Hackney's Secondary Schools - 2017 Admission Guide for Parents by Hackney Education

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hackneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secondary schools 2017 ADMISSION GUIDE FOR PARENTS For children transferring from year 6 to year 7 and those who wish to transfer in-year to another secondary school.

CONTENTS Introduction 07 Foreword 08 2017 Admission to Hackney’s secondary schools 10 Apply online at www.eadmissions.org.uk

SECTION TWO the admissions process 19 How will you process my application form? 19 If I have twins or triplets, will any special consideration be given to my application?

11 Timetable and process for transfer to secondary schools in 2017

19 My child is currently out of normal age group, will this affect the transfer to secondary school?

12 Map of secondary schools and transport links in Hackney

19 How will my child be tested?

13 Schools’ open days and evenings

20 What factors can affect my chances of getting the school place I want?

SECTION ONE 20 Calculating the distance between home address and school how to ChoosE a school and apply for a place 20 School allocation maps 15 Questions you may want to ask when visiting secondary schools 15 How do I make my preferences? 15 Children with special educational needs (SEN) 16 The application form 16 How to apply to secondary schools outside Hackney

20 What happens if my application is submitted late? 21 What is defined as a home address and what happens if I move? 22 Can I get priority for my child’s medical or social needs? 22 When will I know the outcome of my application? 22 How do I accept my child’s school place? 22 What happens if I don’t get a place at any of my preferred schools? 22 How is my child placed on the application waiting list? 24 How do I appeal? 24 Secondary in-year admissions 2017 24 In-Year admission to Mossbourne Year 9 Rowing Academy 25 Number of appeals for 2016 admission to secondary schools 25 Success rate of appeals borough wide in 2016 25 Success and unsuccessful rates of appeals borough wide 2012-2016

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SECTION three SECTION FIVE DATA TABLES and charts USEFUL INFORMATION AND SERVICES 27 Places offered in Hackney’s secondary schools on 1 March 2016

129 Pupil benefits

SECTION FOUR Information and admissions criteria

129 Clothing grant at age 11

36 Cardinal Pole Catholic School 42 City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park 46 Clapton Girls’ Academy

129 Free school meals

129 Help with home to school travel fares 130 Transport for pupils in London 130 Education attendance service

58 Haggerston School

131 Advice and support for parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

64 Lubavitch Senior Girls’ School

Glossary

70 Mossbourne Community Academy

132 Explanation of educational terms used in this guide

52 Hackney New School

76 Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy 82 Our Lady’s Convent High School 88 Skinners’ Academy 94 Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form 100 The Bridge Academy 106 The City Academy, Hackney 112 The Petchey Academy 118 The Urswick School 124 Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School

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Dear Parent/Carer Welcome to the secondary school admission guide for 2017 This guide is produced in partnership with all the Hackney maintained secondary schools to help you make an informed decision about your child’s future. Choosing the next step in your child’s education is a huge responsibility for any family, so it’s important that you read the guide carefully and look closely at each school’s admissions criteria in order to make the right choice for your child. We’re pleased that you, like so many other local parents, have made Hackney your preferred choice. All of Hackney secondary schools are rated as good or outstanding, we now have some great schools for you to choose from. We have had another year of very good results with 70% of pupils having achieved English and maths combined at grades A*-C for the first time a key performance indicator on the new national accountability measures. Hackney Learning Trust is committed to supporting the best possible education for our young people, and work closely with schools to ensure they keep improving and giving all children the best possible start in life. As your child makes the step from primary to secondary school, we hope you’ll continue to be involved in encouraging their learning and maintaining excellent levels of work, motivation and behaviour. Whichever school your child moves on to, they are guaranteed excellent opportunities. We wish you and all pupils starting secondary school in Hackney the very best for the future. Sian Davies Interim Director of Education, Head of Hackney Learning Trust

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2017 ADMISSION TO HACKNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SECONDARY SCHOOLS This guide will help you understand the admissions process when your child transfers to a secondary school in September 2017. Before you decide which schools to apply for and your order of preferences, we strongly advise that you read this guide very carefully. Hackney academies and secondary schools are very popular, around 90% of pupils will secure a place at either their first, second or third preference school and around 5% will get their fourth or below preferences. This means that around 5% of applicants will not get a place at any of their preferred schools. You should read the sections on each school in this guide, visit the schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; website as this is a valuable source of information or request a copy of their prospectus. We also recommend that you visit secondary schools outside Hackney that are nearby as you could secure a place at these schools as well.

LONDON WIDE Co-ordinated admissions All London Local Authorities (LAs) work together and share information. This means that you will only have to complete one application form, listing all your preferred schools together, regardless of which boroughs the schools are in. This process also makes sure that pupils are not offered more than one place in any London state-funded maintained school.

Other useful information All schools in Hackney are inspected regularly by Ofsted. You can check the latest report for any school by asking the school for a copy or by visiting the Ofsted website www.reports.ofsted.gov.uk You can also access data relating to the exam performance schools at www.compare-schoolperformance.service.gov.uk

Where can i go to get help? Please visit our website at www.learningtrust.co.uk/ admissions for more information. If you would like more advice about the transfer process to a secondary school, you can email your enquiry to y6sectransfer@learningtrust.co.uk. We look forward to supporting you during this process and wish your child every success in getting a place at their preferred school.

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HACKNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2017 ADMISSION GUIDE FOR PARENTS

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apply online at www.eadmissions.org.uk The applications deadline is Saturday 31 October 2016 From Tuesday 1 September 2016 you will be able to apply online for a secondary school place. The online system is available 24 hours 7 days a week up to the closing date of Monday 31 October 2016. You can login and change your preferences at any time up to 11.59pm of the closing date, listing your six preferred secondary schools. You will get the result of your application by email. Before you start You will need to register your details and provide an email address. If you have no email address, you can get a free email account with provider Google mail (Gmail). Once registered, you will then be sent an email with details on how to start your application. We strongly advise to carefully read the admission criteria of your preferred schools before submitting your application.

What happens after my online application? Once you’ve completed and submitted your online application, you’ll receive an email telling you your 16 digit reference number* and preferences expressed. Please make a note of this number with your username and password and check that all details are correct. You can also upload a copy of the documents required as proof of address, council tax bill and utility bills. If you don’t receive this email, then it’s likely that your application hasn’t been submitted successfully. In this case, you’ll need to log back into the eAdmissions website and submit your application again by following the online instructions. Please note that if you have twins or triplets you will need to complete a separate application for each child.

Email offer of a school place You will get an email and a text relating to the outcome of your application during the evening of Wednesday 1 March 2017. Just follow the instruction to accept your child’s school place directly online.

*Application reference number:

HELP AND Support

Username:

If you need technical help to complete your online application you can contact the London eAdmissions support helpdesk on 020 8255 5555 (option 1 or 4) or at support@eadmissions.org.uk.

Password:

If you are have any other problems using the system please contact us on 020 8820 7150, 7401, 7402 or 7489. We are here to help.

Timetable and process for transfer to secondary schools in 2017 Important dates From Thursday 8 September to Friday 14 October 2016

Open days and evenings arranged for parents to visit academies and secondary schools in Hackney.

From Monday 3 October to Friday 21 October 2016

Children attending Hackney primary schools take the cognitive abilities tests during this period.

From Monday 26 September to Friday 21 October 2016

Your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary school in Hackney will set up appointments to help you complete the online common application form. Parents living in Hackney, whose children attend primary schools in other boroughs, must also apply online at www.eadmissions.org.uk You will need to apply separately for the City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park at https://learningtrust.formstack.com/forms/colsp

Friday 28 October 2016

We prefer all Hackney residents to complete their online or paper application by this date before half-term. The national closing date for completing the online form at www.eadmissions.org.uk is Monday 31 October 2016

From Friday 11 November 2016 to Friday 10 February 2017

During this time, each Local Authority (LA) will provide applicant details to schools and academies in their area as well as sending details to other LAs. All LAs will exchange details relating to preferences, outcomes and declines of multiple offers during this period via a computerised system.

Saturday 26 November 2016 Saturday 3 December 2016

Children attending primary schools outside Hackney applying for Hackney secondary schools take the cognitive abilities tests at one of the secondary schools in Hackney used as testing venues. These are the only dates available so it is important that your child attends on the date you are given. Failure to take the test will result in your application being placed at the bottom of the list of all applicants who have taken the test for that school.

Wednesday 1 March 2017

If you have applied online you will receive an email from www.eadmissions.org.uk anytime after 5pm telling you the outcome of your application. If you had completed a paper application form, Hackney Learning Trust will send you a letter telling you the outcome of your application.

Thursday 16 March 2017

By this date you must confirm at www.eadmissions.org.uk the acceptance of the school offer or, if received a letter from Hackney Learning Trust, you must return the acceptance reply slip.

Thursday 23 March 2017

Closing date for lodging an appeal in writing against any admission decision.

May 2017

Admission appeal hearings are arranged by an independent clerk who will send you a letter with your appeal hearing date.

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Schools in Hackney Schools in other boroughs

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Open days and evenings Parents’ visits to Hackney’s secondary schools during September and October 2016 S1 Cardinal Pole Catholic School

S6 Lubavitch Senior Girls’ School

Open Mornings

Open EVENING

From 3 October to 14 October 9am-10.30am (Monday to Friday)

27 September, 4.30pm-6pm

Open Evening

Mossbourne Community Academy

Morning Lane, E9 6LG

29 September, 5pm-8pm

city of london academy, shoreditch park S2

Audrey Street, E2 Hyde Road, N1 from 09/2019

107-115 Stamford Hill, N16 5RP

Downs Park Road, E5 8JY

Open Evening 22 September, 4.30pm-8pm

Mossbourne VICTORIA PARK Academy S8

Open Evening

Victoria Park Road, E9 7HD

14 September, 5pm-7pm at Whitmore Primary School, 113 Bridport Place, N1 5JN

Open Evening

S3 Clapton Girls’ ACADEMY

Laura Place, Lower Clapton Road, E5 0RB

Open Mornings 17 September, 10am-12.30pm 22, 27 September, 5 and 11 October, 9.15am-10.30am

Open Evening 4 October, 5pm-7.30pm S4

Hackney New School

317-319 Kingsland Road, E8 4DL

Open MORNINGS 23, 30 September and 7 October 9am-11am (by appointment only)

Open EVENING 20 September, 7pm-9pm S5

Haggerston School

Weymouth Terrace, E2 8LS

Open Mornings 13, 14, 21, 27 September, 5 and 11 October, 9am-10.30am

Open Evening 3 October, 4.30pm-7.30pm

28 September, 4.30pm-8pm

Our Lady’s Convent HIGH School S9

6-16 Amhurst Park, N16 5AF

Open MorningS From 19 to 30 September 9am-10.30am (Monday to Friday except 21 September)

Open Evening 20 September, 4pm-7.30pm S10

Skinners’ Academy

Woodberry Grove, N4 1SY

S12

THE Bridge Academy

Laburnum Street, E2 8BA

Open MorningS 29 September and 6 October 9am-10.15am

Open Evening 15 September, 4.30pm-7.30pm

The City Academy, Hackney S13

Homerton Row, E9 6EA

Open MorningS 13 October and 14 October 9.45am-11.30am

Open Evening 6 October, 5pm-8pm

The Petchey Academy S14

Shacklewell Lane, E8 2EY

Open MorningS Every Thursday from 8 September, 8.30am

Open Evening 26 September, 5.30pm S15

The Urswick School

Paragon Road, E9 6NR

Open mornings

4 October, 9am-10am

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 13 September to 13 October Tours start at 9am and 10am

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Open Evening

Open Morning

21 September, 4.30pm-6.30pm 5 October, 5pm-7pm

27 September, 5pm-7.30pm

Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School S16

Stoke Newington School & Sixth Form S11

Clissold Road, N16 9EX

Open Mornings 26, 27, 28 and 29 September, 9.40am-10.50am 3 and 10 October, 9.45am-11am

Open Evenings

Egerton Road, N16 6UB

Open mornings Open mornings are held in September and October 2016. Please email the school at admin@yesodeyhatorah.org to arrange an appointment.

