Additional Information 2016 – 17
Admissions to the School Admissions to the school are determined by the governors in accordance with the policy set out below. The Published Admissions Number for Year 7 is 160. The Governors are committed to a continuing policy of open admissions to the school without any selection or discrimination.
Applying for a place The Local Authority (LA) encourages parents/carers to apply on-line via the Surrey County Council website. Parents/carers can apply on-line from 1st September 2015. Alternatively, parents/carers can request a paper copy of the admissions form and booklet from Surrey County Council by emailing: schoolbooklets@surreycc.gov.uk or calling: 0300 200 1015. Parents/carers are invited to rank their six preferred schools in order of priority. If you have requested a paper application form this should be completed and returned to your child’s current Surrey maintained school, or directly to the LA if s/he attends an out-county or independent school. The on-line form goes directly to the LA. The closing date for secondary applications is Saturday 31st October 2015. However, the LA strongly recommends that parents/carers submit their applications by Friday 23rd October 2015, the Friday before half-term.
Allocating places Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs and children with an Education Health & Care Plan (EHCP) which names Guildford County School will automatically be allocated to the school before other applicants are considered. The number of places available will be reduced by the number of children with a statement that has named the school.
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The following admissions criteria are used, in order of priority, to allocate places when the school is oversubscribed: 1. Looked after Children, Previously Looked after Children
own or local authority medical advisers. If there are sensitive and/or serious individual and/or family circumstances, these should be stated at the time of application. Substantive evidence, such as a report from a support service, must be provided.
2. Exceptional Circumstances
3. Siblings
3. Siblings
This means children who have siblings on roll at the school, including in the Sixth Form, at the time of their admission. A sibling also includes a step, foster or half-brother/sister living at the same address.
4. Children of staff 5. Distance to school
1. Looked after Children, Previously Looked after Children Looked after children and previously looked after children are those who are registered as being in the care of a Local Authority or provided with accommodation by a local authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989(a), e.g. fostered or living in a children’s home, at the time an application for a school is made; and children who have previously been in the care of a Local Authority or provided with accommodation by a local authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989(a) and who have left that care through adoption, a child arrangements order (in accordance with Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 and was amended by the Children and Families Act 2014) or special guardianship order (in accordance with Section 14A of the Children Act 1989).
2. Exceptional Circumstances Exceptional circumstances means children with a serious or life-threatening medical condition which makes attendance at Guildford County School essential, or children where there are sensitive and/ or serious individual and/or family circumstances that make attendance at Guildford County School essential. In the case of a medical condition or disability, this should be stated on the application form and can only be considered if substantive medical evidence is attached. Please note that a letter from a GP will not normally be deemed sufficient evidence. Governors reserve the right to consult with their
4. Children of Staff Priority is given to the children of staff who have been employed by the school for more than two years. The date that will be used to assess the length of time that a member of staff has been employed will be the closing date for applications (31st October).
5. Distance to school The distance to Guildford County School is measured in a straight line from the address point of the pupil’s house, as set by Ordnance Survey, to whichever of the school’s four entrances available for pupils to use is the closest to that address point. This distance is calculated using the Admissions & Transport Team’s Geographical Information System. A child’s home address is considered to be the child’s permanent address where he/she lives with at least one parent/ carer for the majority of the school week and, if applicable, the address where child benefit is registered. Parents/carers will be asked to provide evidence to prove a permanent address. If more than one applicant lives in the same block of flats we will treat them as living equidistant from the school. Where two applicants live equidistant and share priority for a place we would apply a random allocation to determine which child would receive priority. We will ensure that this process is witnessed and recorded.
In the case of multiple births, where children are ranked consecutively in their order of priority for a place and there are not sufficient vacancies remaining for each of them, wherever it is logistically possible, each child will be offered a place. Where it is not logistically possible to offer each child a place the child(ren) to be offered the last remaining place(s) will be determined by the drawing of lots. Should it be necessary to decide between applicants due to oversubscription in any criteria 1-4, distance will be used to determine which child will be offered any place that becomes available.
