Contents

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Contents
3 Introduction: Letter from the Headteacher
3 Our Aims: What We Want To Achieve
4 Curriculum
5 Gifted & Talented
5 Special Needs
5 Homework
6 Sex Education
6 Careers Advice & Guidance
6 Personal Development / Religious Education
6 Peripatetic Music Lessons
7 Sporting Activities
7 Safeguarding
7 Tutor Groups
8 Leadership / The Student Voice
8 Rewards
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‘Morale is very high’
Ofsted
‘Millom School is a
good school with a nice
atmosphere. You can
meet lots of new
people and enjoy
yourself, as well as
learn a lot’
Year 7 Student
8 Code of Conduct
9 Attendance
9 School Uniform, Jewellery & Appearance
10 School Buses
10 Cycling to School
10 School Lunches
10 School Day
11 Term Dates
12 Examination Fees
12 Examination Results
12 Destinations
13 Charges for School Activities
13 Personal Accident Insurance for Students
13 Personal Property
14 Admission to School
16 Staff List
18 Governing Body
18 Complaints
20 Access to Other Information
20 Disclaimer
20 School Contact Details

Introduction
Welcome to our prospectus. In here you will see that Millom School is a great place to come and learn, work and
play. The emphasis at school is to make sure that students feel safe, happy and secure and able to make good
academic progress in a positive climate.
Millom School is an inclusive school, which exists to promote not only high achievement, but plays an important
part in the wider community. We work closely with the Network Centre, which is co-located on the school site.
We have some wonderful facilities and are concerned to help everyone, students and adults alike, realize their
potential. The quality of learning and teaching is of a high standard, as shown by dramatically improving results
over time, both at GCSE and A level. In 2010 Millom School achieved the highest added value score for the whole
of Cumbria.
‘Management structures and
processes are very impressive’
Ofsted
‘There is a firm focus on
raising achievement’
Ofsted
Of course, you can only learn so much by reading this prospectus; I would very much urge you to visit the school
website and perhaps most importantly of all, pay us a visit!
Ian Smith
Headteacher
What we want
to achieve
We aim to:
• Improve educational outcomes for all learners
• Improve the performance of every subject department
• Train and develop our staff to be the best they can be
• Develop the school site, buildings and classroom equipment (within budgetary constraints)
• Maintain and develop a positive, outward facing and inclusive school
• Ensure school leavers know right from wrong, have respect for themselves & others and are
well skilled (particularly in literacy, numeracy, and ICT) and employable
• Use the technology specialism to augment and enhance provision.
‘Students enjoy all that the school
has to offer and achieve well’
Ofsted

The Curriculum
‘In the lessons observed,
74% of students made good or
outstanding progress’
Ofsted
We are always concerned to offer the best possible curriculum arrangements to our students, and the school curriculum comes under
annual review. Currently, there are five hour long lessons each day, and five days in each timetable cycle. Subjects taught are:
Key Stage 3
• National Curriculum subjects…
o Mathematics
o English
o Science
o Technology
o ICT
o Art
o Music
o Drama
o French
o History
o Geography
o Personal Development
o Physical Education
o Learning to Learn
Key Stage 4
• BTECs…
o Health and Social Care
o Child Care and Development
o Sport
o Performing Arts
o Science
• OCR Nationals
o ICT
• GCSE
o Mathematics
o English Language and Literature
o Science
o French
o ICT
o Art
o Art Photography
o Catering
o Resistant Materials
o Textiles
o History
o Geography
o Media
Key Stage 5
A variety of subjects including
• A Levels in:
o Biology
o Chemistry
o Drama
o English
o Fine Art
o Food Technology
o French
o General Studies
o Geography
o History
o ICT
o Mathematics
o Media Studies
o Physics
o Product Design
o Psychology
o Textiles
• BTEC subjects in:
o Health & Social Care
o Sport
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‘Sixth formers achieve well’
Ofsted
‘You can learn about some of your
favourite subjects here, and you can
develop your thinking skills’
Year 7 Student
Other courses include Higher Sports Leader Award and
the Community Sports Leader Award.
Sixth Form courses are reviewed annually and courses are
offered depending on demand.

Gifted & Talented
Millom School works closely with its partner primary schools to identify and support very able students before they transfer to
secondary school. This enables us to make provision for students with special talents in particular subject areas, and to provide an
appropriate level of challenge for students of generally high ability.
We operate a review and monitoring system that enables us to identify the academic potential of every child compared with their
actual performance in school. The setting system enables us to cater for most levels of ability, although we also provide particular
students with additional activities and opportunities. Individual targets are set for all students in each subject which enables us to
encourage, challenge, and support students in achieving their best possible results.