19 September and 10 October 5pm-7.30pm

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how to choose a school and apply for a place SECTION ONE

HACKNEY’S SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2017 ADMISSION GUIDE FOR PARENTS

Questions you may want to ask when visiting secondary schools We recommend that you visit secondary schools to get an idea of their strengths and character. Here are some questions you may wish to ask yourself and the staff at the schools. General atmosphere Is the school welcoming? Does it give you the impression that the pupils and staff are hard working? Are there examples of pupils’ work on show? Academic success What subjects does the school teach? How many pupils are entered for public exams? Are they encouraged to do well and do they get good grades? How does the school recognise and celebrate the achievements of all pupils, regardless of their abilities? Behaviour What is the school’s policy on behaviour? Do pupils behave well? What action does the school take if a child behaves badly? Does the school tell parents straight away if their child behaves badly? Extra-curricular activities and study support Are there plenty of activities at lunchtime and after school? For example, do they have homework, creative arts and sports clubs? What does the school do for study support? Involving parents Successful schools encourage and expect you to be fully involved in your child’s education. How does the school do this? Is there an active parent/ teacher group or association? Support for educational and learning needs How well does the school cater for children with additional educational and learning needs? Think about how the answers to these questions meet your expectations and ambitions for your child’s education.

How do I make my preferences? When you have read this guide and visited the schools, you’ll need to decide which schools you would like your child to attend. You can list up to six different schools using the online application, including those outside Hackney and religious schools. The more schools you list, the more schools you’ll be considered for. When you list the schools you prefer, make sure you put your favourite school first, then your next favourite as your second preference and so on. There is the possibilty that you may not get an offer of a school place as the majority of Hackney secondary schools are oversubscribed. Even if you apply to your nearest school, there is no guarantee of a place. Therefore, we strongly advise you read carefully section two of this guide (page 18-25). This section will inform you of the number of factors affecting your chances of getting a place at a particular school. If more than one of your preferred schools can offer your child a place, you’ll only get one offer of a place. This will be the school that you have ranked the highest of the offers available. Even if you list six schools it is possible you may get no offer. Please note that you’ll place yourself at a disadvantage if you name only one school as you may not be offered a place there. If this occurs, you’ll be required to apply for a place at schools with places available. This may result in your child travelling to a school some distance from your home.

Children with Special educational needs (sen) There is a separate transfer process for pupils who have a statement of special educational needs or an educational, health and care plan. This is different from the transfer process for other children as explained in this guide. You’ll get a separate application form to complete. You should use this form to list the schools you prefer for your child. If you choose a school in Hackney, your child can take the cognitive abilities test. You can call 020 8820 7183 if you need more information.

right to appeal Parents will have the right to appeal to an Independent Admissions Appeals Panel against the admission decisions by any schools or academies (see page 24).

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

SECTION ONE HOW TO CHOOSE A SCHOOL AND APPLY FOR A PLACE

The application form All Hackney residents have to complete the Hackney Learning Trust’s Common Application Form. If your child attends a Hackney primary school, their Headteacher will invite you to complete the application online at the school from 26 September to 21 October 2016. Parents whose children don’t attend a Hackney primary school should also apply online at www.eadmissions.org.uk. The closing date for all applications is Monday 31 October 2016. You will need to upload or send two items of proof of address when you apply. These should be: • a copy of this year’s council tax bill or a housing benefit letter; • an original utility bill that is not older than two months. This should be a gas, electricity, TV licence, water or landline phone bill. Please note that if you have only online council tax and utility accounts, you must download a copy of your latest bills to upload to the eAdmissions website or print and send them to us. It’s important that you upload the above documents to www.eadmissions.org.uk. You can alternatively drop off the documents at Hackney Learning Trust reception desk in Reading Lane or send them to: Admissions Team, Hackney Learning Trust, 1 Reading Lane, London E8 1GQ. Failing to do so may delay processing your application. We will match each address with the one we have on our database. If you’ve changed your address in the last year, we may ask for further information concerning your residential arrangements. We will carry out random checks on addresses as explained on page 21.

how to Apply to secondary schools outside Hackney Many Hackney children already go to neighbouring borough secondary schools. Depending on where you live, some of these schools may be closer to your home than schools in Hackney. If you want to apply for a place at any of the neighbouring schools, you should just list them on the Hackney Learning Trust’s application form in the order you prefer. Below some neighbouring councils’ Admissions Team contacts: Haringey T. 020 8489 1000 www.haringey.gov.uk/schooladmissions Islington T. 020 7527 5515 www.islington.gov.uk/services/schools-learning Newham T. 020 8430 2000 www.newham.gov.uk/Pages/Category/Schoolsand-colleges.aspx Tower Hamlets T. 020 7364 5006 www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/education_and_ learning/schools/school_admissions.aspx Waltham Forest T. 020 8496 3000 www.walthamforest.gov.uk/schools-and-learning

Applying for a place at a religious school If you want to apply to a state funded religious school, you must name the school on the Hackney Learning Trust’s common application form. If you want to be considered under the religious criteria, you must provide information about your membership of that particular faith on a separate supplementary form which is available from the school or Hackney Learning Trust. You must return your supplementary form to the school by Friday 28 October 2016.

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HACKNEY’S SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2017 ADMISSION GUIDE FOR PARENTS

How will you process my application? The Admissions Team at Hackney Learning Trust will add all your preferences to a database so that these can be considered all at the same time. Preferences for a community school will be considered by the Local Authority. If you list a religious school, academy or free school within Hackney, your details will be forwarded to them to consider your application and rank your child in accordance with their own admissions criteria. The schools won’t know whether you’ve listed them first, second, third and so on. If you’ve listed any schools outside of Hackney, your details will be sent to the appropriate LA Admissions Team through the Pan-London Register. After all your preferences have been processed, we will update our database of all potential offers for your child and you will get a place at the school ranked the highest out of those potential offers. For example, if there are available places for your child at the schools ranked third and fourth on your list, we’ll offer you a place at your third preference school. We will then decline the offer of a place at your fourth preference school. This place will be given to another child.

If I have twins or triplets, will any special consideration be given to my application? Some schools will give special consideration to twins or triplets, for example, if a school has only one place, that school will admit the other sibling(s) as well. This could mean going over their number for admissions. If this is not possible, the available place will be allocated by a lottery carried out by the Admissions Team in the presence of an independent witness to decide which twin should get the place including places in schools that are their own admissions authority.

My child is currently out of normal age group, will this affect the transfer to secondary school? If your child is currently educated out of his/her normal age group, you can request that this continues, and your child remains in their current year group. Each secondary school will decide separately whether or not your child remains out of normal age group. If your child is offered a place at a school that does not agree with your request, your child will be placed in their correct year group.

How will my child be tested? All Year 6 pupils attending a primary school in Hackney will take the cognitive ability test (CAT) at their school from Monday 3 October to Friday 21 October 2016. The CAT test has been designed to assess the child’s ability in four areas. Each child will achieve an average (mean) score. This score will decide the band group they are placed in for each secondary school. Each part of the test will last for about half an hour. All Hackney’s academies, community schools, Cardinal Pole Catholic School, Hackney New School and The Urswick School have the same number of places available for each band, so each band has equal status. If there are more applications than places available within each band, the school will apply their admission criteria to offer places. Children who are not offered places will be put on the waiting list within their band group. If your child attends a primary school outside Hackney and you apply for the above schools, your child must be tested at one of the CAT test venues. These venues will be a secondary school in Hackney. We will send you a letter in November 2016 inviting your child to take the test at one of the venues on either Saturday 26 November, or Saturday 3 December 2016. Your child will take the test in one session (morning or afternoon). The session will last about three hours.

There are no alternative dates, so please make sure your child is available to take the test on your allocated date. Failure to take the test will result in your application being placed at the bottom of the list of all applicants who have taken the test for that school.

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What factors can affect my chances of getting the school place I want? Hackney secondary schools and academies are very popular and have only a limited number of places available. Lots of parents apply for places at particular academies and schools, therefore not everyone can get a place. You will need to think about how well you meet the admissions criteria for the schools you are considering. When you’ve decided on your preferred schools, we strongly recommend that you look carefully at the tables and allocation maps for each school to work out your chances of being offered a place and whether children living in your area were able to get a place there. You should take a look at the priorities and the ‘cut-off’ distances listed in the data tables and charts on page 27-35. Most places are offered on the basis of how far away the child lives from the school. The data tables and charts tell you how far away the last child who was offered a place at a particular school lived within each band group. Mossbourne Community Academy and The Petchey Academy use random allocation and therefore you will have no idea of your chances of getting a place unless you meet one of the higher priorities. All schools often have more pupils applying than there are places available. Each school has different criteria for admissions. You can find these in section four for each school, on their websites or in their prospectuses.

Calculating the distance between home address and school Hackney Learning Trust uses the eastings and northings as provided by the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) database to determine the start point for your address. These do not necessarily locate to your front door. If you live in a block of flats the NLPG point for the block will be used. The measuring point used to determine the school main entrance may not be the gate or entrance currently used by children and staff entering the school.

School Allocation maps We have provided maps for each school that show the postcode of pupils who were successful in gaining a place and those placed on the waiting list for September 2016 admissions. Please look at these maps carefully to see where you live. If your address falls within the cluster of orange dots, this means that your child may get a place at that academy or school who use a straight line distance criterion, but you’ll need to bear in mind that there are different cut-off distances for each band. If your address falls within the cluster of blue dots, then you’re unlikely to get a place at the academy or school under the distance rule. Mossbourne Community Academy and The Petchey Academy’s maps will tell you only who got a place due to the random allocation criterion used in each of zone. The pink dots show the postcode of pupils who were successful by the main admissions criteria of each individual school.

What happens if my application is SUBMITTED late? The closing date is Monday 31 October 2016. We‘ll only consider late applications if they are late for exceptional reasons. This can be where a single parent has been ill, a member of the family has died, or if the family has recently moved into the area or has just returned from abroad. We’ll also need to see the proof of ownership or tenancy of a property within Hackney as well as a utility bill. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait until all the applications that were sent in on time have been dealt with. This is most likely to be after 1 March 2017, but you may still receive a letter telling you the outcome of your application.

To help you work out the distance between your address and a school, you can use a website called www.freemaptools.com/distance-between-ukpostcodes.htm. This won’t give you the same measurement as calculated by the LA, but it will give you an idea as to whether you fall within a school’s cut off distance as listed on pages 27-35.

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What is defined as a home address and what happens if I move? The child’s home address is the address where they are living on the date of the application. We will need to see proof of address as explained on page 16 of this guide. Where parental responsibilities are equally shared, we will consider the home address to be the place where the child sleeps and spends most of their time, from Monday to Friday. This is the address that will be used to apply a school’s oversubscription criteria, such as distance from the school or connected to a sibling attending the school. We cannot accept a temporary address if you still possess a property that was previously used as a home address; nor will we accept a temporary address if it is used solely or mainly to obtain a school place. If you move before 31 December 2016, you must let the Admissions Team know your new address. We will need to see proof of residence at your new address to confirm that you are living there. This could include proof of exchange of contracts or a tenancy agreement. We will also need to see an original utility bill, such as a gas or water bill. If you move after 31 December 2016, we will only be able to use your new address to adjust your child’s position on the waiting list after 1 March 2017. If a school place is offered based on fraudulent or intentionally misleading information, the offer will be withdrawn and your application processed using another address. We may also consider withdrawing the place after the child has started school, regardless of how much time has passed, if information comes to light that a false address was used during the application process.

We carry out random checks on a number of applications. We also investigate a sample of applications where there has been a change of address in the last 12 months, or where a parent moves after 1 March 2017, up to the end of the child’s first term in Year 7. We will investigate all applications: • where there are any doubts about the information provided; • where information has been received from a member of the public to suggest a fraudulent application has been made; • where the council tax bill/statement is in a different name from the applicants. Any applicant who provides false information will have their offer of a school place withdrawn. They may also be subject to legal proceedings. If we find out that the home address is not in Hackney, we will advise the applicant to make a new application via their local authority. We reserve the right to seek additional information to carry out our investigations. We also reserve the right to carry out home visits to the address used on the application form and any other addresses previously used.

We will also ask the secondary school to check the child’s home address at the time of admission. If it is different from the address on the application form, we will check whether the previous address was a temporary address, used for the purposes described earlier.

Remember The majority of schools use banding to ensure that children of all abilities are placed in a band and offered places in accordance with the admissions criteria.

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Can I get priority for my child’s medical or social needs?

How do I accept my child’s school place?

You can ask for your child to be considered for priority at a particular school on medical or social grounds. You must tick the appropriate box on the online form and provide a letter explaining why your child can only attend a particular school. This must be supported by a letter from either a GP, hospital consultant, social worker or any other agency or professional involved with your case. These documents must explain in detail the circumstances and why your child can only attend a particular school. The documents should be received by Hackney Learning Trust by Wednesday 4 January 2017. Not all academies and schools in Hackney give priority on medical or social grounds, so please check their admissions criteria first.

