Huxlow is a Good school OFSTED
Opening Doors to Brighter Futures
“Leaders and teachers are determined that only the best is good enough for pupils at the school� OFSTED
A Warm Welcome to Huxlow At Huxlow we believe that students who are happy, feel safe and are taught well, will enjoy school and, as a result, become successful adults. Our students are challenged to aim for the highest expectations they can and are motivated and supported to achieve this. Academic success is hugely important to us and we have a rich history of students of all abilities and from a wide variety of backgrounds fulfilling their potential in all areas of their education. Huxlow is far more than academic success and developing The Whole Child is one of our core responsibilities. In order to Open doors to brighter futures, it is important that our students develop characteristics such as leadership, independence, resilience, ambition and compassion. We are passionate about caring for our students and ensuring that they are all known as individuals. I am hugely proud of our College and am happy to extend an invitation to all parents and carers to come and visit us during the school day. Steve Gordon Headteacher
Our Goal Every individual is empowered to fulfil their potential Everyone succeeds at Huxlow. Students of all abilities have a proven record of academic success, including entry to the best universities. Alongside high quality teaching we provide a wide variety of outstanding academic support through our Special Educational Needs Department, Learning Mentors and More Able guidance. Our year-on-year success is achieved by knowing every student as an individual and caring for them personally and academically.
Pupils learn in a supportive atmosphere. They say, “Teachers really help us with our work and encourage us to come up with ideas for ourselves”. Pupils respond by settling quickly to work. They are keen to do their best and to support each other with their learning. OFSTED
“My daughter is now in Year 9 and continues to excel at Huxlow. They recognise any concerns and deal with them appropriately” Year 9 Parent
Our Vision “Barriers for pupils have been broken. The glass ceiling has been removed� ofsted
Safe, happy and successful students who go on to become safe, happy and successful adults Alongside academic success, students leave Huxlow with the skills to flourish in the ever changing modern world. Educating the whole child is at the heart of everything we do at Huxlow. We strive to provide the highest quality academic standards as well as a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. Through a rich curriculum with an emphasis on active engagement, students are encouraged to develop a thirst for learning and a desire to succeed. Individual student needs are met through an effectively differentiated curriculum, including an accelerated learning provision for the Most Able.
Students and Staff Feel Safe and Happy at School At Huxlow Science College we believe that pastoral support is fundamental to the wellbeing and overall success of each of our students. Our pastoral system is a key part of our strong Huxlow community where every individual matters. Form tutors know their tutees well and a range of support is available at every stage of their school life. Our house system provides a range of leadership opportunities for students and develops the responsibilities of different ages so they work together for a common goal. These respectful values underpin our College ethos. At the centre of the College is a team of Pastoral staff who are dedicated to ensuring that the students have someone they can go to if they have problems or concerns. Experienced staff have a wide range of strategies to support the learning, welfare and behaviour needs of each student. We are committed to placing Huxlow at the heart of the wider community and believe that a positive relationship between home and college is crucial. We work together to ensure our students reach their full potential.
Our staff team is well established and well liked by students
“My son is really happy at Huxlow. He has great friends here and I feel he is well looked after” Year 10 Parent
“There are excellent relationships between pupils and staff and this has created a calm, positive and purposeful climate for learning around the school” OFSTED
“Everyone in the school puts pupils’ well-being at the centre of everything that they do” OFSTED
Our Sixth Form has the best offering in the County
The Curriculum at Huxlow Our curriculum has been designed to deliver an exciting and stimulating five year progressive programme. We focus on key skills at Key Stage 3 for two years where we foster a love of learning through a broad and balanced curriculum. Our Key Stage 4 programme is extended over three years to develop a deeper understanding and mastery of subjects at GCSE level, in order to achieve the highest outcomes and to aspire for every student to reach their potential. • • •
All students study English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Studies, Physical Education, French and Technology. At Key Stage 3 (Years 7 and 8) students also study History, Geography, Music and Drama. At Key Stage 4 (Years 9, 10 and 11), alongside our core subjects, students make a number of option choices from a range of subjects including History, Geography, Additional Sciences, Drama, Music, Examined Physical Education, Psychology, Business and Travel and Tourism.
Our Key Stage 5 provision is delivered alongside our partners - as part of The East Northamptonshire College (TENC) - The Ferrers School and The Rushden Academy. Our joint provision has the most comprehensive choice of subjects in the County, consisting of twenty nine A Levels plus ten BTEC additional Level 3 courses and four Level 2 post-sixteen options. Please visit www.tenconline.co.uk for greater details.
Our students excel at Science
Extra Curricular and Enrichment At Huxlow, there is a strong commitment from staff to offer our students an inclusive and enriching educational experience, both within the curriculum and through a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. An exciting array of clubs, activities and trips provide a springboard for developing Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Communication (LORIC) skills. Inspiration is achieved through our many day and residential trips. The following highly popular residential trips enrich the educational experiences of many young people year on year: • • • •
Normandy/Paris/Holland – cultural trips Belgium – WWI Battlefields Austria – ski trip Uganda – International Youth Conference.
Students also have the opportunity to visit places of interest in the UK, including the theatre, university campuses, science conventions and career opportunities. They will also experience visiting speakers, authors and theatre groups during their time at Huxlow. We are extremely proud of our sporting achievements. Huxlow students repeatedly achieve excellent results at district, County and National level in this competitive arena. Many team and individual sports are run as clubs and activities by our motivated and competitive Physical Education team.
Our sports teams are successful in local and national competitions
“The Year 11 revision programme is brilliant, it really helped my daughter through her exams� parent
Huxlow Science College
Finedon Road, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TY Telephone: 01933 650496 Fax: 01933 653435 E-mail: enquiries@huxlow.northants.sch.uk www.huxlow.northants.sch.uk Registered company number: 7982740
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