Late applications If you do not manage to meet the deadline for applications, because you are new to the area, or for any other reason, please submit your application form, paper or on-line, to Surrey LA. Late applications will be considered in accordance with Surrey’s Co-ordinated Admission Scheme.
Waiting Lists for Year 7 At the beginning of March letters are sent out by Surrey Local Authority informing all parents/carers of the school at which a place has been allocated to your child. If you have not been offered a place at Guildford County School by the LA and you are still keen to accept one, or if you are applying for a place after the beginning of March, please contact us immediately. We operate a waiting list to determine which child will be offered any place that becomes available. The waiting list reflects our admissions criteria as listed above, and is maintained until the end of the following academic year. Please note that you will not automatically be placed on the waiting list by the LA – you must contact us and ask to be placed on the waiting list. If you have not put Guildford County School as a preference, you will need to apply for a place through the Local Authority.
The child of a member of staff who does not qualify for priority admission, because the staff member joined the school less than two years before the admissions deadline, will have priority on the waiting list from the time when their parent/carer has been employed at the school for two years or more.
Waiting Lists for all other years We operate a waiting list for all year groups which we update at the end of each academic year. If you apply for a place and there are none available, we will place your child on the waiting list for the appropriate year. All in-year waiting lists reflect our admissions criteria as listed above. If a member of staff asks that their child is placed on the waiting list, the child’s position on the waiting list will be determined by whether the member of staff has been at the school for two years. If the period of two years is completed while the child is on the waiting list, his/her position will be updated on the appropriate date.
Appeals The appeals system is operated independently of the school by Surrey Schools Appeals Service, and we aim to ensure that all appeals are heard by the end of June. Please note that we set our own date for appeals, which is not necessarily the same as the date set by the LA for Community Schools. An appeals timetable will be published on the school’s website by the end of February.
In-Year Admissions All in-year applicants must apply for a place at the school using the Surrey County Council Centrally Managed Application Form (IYA-SCCCMA) which can be found on the Surrey County Council website at: www.surreycc.gov.uk or on the school website at: www.guildfordcounty.co.uk. Forms can also be requested by telephoning the Surrey Schools and Childcare Service on: 0300 200 1004. All completed forms must be returned to the Local Authority. For in-year applications the date for determining the two year period for children of staff will be the date that the application is made.
Children out of Chronological age group Parent/carers who choose to seek places outside of their child’s chronological year group should apply directly to the school by submitting a letter stating clearly why they feel admission to a different year group is in the child’s best interest and provide evidence to support this. The governors Admissions Committee will meet and consider the evidence provided and make a decision on the basis of the circumstances of each case and in the best interest of the child in question. More information on educating children out of their chronological year group is available at: www.surreycc.gov.uk/admissions.
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Admission into the Sixth Form Each year, the Governors invite Year 11 students who already attend Guildford County School to express an intention to join the Guildford County School Sixth Form. Whilst GCS students are entitled to continue into the Sixth Form providing they meet the minimum entry requirements, applications are also invited from students of Year 11 age who are members of other schools, and wish to join the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) of Guildford County School. They will do this by, for example, advertisement in the local media. The Governors will consider applications when they are received; and places will be offered in order of priority, as defined below.
Entry Requirements Students are normally required to gain 5 GCSE passes or the equivalent at Grade C (higher tier) or above for AS/A2 courses, but all students are considered on an individual basis and there are subtle differences in subject specific requirements. No minimum requirements are set for other courses.
Published Admissions Number The PAN for the Sixth Form, which refers to students from other schools, is 50 in Year 12 and 20 in Year 13. We will however consider accepting additional students should we reach our PAN.
Allocating Places The following admissions criteria are used, in order of priority, as defined below, to allocate places in the Sixth Form when the Sixth Form is oversubscribed: 1. Looked after Children, Previously Looked after Children 2. Exceptional Circumstances 3. Siblings 4. Children of staff 5. Distance to school Should it be necessary to decide between applicants due to oversubscription in any criteria 1– 4, distance will be used to determine which child will be offered any place that becomes available. Please refer to the definitions provided earlier in the policy for a full explanation of the above criteria.