Simply follow the instruction in the email to accept your child’s school place online. If you receive an outcome letter by post, you must complete and return the reply slip enclosed. Remember that either way you must accept the offer by Thursday 16 March 2017. If you don’t do this, we may withdraw the offer. We also need to know if your circumstances have changed and you no longer want the place.

When will I know the outcome of my application? If you applied online, you will receive an email on the evening of Wednesday 1 March 2017 to inform you of the outcome of your application. If instead you applied using a paper application, you will receive a letter sent on the same above date. The offer will be from the highest ranked school on your list that was able to offer your child a place. Children who haven’t been offered a place at any of their preferred schools, including late applications, will also receive details of the schools that still have places available.

What happens if I don’t get a place at any of my preferred schools? Hackney Learning Trust will ask you to consider schools that still have places available. You will need to rank your new preferences in order of 1st, 2nd and 3rd on the reply form. You will only get one offer of a school place. If you need to discuss your situation in more detail, you can contact the Admissions Team on 020 8820 7489 / 7247 who can give you help and advice about your options, including details of available schools outside Hackney.

how is my child placed on the application waiting list? If you have been offered a place at a lower preference school, your child will automatically be added to the waiting lists for any Hackney schools you have ranked higher on your application form. If you have been refused a place at all Hackney schools you listed on your application form, your child will automatically be added to the waiting lists for all of them. Your child’s position on the lists will be worked out according to the admissions criteria for each school and can go up or down depending on whether other children have been added to the lists. Hackney Learning Trust will continue to offer places and maintain the lists until the end of August 2017. Parents will need to confirm by 31 August 2017, by completing an in-year admissions form, if they wish their child to remain on the waiting lists. From this date, waiting lists will be maintained in accordance with the secondary school in-year admissions process. All secondary schools will inform us when a vacancy becomes available. The next child on the waiting list will be offered a place, and the Admissions Team will send an offer letter to the parent.

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SECTION TWO THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

How do I appeal? If you believe there are exceptional reasons why your child can only attend a particular school, you can appeal against the refusal of a place at that school. Please note that very few appeals are successful. You must complete and return an appeal form by Thursday 23 March 2017. You can get independent advice about appeals from the Advisory Centre for Education on 0300 0115 142 or at www.ace-ed.org.uk and Coram Children’s Legal Centre on 0300 330 5485 or at www.childrenslegalcentre.com

Secondary in-year admissions 2017 To apply for a place at a Hackney maintained school or academy during the school year, you’ll need to complete a Hackney Learning Trust in-year application form. You can list up to four schools in the order that you prefer them. You must provide your current Council Tax bill and the latest gas or electricity bill as a proof of address, as well as proof of your child’s date of birth if they are not already attending a local school. Parents living in Hackney who want to apply for places at maintained schools and/or academies outside Hackney will need to apply directly to either the school or the local authority where the school is situated. You should check with the school as to the arrangement in place to deal with your application. We would urge you to think very carefully about the impact changing school may have on your child’s education.

If your child is not on a roll of a school at the time of the application, and we are unable to offer a place at one of your preferred schools, we will send you a list of schools that still have places available. We would expect you to accept a place at one of these schools. For further advice or information about this process, please contact the in-year admission officers on 020 8820 7397 / 7398 / 7707 / 7197 or at inyear@learningtrust.co.uk. Occasionally, a child may be refused a place because their behaviour or circumstances are considered challenging. If this is the case, a referral may be made for consideration by our Fair Access Protocol Panel, the policy is available at www.learningtrust.co.uk. Pupils who are off roll and no school place available in Hackney, will be referred to Fair Access Protocol Panel for an allocation.

in-Year ADMISSION to Mossbourne YEAR 9 ROWING Academy Mossbourne Community Academy offers 20 places each year in Year 9 as part of the rowing academy. To apply you must complete an in-year application form and submit it to the academy by Friday 20 January 2017. If there are more applicants who have an aptitude for rowing than places available, priority will be given those who score the highest in the physiological aptitude test. Successful candidates will be informed by Sunday 30 April 2017. Further information and details of the aptitude test are available at www.mossbourne.hackney.sch.uk

When you complete the Hackney Learning Trust application form, an additional form (part 2) is attached. Your child’s current or previous school will need to complete this form. This will ensure that the new school has all the information it needs to support your child’s admission. If you apply to a religious school, and wish to be considered under their religious priorities, you should also complete that school’s supplementary form. Parents whose children are currently educated out of normal age group, can request that their child remains in their current year group when applying for a transfer to another school. A decision should be made in 15 school days as to whether a place can be offered. We will write to you to tell you the outcome. If you have applied to schools outside Hackney, the school or the local authority will contact you directly to let you know the outcome.

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NUMBER OF APPEALS FOR 2016 ADMISSION TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS

SUCCESS RATE OF APPEALS BOROUGH WIDE IN 2016

Cardinal Pole Catholic School: 1 1 Clapton Girls’ Academy: 5 5

10.3%

Hackney New School: 1

21 successful appeals out of 203 lodged

1 Mossbourne Community Academy: 87 5

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy: 22 5

Skinners’ Academy: 7 7 Stoke Newington School & Sixth Form: 21 6

SUCCESS AND UNSUCCESSFUL RATES OF APPEALS BOROUGH WIDE 2012-2016 89.6%

85.5%

84.7%

14.5%

15.3%

2013

2014

90.5%

89.7%

9.5%

10.3%

2015

2016

The Bridge Academy: 1 1 The City Academy, Hackney: 46 4

42 10.4%

The Petchey Academy: 11 1

10 2012

The Urswick School: 1 1

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DATA TABLES AND CHARTS PLACES OFFERED IN HACKNEY’S SECONDARY SCHOOLS ON 1 MARCH 2016

CARDINAL POLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Number of places offered using the criteria below for children starting school in September 2016.

CLAPTON GIRLS’ ACADEMY Number of places offered using the criteria below for children starting school in September 2016.

567 applications received

542 applications received

Applicants who took a CAT tests were placed in one of four bands (A, B, C, D) according to their test scores before school places were offered.

Applicants who took a CAT tests were placed in one of five bands (A, B, C, D, E) according to their test scores before school places were offered.

190 school places offered in four bands

216 school places offered in five bands

A 11

SEN 01.

B 36

C 84

D 59

SEN

1 61

02.

03. none

D 43

E 44

1 34

47 1

08.

181

Cut off distance by bands for criteria 3 A: 1.419 miles D: 0.991 miles B: 1.471 miles E: 1.560 miles C: 1.816 miles

05. none 07.

C 43

03.

06.

B 43

01. none

02. 04.

A 43

AdmissionS Criteria for 2016

SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans

01. Looked after children or previously looked after children

01. Catholic looked after children 02. Practising Catholic applicants

02. Children whose siblings currently attend Clapton Girls’ Academy and Sixth Form

03. Other baptised Catholic applicants

03. Children who live closest to the school

04. Other looked after children 05. Those preparing for the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion with the Catholic Church (Catechumens) 06. Christian applicants 07. Other applicants whose parents wish them to receive a Catholic education 08. Any other children

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HACKNEY NEW SCHOOL

HAGGERSTON SCHOOL

Number of places offered using the criteria below for children starting school in September 2016.

512 applications received

601 applications received

Applicants who took a CAT tests were placed in one of four bands (A, B, C, D) according to their test scores before school places were offered.

110 school places offered in four bands

162 school places offered in four bands

A 16

SEN

B 37

C 28

D 29

A 32

SEN

B 39

01. none

02.

02. none

03.

03. none

04. 14

06.

42 113

05.

05. none 94

D 52

MA none

04.

C 39

AdmissionS Criteria for 2016 SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans

Cut off distance by bands for criteria 6 A: 3.079 miles C: 0.810 miles B: 1.068 miles D: 1.791 miles

01. Looked after children or previously looked after children

AdmissionS Criteria for 2016

03. Children whose acute medical or social needs justify a place at the particular school

SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans MA Pupils who have shown musical aptitude 01. Looked after children or previously looked after children 02. Children of the founding members of the HNS trust

02. Children with a child protection plan

04. Children with a brother or sister on roll at the school in Years 7 to 13 at the time of the proposed admission 05. Children living nearest to the main entrance of the school

03. Children with a social or medical need 04. Siblings of children at HNS 05. Siblings of children at HNS Primary 06. Children living nearest to the gates of the school 28

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DATA TABLES AND CHARTS PLACES OFFERED IN HACKNEY’S SECONDARY SCHOOLS ON 1 MARCH 2016

LUBAVITCH SENIOR GIRLS’ SCHOOL Number of places offered using the criteria below for children starting school in September 2016.

YESODEY HATORAH SENIOR GIRLS S. Number of places offered using the criteria below for children starting school in September 2016.

26 applications received

56 applications received

23 school places offered

56 school places offered

Applicants are not required to take the CAT tests for consideration of a place at this school.

SEN

01. none

02.

03.

04. none

05. none

06. none 07. none

AdmissionS Criteria for 2016 SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans 01. Looked after Orthodox Jewish girls 02. Orthodox Jewish girls with a sister living at the same address who is currently on roll at the school 03. Orthodox Jewish girls with a sister on roll at Ruth Lunzer primary school

23 30

AdmissionS Criteria for 2016 SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans 01. Charedi Jewish girls who are looked after children 02. Charedi Jewish girls with sisters at the school at the time of application 03. Other Charedi Jewish girls 04. Other girls who are looked after children 05. Other girls

04. Other Orthodox Jewish girls 05. Other looked after girls 06. Other Jewish girls 07. Other girls

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MOSSBOURNE COMMUNITY ACADEMY Number of places offered using the criteria below for children starting school in September 2016.

1630 applications received Applicants who took a CAT tests were placed in one of four bands (A, B, C, D) according to their test scores before school places were offered.

200 school places offered in four bands and three zones A 25 15 10

Inner Middle Outer

B 25 15 10

C 25 15 10

D 25 15 10

3 6

SEN 2 01.

1 1

02. none 38 27

03. 7 04.

1 1

05. none 58 DIS*

26 29

AdmissionS Criteria for 2016

Inner zone

SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans

Children living within 1000 metres from MCA

01. A looked after child

Middle zone

02. Children with a child protection plan 03. Children with a sibling on roll at the academy 04. Children whose acute medical or social need 05. Children of staff DIS* Remaining places allocated by lottery 30

Any location from 1000 metres to 2300 metres of the academy Outer zone Any location from 2300 metres to 3000 metres of the academy success in the making

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MOSSBOURNE VICTORIA PARK ACADEMY Number of places offered using the criteria below for children starting school in September 2016.

OUR LADYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL Number of places offered using the criteria below for children starting school in September 2016.

848 applications received

255 applications received

Applicants who took a CAT tests were placed in one of four bands (A, B, C, D) according to their test scores before school places were offered.

107 school places offered

170 school places offered in four bands A 42

B 41

D 46

SEN none 01. none 03. none

04. none

02. none 04.

05.

03.

02.

SEN 01.

C 41

Applicants are not required to take the CAT tests for consideration of a place at this school.

06. none

07.

05. none DIS*

135

Cut off distance by bands for criteria DIS* A: 0.489 km C: 0.531 km B: 0.737 km D: 0.506 km

AdmissionS Criteria for 2016 SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans

AdmissionS Criteria for 2016 SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans 01. Catholic looked after children 02. Baptised Catholic girl from practising Catholic family 03. Baptised Catholic girl 04. Other looked after children

01. Looked after children or previously looked after children

05. Christian girl from practising Christian family

02. Children with a child protection plan

06. Christian girl

03. Children with a sibling on roll at the academy in years 7 to 13 at the time of application

07. Other girl

04. Children with an acute medical or social need 05. Children of staff DIS* Places allocated to children living nearest to the academy

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SKINNERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ACADEMY

STOKE NEWINGTON SCHOOL & SIXTH F.

Number of places offered using the criteria below for children starting school in September 2016.

511 applications received

1011 applications received

Applicants who took a CAT tests were placed in one of five bands (A, B, C, D, E) according to their test scores before school places were offered.

Applicants who took a CAT tests were placed in one of four bands (A, B, C, D) according to their test scores before school places were offered.

181 school places offered in five bands

255 school places offered in four bands

A 36

SEN

B 36

C 37

D 36

A 64

E 36

SEN

B 64

02.

03. none

03.

04. none

04.

02.

05.

136

Cut off distance by bands for criteria 5 A: 1.953 miles D: 2.556 miles B: 2.372 miles E: 1.130 miles C: 3.014 miles

D 64

01.

