocational courses to the 550 plus
students in our centre, over 100 of which have joined us having done their GCSEs at
other schools.
Ashfield has an excellent track record for results in Vocational, A and AS Level and
university entrance. Currently all those applying for higher education have received
offers.
Before deciding which school is best for your son or daughter, you should ask if it has
adequate provision to offer a comprehensive curriculum through to the age of 18, not
just 16.
We believe Ashfield Post 16 Centre does indeed offer every
opportunity to its students.
A separate Post 16 Prospectus is available on the
school website. www.ashfield.notts.sch.uk
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SUPPORT & ORGANISATION AT ASHFIELD
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CHILD PROTECTION
Every school in Nottinghamshire is required to follow a set procedure in cases of
suspected child abuse. Head Teachers are required to refer their concerns to the
Social Services Department for further investigation so that children at risk can be
identified quickly.
This procedure is intended to protect children from abuse. When a school refers a
concern about a student to the Social Services Department, it is not accusing the
parents of abuse but requesting that further investigation takes place to establish
whether a child is at risk.
SECURITY SYSTEMS
There are well established procedures of which all staff are aware, for ensuring
security on site. The student receptionists receive all visitors who are given an
authorisation badge. Visitors sign in and out so that the duration of their stay may
be logged.
There are strong links between the school management and neighbouring police
forces.
Middle and Leadership Team operate a school support system. A senior member of
staff is available for each period of the day to support the safety and welfare of
students and staff. This duty is extended through break and lunch times.
A security fence has been erected to increase security of buildings and personnel.
BROMCOM
Every teacher has a mini-computer, laptop or desktop and takes a register in every
lesson. This information is broadcast over a radio network to a powerful computer in
the school office. Heads of House and Senior Staff use their own computers to have
direct immediate access to this attendance information. Classroom teachers also
indicate whether students arrived late to lesson (and how many minutes late), whether
homework or coursework has not been handed in, or whether they have been a
nuisance or not been in uniform. The office staff may receive an immediate request
to phone home on the first day of absence.
But that is not all. We collect and analyse effort and attainment grades for all
2,500 students in the school three times a year using the same paperless system.
We also generate reports to parents in the same way.
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LUNCHTIME ARRANGEMENTS
The school operates a cafeteria system which has proved most popular with the
students. There is a wide choice on offer and students pay daily. Each day a
nutritionally balanced 'Meal of the Day' is offered at a special value for money
price. High quality food is served in a brilliant new dining room which is the envy of
all who see it.
BUSES
A special bus service is provided for students coming from our partner primary
schools who do not live within walking distance of the school. Those who live beyond
the three mile limit are issued with a free bus pass by the Nottingham County Council
Transport Department. In the case of students who live within the three mile limit, but
for whom a special bus is provided, a season pass is issued.
Students travel home on the same number bus as the one that brings them to school.
Students must behave in an orderly manner on the buses and at the bus stops.
For the students who attend Ashfield but do not come from a partner primary school
it may be possible for them to receive a half price season pass. For further
information contact Mr J Lacey at school.
CHARGING AND REMISSIONS POLICY
The school has adopted the standard Notts County Council policy, a full version of
which is available from the school upon request. The key points are summarised as
follows:
• The school is committed to free education.
• The school recognises the value of extra curricular activities in a student's
education.
• For residential activities charges are generally made for board and lodgings.
• Charges may be made for materials and ingredients used during craft lessons.
• No charge will normally be made for examination fees.
• Special circumstances exist for parents in receipt of income support or family
credit.
• The school reserves the right to seek payment where children cause damage to
school property.
• Parents will be notified in advance of any charges to be made for optional
extras and parental consent will be sought.
Above all the school will endeavour to ensure that no student's education is
disadvantaged because of financial restraints.
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HOLIDAYS
The following advice is issued by the Department for Education in a document
entitled "School Attendance Information for Parents".
• Wherever possible, you should take your holidays during school holidays.
• Avoid taking your child on holiday at times when he or she should be taking
exams or tests.
• You should not expect your child's school to agree to a family holiday during
term time. The school will carefully consider your request and they may take
your child's attendance record into account.
• Schools will not agree to your child missing more than a total of ten school days
for family holidays in any one school year, unless there is a very good reason.
• If your child is away for more than ten days, the school may set work for him or
her to do while you are away.