Special Needs
We are determined to provide the best level support and attention for students with special educational and emotional needs as we can. The school
curriculum is structured to create supportive class sizes for students who may have some level of learning difficulty, and we use a range of approaches to
provide additional help. It is not unusual to find two or more adults supporting a class.
Teachers and Learning Support Assistants are encouraged to expand their knowledge of specific learning needs and to share good practice throughout the
school. Students with statements of special need may work with a Learning Support Assistant through withdrawal for one-to-one work, or with in-class
support through a Learning Support Assistant. Specialists from the LA's Specialist Advisory Teacher Service work regularly with individual students in school.
We make every effort to ensure all children experience all areas of the curriculum and can participate with their peers in all activities. Funding allocated to
students with a Statement of Special Educational Need is used to support that student. We are proud of the progress made and achievements gained by
our Special Needs students both in school and in external examinations.
Homework
In KS3, homework is set on a weekly basis for English, Maths, Science, Geography,
History and ICT. In more practical subjects, such as Drama, Art, Technology and Music,
students may be set project - based homework. This will be set every 2 weeks.
In KS4, it is expected that students are set weekly homework in each subject area that
they are studying. Students should complete approximately 1 hour of homework per
subject, per week. At times students may be completing a Controlled Assessment
during their lessons, and under the rules of the Exam Board, work is not allowed to be
completed at home.
Homework is recorded in the students planners each time it is set and parents /
carers must sign the planner each week to confirm they have seen and checked the
homework quality.
In KS5, students are expected to complete homework each week for each subject
they are studying. Students should complete a minimum of 5 hours per week per
subject outside lesson time.
It is expected that students will make every effort to ensure that their homework is
completed to the best of their ability and by the agreed deadline.

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Sex Education
Sex Education is part of the curriculum for all students and is taught as units on
Health Education in Personal Development Studies. Sex Education is concerned
with the development of the whole person. All lessons are presented in the
context of personal morality, the importance of informed choice and the value
of family life.
Specific Sex Education lessons are provided by the School Nurse and other
specialist outside agencies. The Science curriculum also contains units of Sex
Education.
Careers Advice
& Guidance
Careers advice and guidance is part of the curriculum for all students and is
taught as units on Careers in Personal Development Studies. At present there is
a Connexions Personal Adviser attached to the school and they give more
individual and personal guidance in careers education to the students. Careers
education begins in Year 7 and increases in Year 9 prior to the Information
Evening when students choose their subjects for KS4.
Each student in Year 11 has an individual career interview and plan, and takes
part in a mock interview. They are also provided with a range of career talks
from various organizations and occupations, both within and outside the local
community.
All Year 10 students have two weeks Work Experience.
As the majority of our students continue in full time education after the age of
16 the school has close links with local colleges and training agencies. To
encourage and enlighten students to look towards higher education we organize
campus visits to Lancaster University and The University of Cumbria.
Personal Development
/Religious Education
The Personal Development programme is taught to all KS3 and KS4 students.
The programme consists of:
• PSHE (Personal Wellbeing and Economic wellbeing)
• Citizenship
• Careers
• Religious Education. This is non sectarian and within the context of
Christianity the following religions are covered: Islam, Judaism, Hinduism,
Sikhism and Buddhism. The Personal Development scheme of work
conforms to the SACRE guidelines. Parents may exercise their rights to
withdraw their son/daughter from Religious Education units of work and
from Acts of Collective Worship. To do so they should write to the Chair
of Governors.
Peripatetic
Music Lessons
Students are given the opportunity to learn a musical instrument during the
school day. Peripatetic music lessons last for 20 minutes once per week. There
is a charge for these lessons. Details are available from the Head of Performing
Arts on entry to the school.
‘The school’s exemplary arrangements
for safeguarding are clearly
communicated and regularly reviewed’
Ofsted
‘Many of our teachers make our lessons
interesting, and they often make us laugh’
Year 7 Student

Sporting Activities
Millom School has always had an excellent record of success in sporting activities. The PE department offers a variety of extracurricular
activities, and aims to develop in students a sense of fair play, team spirit, and co-operation. There are numerous
opportunities for students to compete against other schools, and also through inter tutor competitions. The school holds an annual
Sports Day and Swimming Gala.