C 63

81 164

05. Cut off distance by bands for criteria 5 A: 0.551 miles C: 0.665 miles B: 0.679 miles D: 0.884 miles

AdmissionS Criteria for 2016 AdmissionS Criteria for 2016 SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans 01. Looked after children or previously looked after children 02. Pupils whose siblings currently attend the academy at the date of application 03. Pupils with an acute medical or social need

SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans 01. Looked after children or previously looked after children 02. Children with a child protection plan 03. Children whose acute medical or social needs justify a place at the particular school

04. Pupils whose parent is a full-time member of staff at the academy

04. Children with a brother or sister on roll at the school in Years 7 to 13 at the time of the proposed admission

05. Pupils who live nearest to the main entrance of the academy

05. Children living nearest to the main entrance of the schoo

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THE BRIDGE ACADEMY

THE CITY ACADEMY, HACKNEY

Number of places offered using the criteria below for children starting school in September 2016.

745 applications received

1404 applications received

Applicants who took a CAT tests were placed in one of five bands (A, B, C, D, E) according to their test scores before school places were offered.

Applicants who took a CAT tests were placed in one of four bands (A, B, C, D) according to their test scores before school places were offered.

183 school places offered in five bands

188 school places offered in four bands

A 25

B 48

C 37

D 37

A 47

E 36

B 47

SEN

01. none

01.

02. none

02.

SEN

03. 04.

04. 05.

D 47

03. 126

C 47

1 103

Cut off distance by bands for criteria 4 A: 2.111 miles D: 0.804 miles B: 2.301 miles E: 0.611 miles C: 1.239 miles

Cut off distance by bands for criteria 5 A: 0.454 miles C: 0.315 miles B: 0.475 miles D: 0.462 miles

AdmissionS Criteria for 2016

SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans

01. Looked after children or previously looked after children

02. Students subject to a child protection plan

02. Children with a child protection plan

03. Children with a brother or sister on roll at the academy in years 7 to 13 at the time of the proposed admission

03. Children with a sibling on roll at the academy in years 7 to 13 at the time of application

04. Students living nearest to the main entrance of the academy

04. Up to nine children resident in the City of London 05. Students will then be offered places on the basis of the proximity of their home (permanent residence) to the main entrance of the academy

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DATA TABLES AND CHARTS PLACES OFFERED IN HACKNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SECONDARY SCHOOLS ON 1 MARCH 2016

THE PETCHEY ACADEMY Number of places offered using the criteria below for children starting school in September 2016.

922 applications received Applicants who took a CAT tests were placed in one of four bands (A, B, C, D) according to their test scores before school places were offered.

220 school places offered in four bands and two zones Inner Outer

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AdmissionS Criteria for 2016 SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans 01. Looked after children or previously looked after children 02. Children with a brother or sister on roll at the academy in Years 7-13 at the time of the proposed admission in accordance with the banding criteria 03. Remaining places allocated to children living within the two zones (inner and outer) using a random computerised allocation system Inner zone

Outer zone

The area defined as being within a radius of 1km of the academy.

The area defined as being between 1km and 2.3 km of the academy.

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DATA TABLES AND CHARTS PLACES OFFERED IN HACKNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SECONDARY SCHOOLS ON 1 MARCH 2016

THE URSWICK SCHOOL Number of places offered using the criteria below for children starting school in September 2016.

445 applications received Applicants who took a CAT tests were placed in one of four bands (A, B, C, D) according to their test scores before school places were offered.

160 school places offered in four bands A 12

SEN 01.

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AdmissionS Criteria for 2016 SEN Children with SEN statements or ECH plans 01. Looked after children 02. Children subject to a child protection plan 03. Children who are the subject of an education supervision order which names the school 04. Children who have an exceptional medical or social need for a place at the school F1 Children who regularly attend a Church of England church F2 Children who regularly attend other Christian churches or chapels, or other Christian denominations C1 Children who regularly attend other World Faith organisations C2 Children with siblings at the school C3 Children living nearest to the main entrance of the school

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

cardinal pole catholic school I am delighted to have this opportunity to welcome you to Cardinal Pole Catholic School. Our school has a long history of success. This means that your child will attend a well-established school with a wealth of achievements and experience. We have high expectations of our children. We provide a dynamic, enriching educational experience that encourages independent and confident learners. We know that outstanding provision comes through hard work and exceptional leadership and we constantly strive for this in partnership with the children and their families. Cardinal Pole is a school built on a foundation of discipline and moral purpose. It has a strong family tradition and we pride ourselves on nurturing shared values through excellent pastoral care within a high-achieving, challenging, purposeful and calm environment. Our children make exceptional progress, with post 16 described as outstanding for the fourth year in a row. Access to higher education and employment is strength of the school. We are here for families who want their children to be educated in a Christian environment. We promote the development of each unique child intellectually, socially and spiritually at each stage of their time with us. Ms Jane Heffernan, Headteacher

CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL

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OUR VISION AND ETHOS Cardinal Pole Catholic School is an educating community which strives to secure a shared ethos based on Gospel values. It is a vibrant place which recognises the importance of valuing the individual needs of every member of the community.

ABOUT our SCHOOL Headteacher Jane Heffernan

CONTACT DETAILS

The Diocese of Westminster Inspection praised our shared common values and purpose, where every child is expected to fulfil their potential. A real strength of the school is the combination of academic success underpinned by a Catholic ethos and an emphasis on nurturing positive relationships.

Morning Lane, London E9 6LG T. 020 8985 5150 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; F. 020 8525 6565 E. enquiries@cardinalpole.co.uk www.cardinalpole.co.uk

Praise, reward and encouragement create a positive climate of learning, high expectations and accountability, integrity and respect, supported by outstanding teaching. Children at Cardinal Pole are confident and successful young people, unique creations of God who receive our support, love and trust on their journey in life.

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As a Catholic school we hold regular religious assemblies and liturgies. These are attended by the school community and are an opportunity to pray together and to reflect on wider theme in support of our shared faith journey. Prayer and liturgy are central to the school ethos. We are fortunate to have a Chaplain. Mass is celebrated regularly in the school and we are well supported by our local clergy. We foster respect and compassion for all and this is also a key part of religious education; a programme which includes a study of other faiths. This is evidenced by our work with, and fundraising for, a range of charities. Our extended day facilitates a range of extracurricular activities and study support. This is enhanced by our many our trips and visits, including in Iceland, France, Belgium, Italy and Poland and the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme. Children make exceptional progress and our curriculum is tailored to ensure that all children are challenged to succeed and achieve. This continues into Post 16 provision where many of our subjects are included in the top 25 schools nationally for achievement and progress. We are immensely proud of the achievements and the opportunities we provide for the progression.

SPECIALISM AGE 11-19 (boys and girls)

2017 ADMISSION NUMBER 180

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES Morning Lane: 30 / 425 Nearby (Mare Street): 48 / 55 / 106 / 236 / 254 / 276 / 277 / 394 / 425 / 488 / D6 / W15

NEAREST STATIONS Bethnal Green then bus 106 / 254 / D6 Hackney Central then 5 minutes walk Hackney Downs then bus 30 Homerton then 5 minutes walk Manor House then bus 254

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open Mornings Monday 3 October to Friday 7 October 2016 Monday 10 October to Friday 14 October 2016 9am-10.30am Tours set off at 9.15am and 9.45am

Open Evening Thursday 29 September 2016, 5pm-8pm If these dates and times are not convenient, please contact us to arrange an alternative.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

CARDINAL POLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL VOLUNTARY AIDED CATHOLIC SCHOOL

CURRICULUM

HOMEWORK

The curriculum is designed around the development of the whole child. We offer broad range of subjects enabling pupils to become literate and numerate, make rapid progress towards successful GCSE outcomes and provide an excellent foundation for their future. We offer a choice of subjects which form the English Baccalaureate. Opportunities are available so that we can tailor the curriculum to ensure that all children are challenged to succeed and achieve, providing an exciting and enriching experience.

We value homework as a means of developing the independent study skills and good habits that lead to high achievement. All children have a set homework timetable and the amount of time dedicated to this increases as they progress through the school. The school provides supervised homework clubs before and after school. In addition, all students are required to attend prep after school each evening.

TEACHING AND LEARNING Children are encouraged to exceed expectations in all their subjects in lessons which Ofsted 2013 described as “interesting and enjoyable”. Our teaching and support staff help them achieve this by setting challenging goals and having high expectations. The English subject Ofsted, May 2012, stated that “students make a good progress. This is due to teaching that is at least good with much that is outstanding”. Children achieve through: • academic tutoring and mentoring; • outstanding teaching and learning; • a broad and comprehensive curriculum that offers choice and challenge; • a building with excellent, modern resources and up-to-date teaching facilities; • an on-line reporting system which shows children and the parents progress made, attendance and punctuality;

PASTORAL CARE AND DISCIPLINE We believe that children are happiest when their learning is on track and they are making progress. They are attached to a tutor throughout their time at the school to aid transition and foster relationships. Children are supported by a Head of Year and a range of experienced pastoral staff who are available to deal with any barriers to your child’s learning. They can also help your child cope with school procedures and regulations. We expect all pupils to respect each other, the education they receive at Cardinal Pole and the education of other pupils. Bullying is not tolerated. Excellent behaviour and our high expectations are an important tool in helping all to achieve.

UNIFORM Our uniform provides us with a common identity. We expect our pupils to wear their uniform with a sense of pride in their appearance and in being part of the school community. The uniform is practical and smart and was designed in collaboration with the children.

• creative opportunities in art, drama and music; • excellent PE and sports coaching, with the possibility of representing the school in local and national competitions; • access to the world of work and business to encourage higher aspirations, strengthened by outstanding careers advise and support; • spending time together, participating in our wide range of extracurricular activities and educational visits that extend boundaries and give wider perspectives; • enjoying time for reflection and participating in worship.

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PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Ofsted 2013 commented that the “school maintains a good relationship with parents” and we are keen to foster this. Our pupils and staff are involved in many events throughout the year that raise money for local and national charities. Charity fundraising is a key part of the school’s commitment to the common good, helping to make positive changes, developing a sense of compassion and responsibility, expressing our gospel values and developing leadership skills. Industry and university mentors, as well as the Debating and the Spoken Word Societies, provide opportunities to work with the wider community.

SIXTH FORM Our oversubscribed Sixth Form is well established in Hackney as an outstanding provider of Post 16 education. Our students receive the high quality education they deserve and the majority of our children progress naturally to our Sixth Form. Achievement is in the top 10% of all schools nationally. As a consequence the school has a proven track record of securing prestigious university places. Emphasis in Sixth Form is on developing the maturity and social skills needed to cope independently as young people grow into adulthood. A key feature of our provision is one-toone support during the often stressful process of applying to universities, work and apprenticeships. As well as academic excellence, students benefit from small class sizes and a committed pastoral care system where all students receive personalised support. We want all our students to be well rounded individuals. Cardinal Pole has a highly developed, varied and exciting enrichment programme which includes business enterprise courses, work experience and internships, community projects, sports leadership schemes, languages, photography and a diverse range of trips. These opportunities provide an outlet for the creative and physical energies of our students as well as complementing the subjects being studied in a dynamic and exciting way.

OPEN DAYS AND VISITS You are welcome to visit Cardinal Pole on our open days and evenings (see page 37 for dates and times). We encourage families to visit when our children are learning so that you can fully appreciate our purposeful and positive environment and see how much they enjoy this high-achieving school. We look forward to sharing this you and your child.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

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Cardinal Pole Catholic School

190 successful applicants main criteria (1-8)

8 applicants on waiting list

0 successful applicants distance

369 other applicants

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 Cardinal Pole Catholic School The Governing Body has sole responsibility for applications to the school. All candidates applying for a place will take the Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT4). For the purpose of banding, children will be placed in one of four bands based on their score in the test. The school may seek other evidence of the child academic ability if unable to take the test. Children with a Education, Care and Health Plan where Cardinal Pole is named will be admitted ahead of other applicants.

Oversubscription Criteria If there are more applicants than places available, or when the number of applicants exceeds the admission number, offers of places are made using the following criteria in order of priority: 01. Catholic looked after children4 or Catholic children who have been adopted (or made subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately after being looked after.

Priorities Siblings Where the offer of places to all applicants in any of the above categories leads to oversubscription, priority is given to those with a sibling attending the school at the time of the admission. Distance Tie Break Where two or more students have equal priority for the one remaining place, the offer will be decided by random allocation i.e. drawing of lots. Social and Medical Needs The governors will increase to top priority an applicant within a category where compelling evidence is provided at the time of application of exceptional circumstances, or a medical or a pastoral need of the student which can only be met at this school.