Meetings Meetings will normally be held with Year 11 Guildford County School students and those from other schools to provide advice on options and entry requirements for particular courses. These meetings do not form part of the decision-making process regarding the offer of places.
Sixth Form Timetable for Applications and Offers • Application forms will be available after the Sixth Form Information Evening on Thursday 26th November 2015 • The deadline for applications is Friday 4th December 2015 • Offers will be made by no later than Friday 26th February 2016
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Applications after the deadline date Late applications will be processed as they are received.
Visits for Prospective Parents Parents who do not know the school at first hand are encouraged to come and see us during our Open Evening on: 6-8.30pm, 8th October 2015. We hope that parents will also wish to take the opportunity to visit during a normal school day to see our school at work and meet Mr Mayhew, Headteacher. Our open mornings will take place on the following dates: Wednesday 14th October Thursday 15th October Monday 19th October Tuesday 20th October All open mornings start at 9.15am.
Uniform We are proud of our uniform, and expect all of our students up to the end of Year 11 to wear the correct uniform each day. We ask parents to give us their support by sending their children to school suitably dressed. All items of uniform, except the school badge, may be purchased from our suppliers: Guildford School and Sports (210 London Road, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7JS – www.guildfordschoolsandsport.co.uk) or from our online supplier Kidsbiz: www.kidsbiz.co.uk/guildfordcounty.asp The school badge (cost £2) may be purchased from the School Office.
Governors
Boys’ Uniform Blazer:
David Luke eco blazer in navy DL1994 (with embroidered badge)
V-Neck Pullover:
Navy (optional, but not in place of the blazer); hooded tops are not to be worn as main uniform
School Tie:
Red stripe on navy (available from our supplier, Guildford Schools and Sport) A small stock of ties is also kept at the school
Trousers:
David Luke style DL958 or DL943 in charcoal or Banner style Fulham (junior, adjustable) or Falmouth (senior, belted) in charcoal
Shirt:
White, plain school style (always to be worn with the school tie) Summer only: White polo shirt with navy blue logo
Footwear:
Grey or navy socks (not white). Black leather school shoes must be worn. Students will be required to change into black plimsolls otherwise
Chair of Governors Mrs Janette Owen
Governors Mrs Kathy Ashford Mr Neil Benjamin Mr Jim Hurman Mrs Pauline Johnson Mrs Sarah Kershaw
Boys’ P.E. Kit
Mr Tom Turcan
Indoor:
White sports polo shirt with logo; navy blue shorts; navy blue socks; trainers (non marking soles)
Outdoor:
White sports polo shirt with logo; navy blue socks; navy blue shorts; navy tracksuit bottoms with white stripe; navy and red rugby shirt (winter use). Football boots and trainers
Optional:
Navy school hooded sweatshirt with school badge, shin pads, gum shield (recommended). Splash proof navy blazer with school logo
Staff Governors
Outdoor Coat:
Blue, black or grey, plain, (without lettering or logo)
Mr Adam Daniels
Mr Tim Wolfenden Mrs Sarah Wynde
Mr Adam Day
Girls’ Uniform
Mrs Carol Smith
Blazer:
David Luke eco blazer in navy DL1995 (with embroidered badge)
Skirt:
Navy with red piping, style Rosedale code 3222
Parent Governors
Trousers:
Navy Trutex bootcut style No. JWT441 available from GS&S – or Ziggy bootcut style from Kidsbiz. Please do not buy any other style or models
Ms Stephanie Code
Blouse:
Apple green, polyester/cotton, open neck, ¾ length sleeve Summer only: Apple green polo shirt with navy blue logo
V-Neck Pullover/Cardigan:
Navy (optional, but not in place of the blazer); hooded tops are not to be worn as main uniform
Dr Jenevora Williams
Footwear:
Black leather school shoes must be worn (please ensure that these have sensible flat heels, suitable for school wear); shoes without backs are not suitable as they can cause accidents due to the large number of stairs at GCS
Ex Officio Governor
Knee length or short plain white or navy socks, or plain nylon tights in tan or navy; patterned tights are not suitable for wear with school uniform
Co-opted Governor
Hosiery:
Mr Adrian Hope Mr Indrajit Sugunasingha
Jack Mayhew (Headteacher)
Mr Jon Coles
Girls’ P.E. Kit Indoor:
White sports polo shirt with school logo; navy blue shorts; navy blue socks; trainers (non-marking soles)
Outdoor:
White polo shirt with school logo; navy blue socks, navy blue shorts; navy tracksuit bottoms with white stripe; navy hooded top with school logo (winter use only). Trainers (non-marking); football boots
Optional:
Shin pads, gum shields (recommended); school hooded sweatshirt with school badge – winter use
Outdoor Coat:
Blue, black or grey, plain (without lettering or logo)
Community Governor Mrs Fiona Davidson
All Governors may be contacted via the School
There is also an optional college style scarf for girls and boys
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GCSE Results 2015 Entries Departments
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
U
Nos.
A*– C
A*– G
%
Nos.
%
Nos.
Art and Design
34
1
2
5
13
9
3
1
0
0
62
21
100
34
Biology
56
14
25
13
4
0
0
0
0
0
100
56
100
56
Business Studies
32
1
2
8
4
8
5
1
3
0
47
15
100
32
Catering Studies
21
1
5
2
9
4
0
0
0
0
81
17
100
21
Chemistry
56
12
17
14
13
0
0
0
0
0
100
56
100
56
Computer Science
16
0
3
3
5
1
2
1
0
1
69
11
94
15
D&T Textiles Technology
14
0
0
1
6
4
2
1
0
0
50
7
100
14
English
13
0
0
3
9
1
0
0
0
0
92
12
100
13
English Language
140
7
26
54
34
15
4
0
0
0
86
121
100
140
English Literature
142
19
44
37
31
5
3
2
0
0
92
131
99
141
French
41
2
10
11
7
8
2
0
0
1
73
30
98
40
Geography
87
12
20
15
15
12
6
3
3
1
71
62
99
86
German
15
1
4
5
3
2
0
0
0
0
87
13
100
15
Graphic Design
19
4
4
7
3
1
0
0
0
0
95
18
100
19
History
104
105
19
29
26
14
9
2
3
2
1
84
88
99
Latin
5
1
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
100
5
100
5
Further Maths
20
12
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
100
20
100
20
Maths
156
21
28
37
39
19
3
6
1
2
80
125
99
154
Media Studies
62
0
6
30
22
3
1
0
0
0
94
58
100
62
Music Studies
23
11
6
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
96
22
100
23
Performing Arts
42
4
5
11
8
10
1
2
1
0
67
28
100
42
Physics
56
13
20
14
9
0
0
0
0
0
100
56
100
56
Religious Studies
54
9
14
19
8
1
1
0
1
1
93
50
98
53
Science (Core)
98
1
11
19
29
15
17
6
0
0
60
60
100
98
Additional Science
100
0
11
22
29
14
14
8
2
0
62
62
100
100
Spanish
30
4
6
8
8
2
2
0
0
0
87
26
100
30
Sports Studies
43
3
12
11
10
6
1
0
0
0
84
36
100
43
1480
172
321
378
335
150
69
34
13
7
82
1206
99
1472
Total Data correct as of 10 September 2015
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A*
SIXTH FORM ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY (AS) LEVEL RESULTS 2015 Entries Departments
A
B
C
D
E
U
Nos.
A–B
A–E
%
Nos.
%
Nos.