Sporting activities include:
‘In 85% of the lessons
observed students’ behaviour
was good or outstanding’
Ofsted
‘Safeguarding procedures are
exemplary’
Ofsted
• Cricket
• Tennis
• Rugby – league and union
• Football
• Hockey
• Trampolining
• Basketball
• Netball
• Dodgeball
• Athletics
• Swimming
• Aerobics
• Golf
• Outdoor education
Safeguarding
Students who are experiencing some difficulty in school may be
referred to a member of the Student Support Team. The Team
includes specialists in Special Needs, Learning Mentors, the Directors
of Learning, the Director of Guidance and the Assistant Headteacher.
Millom School has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of
children who are their students. This responsibility necessitates a
Child Protection policy and procedures which is available to
parents/carers on request.
Millom School may need to share information and work in
partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a
child’s welfare and this process begins with a referral to the Multi
Agency Support Team. Consent is always sought from parents/carers
at the beginning of this process.
Where it is believed that a child is suffering from or is at risk of
significant harm, we will follow the procedures set out in the Millom
School’s Child Protection Procedures.
Millom School’s designated member of staff for Child Protection is
Mr Hartley, Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for student
support.
Tutor Groups
When students first enter the School, they join a Tutor Group which remains
the same throughout their school life until they enter the Sixth Form. .
The Tutor is the first point of call for parents who have any concerns about
their child at school. While the Tutor may not be able to deal with everything
personally, they will be able to refer the student or parent to the best person
to talk to.
Each key stage is led by a Director of Learning who acts as the figurehead for
individual year groups, and is responsible for the progress of the students and
the quality of their school experience.

Leadership/
The Student Voice
‘We all get chances to express ourselves and
show our talents, like in Drama, Art and
Technology. There are lots of after school
clubs to try and performances to take part in’
Year 7 Student
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At Millom School we value the opinions of our students and
encourage them to develop their leadership skills through:
• membership of the Student Council
• becoming senior students
• taking part in the Fair Trade Group
• involvement in leading school assemblies
• working with primary schools
• involvement in focus groups
• sitting on interview panels
• captaining school sports teams
Rewards
We very much believe at Millom School in rewarding
students for ‘getting it right in school’ and for making
positive contributions to school life.
“Vivo Miles” is an online rewards system, where teachers
award students Vivos (with real monetary value, 1 vivo = 1p)
for such things as good work, effort and attendance.
Students then accumulate and spend their Vivos on the
items they want from an online catalogue.
Every student gets a personalized account, which acts very
much like a bank account providing each student with a real
time statement of how many vivos they have been awarded
and any transactions they have made.
Students can check their Vivo balance by logging on to their
account through the vivomiles.com website, and can cash in
their Vivo points at any time.
A reward tariff has been devised to help staff reward
students consistently.
Code of Conduct
As a member of Millom School we expect you to:
Respect your environment by:
• keeping rooms tidy
• finding a bin for your litter
• looking after school equipment, the buildings and grounds
• not leaving your bag lying about, keeping your bag with you at all times
• clearing your table when you’ve eaten
• ensuring that food and drink purchased in the small hall or the refectory must be
consumed in there
• Millom School is a no smoking site
Respect each other by:
• helping all students to feel safe and happy at school
• being polite to teachers and everyone who works at school
• looking after your own possessions and not touching other people’s possessions
• respecting everyone you meet in school
• allowing everyone to work without disturbance
• being helpful and polite to visitors
Be in the right place at the right time:
• be on time for all lessons and tutor periods
• at break you should be in the Small Hall, Refectory or outside unless you are using
the toilets on the top/middle of Lonsdale/Muncaster (otherside you should not
be on these floors)
• if in school at lunch-time, you should be in the Small Hall, the Refectory,
the Library, at an activity or outside
• only Year 11 or students with Lunch Passes can leave the school at lunchtime
• if you are out of school, remember that the school is judged by your behaviour
School is for you – make it a good experience!
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Attendance
In the academic year 2009-10 attendance was 94.2% with 4.8% authorised absence and 1%
unauthorised.
There is not a legal entitlement to family holidays and the school’s policy is not to authorize
any holidays in term time. The Headteacher will consider on an individual basis any requests
for time off due to extenuating circumstances. A request should be submitted in writing and
you will be informed of the Headteacher’s decision by letter. Holidays taken without the
school’s agreement are unauthorized absences for which the parent is liable.
School Uniform,
Jewellery & Appearance
All students in Years 7 to 11 are required to wear the school uniform which has
been developed in collaboration with parents and students.
The uniform has been designed to be inexpensive and easily obtainable from the
following suppliers: Fergusons of Millom and Identity of Barrow in Furness.
Regulation sports kit is available from Karen James Sports of Millom and Identity of
Barrow in Furness.
Standard Millom School Uniform:
• Plain black trousers or knee-length skirt
• Millom School Polo shirt with school crest
• Millom School Sweatshirt (round/crew neck) with school crest
(no other jersey or sweatshirt is allowed to be worn in school).
