Hendon School
Our SharedVision
Believe
Achieve
We support each student to feel safe, have confidence and to be ready for everyday life. We help each student to be the person that they want to be.
We support each student to realise their full potential in all aspects of life - academic, creative, physical and social. We help our students to always do their best.
Lead
Belong
We work together to lead improvement. We recognise the skills and strengths of leadership. Everyone has a part to play in the future of our Hendon School community.
We connect with others to build effective and harmonious relationships within school and our wider community. At every stage we aim to develop shared values.
Welcome from the Headteacher I am delighted to welcome you to Hendon School. Our motto, “Believe, Achieve, Lead, Belong� reflects our vision - for every person who is part of Hendon School. We have high expectations of all our students and we work together to ensure all members of our community develop the confidence and receive the support and guidance to realise their full potential; to play an active role both in school and as part of the wider community. We pride ourselves on being a family, albeit a very large and diverse one where we recognise the importance of our role in ensuring that our students are fully prepared for the many challenges of the 21st century. I hope that the information in this prospectus will help you gain an insight into our school. However, no prospectus is a substitute for direct experience, so please browse our website. Visitors are always welcome so come and have a look at Hendon School for yourselves. Best wishes
Rhona Povey Headteacher Hendon School
“A calm, secure and positive learning environment is evident in all lessons so that pupils feel confident when volunteering answers and are not afraid to make mistakes. This is a result of excellent relationships within the classroom between students and between the teacher and students.� Challenge Partner Review
Achieving Excellence, Shaping Futures Hendon School provides exceptional all-round education for our students. In recent years, our GCSE results place us amongst the highest achieving schools in Barnet, with outstanding value added and results which are significantly above the national average.
Pastoral care and inclusion are of an exceptional quality at Hendon School and transition from primary to secondary is very well supported. Working in partnership with parents to ensure that students are fully supported in their education is extremely important to us.
Students are part of a thriving learning community, where everyone is valued. We have an established tradition of excellent teaching and learning and of providing the very best development opportunities. Our students also gain valuable lifelong skills by taking part in the extensive range of enriching experiences offered in school. Additionally, we enable students to flourish by supporting them in contributing to local and international communities.
We foster an ethos of respect and mutual support and strive to ensure our students gain the results and skills they need to follow their chosen pathway at university, in further education or employment. Our students leave school equipped with the skills to meet the challenges of adult life and ready to make a valuable contribution to society.
“Hendon School should be congratulated for their exceptional achievements. They have proved themselves to be leading the field in improving GCSE outcomes for their students.� specialist schools and academies trust
Inspirational Learning Hendon School offers a broad, balanced and vibrant curriculum that fully develops our students, empowering them to fulfil their potential and access careers of their choice. At the heart of our curriculum is a strong emphasis on teaching and learning. Our teachers are committed and dedicated, always responding to developments in education and focussed on providing the best for our students. Our exciting and creative approach to learning cultivates growing intellectual
curiosity and a sense of enquiry. Students are encouraged to become confident and independent learners. Our provision delivers a range of experiences, both in and out of the classroom, to extend learning and to stretch and challenge our students. Homework is a key component of this provision; through a combination of project-based research and creative assignments, students gain a deeper subject understanding and develop autonomous learning skills.
“There is an innovative curriculum which meets the needs and aspirations of all students.� Ofsted
‘Believe, Achieve, Lead and Belong’
Passionate About Progress At Hendon School, we are tremendously proud of the achievements of our students. We foster a culture of ambition, ensuring all of our students make rapid and sustained progress. This progress is monitored closely and shared regularly with parents through Academic Review days, termly grade reports and consultation evenings. Student’s attainment over a number of years has been exceptional, with the majority of our school leavers moving on to study in further education and a high proportion gaining places at Russell Group Universities.
Developing exceptional literacy skills is a cornerstone of successful achievement. In Year 7, our students access a highly effective literacy programme, which helps to extend development and includes paired reading with Sixth Form students; this helps to extend their development both academically and socially as they begin their secondary school journey, students have access after school hours to quiet, well-resourced learning facilities, including the School Library and the Sixth Form Centre. We aim to create a culture of achievement through our high expectations and passion for learning.
“There is no glass ceiling for learners. Opportunities are exploited to ensure all students are supported to become good citizens and have a range of experiences that will take them through to adulthood.� challenge partner review
“As a result of this impressive range of opportunities and experiences, students are enabled to become resilient, independent young adults who are prepared, able and eager to become active members of their local, national and international community.� challenge partners
Educating Beyond the Classroom The strong and creative curriculum at Hendon School extends beyond the classroom. Enrichment activities are a major strength of the school, enhancing life skills through problem solving, team work, independent thinking, leadership and public speaking. Students enjoy success in an impressive range of creative, sporting and enterprise opportunities and are actively engaged in the UK Maths Challenge, BBC School Report, Citizens UK, The Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge, Team London and extensive work for charity. Outdoor and adventurous activities are promoted through residential experiences and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. We are a lead school for The National Citizen Service programme. Students take part
in summer school university programmes and all of our students complete work experience. Our Japanese exchange programme has been running for more than ten years and we have international partnerships with schools in South Africa and Spain, as well as study and cultural trips to Iceland, Germany and America. Leadership flourishes through the peer support scheme, Student Voice and subject leader programmes. Our students are committed to making a difference; this can include teaching in local primary schools, fundraising, campaigning and community events. Students have won a range of awards for their outstanding contributions to citizenship and leadership.
A Personal Approach We are very proud of our pastoral care system. At Hendon School we aim to nurture the whole child and ensure that students develop positive moral values which enable them to make valuable contributions to both the school and in wider society. Excellent systems are in place to support our students through crucial parts of their education; at transfer to secondary school; from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4; into Post 16 education (further and higher), apprenticeships or employment. Students feel secure in our school. We ensure that all students have an adult among the staff to whom they can talk and who provides the support and guidance they need as an individual. All students have a personal tutor who they see on a daily basis. We employ a dedicated team of staff in our Student Services department to work with those students who need additional support to ensure they achieve. We teach students a wide range of skills through our SMART Futures programme.
The programme addresses Social, Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL), Personal Social Health Education (PSHE), Citizenship, employability skills and careers. These parts of the curriculum support the wider aspects of learning which allow our students to flourish. We have a specialist Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) professional and our provision is highly effective. All students receive independent and informed further education and careers advice. Additionally, we work effectively with a wide range of outside agencies to ensure we support learning and achieve the best possible outcomes for our students. We develop positive relationships based on respect and trust and we engage parents through our parent forum, regular one-to-one and teacher-parent consultation evenings.
“Students receive outstanding care and support.�
OFSTED
A final word from our students
What makes the school special is that as soon as you walk in, you get a burst of positive energy. Hendon School is a second home to many. The immense diversity at this school is not only acknowledged but celebrated.
The school community as a whole strives to be better and better. The commitment and hardworking nature of the teachers is unbelievable, no task is too big or too small for them. Hendon School is forever growing and we don’t believe in limits.
Come and visit us to find out more
Hendon School Golders Rise Hendon London NW4 2HP T 020 8202 9004 E info@hendonschool.co.uk W www.hendonschool.co.uk
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