LAST DAY OF TERM SCHOOL RE-OPENS
OCTOBER HALF TERM Fri 22 nd October 2010 Mon 1 st November 2010
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS Wed 22 nd December 2010 Wed 5 th January 2011
FEBRUARY HALF TERM Fri 18 th February 2011 Mon 28 th February 2011
EASTER HOLIDAYS Fri 15 th April 2011 Tue 3 rd May 2011
SPRING HALF TERM Fri 27 th May 2011 Mon 6 th June 2011
SUMMER HOLIDAYS Fri 22 nd July 2011
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STUDENTS THOUGHTS ON ASHFIELD
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Why I came to Ashfield…
BRAD CLARKE (Croft Primary School)
• One of best schools in the country
• Staff make you feel comfortable
• Big and lots of facilities
• Making friends is easy
ELEANOR CAUNT (Greenwood Primary School)
• Lots of different opportunities
• Lots of facilities
• Good reputation
• Easy to get around
CONNOR MCGUINESS (John Davis Primary School)
• Good equipment
• Best education
• Great experiences
• Great trips
TOBY RODGERS (Leamington Primary School)
• Up to date facilities
• Lots from different primary schools
• They have a pool
• Variety of activities
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STUDENTS THOUGHTS ON ASHFIELD
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Why I came to Ashfield…
ABBEY SHEASBY (Jeffries Primary School)
• Best in the area
• Many great facilities
• Good teachers
• Close to home
CHLOE MORLEY (Greenwood Primary School)
• You learn a lot
• It is a good school
• A friendly place
• New facilities
JAMES HART (Mapplewells Primary School)
• Good facilities
• Good sixth form
• Better education
• Best school around
DAISY PRINCE (Mapplewells Primary School)
• Lots of facilities
• New courses
• Good trips
• Best school around
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HOW TO BECOME PART OF ASHFIELD
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Ashfield is a highly popular school receiving 500 applications for September 2008.
In the first instance places will be given to applicants who live within the catchment
area. Students and parents from outside the catchment area are very welcome to
apply for entry and are encouraged to visit the school to see our youngsters at work.
Please ring Mrs F Ball, our Admissions Manager, on 01623 455000 at the school if
you wish to make an appointment to visit the school or meet the head Teacher. Mrs F
Ball is also available to answer any query that you may have or to help you with
your application.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
In the event of over-subscription, the following criteria will be applied, in priority
order, to determine which applications will be granted once places have first been
allocated to pupils who have a statement of special educational needs which names
the school:
1. Children looked after by a local authority.
2. Children who live in the catchment area and who, at the time of admission, will
have a brother or sister attending the school.
3. Other children who live in the catchment area.
4. Children who live outside the catchment area but who are attending a linked
primary phase school on 16 th October preceding admission to secondary school
and who will have a brother or sister at the preferred secondary school at the
time of admission.
5. Children who live outside the catchment area and who, at the time of admission,
will have a brother or sister attending the preferred secondary school.
6. Children who live outside the catchment area but who are attending a linked
primary phase school on 16 th October preceding admission to secondary school.
7. Other children who live outside the catchment area.
In the event of over-subscription within any criterion, preference will be given to
children who live nearest to the school as the crow flies. Distances are measured from
the entrance to the child’s home to the principal entrance to the main administrative
building of the school.
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SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
The following groups of children will be given special consideration in their
application for a particular school:
Children whose particular medical needs, mobility support needs, special educational
needs or social circumstances are supported by written evidence from a doctor,
social worker or other relevant professional stating that the school is the only school
which could cater for the child’s particular needs. The evidence must be presented at
the time of application.
The Local Education Officer will consider each case on its merits and determine the
allocation of any such place on the basis of the written evidence. Admission under
‘special circumstances’ will take precedence over all but the first of the numbered
criteria.
Children of nomadic Travellers will be allocated a place at their catchment area
school.
ADMISSIONS TO YEAR GROUPS OTHER THAN THE INTAKE YEAR
Applications for admission to other year groups will be considered in relation to the
way that the school has been organised following the time the year group was first
admitted to the school. The Local Education Officer will agree the detail of this
before the start of each academic year. In the absence of an agreement, the
published admission number (PAN) which applied when the year group was first
admitted to the school will apply. If places are available within the year group,
applications will be considered in accordance with the current published admission
criteria for Year 7 at the school, although no reference to dates will apply. If places
are available, the child will normally be admitted to the school.
PRIMARY/SECONDARY TRANSFER
We have very close links with our designated link primary schools which are visited
by both the Head Teacher and Mrs Ball. Each student in Year 6 will experience
two full days at Ashfield School doing a range of interesting activities. All children
from non-partner primary schools are included in these arrangements and visited by
Mrs Ball prior to the transfer. Parents of Year 6 students have the opportunity to
meet senior staff when they visit the primary school. All parents are invited to
Ashfield School in July to meet the staff and tour the school.