This item is compulsory for the Autumn and Spring terms.
• Plain black, white, or green socks or tights.
• Name tags or other marking needs to be included in all uniform items
Footwear:
Durable, smart black shoes or boots suitable for school may be worn. Please note
that no training shoes, casual leisure shoes, or skate shoes are allowed.
Jewellery:
Jewellery is restricted to one pair of studs for pierced ears (only one in each ear),
one plain ring, and a watch. No other facial or body piercing of any kind is allowed
in school, even if recently pierced, following advice from the Health and Safety
Unit of the County Council.
Hair Colours and Styles, and Make-up:
Hair colour and style must be appropriate for school. Students wearing unsuitable
hair colours and styles and make-up will be asked to remove it.
The following items are required for PE:
Trainers or gym shoes
Towel
For girls:
*Black shorts,
*White polo shirt with green collar and green sleeve cuffs
green socks
Hockey boots / football boots
Shin pads
Optional items:
*Black track suit
*Rugby jersey (reversible green and red)
For boys:
*Shorts (2 pairs: one black, one white)
*Rugby jersey
Green football socks
*White T-shirt for use in the gym
Football boots
Shin pads
Optional items:
*Black track suit
* denotes items with school crest. It is important that all kit and clothing is
marked with the student's name.
Sixth Form Students are not required to wear a uniform, but are expected
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School Buses
Millom School currently arranges transport for students who live
outside of the catchment area through local bus company William
Sim and Son.
Parents are invited to apply for a seat on the bus during the summer
term prior to their admission in September. The route and pick up
points are finalised before the end of the summer term and are
notified to parents.
There is a parental contribution towards the cost of providing this
service, which is based on the concessionary rate as identified by
Cumbria LA. Payment can be made in full at the beginning of the
school year, or in 3 termly instalments at the beginning of each term.
A bus pass is provided at the beginning of each term on receipt of
the parental contribution.
Students within the catchment area may be entitled to free
transport. Information and an application form (reference SA3) are
provided within the Transferring to Secondary School pack issued by
primary schools in September or available on the Cumbria County
Council web site.
For in-year admissions you will need to request an “Applying for an In
Year School Place in Cumbria” pack including an application form
(reference SA8), available from Millom School or from the Cumbria
County Council web site.
Cycling to School
The school has a cycle shed facility for those students who wish to
cycle to school. Students will need to bring their own cycle lock to
use this facility.
School Lunches
Hot and cold lunches are provided and offer plenty of choice, with a menu which varies
daily. Students bringing sandwiches also use the Refectory.
Students qualifying for free school meals use the Refectories in the same way as all other
students. Names are noted on a confidential list held in the Refectory to ensure they have
taken their meal each day.
Parents of students, up to and including Year 10, who wish students to go home for lunch
can apply for a lunch pass. In Year 11 and 6th Form students are allowed off site for lunch.
The School Day
School starts from 8.45am each day. The school cannot take responsibility for students
before 8.45am.
08.45 – 09.00 Registration
09.00 – 10.00 Period 1
10.00 – 11.00 Period 2
11.00 – 11.15 Break
11.15 – 12.15 Period 3
12.15 – 13.00 Lunch
13.00 – 14.00 Period 4
14.00 – 15.00 Period 5
15.00 End of the School Day
From 15.00
Extra curricular clubs and activities
‘Millom School is friendly and fun. We have a
good form group with lots of friends’
Year 7 Student
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Term Dates
Dates of the School Year 2011-12
Autumn Term 2011
STAFF INSET
TERM BEGINS
TERM ENDS
HALF TERM
Tuesday 6 September
Wednesday 7 September
Friday 16 December
Monday 24 – Friday 28 October
‘The school site is a pleasant place to be
and classrooms are well presented’
Ofsted
‘Sixth formers are excellent role models for
students in the main school’
Ofsted
Spring Term 2012
STAFF INSET
TERM BEGINS
TERM ENDS
HALF TERM
Summer Term 2012
TERM BEGINS
BANK HOLIDAY
TERM ENDS
HALF TERM
Tuesday 3 January
Wednesday 4 January
Friday 30 March
Monday 13 – Friday 17 February
Monday 16 April
Monday 7 May
Thursday 19 July*
Monday 4 – Friday 8 June
(* Number of days in the year – reduced from 190 to 189 due to additional Bank Holiday on 5 June
to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee)
Dates of the School Year 2012-13
Autumn Term 2012
STAFF INSET
TERM BEGINS
TERM ENDS
HALF TERM
Monday 3 & Tuesday 4 September
Wednesday 5 September
Thursday 20 December
Monday 29 October – Friday 2 November
Spring Term 2013
TERM BEGINS
TERM ENDS
HALF TERM
Summer Term 2013
TERM BEGINS
BANK HOLIDAY
TERM ENDS
HALF TERM
Monday 7 January
Thursday 28 March
Monday 11 – Friday 15 February
Monday 15 April
Monday 6 May
Friday 19 July
Monday 27 – Friday 31 May

Examination Fees
The School reserves the right to reclaim from parents the full cost of examination fees if students fail to meet
coursework or examination deadlines without reasons acceptable to the Governors.
