Brookvale High School Prospectus
Welcome to the Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Achieving Excellence Together 11-19 Our campus is the most successful high and upper school combination in Leicestershire, as judged by Ofsted. Our campus is unique in providing entry points at the start of Year 7, 10 and 12, and we work as one in order to secure outstanding outcomes at all key stages. For a better understanding of our campus and what we offer please see www.brookvalehighschool.co.uk or www.grobycoll.com We look forward to meeting you soon. Katie Rush Headteacher Brookvale HS
Robert Coles Principal Groby CC
“Outstanding in all areas.� Brookvale Inspection Report February 2014
At Brookvale we welcome young people from our partner primary schools in Groby, Ratby, Kirby Muxloe and Newtown Linford, and from other primary schools subject to availability of places. We are a caring school with a disciplined, family atmosphere. All students are known and treated as individuals. We have high standards, and we place particular emphasis on school uniform, good behaviour, attendance and punctuality. Gifted and talented students thrive at Brookvale and Groby Community College, with a good proportion of students gaining the highest level GCSEs, and high rates staying on in the sixth form and going on to university, including Oxford and Cambridge. We believe that school is more than lessons, and we have a wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer. We encourage all students to get involved, and develop their skills outside the classroom. This prospectus is designed to give you a flavour of life at Brookvale, but the best way to get to know us is to visit and see for yourself. I look forward to meeting you. Katie Rush Headteacher
Outstanding Achievement “Students’ achievement is outstanding because they make excellent progress during their time at the school and attain exceptionally high standards by the end of Year 9.” Brookvale Inspection Report February 2014 We are extremely proud of our excellent results which are consistently significantly above both county and national averages. The strength of our partnership with Groby Community College ensures excellent outcomes at GCSE and A level for our students. Summer 2013, the A level results on our campus A*- B were the highest in Leicestershire. For the latest detailed information with regard to academic achievement please see www.brookvalehighschool.co.uk and www.grobycoll.com
“The school uses excellent procedures to set demanding targets for students, track their progress and provide additional support to ensure their rapid progress.” Brookvale Inspection Report February 2014
Outstanding Teaching & Learning The Brookvale Curriculum
“The quality of teaching is outstanding, so students make rapid progress. There is a buzz of activity in lessons, and teachers show that they have high expectations of all students.” Brookvale Inspection Report February 2014
We regard our teaching staff as our greatest resource, and we are proud of the quality of teaching and learning at Brookvale. We are always striving for excellence, and we use our best teachers to promote and share outstanding practice across the school. All National Curriculum subjects are taught at Brookvale, and we also teach Lifeskills, Drama and a second foreign language. Subjects are taught by teams of specialist teachers and teaching assistants / learning support assistants. Our curriculum is designed to enable our students to become: • Successful learners, who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve. • Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives. • Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society. The Brookvale curriculum forms part of our 11-19 campus curriculum, and is designed to lay the foundation for the highest outcomes at GCSE, A level and beyond.
“A wide range of extra activities, particularly in the creative arts and sport, greatly increase students’ enjoyment and experience of school.” Brookvale Inspection Report February 2014
“The school provides a very positive environment for learning which successfully supports the excellent academic and personal development of the students.” Brookvale Inspection Report February 2014
Personal Development & Well Being Tutor Groups The cornerstone of the care we provide comes from our tutor groups. Students stay with the same form tutor throughout their time at Brookvale, and the form tutor is the first point of contact whatever the issue. Our tutor groups are smaller than our teaching groups, and are made up of all three years. This means that our new Year 7 students will get to know students in other year groups straight away, and our older students are expected to “look after” and care for the new students right from the start.
House System Each tutor group belongs to a House. Our four Houses are: Amazon, Mississippi, Nile and Yangtze Our House System promotes student involvement, competition and leadership opportunities. House Captains, all from Year 9, are positive role models throughout the school.
At Brookvale Every Child Matters We are a safe and caring school. Anti-Bullying Policy We take a firm stand against bullying of any kind. We encourage our students to let us know if there is something troubling them, and we take their concerns very seriously.