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DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE AT ASHFIELD
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The following documents are available from the Head Teacher:
• The School's Management Plan.
• The LEA's statement on curriculum policy.
• All statutory instruments, circulars and administrative memoranda concerning the
curriculum which are sent to schools by the Department of Education.
• All schemes of work currently used by teachers in the school.
• All syllabi followed whether for public examinations or otherwise.
• The LEA's procedure for dealing with complaints about the curriculum.
• The LEA's agreed syllabus for RE.
• Annual Governors' Report to Parents showing attendance, destination of school
leavers and unauthorised absence data.
• The School Sex Education Policy.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
Under the Education Reform Act 1988 there have come into being local
Arrangements for the Consideration of Complaints.
Initially complaints should be addressed to the Head Teacher at the School.
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EXAMINATION RESULTS
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KEY STAGE 3 & 4 RESULTS 21
AS, A2 LEVEL & GNVQ RESULTS 22
GCSE RESULTS ALL STUDENTS 23
GCSE RESULTS YEAR 11 STUDENTS 24
AS RESULTS ALL STUDENTS 26
A2 RESULTS ALL STUDENTS 27
SCHOOL ABSENCES 2007/08 & ADMISSIONS 2008/09 28
Examination Results for 2009 will be available on our website as soon as possible.
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KEY STAGE 3 & 4 RESULTS
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KEY STAGE 3 RESULTS 2007
ENGLISH
LEVEL TARGET ACTUAL
5+ 71 69
6+ -- 28
MATHEMATICS
LEVEL TARGET ACTUAL
5+ 70 70
6+ -- 47
SCIENCE
LEVEL TARGET ACTUAL
5+ 68 70
6+ -- 47
KEY STAGE 4 RESULTS 2007
GRADES
ACHIEVEMENT
5+ A* - C 50 (44.3)
1+ A* - G 100
5+ A* - G 96.73
The following information is provided by the DCSF in their school and college
performance information.
NO. OF PUPILS AGED 15 (ADJUSTED) 397
15 YR OLDS ACHIEVING 5+ A* - C OR GNVQ EQUIVALENT 51%
15 YR OLDS ACHIEVING 5+ A* - G OR GNVQ EQUIVALENT 97%
15 YR OLDS ACHIEVING 1+ A* - G OR GNVQ EQUIVALENT 100%
15 YR OLDS WITH NO PASSES 0%
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AS, A2 LEVEL & GNVQ RESULTS
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AS LEVEL RESULTS 2007
YEAR
NO. OF STUDENTS
TOTAL POINT SCORE
(PER STUDENT)
OVERALL PASS RATE
2008 202 73.7 70.8
A2 LEVEL RESULTS 2007
YEAR
NO. OF STUDENTS
TOTAL POINT SCORE
(PER STUDENT)
OVERALL PASS RATE
2008 144 238 86
GNVQ RESULTS 2007
QUALIFICATION
NO. OF
STUDENTS IN
YEAR
NO. OBTAINING
QUALIFICATION WHOLLY
OR IN PART
GNVQ Leisure & Tourism Foundation 10 5
GNVQ Health & Social Care Intermediate 11 10
GNVQ ICT AIDA 7 4
GNVQ ICT CIDA 10 9
GNVQ ICT DIDA 6 5
GNVQ Engineering 8 7
BTEC Early Years 6 6
TOTAL 58 46
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GCSE RESULTS ALL STUDENTS
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GCSE EXAMINATION SEASON SUMMER 2008
SUBJECT ENTRIES A* A B C D E F G U X A*-C A*-G
Art 151 1 9 21 58 32 21 8 0 0 1 89 150
Drama 45 0 3 11 7 12 10 1 1 0 0 21 45
Electronics 15 0 0 5 1 5 1 1 0 2 0 6 13
Engineering 24 0 0 0 3 2 3 7 5 4 0 3 20
English 756 18 93 135 207 128 87 52 20 15 1 453 740
English Literature 344 7 56 68 92 51 40 17 3 9 1 223 334
Expressive Arts 178 14 32 22 26 21 14 20 18 11 0 94 167
