PROUD OF OURSELVES, PROUD OF OUR SCHOOL SECONDARY PROSPECTUS
WELCOME TO HARRIS ACADEMY CHOBHAM SINCE OPENING IN 2013, HARRIS ACADEMY CHOBHAM HAS QUICKLY ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS AN OUTSTANDING ALL THROUGH SCHOOL SERVING FAMILIES IN ITS LOCAL COMMUNITY. At Chobham all of our staff team are dedicated to achieving high standards of excellence and to helping young people develop into active, articulate and conscientious citizens.
• Dedicated coaching on higher education and employment opportunities from age 14, motivating students and helping them to make the right choices
We are determined that all young people joining Chobham in Year 7 should be entitled to the very best education, including:
We really value our partnership with you as parents and want you to feel properly involved in your child’s education. To help achieve this, you will receive regular reports on your child’s progress as well as newsletters and invitations to Academy events.
• A personalised approach which recognises all students as individuals and provides for them accordingly • Exciting lessons which engage students and enable them to do their very best • Exemplary pastoral support which contributes significantly to students’ happiness and success at Chobham
• The opportunity to join our amazing Sixth Form.
I hope you are as excited and enthused as we are at the prospect of your child joining us at Chobham. The Academy provides fantastic facilities and a great atmosphere together with the excellent education that is the hallmark of all Harris Academies. Please do come along to our next admissions event or contact us if you would like to arrange a tour.
• A focus on developing learning and social skills which will be of benefit to students in their lives at and beyond school Michael Whitworth, Principal, September 2022
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A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT Children learn best when their school environment is safe, inclusive and welcoming. We have a culture of mutual respect between students and staff and zero tolerance of bullying in any form. To help promote a strong sense of community we have a House system. Students are placed into one of our six Houses, each of which is led by a Head of House. We run a range of Inter-House competitions and students are encouraged to win points for their House through good attendance, excellent behaviour and positive contributions to Academy life. Our Houses are named after leading figures from past and present who are able to inspire and motivate our students: Rosalind Franklin – Scientist and DNA pioneer Labaina Himid – Artist and creator Chimamanda Adichie – Writer Roger Bannister – Athlete and Doctor Srinvasa Ramanajun – Mathematician Nelson Mandela – Statesman
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OUR CURRICULUM We believe that what our students learn and the way in which they learn are fundamental parts of an excellent education. Children attending Chobham can expect to encounter: • A broad curriculum which recognises the equal importance of all subjects including English, Maths, Science, Languages, the Humanities, the Arts and sport • A curriculum which recognises that young people are entitled to experience a wide range of subjects up to and including their GCSE studies • A wide choice of A Level and vocational courses at post 16
• A personalised curriculum which meets the learning needs and aspirations of all students • An emphasis on Personal, Social and Health Education, Citizenship and Careers Education. These important subjects are regularly delivered through discrete lessons, our Values Days and through tutor time • A curriculum designed to reflect the backgrounds, ambitions and interests of our students.
• A curriculum which helps our students to ask questions and develop a wider awareness of the world around them
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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT We recognise that equipping our students with the best possible examination results is one of our most important jobs. All Chobham staff are dedicated to ensuring that our students are well qualified and able to compete successfully for their desired university courses and careers. Chobham has established a reputation for excellent performance in GCSE examinations. We have appeared in the top 20% of schools nationally for GCSE performance in every year since the Academy opened.
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At post 16, we have an outstanding record of assisting students to gain places at the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Lessons at Chobham are fast paced and engaging. We want our students to be excited by learning and to make rapid progress. Our teachers are committed and are well qualified subject specialists.
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HIGH EXPECTATIONS We believe that having the highest expectations of behaviour and good manners help create a positive atmosphere for learning and a pleasant and secure environment throughout the school. Excellent behaviour for learning is an absolute priority for us, ensuring that lessons are always productive and that students understand the importance of supporting one another. Around the Academy, students are expected to be calm and courteous, being kind to one another and to adults. Students are encouraged to be proud of themselves and of the school. Uniform must be worn immaculately. Homework is regularly set and must be completed to a consistently high standard. Chobham students are also very clear that they are representatives of the Academy in the local community as they make their way to and from school.
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Enrichment lessons are a core part of every student’s curriculum at Chobham. Each week, students have a timetabled session which allows them to extend their learning into areas not normally covered within the school curriculum. These areas include sports, exercise and wellbeing more generally, the arts, literature and design. Chobham also offers students the opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme as well as the chance to attend an impressive range of trips. These include the opportunity to visit China or New York as well as more local activities taking advantage of the cultural locations and events London has to offer.
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ADMISSIONS Chobham is a state funded, comprehensive Academy which is free to attend. There are 210 places in Year 7 and we welcome applications from boys and girls of all backgrounds and abilities. 90 of our Year 7 places are reserved for our own Year 6 students who automatically transfer from the primary to the secondary phase. Our Admissions Policy and details of how to apply for a place at Chobham are available on our website.
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SIXTH FORM We want all of the young people entering Year 7 at Chobham to stay with us for seven years, completing both their GCSEs and post 16 studies here. The Chobham Sixth Form is a great place to study, combining the structure and support of an excellent school with the greater freedom and responsibility young people expect in Years 12 and 13. Our Sixth Form offers a wide range of A Level and vocational courses and is based in fabulous accommodation, comprising fantastic study and social spaces. Chobham Sixth Form is the natural place for post 16 study for our Year 11 students and for the many young people who join our Sixth Form from other schools. You can view our Sixth Form Prospectus on the Chobham website at https://sixthform.chobhamacademy.org.uk/152/prospectus
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FINDING OUT MORE If you would like to know more about Harris Academy Chobham then please take a look at our website www.harrischobham.org.uk You can also contact the Academy at info@chobhamacademy.org.uk
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PART OF THE SUCCESSFUL HARRIS FEDERATION The Harris Federation is a not-for-profit charity with over 50 academies in London and Essex. The founder and Chairman of the Harris Federation is Lord Harris of Peckham. His vision of delivering happy and successful education is brought to life by an excellent team of teachers and leaders. The Federation regularly tops academic studies and national league tables measuring progress and performance. Most Harris secondary academies are judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Harris secondary academies are known for combining traditional standards of manners, discipline and uniform with the best of modern teaching and technology. There are around four applications from parents for every place available.
We send many of our sixth formers to Oxford, Cambridge and other Russell Group universities – winning places on these prestigious courses at a rate of more than twice the national average – as well as top apprenticeships and competitive vocational courses. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. In addition to running schools, the Harris Federation provides high quality training and professional development for teachers throughout this part of England. Follow @HarrisFed on Twitter to stay updated.
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