02. A Catholic child with a certificate5 of catholic practice. 03. Other baptised Catholic1 applicants. 04. Other looked after children4 and children who have been adopted (or made subject to child arrangement orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having being looked after. 05. Those preparing for the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion with the Catholic Church (Catechumens). 06. Christian applicants2 who have a baptism certificate and/or a recommendation from their Minister showing they are a member of the Church and that they regularly attend Church services, and whose parents wish them to receive a Catholic education. 07. Other applicants whose parents3 wish them to receive a Catholic education and whose application is supported by a religious leader. 08. Any other children. It is essential that the supplementary form and/or recommendation from your priest/minister to evidence practise is provided before your child can be considered within catergory 1-7. Without this your child will be considered under catergory 8.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

Catholic – A baptised person who is a member of any Catholic Church that is in full communion with the See of Rome.

Christian Applicants – This refers to baptised members of Christian denominations affiliated to “Churches together in England (CTE) and then to other Christian denominations as shown on Supplementary Information Form (SIF).

Family and Parent(s) – Person or persons who have legal responsibility for the child.

Looked after children – The term “Looked After” refers to children in the care of the local authority and/or in foster homes under section 22 of The Children’s Act 1989.

Practising Catholics – The term is defined as weekly attendance at Sunday Mass which is confirmed by the Diocesan Priest as shown on Supplementary Information Form (SIF).

The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.cardinalpole.co.uk

city of london academy, shoreditch park City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park is brand new secondary school opening in September 2017. It will be based in a modern, modular, purpose built building for two years before moving to its permanent home in a brand new building in Shoreditch Park. In nature, ethos and approach the school will be modelled on the ‘outstanding’ The City Academy, Hackney which is renowned for achieving world class standards for its students. The City Academy made more academic progress than in any other school in Hackney and were in the top five secondary schools in the country for progress in both 2014 and 2015. We intend to quickly establish the academy as a centre of excellence for secondary education in the South of the borough as The City Academy is in the East. At Shoreditch Park students will be expected to work hard and to show dedication and commitment to their studies. In return, Shoreditch Park will provide fantastic academic, creative, sporting, linguistic, and personal educational experiences. This ‘City of London Experience’ will be delivered through outstanding teaching and with the support of the sponsor The City of London Corporation. There will also be a real and continuing emphasis on personal skills and the development of values that all young people need to be successful. We believe that you will be impressed by the outstanding educational experiences we can offer your child, and I would urge you to visit the academy to find out more. Mark Emmerson, Interim CEO, City of London Academies Trust

ACADEMY TRUST

SECTION FOUR INFORMATION AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

ABOUT THE ACADEMY The City London Academy, Shoreditch Park will open in 2017 in purpose built modular accommodation in Audrey Street before moving to a brand new building in 2019. The teaching and learning environment will enable students to experience high quality, personalised learning through a broad range of curriculum pathways. Our classrooms will hold no more than 24 students, ensuring small teaching groups. Shoreditch Park will grow by 180 students in each year group through to 2021 when it will begin to accept up to 240 Sixth Form students.

TEACHING AND LEARNING The core purpose of the academy will be to secure outstanding progress for it’s students. We will do this by developing comprehensive, detailed teaching and learning strategies that foster excellent academic progress. We will ensure all students have the essential skills to achieve in later life and opportunities to excel in every subject. The academy will provide: • a strong core curriculum that supports literacy and numeracy;

ABOUT our SCHOOL Interim principal Mark Emmerson

LOCATION 2017-2019 Audrey Street, London E2

LOCATION FROM September 2019 Hyde Road, London N1

CONTACT DETAILS City of London Academies Trust PO Box 270, Guildhall, London EC2P 2EJ T. 020 7332 1002 E. fyi@cityoflondon.gov.uk www.shoreditch.cola.org.uk

AGE 11-19 (boys and girls)

2017 ADMISSION NUMBER 180

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

• a range of learning pathways to offer support and challenge more able students;

BUS ROUTES

• innovative and stimulating learning experiences.

Nearby (Whiston Road): 394 Nearby (Hackney Road): 26 / 48 / 55

NEAREST STATIONS Haggerston then 15 minutes walk Hoxton then 10 minutes walk Old Street then bus 55

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open Evening Wednesday 14 September 2016, 5pm-7pm Whitmore Primary School, 113 Bridport Place, Hackney, London N1 5JN To apply for a place at the academy, parents will need to complete an online form at https://learningtrust.formstack.com/forms/colsp

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

CITY OF LONDON ACADEMY, SHOREDITCH PARK ACADEMY TRUST

KEY STAGE 3

THE EXTENDED DAY

Outstanding progress at Key Stage 3 All students follow a two-year programme following a broad and balanced curriculum specifically designed to support their achievement in the new GCSE and other level 2 courses which all students will follow from subjects and begin GCSEs in Year 9.

We will stay open for students until at least 6pm. five evenings a week for further, optional classes and Homework Club. The longer school day is an important part of our plan to transform and raise standards for our students. It also provides a secure environment for students whose parents are still at work. Our library will be open both before and after school and our Additional Studies programme (two evenings a week) will offer our students an opportunity to explore new subject areas, participate in sports, as well as providing tailored support and intervention.

KEY STAGE 4 Top attainment at Key Stage 4 All students will study GCSEs in English, maths, and science, and there will be a wide selection of GCSE options across the remaining subjects. The vast majority of students will follow the English Baccalaureate in Key Stage 4. Our GCSE options subjects include many of the subjects taught throughout Key Stage 3 such as art, music and technology as well as additional choices including computing and economics.

SIXTH FORM An enjoyable, challenging and relevant sixth form The aim of our Sixth Form will be to develop young learners into independent, studious and professional young adults, by insisting on the same core values that characterise the work of the academy as a whole.

Homework is a key part of the academy day and we will have a clear and strong approach; every student is expected to do at least one hour of homework each evening.

OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS A key factor in the academic and personal success of young people is their parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; engagement in their education. Parents will regularly be given feedback from every subject, progress reports will be compiled every half term, and the academy will offer numerous opportunities for parents to meet with staff throughout the year.

PASTORAL CARE We will foster good knowledge and support of the individual student through vertical tutor groups where small numbers of students of different ages have the same Personal Adviser. This enables peer mentoring, provides good role models and a positive social environment.

EXPECTATIONS The academy will set and maintains excellent standards of behaviour as would be expected in any workplace or higher academic institution. We will have a consistently enforced system of rewards and sanctions in place to celebrate individual successes and support the standards of behaviour we expect. Rules will be applied consistently, fairly and without exception according to our expectations. We believe that children should understand that there are always consequences associated with good and poor behaviour.

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park The academy will admit 180 pupils in September 2017. To apply for a place, parents will need to complete and submit an online form at https://learningtrust.formstack.com/forms/colsp

Consideration of applications Children applying to the academy will be required to take CAT4 tests. • Applicants will be placed in one of four bands, based on their mean CAT score. • Approximately the same number of children will be admitted in each of the four bands so that each band represents 25% of the applicants. • Children admitted who are subject to an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) are included in the band allocations. • The academy may seek other evidence of the child’s academic ability if (for acceptable reasons) the child is not able to take the CAT test. City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park will accordingly admit this number of pupils each year if there are sufficient applications. Where there are fewer applications than the published admission number for the relevant year group are received, places will be offered to all those who have applied.

Oversubscription criteria A child with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which names a school must be admitted to the school in accordance with section 324 of the Education Act 1996. This is a separate process from the coordinated admission arrangements set out below. In the event of there being more applications than places available, places will be allocated in the following order of priority:

04. Children with exceptional medical, social or psychological needs, where it is agreed by the Academy Trust that these can best be addressed at the City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park. 05. Children living nearest to the academy as measured by a straight line from the child’s home to a point determined by the developers which will be the proposed main entrance of the academy.

Tie break Distance will be used as a tiebreaker for criteria 1, 2 and 3. If only one place is available and two or more children qualify for that place, the child who is offered the place will be determined by independent random allocation as used by Hackney Learning Trust.

Multiple births if only one place is available at the school and the next child who qualifies for a place is one of multiple birth siblings, the academy will admit all of the other multiple birth siblings as ‘excepted pupils’ by going over their published admission number.

Waiting lists Hackney Learning Trust will continue to co-ordinate our admissions beyond the offer date and will hold the academy’s waiting list. Waiting lists will be managed in accordance with the oversubscription criteria whenever a child joins or leaves the waiting list.

01. A “looked after child” or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order. 02. Children with a child protection plan. 03. Children with siblings who are already on roll at the City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park and will still be on roll at their date of entry.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.shoreditch.cola.org.uk

clapton girls’ academy Clapton Girls’ Academy is an outstanding 11-19 girls’ school with a long and successful history of providing the best forward thinking education for girls in Hackney. We promote high levels of achievement in a happy, caring and supportive environment. We provide an attractive environment where girls feel safe and valued, and can develop the skills and strategies they need to shape their futures and flourish in whatever areas they choose. Our high quality teaching ensures exceptional progress and excellent results at Key Stages 4 and 5. Our last Ofsted inspection in May 2013 once again judged Clapton Girls’ Academy to be outstanding. As Headteacher, I believe our success arises from ensuring that every student feels recognised as an individual, is valued and feels part of our Clapton ‘family’. Furthermore, students receive a daily diet of outstanding teaching, which motivates and challenges them to achieve their very best. Our extensive enrichment programme gives a range of opportunities for the girls to extend their interests and pursue their dreams. Our academy is a truly inspiring environment which is fresh in outlook but steeped in historical tradition. I look forward to speaking to you and your daughter at one of our open sessions about ‘arriving with a dream and leaving with a future’. Our students and staff will ensure a very warm welcome and an informative visit. Anna Feltham, Interim Headteacher

ACADEMY TRUST

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MISSION, VISION AND VALUES At Clapton Girls’ Academy we believe learning improves lives. Students are encouraged to appreciate learning as a route to achieving life aspirations. These aspirations are extended and enriched by outstanding teaching, high quality interactions and extensive opportunities. Our core values of compassion, ambition, integrity and resilience support our students in becoming positive role models and leaders of the future.

ETHOS Clapton Girls’ Academy is a happy school proud of its learning ethos. Visitors to the academy often comment on the excellent conduct of the students, as well as their enthusiasm for learning. We place a high priority on making sure that all students are treated as individuals with the right to learn, to be respected, and feel safe.

ABOUT our SCHOOL Interim Headteacher Anna Feltham

CONTACT DETAILS Laura Place, Lower Clapton Rd, London E5 0RB T. 020 8985 6641 E. cga@clapton.hackney.sch.uk www.clapton.hackney.sch.uk

SPECIALISM National Support School, Teaching School and Leading Edge School.

AGE 11-19 (girls only)

2017 ADMISSION NUMBER 180

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES Lower Clapton Road: 38 / 48 / 55 / 106 / 253 / 254 / 425 / 488 Nearby: 56 / 242 / 393

NEAREST STATIONS Clapton then bus 106 / 253 / 254 Hackney Central and Hackney Downs then bus 38 / 48 / 55 / 56 / 106 / 253 / 254 Manor House then bus 253 / 254 Bethnal Green then bus 106 / 254

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open Mornings Saturday 17 September 2016, 10am-12.30pm Thursday 22 September 2016, 9.15am-10.30am Tuesday 27 September 2016, 9.15am-10.30am Wednesday 5 October 2016, 9.15am-10.30am Tuesday 11 October 2016, 9.15am-10.30am “Students’ progress from Year 7 to the end of Key Stage 4 is significantly better than that of students nationally.” – Ofsted, May 2013.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

Open Evening Tuesday 4 October 2016, 5pm-7.30pm

CLAPTON GIRLS’ ACADEMY ACADEMY TRUST

LEARNING TOGETHER

WORKING TOGETHER

During Years 7 to 9, students study a broad and balanced curriculum. In Years 10 and 11, students work towards GCSEs and other public examinations, including applied and vocational qualifications. All students actively participate in PE and PSHCE. Religious Studies embraces all major religions and emphasises respect and tolerance. Students are taught in a variety of mixed ability, fast track and set groups. Teachers build on students’ knowledge from Year 6, so girls are engaged in new learning from the start. We provide personalised learning opportunities and provide materials appropriate to students’ interests and abilities. This ensures challenge and support for all students.

On entry, all students are guided and supported by a permanent Head of Progress for Year 7 who works closely with a team of tutors. These tutors monitor each student’s academic and social development to help girls fulfil their potential. A member of the Year 7 team visits primary schools to meet students whilst in Year 6. The team is very experienced and works closely with parents and carers.