Food Technology 92 1 6 13 24 16 14 6 8 4 0 44 88
French 247 2 8 8 51 89 55 27 5 2 0 69 245
Geography 191 5 15 24 24 47 40 21 11 4 0 68 187
German 152 0 7 21 60 52 10 1 1 0 0 88 152
Graphic Products 51 0 0 5 8 16 14 5 2 1 0 13 50
History 153 10 16 33 24 30 18 12 6 4 0 83 149
Mathematics 666 11 62 100 154 141 89 46 24 30 9 327 627
Music 23 5 9 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 23
Physical Education 42 2 4 8 11 11 6 0 0 0 0 25 42
Religious Studies 39 1 2 5 10 10 3 6 1 1 0 18 38
Resistant Materials 83 0 0 7 20 17 15 7 12 5 0 27 78
Science 740 15 59 109 220 130 89 60 44 13 1 403 726
Systems & Control 43 0 2 3 11 11 4 4 2 6 0 16 37
Textiles Technology 87 3 18 17 31 9 2 4 1 1 1 69 85
TOTALS 4122 95 401 619 1047 830 535 305 164 112 14 2162 3996
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GCSE RESULTS YEAR 11 STUDENTS
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GCSE EXAMINATION SEASON SUMMER 2008
SUBJECT GDR ENTRIES A* A B C D E F G U X
Art A 152 1 9 21 58 33 21 8 0 0 1
F 64 1 8 16 24 7 5 2 0 0 1
M 88 0 1 5 34 26 16 6 0 0 0
Drama A 45 0 3 11 7 12 10 1 1 0 0
F 18 0 2 6 3 4 3 0 0 0 0
M 27 0 1 5 4 8 7 1 1 0 0
Electronics A 15 0 0 5 1 5 1 1 0 2 0
F 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M 14 0 0 4 1 5 1 1 0 2 0
Engineering A 24 0 0 0 3 2 3 7 5 4 0
F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M 24 0 0 0 3 2 3 7 5 4 0
English A 398 11 37 67 109 72 47 33 17 5 0
F 199 8 28 43 52 32 24 10 1 1 0
M 199 3 9 24 57 40 23 23 16 4 0
English Literature A 530 7 56 68 92 51 41 17 3 9 1
F 345 5 37 43 45 24 21 7 1 2 0
M 160 2 19 25 47 27 20 10 2 7 1
Expressive Arts A 178 14 32 22 26 21 14 20 18 11 0
F 110 14 26 16 20 13 10 5 3 3 0
M 68 0 6 6 6 8 4 15 15 8 0
Food Technology A 92 1 6 13 24 16 14 6 8 4 0
F 76 1 6 11 22 14 11 3 5 3 0
M 16 0 0 2 2 2 3 3 3 1 0
French A 247 2 8 8 51 89 55 27 5 2 0
F 116 1 7 5 31 48 17 7 0 0 0
M 131 1 1 3 20 41 38 20 5 2 0
Geography A 142 0 2 14 18 37 38 20 9 4 0
F 46 0 1 4 9 14 10 5 3 0 0
M 96 0 1 10 9 23 28 15 6 4 0
German A 152 0 7 21 60 52 10 1 1 0 0
F 90 0 6 12 39 28 4 0 1 0 0
M 62 0 1 9 21 24 6 1 0 0 0
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GCSE RESULTS YEAR 11 STUDENTS
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GCSE EXAMINATION SEASON SUMMER 2008 CONTINUED
SUBJECT GDR ENTRIES A* A B C D E F G U X
Graphic Products A 51 0 0 5 8 16 14 5 2 1 0
F 25 0 0 4 5 7 6 2 1 0 0
M 26 0 0 1 3 9 8 3 1 1 0
History A 102 2 9 24 19 20 10 9 5 4 0
F 71 2 8 17 15 17 4 5 3 0 0
M 31 0 1 7 4 3 6 4 2 4 0
Mathematics A 398 4 25 40 79 99 64 35 21 28 3
F 199 2 13 22 39 49 35 20 7 12 0
M 199 2 12 18 40 50 29 15 14 16 3
Mathematics (Additional) A 256 6 36 63 71 40 22 11 2 0 5
F 136 2 18 30 38 23 14 7 2 0 2
M 120 4 18 33 33 17 8 4 0 0 3
Music A 23 5 9 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
F 8 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
M 15 2 5 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
Physical Education A 42 2 4 8 11 11 6 0 0 0 0
F 19 2 3 2 7 2 3 0 0 0 0
M 23 0 1 6 4 9 3 0 0 0 0
Religious Studies A 39 1 2 5 10 10 3 6 1 1 0
F 24 0 1 3 5 7 3 3 1 1 0
M 15 1 1 2 5 3 0 3 0 0 0
Resistant Materials A 84 0 0 7 20 17 15 7 12 5 1
F 8 0 0 1 4 1 1 1 0 0 0
M 76 0 0 6 16 16 14 6 12 5 1
Science A 730 15 59 109 216 129 88 57 43 13 1
F 357 7 28 50 109 75 48 22 15 3 0
M 373 8 31 59 107 54 40 35 28 10 1
Systems & Control A 43 0 2 3 11 11 4 4 2 6 0
F 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
M 41 0 2 2 10 11 4 4 2 6 0