Examination Results
The Department for Education (DfE) require us to show results from the most recent validated data, included below:
‘The school offers a range of
extra-curricular activities,
which are well attended’
Ofsted
‘Students use ICT well’
Ofsted
Year 9 tests
Since the abolition of Key Stage 3 tests by the Government, the school conducts its own Year 9 tests in order to monitor progress of these students. The school data is
based on teacher assessments informed by these tests and submitted to the Local Authority. The percentage of students achieving level 5 or better in the three core
subjects in 2010 were:
• English 67%
• Maths 86%
• Science 92%.
GCSE results 2010
• 88% of Year 11 obtained 5 or more passes at A* - C
• 45% of Year 11 obtained 5 A* - C passes, including English and Maths
• 97% of Year 11 obtained 5 or more A* - G grades.
• Contextual value-added (CVA) score = 1020.3
A2 level results 2010
• Pass rate at A level was 100%
• 100% pass rate in 18 subjects
• Alps score = 3 (excellent)
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Destinations
• From Year 11 ….27 returned to Millom Sixth Form. Other students went on to courses at various colleges including Furness, Barrow 6th Form, Lancaster &
Morecambe, Lakes, Myerscough, as well as apprenticeships with BAE Systems and Gen2.
• From Year 13 … students went on to study courses in Law, Religious and Education Studies, Physics, Psychology & Crime, ICT, Health & Social Care, Child Care at
universities as far and wide as Pembroke College, Cambridge, Wolverhampton, Lancaster, Hull and Manchester.
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Charges for School Activities
The 1988 Education Act requires that students should have full and equal access to education without charge. We recognise, however, that
there is a healthy tradition of voluntary parental contributions to provide extra opportunities for students to broaden and enrich their
school experience. We do our best to be sensitive in cases of financial difficulty. Full details of the Act and the School policy are
available from the Headteacher.
Personal Accident
Insurance for Students
Some parents wrongly assume that if a child is injured at school, the County Council is held responsible regardless of the circumstances, and that its insurance
will automatically apply. This is not so - the County Council's responsibility is strictly limited to cases where there was negligence by them or their staff.
Accidents can happen in school, on the sports field, or during school visits, when the County Council or its staff are not in any way at fault, and are therefore
not responsible. The provision of personal accident insurance is considered to be the responsibility of parents. Parents who are interested in this form of
insurance can contact their local insurance broker, but they may be interested to know that the National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations has
arranged a suitable policy. Should parents require further information, pleast contact the NCPTA.
Personal Property
Students are responsible for their own property. All items should be
clearly labeled. A small number of lockers are available for hire.
‘There are good subjects as well as good
teachers. Lessons are a lot of fun. We
do subjects that we like and it gives us
a chance to show off our talents’
Year 7 Student

Admission to school
Millom School is a community school and we adhere to the Cumbria County Council Admissions Policy
given below. The School’s Standard Admission Number is 145.
CUMBRIA EDUCATION SERVICE
GENERAL ADMISSIONS POLICY 2011/2012
Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools
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Where there are more applications than places available at a
community or voluntary controlled school for entry to all
year groups except Year 12, applications will be prioritised
using the criteria below. They will be applied in conjunction
with explanatory notes 1 - 6 which form part of the policy.
1. Children looked after, i.e. in public care, giving priority, if
necessary, to the youngest child(ren) - see note 1.
2. Children living in the catchment area who have brothers
or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior
school) on 30 April 2012 for entry to Reception and Year 3
or 1 March 2012 for entry to Year 7 and at the time of their
admission - see notes 2 and 3 overleaf.
3. Children living outside the catchment area who, at the
time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the
school (or associated infant or junior school) who were
directed to that school by the Local Authority either (a) in
the absence of a place being available in the catchment
area school due to oversubscription and the school was
identified by the Local Authority as the next nearest with
a place available or (b) in their Statement of Special
Educational Need - see notes 2, 3 and 4 overleaf.