All students at Clapton Girls’ Academy complete homework. The amount varies according to the year group and courses followed. Homework is well structured and used by teachers to measure progress and understanding. We also use homework to encourage independent learning skills valuable in school and beyond. All students are encouraged to participate in activities before and after school. Activities include a daily breakfast club, individual study time, examination revision clubs, community language lessons and a variety of special interest clubs such as debating, fashion design, choir, orchestra, the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme, cookery and gardening. We offer a huge range of sporting activities both in and out of lessons. Our teams and students win many trophies in local and Londonwide leagues and competitions. Our Saturday study support programme is very popular and we organise a wide range of activities during the Easter, Whitsun and Summer holidays.

Pastoral care is delivered by year teams of tutors, supported by learning mentors and learning assistants. PSHCE lessons are taught by tutors and aim to enhance and support every student’s academic experience by developing social, emotional and physical health and wellbeing. We operate a variety of reward systems to encourage, motivate and acknowledge the efforts of students. At Clapton Girls’ Academy, everyone is expected to behave in a way that maximises learning and achievement. Students are taught to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour. Girls are expected to be polite, thoughtful and to conduct themselves with consideration for others. We have an academy Behaviour Code agreed by students, staff, parents and governors. Incidents that break the rules, or breach academy policy, are taken seriously and are dealt with swiftly and fairly. Attendance and punctuality at the academy are outstanding. Students are encouraged to play an active role in the life of the academy. Students are able to develop leadership skills and roles, such as becoming digital leaders, sports leaders, prefects and school ambassadors. The School Council meets regularly and includes elected representatives from all year groups.

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Our uniform is smart and simple and respects cultural and religious differences. All girls wear the academy blazer, academy jumper and the lavender blouse – all of which are only available from the academy. Students wear a smart plain black skirt, trousers or shalwar kameez or abaya. If required, students can also wear the academy headscarf. Girls wear a white T-shirt and black tracksuit bottoms for PE. Clapton Girls’ Academy occupies a secure site and is part of the Safer Schools’ Partnership. Entrances and exits are supervised by adults. Visitors are met at reception and wear identification. Students (except those in the sixth form) remain on the academy site at lunchtimes.

WELCOMING THE COMMUNITY Parental involvement is actively encouraged. Parents, daughters and teachers all sign a Home/ Academy Partnership Agreement as soon as a student starts school. Parents and carers are invited to parent evenings during the year. Parents and carers can also make an appointment to see their daughter’s Head of Progress or a senior member of staff at any time. Each girl is given a Student Planner, which provides day-to-day contact between home and the academy. Our academy newsletter, the Clapton Review, is sent home every term. Our website has the latest news and information and parents and students also keep up with us via social media. We believe continuity of education, coupled with experiences of the outside world, are essential for all students. For this reason, we maintain strong links with primary schools and further and higher education establishments. We also work in close partnership with a number of universities, including Goldsmiths University and the University of East London. Our special links also include Linklaters Law Firm, the Barbican and Almeida Theatres, the Greenhouse Sports charity and the Youth Sport Trust. These partnerships result in our students being given a wide variety of opportunities throughout their academy career.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

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Clapton Girls’ Academy

35 successful applicants main criteria (SEN & 1-2)

32 applicants on waiting list

181 successful applicants distance criterium (3)

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 Clapton Girls’ Academy Parents must use the LA Common Application Form (CAF) to apply for a place for their daughter at Clapton Girls’ Academy. The CAF must be submitted to the LA by Monday 31 October 2016. Children applying for a place at Clapton Girls’ Academy will be required to take the Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT) arranged by the LA as part of their coordinated banding arrangements. Children will be placed in one of five bands based on their performance in the non-verbal, verbal and quantative tests. Where possible, the same number of children will be admitted in each of the five bands (36 in each band) to ensure a balanced in-take reflecting the full ability range. Children with Education, Health and Care Plans (ECHP) and Looked After Children who do not take the CAT tests will be allocated to an appropriate band on the basis of, if available, an alternative assessment (for example KS2 Teacher Assessment results for English and maths). Children with ECHP where Clapton Girls’ Academy is named are admitted ahead of other applicants but will be included in the banding allocation.

Oversubscription Criteria Where all parental preferences for places at the academy can be satisfied all children seeking a place will be admitted. Where the number of applicants for admission is greater than the published admission number (180), applications will be considered within each band against the criteria set out below:

03. Children who live closest to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line by the Local Authority’s computerised measuring system from the designated point of the child’s home address to the designated point of the school. If distances are equal (for example within a block of flats), lots will be drawn by a person independent of Clapton Girls’ Academy to determine the allocation. If only one place is available for more than one child, who are twins or of a multiple birth within the same family, the Admissions Authority will establish if the school is able to admit above numbers. If this is not possible, lots will be drawn by a person independent of the Academy Trust to determine the allocation.

WAITING LISTS If we receive more applications than there are places available we will operate a waiting list. Any parent can ask for their child’s name to be added to the waiting list if their application is unsuccessful.

In Year Admissions Applications must be made using the Hackney Learning Trust In-year Common Admission Form. The allocation of any places which may become available during the first term will be made on the basis of the current over-subscription criteria described above. The academy will seek to fill vacancies using banding from CATs/KS2 SATs data, otherwise a teacher assessment will be used.

01. Looked After Children. A ‘looked after child’ or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement, or special guardianship order. 02. Children whose siblings currently attend Clapton Girls’ Academy and Sixth Form and who will continue to do so on the date of admission. Siblings must live permanently at the same address as the child for whom the application is being made.

The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.clapton.hackney.sch.uk

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

hackney new school I am delighted to introduce you to Hackney New School: a secondary with a focus on music. We opened in September 2013 and are growing year by year with no more than 25 students per class. Our new state-of-the art school is based on the canal basin on Kingsland Road in the heart of South Hackney, close to Haggerston station. Hackney New School’s curriculum focuses on the core subjects of the English Baccalaureate, music and additional options such as advanced mathematics and two modern foreign languages. This will enable all our students to potentially take at least ten GCSEs and five A/AS levels. Our emphasis is to provide your child with an outstanding education, to teach them to think independently and develop a sense of responsibility for the society in which we live. We will prepare your child for a challenging and interesting life. Our innovative ‘extended day’ policy is unique with opening hours from 7.30am (for breakfast club) until 5pm. The day is divided into a ‘Teaching Morning’ and a ‘Study Afternoon’. Our timetable has been designed to offer students the very best combination of class lessons, independent study, group work and cocurricular activities to deliver a truly inspiring and enriching education. We hope to be able to share our vision with you at one of our open days and to show you the extensive choices available. I look forward to welcoming your child next year. Lesley Falconer, Executive Headteacher

FREE SCHOOL

SECTION FOUR INFORMATION AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

OUR VISION Our vision is to provide students with access to the widest range of opportunities in life by fostering academic excellence and instilling self-belief, intellectual curiosity and responsibility towards others in society. At Hackney New School we believe that students must have a stable environment that supports and encourages learning and personal development in order to reach demanding academic targets. We will expect the highest standards of behaviour from our students so that we can create and maintain an environment of disciplined learning with a ‘Tough Love’ approach to behaviour management.

TRANSITION AND PASTORAL CARE We work with, and visit, our feeder primary schools to get to know our students before they join us. Students who require academic support before joining Year 7 will have an opportunity to take part in our summer school. Together with form tutors and pastoral managers, mentors will provide additional pastoral support. Behaviour is monitored by pastoral staff alongside academic performance, so that early interventions can be made where necessary.

ABOUT our SCHOOL Executive HeadTEACHER Lesley Falconer

CONTACT DETAILS 317-319 Kingsland Road, London E8 4DL T. 020 7617 7181 E. admissions@hackneynewschool.org www.hackneynewschool.org

SPECIALISM Music

AGE 11-19 (boys and girls)

2017 ADMISSION NUMBER 100

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES Kingsland Road 67 / 149 / 242 / 243

NEAREST STATIONS Dalston Kingsland and Dalston Junction then bus 67 / 149 / 243 or 10 minute walk Hackney Central then bus 242 Haggerston then one minute walk Liverpool Street then bus 149 / 242 Old Street then bus 243

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open Mornings Friday 23 September 2016, 9am-11am Friday 30 September 2016, 9am-11am Friday 7 October 2016, 9am-11am By appointment only, please contact us by email at admissions@hackneynewschool.org

Open Evening “The rich curriculum is enriched by a wide range of opportunities for pupils to consolidate or expand their learning in the school’s distinctive school day.” – Ofsted, June 2015.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

Tuesday 20 September 2016, 7pm-9pm

HACKNEY NEW SCHOOL FREE SCHOOL

CURRICULUM

TEACHING STAFF

Hackney New School has set high standards in the core subjects of maths, English, science, history, geography and modern languages. Teaching takes place in mixed ability groups in Key Stage 3, with a focus on personalised learning and regular assessment, so that each student is fully included and challenged and parents kept fully informed.

We are proud of our outstanding, highly motivated teachers, all of whom are committed to providing students with the best possible education. Positive relationships between teachers and students build on high quality teaching and support our focus on discipline, respect and responsibility.

The school has a particular focus on music, which will be an intended GCSE subject for all students. Pupils will be able to learn an instrument from Year 7 onwards and participate in a range of musical activities. Our broad based curriculum includes ‘The Core’ program at all Key Stages. This is a debate-based program that explores the history of ideas in literature, political thought and the sciences. Students with SEN are fully supported during mixed-ability lessons and in small group lessons in the afternoon. Our inclusive approach aims to develop confidence and self-esteem through academic support and encouraging students to perform to their full potential. All students have a personalised learning pathway with our more able and talented students being challenged within the curriculum and through a range of enrichment opportunities, including peer teaching and mentoring, debate and performance. We celebrate our academic scholars in all subjects. There are 100 students in each year group and in 2019 we will have our full complement of 700 students including the sixth form.

EXTENDED DAY We have adopted an ‘extended day’ policy with opening hours from 7.30am until 5pm. The day is divided as follows: Teaching Morning Six 50 minute lessons with breaks until lunch. Pupils move to subject specific classrooms including fully equipped art, music, and science specialist rooms. Lunch and Break After lunch everyone has a supervised break until 3pm. This is used for sport and other exercise (in addition to three weekly PE classes during the Teaching Morning), mentor meetings and a wide range of clubs. Students read every lunchtime, either in class or the school library. Study Afternoon From 3pm until 5pm pupils study, do their homework, have music lessons and engage in various enrichment activities. This time is for practice, thinking and revision. Students do not sit at a desk all the time – the afternoon is broken up into various units of activity to keep everyone engaged, motivated and interested. We also use this time for house activities, choir, sport and personalised learning activities. Children respond positively to this “longer day” as it provides structure, an opportunity to learn from each other, and concentrated time to practice and learn (as well as lots of sport). By the time they leave for the day, their work is done and they can enjoy the evening with family and friends. The school occasionally also opens on Saturday mornings, for a “Summer School” and for “Evening School” with many programmes on offer for pupils, parents and other members of the local community. “Our son is loving the HNS music sessions and loving the school.” – Parent. “The school has given my child so much confidence.” – Parent.

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MUSIC SPECIALISM

HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Every student has the opportunity to learn an instrument and/or vocal skills and we encourage each student to take a GCSE, or equivalent, in music. We offer regular ensembles and workshops in a wide range of styles (jazz, classical, folk, songwriting, a cappella and so on) and all students are encouraged to take part in large-scale school and community productions.

Teachers and students will eat together in a familystyle service in year 7. We run a breakfast club and provide a snack and fruit during the morning break. Sport and physical exercise is a feature of daily life. Place2Be supports students and their families in school when they are experiencing challenging life issues.

We also want every student to be part of the school choir. Our newly designed building contains a music centre with a fully equipped Apple Mac production suite, recording studio, extensive music practice facilities and a central performance space.

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Music is an integral part of Hackney New School life and a prominent feature throughout the curriculum.

HNS uniform consists of a grey blazer with school badge, navy blue jumper with school badge, white shirt and navy trousers or skirt with plain black shoes. Sports kit consists of a navy tracksuit and polo shirt with school badge. The uniform is available from the Broadway Market Crossbow Uniform Shop. Grants are available from the school to help with uniform costs.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COMMUNITY FOCUS

All students at Hackney New School access their textbooks, documents, timetable and the school data system through their Google Apps account on their Chrome book laptops. Hackney New School links with IT industries to teach students coding and real-world applications of technology for education, business and play.

Hackney New School is developing as a central hub for a wide range of activities available to the entire Hackney community. Our priority is to interact and benefit the local community, thus providing a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;home away from homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for parents and students alike.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

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Hackney New School

16 successful applicants main criteria (SEN, MA & 1-5)

29 applicants on waiting list

94 successful applicants distance criterium (6)

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 Hackney New School Parents must use the home Local Authority common application form to apply to places at Hackney New School.

