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GoffsAcademyChurchgate
“The school has a fantastic feelswherecommunitymychildhappy,safeandsupported.”Parent
Thomas Sparks
WELCOMEyou.
Thomas Sparks Principal At Goffs-Churchgate we combine the highest expectations of academic outcomes and discipline, with a very strong community feel. We strive for excellence in all that we do, and work hard to support and challenge students so that they can achieve their best. We are a happy and caring community, with a dedicated and committed staff body, upholding high expectations and aspirations for all our students to ensure that every child is provided with the best possible education. Through our mantra of Respect, Aspire, Nurture and Achieve our young people are encouraged and taught to be respectful, empathetic, compassionate and to care for each other and our community. Our recent OFSTED report, highlights that we are a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ features, stating, “True to the school’s motto, pupils at Goffs-Churchgate Academy are respectful and aspirational” (OFSTED). We are extremely proud of our strong sense of community which is nurtured so that each and every child can enjoy making a positive contribution to their school. The school combines academic rigour with a smaller secondary environment, perfect for those secondary age students who thrive best in a personalised community. The pages in the prospectus can, of course, provide only a small taste of what we can offer at Goffs-Churchgate. We invite you to come and see for yourself the fantastic opportunities that your child will have in this highly aspirant and ambitious but also close-knit environment. Should they join our school, your child will be given every support and opportunity to reach their academic and personal potential. We extend a warm welcome to you and very much look forward to sharing our community with
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THROUGH THIS PROSPECTUS WE HOPE TO OFFER YOU AN INSIGHT INTO THE MANY ASPECTS THAT MAKE UP OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY HERE AT GOFFS-CHURCHGATE. TO GOFFS-CHURCHGATE
“ PUPILS GOOD BEHAVIOUR HELPS THEM TO LEARN WELL IN OFSTEDLESSONS.”
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AT GOFFS-CHURCHGATE WE PROMOTE RESPECT: FOR EACH OTHER, FOR OURSELVES, FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT AND THE COMMUNITY.
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The school operates in new, modern classrooms, alongside specialist facilities including Sports, Drama, Music, Technology, and Science. The learning environment provides our community with a modern, aspirational and professional working environment. Within our school community at Goffs-Churchgate, students are taught to respect each other, support their community and demonstrate compassion and concern for others.
STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP THEIR ASPIRATIONS AND AMBITIONS FOR THE FUTURE.
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This includes both academic performance, but also extra-curricular activities. The key to this is recognising the talents in all our children, whether it be academic prowess or their talents in PE, Dance, Music or Drama and nurturing these talents for the future. Through extensive work both academically and through enrichment, students develop a range of skills including resilience, independence, collaboration and communication. With the rapid changes to our modern society, developing these skills are essential as we support students’ determination to succeed.
“I cannot thank the teachers enough for everything they do to develop and support our children.”Parent
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PAGE 6 “ LEADERS HAVE IMPLEMENTED A PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM THAT PROVIDES EXCELLENT SUPPORT FOR PUPILS TO FLOURISH IN DIVERSE ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES.” OFSTED
“Staff ‘go the extra mile’ to help pupils develop their interests.”Ofsted
GOFFS-CHURCHGATE WORKS HARD TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE NURTURED IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT. Regardless of their starting point, every child is given support to realise their full potential. Our dedicated Learning + Centre provides a hub which nurtures and grows our students both academically and emotionally. Through this, we develop our students so that they are ready for all challenges and possibilities. All students have a dedicated aspirations programme which tracks their progress and supports them to achieve their full potential.
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“ THE STAFF AT GOFFS-CHURCHGATE WORK TIRELESSLY TO NURTURE STUDENTS FOR THEM TO BE THE BEST THAT THEY CAN BE.” PARENT
PAGE ACHIEVE9Weexpectourstudentstobefocusedandmotivatedinalloftheirendeavours;weengagetheircuriosity,encouragetheirindependenceandnurturetheirstrengths.Wecelebrateourstudents’achievementsandrecognisetheirhardwork,aswellasthededicationofourstaffinhelpingthemtoreachtheirgoals. WE DEVELOP A CULTURE OF LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND HIGH ACHIEVEMENT. “Pupils enjoy learning and benefit from the high ambition leaders have for theirOfstededucation.”
“Our school is great at having a real sense community.”ofStudent WE WORK COLLECTIVELY TO FORM AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITYGoffs-Churchgatepridesitselfonitssenseofcommunityandfamilyfeel.Therearemanyopportunitiesforallofourstudentstocontributetoourcommunityandbecomegoodcitizens.TheseincludevariousHouseandSportingEvents and raising money for local charities. We are confident that at Goffs-Churchgate there are opportunities for all students to be able to contribute to our successful school community. Students at our school are encouraged to take on positions of responsibility and leadership through our Student Leadership Programme. PAGE 10
“ THERE IS A STRONG SENSE OF OFSTEDCOMMUNITY.” PAGE 11
PAGE HIGH12 QUALITY WE HAVE A HIGHLY EXPERIENCED TEAM OF TEACHERS AND SUPPORT STAFF AT GOFFS-CHURCHGATE, WHO CONSISTENTLY TEACH INNOVATIVE AND ENGAGING LESSONS. Our teachers encourage students to love the challenge of learning. Teachers have consistently high expectations of all students, supporting them to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills as they progress from Year 7. andInnovativeengaginglessonsinhigh-classfacilities
PAGE 13 TEACHING“OURSCHOOLHASEXCELLENTTEACHERS WHO TEACH LESSONS THAT ARE INTERESTING.” STUDENT “ LEADERS HAVE PLANNED AN AMBITIOUS CURRICULUM THAT GOES WELL BEYOND THE NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND IS WELL ESTABLISHED IN ALL SUBJECTS.” OFSTED
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