Textiles Technology A 87 3 18 17 31 9 2 4 1 1 1
F 85 3 18 17 31 8 2 3 1 1 1
M 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0
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AS RESULTS ALL STUDENTS
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AS EXAMINATION SEASON SUMMER 2008
SUBJECT ENTRIES A B C D E U X
Accounting 25 1 4 5 7 2 6 0
Art 21 0 2 3 4 3 9 0
Biology 49 12 6 11 6 4 10 0
Business Studies 53 9 11 15 9 6 3 0
Chemistry 28 4 0 3 5 8 8 0
Drama 8 1 3 2 2 0 0 0
English 86 10 18 19 22 15 1 1
Food Technology 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 0
French 9 1 2 0 1 2 3 0
General Studies 103 3 13 17 25 21 23 1
Geography 26 4 6 4 7 5 0 0
Health & Social Care 28 1 3 4 5 7 8 0
History 47 3 11 12 8 8 3 2
Information Technology 32 0 1 1 11 8 11 0
Law 40 2 5 5 8 7 13 0
Mathematics 43 3 5 8 10 10 7 0
Media Studies 43 7 9 7 7 6 7 0
Music 5 0 1 0 2 2 0 0
Performance Studies 29 5 7 7 6 4 0 0
Physical Education 22 3 2 5 4 5 3 0
Physics 18 2 2 2 3 4 5 0
Textiles 10 0 1 2 5 2 0 0
Psychology 99 5 13 18 21 17 24 1
Religious Studies 18 2 1 8 4 3 0 0
Sociology 24 4 2 2 5 7 4 0
Spanish 10 2 2 2 4 0 0 0
Product Design 5 0 0 1 2 1 1 0
Travel & Tourism 10 0 1 1 2 3 3 0
TOTALS 894 84 131 164 195 162 153 5
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A2 RESULTS ALL STUDENTS
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A2 EXAMINATION SEASON SUMMER 2008
SUBJECT ENTRIES A B C D E U X
Accounting 5 1 1 0 1 2 0 0
Art 13 0 0 6 3 2 2 0
Biology 22 1 3 7 5 4 2 0
Business Studies 22 2 4 8 8 0 0 0
Chemistry 8 0 0 3 1 3 1 0
Drama 7 0 6 1 0 0 0 0
English 44 12 12 10 10 0 0 0
French 9 1 2 1 2 1 2 0
General Studies 100 1 3 10 21 31 33 1
Geography 4 1 0 0 1 2 0 0
German 8 1 2 2 2 1 0 0
Health & Social Care 12 0 1 2 6 3 0 0
History 19 2 6 6 3 1 1 0
Information Technology 14 0 1 3 1 5 4 0
Law 16 4 3 4 4 0 1 0
Mathematics 30 8 4 6 6 4 2 0
Media Studies 18 2 3 4 7 1 1 0
Music 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Performance Studies 9 2 4 2 1 0 0 0
Physical Education 10 0 0 1 1 5 3 0
Physics 6 0 1 3 1 1 0 0
Product Design 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Psychology 49 4 18 7 12 5 3 0
Religious Studies 5 0 2 2 1 0 0 0
Sociology 13 0 4 3 3 3 0 0
Travel & Tourism 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
TOTALS 446 42 80 91 102 75 55 1
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ABSENCES 2007/08 & ADMISSIONS 2008/09
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AUTHORISED & UNAUTHORISED ABSENCES 2007/08
TOTAL NO. OF STUDENTS ON ROLL OF COMPULSORY SCHOOL AGE 2036
% OF STUDENT SESSIONS MISSED THROUGH AUTHORISED ABSENCE 5.78%
% OF STUDENT SESSIONS MISSED THROUGH UNAUTHORISED ABSENCE 0.51%
An unauthorised absence exists when no explanatory note has been received by the
school following an absence. This figure does not therefore represent a level of
truancy from school.
The importance of good school attendance cannot be over emphasised and is
fundamental if students are to achieve their full potential. Absence from school
should always be supported by a parental note on the first day back. The school
actively pursues students whose attendance is below average and utilises the services
of the Educational Welfare Officer.
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS 2008/09 SCHOOL YEAR
ADMISSION LIMIT ADMISSIONS TO YEAR 7 ADMISSION APPLICATIONS
405 412 485
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