ADMISSION BY BAND Our aim is to ensure that Hackney New School’ intake of pupils includes an appropriate spread of children of different abilities. We will apply the following banding policies: • Children with Educational Health & Care Plan (EHCP) that names Hackney New School will be admitted. • Children will be allocated into one of four groups depending on their performance in the CAT test. • Up to 10 children showing outstanding musical aptitude will then be selected into each band (see “selection by musical aptitude” below).

Oversubscription Criteria In the case of oversubscription, places will be allocated in the first instance to children in the following order: • Pupils with EHCP that names Hackney New School. • Pupils who have shown musical aptitude to the level required under the test (i.e. regardless of the band they are in based on their CAT test). Any remaining pupils will be allocated within each band as follows: 01. Looked-after or previously looked-after children but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order or special guardianship order.

• Any excess applications in each band will be dealt with in accordance with the oversubscription criteria set out below.

02. Children of the founding members of the HNS trust (which will not apply before 2017 and will not make up more than 1% of the full school cohort).

• In the event that there are fewer than 25% of applicants in any one band (i.e. 25 minus those places already allocated to EHCP and music specialist students), applicants will be chosen from the bands above and below in equal measure where this is possible.

03. Children with a social or medical need. In order to be considered under this criterion applicants must produce a supporting report from either a Senior Social Worker or medical practitioner setting out why Hackney New School is the only appropriate school for this student.

Selection by musical aptitude Hackney New School will select up to 10% of its Year 7 intake on the basis of musical aptitude. In October 2016, HNS will run sessions to assess those children who have applied for consideration as musically talented pupils. Parents must notify the school of their intention to apply under this criteria via the webform at www.hackneynewschool.org/ admissions before 7 October 2016. All applicants will be examined on 15 October 2016 at HNS. Children selected for outstanding musical aptitude will be selected regardless of CAT results i.e. there is no restriction on the number of these children in any one band.

04. Siblings of children at Hackney New School. 05. Siblings of children at Hackney New Primary School. 06. Children living nearest to the gates of the school on Kingsland Road as measured in a straight line using a computerised batch distance measuring system. In the event of a tie-break between two or more applications after applying the oversubscription criteria, the Admissions Authority will prioritise according to criterion 6, i.e. distance to the school. If you are applying for places for twins, or children from a multiple birth, and there is only one place available at the school, the school will use tie-break criteria to determine whether the siblings or other applicants get the final places.

Waiting ListS The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.hackneynewschool.org

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

Any unsuccessful applicants will be offered the opportunity to be placed on a waiting list. The waiting list will be maintained for one year.

haggerston school Haggerston School is a coeducational, 11-18 community maintained school where students make exceptional progress in learning. The learning culture in the school is demonstrated by calm, well-ordered classrooms and learning spaces, and good behaviour around the school. We provide a challenging, innovative and exciting curriculum, with particular strength in expressive arts, for which we have been awarded the Artsmark Gold award for the third time, at the same time as ensuring excellent rates of progress in English, maths, science, technology, languages and humanities. In 2015 we were also awarded the NACE Challenge Award for provision for more able and talented students, and we are a Beacon school for Holocaust education. The education we provide will guide your child’s personal and social development, helping them to flourish as they develop into creative, confident and successful adults. In our pursuit of excellence, we nurture and celebrate the successes of all our students, respecting their backgrounds and providing for their personal learning needs, so that they can all achieve to the highest levels. Haggerston is a school with very high expectations of its students. We are a community which values hard work and respect for each other. Our standards are high – of uniform, behaviour, effort and quality of work. By continuously focusing on high expectations, hard work and mutual respect, we have created a school where children and young people flourish academically and personally – learning and progressing beyond the average. Dr Jane Keeley, Headteacher

COMMUNITY SCHOOL

SECTION FOUR INFORMATION AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

OUR MISSION Our mission is to ensure that all of our students, whatever their starting point, make exceptional progress and develop into capable, creative, confident and caring young citizens. We achieve our mission by: • setting high expectations for our students, teachers and staff; • believing that there are no excuses for not doing our best; • providing a learning environment so that everyone succeeds, whatever their needs, with teaching that inspires and motivates;

ABOUT our SCHOOL Headteacher Dr Jane Keeley

CONTACT DETAILS Weymouth Terrace, London E2 8LS T. 020 7739 7324 – F. 020 7739 8603 E. haggerstonschool@haggerston.hackney.sch.uk www.haggerston.hackney.sch.uk

SPECIALISM Technology and Expressive Arts

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• celebrating our unique heritage and diversity;

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• making good behaviour non-negotiable;

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• engaging effectively with our parents, carers, families and the wider community;

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• valuing our partnerships with other organisations including Freshfields, University College London, and the Haggerston School Association.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES 26 / 48 / 55 / 67 / 149 / 242 / 243 / 394

NEAREST STATIONS Bethnal Green then bus 26 / 48 Cambridge Heath then bus 26 / 48 / 55 Hoxton then 5 minutes walk Old Street then bus 55

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open Mornings Tuesday 13 September 2016, 9am-10.30am Wednesday 14 September 2016, 9am-10.30am Wednesday 21 September 2016, 9am-10.30am Tuesday 27 September 2016, 9am-10.30am Wednesday 5 October 2016, 9am-10.30am Tuesday 11 October 2016, 9am-10.30am

Open Evening Monday 3 October 2016, 4.30pm-7.30pm “This is a good school. It has gone from strength to strength since the last inspection.” Ofsted, March 2013.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

HAGGERSTON SCHOOL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

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MORE ABLE, GIFTED AND TALENTED

Our school excels in the creative arts. We have developed partnerships with creative and cultural institutions and industries such as advertising, design, fashion, film, broadcasting, software, architecture and the performing arts. These partnerships ensure a rich and innovative curriculum within and beyond the school day. Our curriculum is designed to enable every student to:

Our more able and talented students are challenged in lessons, with homework and through a range of enrichment opportunities. We recognise that ability and talent can develop over time, so we identify and monitor the progress of more able and talented students carefully to provide flexibility as they move through the school.

• progress successfully from primary into secondary education; • have good levels of literacy, numeracy and ICT; • have excellent personal, learning and thinking skills; • take responsibility for their own behaviour, creating a calm and safe learning environment; • develop safe and healthy lifestyles; • be successful in their choice of further or higher education, apprenticeship or employment. In Years 7 and 8, students study English, science, mathematics, computing, religious education, history, geography, technology, PE, Spanish, music, art and drama. The curriculum for Years 9, 10 and 11 offers a varied choice of GCSEs and vocational subjects that ensure our students are able to make exceptional progress in subjects in which they excel. Core subjects of English, English literature, mathematics, computing, science (triple, double or core) are studied by all students, together with other compulsory subjects, such as religious education, PE and personal, health and social education and citizenship.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEN) The SEN department leads on inclusive practice. We have specialised teaching assistants who provide support in specific areas of need. They offer classroom support and workshops to help improve literacy, numeracy, thinking skills, interpersonal skills and motor skills. We offer a personalised nurture class (the achievement group) in Years 7, 8 and 9. This ensures that students with identified learning needs are able to develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL) The EAL department provides support for students from diverse cultural backgrounds who speak languages other than English. Adapted learning materials are used during lessons, and extra classes in small groups take place throughout the school day.

SWIFT AND EASY REFERRAL TO SERVICES We are committed to working with other agencies to ensure a consistent and joint approach to working with vulnerable young people. The work of our SEN department and the pastoral support structure means that students can easily access, or be referred to, a wide range of professional support.

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SECTION THREE INFORMATION AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

UNIFORM

SIXTH FORM

All students are expected to wear the school uniform. We know that when students are dressed appropriately, in their school uniform, they are ready to learn and behave in a professional manner. We place great emphasis on the highest uniform standards as part of the very high expectations we have of all Haggerston students.

Our Sixth Form, now in its seventh year, provides excellent opportunities for learning for students who have come through Haggerston, and for applicants from other schools. We offer a variety of A level and vocational courses in subjects that reflect the school’s greatest strengths and according to learners’ needs. Academic studies are complemented by an extensive programme of cultural, enrichment and community service activities. These opportunities are designed to help our young people develop into tomorrow’s leaders. Students have progressed from the sixth form to universities, including the most competitive, such as Cambridge, colleges, apprenticeships and employment.

TRANSITION A smooth transition from primary to secondary education is vital to a student’s progress. We have an induction programme to support the needs of all our new students and make their transition as easy as possible. All students are ‘buddied’ with another student who will help them feel safe and relaxed as they prepare to take part in the many exciting opportunities the school has to offer.

GREAT BUILDINGS FOR THE FUTURE The school is spacious and well-resourced with modern specialised learning areas. These were further enhanced during the recent programme of extension and refurbishment of the school buildings and grounds. We have superb learning facilities. We benefit from one of the largest school sites in the borough, and enjoy a vast range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities, beautiful gardens, separate play areas for different year groups and a quiet study garden. We have invested extensively in the use of new technologies for learning and administration that are robust, reliable, secure and flexible. Haggerston serves a fantastic multicultural community that is less than one mile from the city of London. This makes it easy for us to promote links with local and international businesses to provide mentors and valuable work experience for our students. Our location, in the centre of a nationally recognised hub for creative industries, inspires our students to prepare for, and take advantage of, some of the world’s best opportunities for learning, work and society. When you visit, you will see that our school population is as culturally diverse as the surrounding community. This is one of our greatest strengths, because we believe that the future depends on young people learning and working together and in partnership with adults. Please visit www.haggerston.hackney.sch.uk for further information about our school.

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Haggerston School

49 successful applicants main criteria (SEN & 1-4)

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 Haggerston School Children applying to each community school will be placed in one of four ability bands of equal size based on the score in the tests. Children with Educational Health & Care Plan (EHCP) and other children who do not take the test will be assigned to the appropriate band if a primary Headteacher’s or other professional’s assessment has been obtained. Places will then be offered to the same number of pupils in each band in the following order: 01. A looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship order. We’ll need to get confirmation from either the child’s social worker or the borough social care service. 02. Children subject to a Child Protection Plan. We’ll need to get confirmation from either the child’s social worker or the borough social care service.

Multiple Births If only one place is available for more than one child, who are twins or of a multiple birth within the same family, we will establish if the school is able to admit above numbers. If this is not possible the allocation of the place will be determined by lottery which will be carried out by the Admission Team in the presence of an independent witness. We will also establish if an alternative school can offer all of the children places.

Application lists Pupils will be ranked on the application list in accordance with the above criteria. Any places that become vacant from 16 March 2017 at schools in Hackney will be given to pupils on the application list. Parents will need to confirm if they wish their children to remain on the application list from 1 September 2017 as part of in-year admission process.

03. Children whose acute medical or social needs justify a place at the particular school. 04. Children with a brother or sister on roll at the school in Years 7 to 13 at the time of the proposed admission. 05. Children living nearest to the main entrance of the school as measured in a straight line using an in-house computerised distance measuring system. Distance as measured in 5 above will also be used in any tie-breaker decisions for priority 1, 2 and 4. If two applicants live exactly the same distance the allocation of the place will be determined by lottery which will be carried out by the Hackney Learning Trust’s Admissions Team in the presence of an independent witness. For families living on boats, distance will be measured from the authorised mooring point or where the boat located on the closing date for the receipt of applications or another date. If a band is undersubscribed all children falling into that band group will be admitted and the places will be filled from unallocated applicants from the next nearest band taking a child first from the higher band and then from the lower band in turn. The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.haggerston.hackney.sch.uk

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

lubavitch senior girls’ school We are very proud to introduce you to Lubavitch Senior Girls’ School. Our school is part of a network of international institutions which operate on the principle of the Lubavitch movement, practising our religion based on the love of G-D, love of Torah and the love of one’s fellow. We welcome pupils from all backgrounds who wish to follow a strictly Orthodox Jewish lifestyle in a happy and relaxed manner. All pupils are expected to abide by the principles and ethics of Orthodox Judaism. Our school offers a warm and friendly environment where students are motivated to excel. Our curriculum is very varied, and we also have outstanding extra-curricular provision. Small classes ensure that each student receives sufficient attention to achieve her individual goal. The staff at Lubavitch Senior Girls’ School are committed to producing young ladies who are able to make a positive contribution to the wider society, who are confident in their identity as young Jewish women and who are prepared for life in modern Britain. Many of our past pupils are currently engaged in community leadership roles in the teaching and caring professions. Rabbi S Lew, Principal Mrs H Freeman, Headteacher

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VISION, MISSION AND VALUES Our vision is to inspire all our pupils to become true and responsible representatives of Torah Judaism and Chabad Chassidism, as expounded in the teaching of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M Schneerson o.b.m. We are also committed to producing well-educated young women, equipped to give back to society. We aim to: • provide ambitious, exciting and educational programmes in Jewish and general studies that develop each pupil’s gifts and talents to their highest academic abilities and according to their own individual needs; • develop traditional values of modesty, loyalty, generosity and Ahavas Yisroel – love of one’s fellow;

ABOUT our SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Rabbi S Lew

HEADTEACHER Mrs H Freeman

CONTACT DETAILS 107-115 Stamford Hill, London N16 5RP T. 020 8800 0022 ext 128 E. admin@lsgs.hackney.sch.uk www.lubavitchseniorgirls.com

SPECIALISM Jewish Orthodox Chassidic school

• instil a sense of pride in being a Bas Chabad – happy to accept leadership roles in the Jewish community, especially Shlichus (dedication to the community); and

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• develop each girl’s social and moral values, encouraging respect and tolerance for all members of society.