4. In relation to Church of England Voluntary Controlled
Schools, children living in the catchment area with a
parent/guardian/carer who regularly worships at a C of E
Church. - see note 5 overleaf.
5. Other children living in the catchment area giving priority
to those living closest to the school, measured by the
shortest walking route by road - see notes 6 overleaf.
6. Children living outside the catchment area who have
brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or
junior school) on 30 April 2012 for entry to Reception and
Year 3 or 1 March 2012 for entry to Year 7 and at the time
of their admission - see notes 2 and 3 overleaf.
7. In relation to Church of England Voluntary Controlled
schools, children living outside the catchment area with a
parent/guardian/carer who regularly worships at a C of E
church. - see note 5 overleaf.
8. Children living outside the catchment area, giving priority
to those who live closest to the school, measured by the
shortest walking route by road - see note 6 overleaf.
Applications will be prioritised on the above basis. An
exception will be made under the Authority's policy for the
education of children with special needs (i) where a child
holds a Statement of Special Educational Needs, or (ii) is
currently undergoing a statutory assessment, and in either
case it is considered that attendance at a particular school is
necessary to meet the identified needs of that child.
Explanatory Notes
[These notes are part of the policy]
Note 1
A child looked after, i.e., in public care, is defined as a child
who is looked after by a local authority within the meaning of
Section 22 of the Children Act 1989.
Note 2
To prioritise in criteria 2, 3 and 6, priority will be given to those
children with the youngest siblings. Brothers and sisters are
those living at the same address and includes step and foster
children. Priority will only be given where it is known at the
time of allocating places that a sibling will be attending the
school [excluding a nursery class] at the time of admission.
In circumstances where there is an application for more than
one child in the family, and it is not possible to offer a place
to all of the children concerned, it will be up to the
parent/guardians/carers to decide whether they wish to
accept the place[s] offered. This will also be the case in
relation to twins, etc.
Note 3
Where reference is made to associated infant and junior
schools this is to describe those situations where infant and
junior schools share the same catchment area.
Note 4
If parent/guardians/carers believe they qualify for
consideration under criterion 3, they should indicate this on
their preference form in the place provided for this purpose.
In relation to a child with a Statement of Special Educational
Need, the Statement must state that the child is directed by
the Local Authority to attend a particular school which is
necessary to meet his or her identified needs. It does not
include those situations where the Statement indicates that
the Local Authority considers the preferred mainstream
school of the parent/guardian to be appropriate.
Note 5
To be considered under criteria 4 or 7 parent/guardians/carers
must provide proof with the completed form that they
regularly worship at a C of E Church. ‘Regular’ is defined as at
least once a month for a period of two years before the
closing date for preference forms. It may relate to more than
one church. A letter of verification will be required from the
relevant church[es]. To prioritise in criteria 4 or 7 the
measurement criteria in criteria 5 will be used.
Note 6
Distance measurements will be undertaken using the Local
Authority’s computerised Geographical Information System
[GIS]. This measures the route from the centre of the pupil’s
home to the nearest entrance on the school site which is
available to pupils at the time of undertaking the assessment.
The route used will be the shortest walking route by road as
identified by GIS at that time.

CUMBRIA EDUCATION SERVICE
GENERAL ADMISSIONS POLICY (YEAR 12) 2012/2013
Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools
Where there are more applications than places available in Year 12 at a
community or voluntary controlled school, applications will be prioritised
using the criteria below. They will be applied in conjunction with
explanatory notes 1 - 4 which form part of the policy.
1. Students (children) looked after, i.e. in public care, giving priority, if
necessary, to the youngest child(ren) - see note 1 overleaf.
2. Students living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the
school on 4 July 2012 and at the time of their admission - see note 2
overleaf.
3. Students living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their
admission, have brothers or sisters in the school who were directed to
that school by the Local Authority either (a) in the absence of a place
being available in the catchment area school due to oversubscription
and the school was identified by the Local Authority as the next nearest
with a place available or (b) in their Statement of Special Educational
Need - see notes 2, and 3 overleaf.
4. Other students living in the catchment area.
5. Students living outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters
in the school on 4 July 2012 and at the time of their admission - see note
2 overleaf.
6. Students living outside the catchment area.
7. Where there is a need to prioritise places within any of the above
criteria except criteria 1, priority will be given to those students who live
nearest to the school – see note 4 overleaf.
Applications will be prioritised on the above basis. An exception will be
made under the Authority's policy for the education of children with special
needs (i) where a child holds a Statement of Special Educational Needs, or
(ii) is currently undergoing a statutory assessment, and in either case it is
considered that attendance at a particular school is necessary to meet the
identified needs of that child.