“Bullying of any kind is extremely rare.” Brookvale Inspection Report February 2014
Equality Policies
“The behaviour of students in lessons and around the school is outstanding and this contributes to a calm and orderly environment for learning.” Brookvale Inspection Report February 2014
Brookvale says no to racism or any other kind of discrimination. We value everyone and we take action to promote equality. We have a mixed community where all can experience success and enjoy school.
Child Protection and Safeguarding We take seriously our responsibility to look after the children in our care. All staff undergo regular child protection training, and our recruitment procedures follow the most up to date safeguarding guidance.
Special Educational Needs and Disability We want ALL our students to achieve their best. Our Special Educational Needs Department coordinates the support provided for students with SEN and or disabilities.
Religious Education Our Religious Education follows the Leicestershire Agreed Syllabus. Major world religions and belief systems are considered, and students are supported in reflecting on their own beliefs and values, and respecting others’.
Sex Education Sex Education is taught within Science and Lifeskills, and is set within a moral framework. Details of our programme are sent home, and parents / carers have the right to withdraw their child from certain aspects.
Partnership with Parents “95% of parents would recommend Brookvale to another parent.” Parent View Results OFSTED February 2014
We believe that young people learn best when there is a strong partnership between school and home. We work hard to develop close communication with parents, and parents tell us they appreciate this good relationship. Some of the ways in which we try to maintain this close communication are as follows: • Regular parents evenings • Regular progress reports throughout the year • Informal contact face to face or via phone, e-mail, student organiser or text • Fortnightly newsletters • Up to date website
Partnership with Learners Brookvale High School exists for the benefit of our learners, and we want them to feel it is “their” school. Some of the ways in which we try to achieve this are as follows: • The Student Leadership Team and Form Representatives give students a voice in the organisation and development of the school. • Our House System is a focus for student involvement and leadership. House Captains work with staff to organise competitions and events, and act as role models and ambassadors for the school. • Student panels are always involved when we appoint new staff. • Students are always consulted when we review teaching quality. We hope all the above will help our students develop a taste for active citizenship based on the principle of rights and responsibilities.
Partnerships with Local Schools We work very closely with all our local primary schools to ensure smooth transition from primary to secondary.
“All students have an equal chance to thrive in an atmosphere of fairness and trust and without fear.” Brookvale Inspection Report February 2014
Facilities for Learning We are fortunate to have a well designed building set within a green, spacious campus shared with Groby Community College. We are constantly working to improve the facilities we have to offer in order to provide the very best learning environment. Our excellent facilities include:
Breakfast Club is open every day from 8am, free of charge!
• A multi media suite of classrooms for languages • Extensive playing fields and sports facilities, including the synthetic pitch we share with Groby Community College and the local community • Gymnasium • 4 refurbished science laboratories • 5 art and design workshops • Specialist ICT classrooms with multi media facilities • Music suite with instruments, computers, keyboards and practice rooms • Fully equipped Drama Studio • Specialist teaching areas for all subjects • Large school hall and canteen with hot breakfast available from 8am daily • Access to ICT facilities throughout the school
“The school is led and managed exceptionally well.” Brookvale Inspection Report February 2014
An Award Winning School International School Award Achieved 2007 and 2010
Artsmark Silver Award Achieved 2009 and 2012
LinkedUp Award Achieved 2011 “for innovative curriculum development projects that help to transform the language learning experience of pupils”
The Brookvale Groby Learning Campus Achieving Excellence Together, 11-19
Brookvale High School
Groby Community College
“OUTSTANDING” Ofsted February 2014
“GOOD with OUTSTANDING features”
www.brookvalehighschool.co.uk T: 0116 287 6914
www.grobycoll.com T: 0116 287 9921
Ofsted February 2013
Why choose the Brookvale Groby Learning Campus? “We have the proven track record to support your child through the whole of their secondary education towards academic success at GCSE and A level.” Katie Rush, Headteacher, Brookvale High School and Robert Coles, Principal, Groby Community College
The Brookvale Learning Campus, Ratby Road, Groby, Leicester, LE6 0FP / LE6 0GE respectively
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