Art and Design
5
1
4
0
0
0
0
100
5
100
5
Biology
21
1
6
4
1
8
1
33
7
95
20
Chemistry
11
0
4
3
2
0
2
36
4
81
9
Computer Science
12
2
1
1
2
5
1
25
3
92
11
Creative Writing
9
0
3
3
3
0
0
33
3
100
9
Economics
15
3
2
2
3
4
1
33
5
88
14
English Language
26
4
8
12
2
0
0
46
12
100
26
English Literature
27
4
3
11
8
1
0
26
7
100
27
French
5
1
0
0
2
1
1
20
1
80
4
Geography
18
3
8
3
3
0
1
61
11
94
17
German
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
100
2
100
2
Government/Politics Studies
25
5
7
4
5
2
2
48
12
92
23
History
56
14
16
19
6
1
0
54
30
100
56
Mathematics (Further)
12
7
2
1
0
0
2
75
9
83
10
Mathematics (General)
39
19
4
5
1
4
6
59
23
85
33
Media Studies
7
0
1
3
3
0
0
14
1
100
7
Music Studies
5
0
1
2
0
2
0
20
1
100
5
Music Technology
6
1
1
0
3
1
0
33
2
100
6
Performing Arts
7
0
2
3
1
1
0
29
2
100
7
Photography
7
0
1
2
4
0
0
14
1
100
7
Physics
16
5
2
3
2
1
3
44
7
81
13
Product Design
9
0
0
0
2
4
3
0
0
67
6
Psychology
30
2
3
9
6
2
8
17
5
73
22
Religious Studies
15
3
3
2
5
1
1
40
6
88
14
Spanish
8
5
1
1
0
0
1
75
6
88
7
Sports Studies
5
1
0
2
2
0
0
20
1
100
5
Total (Entries)
398
82
84
95
66
38
33
41
166
92
365
Data correct as of 10 September 2015
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Sixth Form Advanced Level (A2) Results 2015
Departments
A*
A
B
C
D
E
U
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Nos.
Art and Design: Fine Art
2
A*– A
A*– B
A*– E
%
Nos.
%
Nos.
%
Nos.
50
1
50
1
100
2 10
Art and Design: Photography
11
0
0
2
4
4
0
1
0
0
18
2
91
Art and Design: Textile Design
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
50
1
100
2
100
2
Biology
10
0
1
1
1
3
3
1
10
1
20
2
100
9
Chemistry
7
0
2
2
2
1
0
0
29
2
57
4
100
7
Classics: Latin
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
100
2
100
2
100
2
Computing
7
2
0
2
2
0
1
0
29
2
57
4
100
7
D&T: Product Design
7
0
0
1
4
2
0
0
0
0
14
1
100
7
Drama & Theatre Studies
7
0
0
2
0
4
1
0
0
0
28
2
100
7
Economics
14
0
2
4
5
3
0
0
14
2
43
6
100
14
English Language
33
2
6
12
9
4
0
0
24
8
61
20
100
33
English Literature
25
4
2
12
4
2
1
0
24
6
64
18
100
25
French
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
67
2
100
3
100
3
Further Mathematics
6
3
0
3
0
0
0
0
50
3
100
6
100
6
Geography
4
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
50
2
100
4
Government & Politics
9
2
2
0
3
1
0
1
44
4
44
4
89
8
History
32
2
11
9
6
4
0
0
41
13
69
22
100
32
Mathematics
21
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
52
11
71
15
100
21
Media Studies
13
0
2
3
6
2
0
0
15
2
38
5
100
13
Music
5
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
20
1
60
3
100
5
Music Technology
5
0
0
0
3
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
80
4
Physical Education
6
0
0
1
4
0
1
0
0
0
17
1
100
6
Physics
15
1
6
2
1
3
2
0
47
7
60
9
100
15
Psychology
25
2
1
5
8
7
2
0
12
3
32
8
100
25
Religious Studies
11
2
2
5
2
0
0
0
36
4
82
9
100
11
Spanish
5
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
20
1
40
2
100
5
Turkish Total (Entries)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
100
1
100
1
288
29
47
78
69
47
14
4
27
76
55
154
99
284
Data correct as of 10 September 2015