‘Secondary school is not
that scary. In fact after
the first week you begin
to enjoy your
independence’
Year 7 Student
‘There is great coherence
between review, analysis,
and planning for
improvement’
Ofsted

Staff
Senior Leadership Team
Headteacher
Deputy Headteacher
Assistant Headteacher
Business Manager
Executive Head of English & Maths Department
Associate Member of SLT
Associate Member of SLT
Student Support Team
Director of Guidance
Director of Special Needs / SENCo
English & Maths Department
Head of Department
2nd in English
2nd in Maths
English teacher
English teacher
Maths teacher
Maths teacher
Science Department
Head of Department
2nd in Science
Science teacher
Science teacher
Science teacher
Science teacher
Science teacher
Mr I P Smith
Mr S P Laheney
Mr G J Hartley
Mrs A M Myers
Mr P J Baggaley
Mrs P Atkinson
Mrs A Drage
Mr S I Robinson
Mrs J E Ashworth
Mr P J Baggaley
Mrs C J Smith
Mr M Moorby
Mr G J Hartley
Mr I P Smith
Mr T Dixon
Mrs S Jasim
Mrs K Gardiner
Mrs S J Irving
Mrs L Falconer
Mr S P Laheney
Mr B E Tyson
Mrs S Berry
Mr W Cook
Personal Development Department
Teacher i/c Department
Mr S I Robinson
Art Department
Head of Department
Art teacher
Performing Arts Department
Head of Department
Music teacher
Peripatetic Music teacher
Peripatetic Music teacher
Peripatetic Music teacher
Peripatetic Music teacher
Peripatetic Music teacher
PE Department
Head of Department
PE teacher
PE teacher
ICT Department
Head of Department
ICT teacher
Psychology/Animal Care Dept
Teacher i/c Department
Miss S J Faulkner
Mr D P Grange
Mr M Vogler
Miss A Bone
Mrs R Cullen
Mr Lowdon
Mrs March
Mrs Wright
Miss Moore
Mr S J Olliver
Mrs D Gannon
Miss D L Hillman
Mr C Redhead
Miss A Waite
Mrs S Gager-Tomkinson
Health & Social Care/Childcare Department
Teacher i/c Department
Mrs C Burnett
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Technology Department
Head of Department
Technology teacher
Technology teacher
Languages Department
Head of Department
Humanities Department
Head of Department
Geography teacher
History teacher
Mr P Jewell
Mrs K A Brocklebank (p/t)
Mrs V J Towndrow
Mrs E de Cadenet
Mr C N Nunn
Mrs D Sharp
Mrs P Atkinson
Media Studies Department
Teacher i/c Department
Learning to Learn Team
Teacher
Teacher
Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) Mentor
Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Mentor
Mrs A S Drage
Mrs S Berry
Miss D L Hillman
Mrs E de Cadenet
Mrs D Gannon

Associate Staff
Business Manager
Mrs A M Myers
Headteacher’s PA
Mrs J E Green
Admin Manager & Clerk to Governors Mrs S Minter
Deputy Administration Manager Mrs N J Rae
Examinations Officer
Mrs S E Simm
Receptionist
Miss J Dixon
Team Secretary
Mrs S Murphy
Finance Assistant
Mrs L Parminter
Finance Assistant
Mrs L Philip
Health & Safety Officer
Mrs J Miller
Librarian
Mrs E Freeman
Premises Manager
Mr J Elvy
Site Manager
Mr D K Day
ICT Network Manager
Mr J L Rigg
ICT Network Technician
Mr I P Phillips
Science Technician
Mr A Spence
Technology Technician
Mrs G Knowles
Technology Technician
Mrs M McKnight
Learning Mentor
Mr C Campbell
Learning Mentor
Miss A Christian
Cover Supervisor
Miss E Bonney
Cover Supervisor
Mr V Nikolaou (temporary)
Cover Supervisor
Mrs B West
Learning Support Assistant
Mrs K Clark
Learning Support Assistant
Mrs D Crellin
Learning Support Assistant
Mrs C Evans
Learning Support Assistant
Mrs J Hoggarth
Learning Support Assistant
Mrs S Sharp
Learning Support Assistant
Mrs J Swales
Learning Support Assistant
Mrs J Taylor
Aramark Contract Catering Staff
Kitchen Manager
Assistant Cook
Kitchen staff
Kitchen staff
Kitchen staff
Kitchen staff
Kitchen staff
Kitchen staff
Mrs C Harrison
Mrs S Hughes
Mrs J Evans
Mrs D Fallows
Mrs W Newton
Mrs J Simons
Mrs K Singleton
Mrs L Smith
Network Centre Manager
Adult Education Training
MNC Administrator
MNC Administrator
MNC Administrator
MNC Administrator
Senior Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Relief Midday Supervisor
Swimming Pool Manager
Swimming Pool Teacher
Swimming Pool Teacher
Swimming Pool Lifeguard
Swimming Pool Lifeguard
Swimming Pool Lifeguard
Cleaning Operative
Cleaning Operative
Cleaning Operative
Cleaning Operative
Cleaning Operative
Cleaning Operative
Cleaning Operative
Cleaning Operative
Cleaning Operative
Cleaning Operative
Cleaning Operative
Cleaning Operative
Relief Cleaning Operative
Relief Cleaning Operative
Relief Cleaning Operative
Relief Cleaning Operative
Mr P Stewart
Mrs C Pugh
Mrs J Cloudsdale
Miss S Driver
Mrs S Elvey
Miss S N Kershaw
Mrs G Knowles
Mrs P E Bell
Mrs S Casson
Miss M Hartley
Mrs B Hill
Mrs M McKnight
Mrs C Mossop
Mrs M Pugh-Lawford
Mrs A Jones
Mrs J Yates
Mr P Simons
Mrs L Keen
Mr I King
Mr A Cairns
Mr J Turner
Mrs B Ashburner
Mrs P Cloudsdale
Mrs J Day
Mrs K Giles
Mrs B Hill
Mrs A Johnson
Miss H Pattinson
Mrs J Pritt
Mrs G Simm
Mrs J Simons
Mrs L Mossop
Mrs J Teeley
Mrs G Knowles
Mrs C Mossop
Mrs S Van Boyd
Mrs M Wilson
‘Students collaborate
well and show good
independent
learning’
Ofsted
‘The teachers and staff are
friendly and we get
opportunity to take part in
lots of after school clubs’
Year 7 Student

The Governing Body
LA Representatives
Mrs S Brown
Mr F Cairns
Mr R Cole
Mr D Gabbert
Parent Representatives
Mr T Gilmore
Mr J Hudson – Vice Chair of Governors
Mr D Morgan
Ms H Rycraft
Mr M Smith
There is currently 1 vacancy for a Parent Governor
Staff Representatives
Mrs K Gardiner
Mrs N J Rae
Mrs C J Smith
Mr I P Smith
Community Representatives
Mrs W M Hughes
Mr D Kirk
Mr J Lee
Professor C Richards (Chair of Governors)
Clerk to the Governors
Mrs S Minter
The Clerk and individual members of the Governing Body may be contacted at the
School Address:
Millom School
Salthouse Road
MILLOM, Cumbria
LA18 5AB
Tel: 01229 772300
.
Complaints
Should you become concerned in any way about your child’s education, it is important that you tell us about this straight away. As a
first step you should discuss your concern with your child’s teacher, head of department or Director of Learning. If you are still
concerned, you should arrange to meet with the Headteacher. Obviously, as a staff we will do all we can to resolve your concerns and
to ensure you are happy with your child’s education. If the Headteacher cannot resolve your complaint, you should complain to the
Chair of Governors in writing, through the Clerk to the Governors, at the school address.
There may be some occasions when parents wish to complain about matters relating to the curriculum and collective worship which
are the responsibility of the Governing Body and/or the Local Authority. Special formal arrangements exist for dealing with complaints
of this kind. Advice on how to pursue a formal complaint is also available from the Director of Children’s Services, 5 Portland Square,
Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1PU. Tel (01228) 606060.
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Notes...
‘There is a firm focus on raising
achievement’
Ofsted
‘The school is an
inclusive,
harmonious
community where
all students are
treated as unique
individuals’
Ofsted

Access to
Other Information
Other information about the School, including copies of school publications, information about annual school
achievement, the school’s Ofsted report, and information about school policies are available via the school website at:
www.millom.cumbria.sch.uk or on request from the Headteacher at the School.
Disclaimer
The information supplied in this document is in accordance with information at present available to the Governors and is
believed to be correct as at the date of printing. In particular nothing herein prejudices the right of Education Committee or
any of its sub-committees, or the Governors or the Head of the School as it sees fit without regard to whether this will affect
the accuracy of any matters contained in this publication. Further, neither the Governors nor the School, nor the Local
Authority, nor any members of the Authority, or the School is deemed responsible for any erroneous information in this
document
School Contact Details
Millom School • Salthouse Road • Millom • Cumbria • LA18 5AB
T: 01229 772300
F: 01229 772883
E: genenquiries@millom.cumbria.sch.uk
W: www.millom.cumbria.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr I P Smith
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