The school encourages pupils to further their education in Seminary, to enhance their moral and spiritual status, and to be able to make a meaningful contribution to society at large, in whatever career they may choose.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL Lubavitch Senior Girls’ School serves the Orthodox Jewish community and caters predominantly, but not exclusively, for families who follow Chabad Lubavitch customs and traditions. The school shares a building with a nursery, primary school and a community centre with its own swimming pool. The school strives for high standards of work and behaviour, both in Jewish studies and in its general curriculum. The school was last inspected by Ofsted in June 2016 and judged to be Good.

11-19 (girls only)

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TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES Stamford Hill Broadway: 67 / 76 / 149 / 243 / 253 / 254 / 318 / 476

NEAREST STATIONS Bethnal Green then bus 26 / 48 Clapton then bus 253 / 254 Manor House then bus 253 / 254 Seven Sisters then bus 76 / 149 / 243 / 476 South Tottenham then bus 76 / 149 / 243 / 476 Stamford Hill then 2 minutes walk.

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open EVENING

“Pupils have high standards of behaviour and work collegiately both with each other and staff. They are confident and articulate and engage in a range of extra-curricular activities organised by the school which support their preparation for life in modern Britain.” Ofsted, June 2013.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

Tuesday 27 September 2016, 4.30pm-6pm

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The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s educational philosophy is based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi M M Schneerson OBM, who developed the principles of the Lubavitch Foundation. The school provides a broad and balanced education based on these principles combined with the National Curriculum.

All students are expected to wear the school uniform and to be clean and tidy at all time. Suitable behaviour is important even out of school. The laws of modesty as dictated by Jewish law are followed.

Subjects studied for GCSE include English, maths, science, history, French, Biblical Hebrew, modern Hebrew, religious studies, art and citizenship.

Homework is set in all subjects. Core subjects: English, maths and science will set two home works per week. Students in Years 10 and 11 are expected to be preparing for their examinations through independent revision and exam preparation in addition to their homework.

At GCE A and AS level the following subjects are offered, maths, business studies, Biblical Hebrew, sciences, religious studies, photography, psychology, English creative writing. The school also offers other qualifications including, EPQ, graphics and childcare. There are regular activities during the school day and after school as well as annual weekend residential trips and occasional visits overseas. We encourage pupils to further their education in Seminary and later in higher education. Most pupils, including those with special needs, make good or better progress.

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PASTORAL CARE Being a small school there is a very warm atmosphere and staff know all pupils well. The senior management team together with the school counsellor provide pastoral support to the student body.

DISCIPLINE Discipline in the school is good. Pupils are courteous and polite to staff and each other. The school issues sanctions for breaches of the behaviour policy.

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Lubavitch Senior Girls’ School

23 successful applicants main criteria (SEN & 1-7)

0 applicants on waiting list

0 successful applicants distance tie break

3 other applicants

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 Lubavitch Senior Girls’ School Priority in admissions will be given to children who are Jewish according to Halochah (Jewish Practice). In the event of any dispute as to whether a child is Jewish, the decision of the Rabbinate of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations of the United Kingdom is final. Applications must be submitted using the home local authority Common Application Form (CAF). Applicants wishing to be considered under priorities 1, 4 and 6 should also complete the religious affiliation form. Both forms are available from Hackney Learning Trust and the school office. The timetable for admissions will be in accordance with that of Hackney Learning Trust as set out in this guide (see page 11).

ADMISSIONS Policy The school will admit 30 girls to each year group in Years 7 to 11 in accordance with Hackney Learning Trust’s coordinated admissions policy. Children with SEN statements, where the school has been named on the statement, will be admitted to the school and will be included in the admission number.

Oversubscription criteria If there are more applications than places available, the Governing body will admit pupils in accordance with the following oversubscription criteria in order of priority: 01. Looked after Orthodox Jewish girls and Orthodox Jewish girls who have been adopted or subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after. 02. Orthodox Jewish girls with a sister* living at the same address who is currently on roll at the school and who will continue to be on roll after the proposed admission. 03. Orthodox Jewish girls with a sister* on roll at Ruth Lunzer primary school after the proposed admission. 04. Other Orthodox Jewish girls. Other looked after girls or/and girls who have been adopted who have since become subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship orders immediately following having been looked after. 05. Other Jewish girls. 06. Other girls. In the event of there being insufficient vacancies to admit all applicants in any other categories listed above, priority will be given to pupils living nearest to the school, as measured in a straight line. For the purpose of calculating distances addresses will be identified from the child’s home address to the main entrance of the school using the geographical property references as provided by the borough Council in which the applicant lives.

The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.lubavitchseniorgirls.com

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

*Sister includes half-sisters, step-sisters and foster-sisters living permanently at the same address. It does not apply to sisters in year 11 at the time of an application for Year 7.

mossbourne community academy I am extremely proud to welcome you to Mossbourne Community Academy. Ofsted describes Mossbourne as “outstanding, but even within that category it is exceptional.” Inspectors were “enthralled by the hard work and dedication of our staff, and the excellent attitude our students have to learning.” The academy’s GCSE and A level results are consistently outstanding, placing Mossbourne in the top 1% of schools in the country. This is achieved through a “powerful combination of excellent teaching, an imaginative curriculum and a school philosophy that everyone can succeed and make a difference”. Students subscribe to a culture of aspiration and achievement. We cater for children with a wide range of abilities and needs, students with special educational and physical needs, as well as the richly varied mix of social, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds within the wider Hackney community. Mossbourne is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Mossbourne is built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed. I am confident that Mossbourne’s calm working atmosphere and strong focus on achievement, the arts and sport provides children with the best place to learn in Hackney. Peter Hughes, Principal

ACADEMY TRUST

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Mossbourne’s ethos Mossbourne Community Academy provides students with a strong sense of shared values: • All learners are welcome, regardless of age, ability, gender, ethnic origin, personal circumstances or need. • Students are given opportunities to develop as active citizens and members of the community through varied learning opportunities, assessment and mentoring to support their development. • Students, adults and other learners feel safe and secure and are supported by rigorous behaviour policies. • Our Inclusion Policy ensures that all learners feel motivated to excel. Students are supported and their needs met, including gifted and talented students and those with special educational needs. • All staff are active participants in the life of the academy. They work as a team and are fully accountable for the delivery of high-quality education. • Parents and carers become involved with their children’s learning through home-school partnerships, parents’ meetings and discussions with teachers and form tutors. • Students and staff benefit from the support of a thriving Parents’ Association.

ABOUT our SCHOOL Principal Peter Hughes

CONTACT DETAILS 100 Downs Park Road, London E5 8JY T. 020 8525 5200 – F. 020 8525 5222 E. enquiries@mca.mossbourne.org www.mca.mossbourne.org

SPECIALISM Music

AGE 11-19 (boys and girls)

2017 ADMISSION NUMBER 216

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES Downs Park Road: 56 / 276 Nearby: 38 / 48 / 55 / 106 / 253 / 393 / 425 / 488

NEAREST STATIONS Bethnal Green then bus 106 / 254 Hackney Central then 10 minutes walk Hackney Downs then 5 minutes walk Manor House then bus 253 / 254

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open Evening Thursday 22 September 2016, 4.30pm-8pm Last admission: 7.30pm The Principal, Peter Hughes, will give a rolling programme of talks throughout the evening. While every effort will be made to admit all visitors at the time of arrival, at the busiest times it may be necessary to restrict the numbers on-site for health and safety reasons. Please note that busiest times are usually at the start and end of the evening.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

MOSSBOURNE COMMUNITY ACADEMY ACADEMY TRUST

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

YEAR 7 Curriculum

The academy provides a calm and ordered learning environment where children are treated as individuals. The building is light and airy. Classrooms look out over the social and play areas, and the imaginative design gives a feeling of openness, as well as creating a sense of security and inclusion.

Faculties and departments are housed in our nine learning areas:

Students are well supervised, both inside and outside the academy. During breaks students may access the spacious, ground-floor areas which are fully-equipped with IT facilities.

04. Science

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07. Physical Education

Pastoral care and students’ welfare are two of the academy’s great strengths. Students learn in a calm, orderly environment, while staff ensure that students are safe both inside and outside the academy. Bullying is not tolerated at Mossbourne. Every student is treated as an individual so that their strengths can be identified and appropriate support provided to enable them to fulfil their true potential. This personal and proactive approach ensures teaching is responsive and tailored to the individual. In Year 7, with tutor groups housed in our Year 7 area, there is a strong focus on pastoral care which enables form tutors to forge strong relationships with the new students. Parents’ evenings held in July, before students start at Mossbourne, and during the first term, help to establish the crucial two-way partnership between home and school.

01. English 02. Languages 03. Mathematics

05. Humanities 06. Performing Arts (Drama and Music)

08. Business Studies and Computing 09. Art and Design Technology A broad-based academic and vocational curriculum is offered, with a combination of setting and mixed-ability groups. A school day will normally consist of five taught lessons and two prep sessions. During prep, students may attend additional literacy classes, according to ability, and will complete much of their homework. Prep time also focuses on the development of the essential study skills for successful learning. Gifted and Talented students are nurtured and challenged through extension and enrichment activities, including educational visits and workshops.

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EXTENSION AND ENRICHMENT

ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING

A wide range of extra-curricular activities run after compulsory school hours, at weekends and during holiday periods. The academy has a thriving Performing Arts faculty and students can also participate in our excellent physical education and sport programme. A range of enrichment clubs and activities are also on offer.

Regular assessment ensures that students’ progress is carefully monitored so that underachievement can be addressed in a timely manner. This is achieved through:

MUSIC SPECIALISM

• Moderation of student work against national standards.

Our specialism recognises music as an area of excellence. Music enhances the educational experience at the academy by supporting the autonomous learning so vital to success in education. The strength of our provision lies in the many varied musical opportunities on offer. Outstanding classroom music teaching follows a uniquely designed engaging and challenging curriculum. A very strong programme for instrumental tuition caters for groups and individuals wishing to learn one or more instruments, and our Music Leaders scheme nurtures and develops young musicians with potential or a recognized talent. Ensembles, bands, orchestras and choirs cater for all levels of ability and include Senior and Training bands and orchestras, rock and samba bands, steel pans percussion groups, string, wind, brass and guitar ensembles and many others.

• Regular testing of reading and spelling. • Close scrutiny of class work and homework.

• Tests at regular intervals throughout a subject course. • End of term examinations. Assessment forms an on-going student profile. Progress reports are sent home at the end of each term to provide a basis for discussion between parents, students and teachers, at annual Parents’ Evenings. Parents also receive a summative report, with a form tutor comment, at the end of the academic year.

THE CLIVEBOURNE SIXTH FORM The Clivebourne Sixth Form accommodates up to 300 students studying a wide range of academic subjects. Our sixth form students achieve exceptional results, with many gaining places at the country’s top universities.

UNIFORM We operate a strict uniform policy. The emphasis on smart dress encourages a professional approach to study, and we expect our students to wear their uniform with pride.

HOMEWORK AND PREP We recognise the importance of regular homework to support learning and to extend students intellectually. In Years 7, 8 and 9, students are expected, on average, to complete ten hours of independent study each week. While much of this may be completed during prep time (2.30-4.20pm daily) students will also be expected to undertake some additional study at home. For students at risk of underachieving, additional, and in some cases compulsory, supervised study clubs or Saturday School classes are provided. Compulsory Saturday and Holiday Revision classes also run in the lead up to public examinations at GCSE and A level.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

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Mossbourne Community Academy

88 successful applicants main criteria (SEN & 1-5)

474 applicants on waiting list

112 successful applicants random lottery

956 other applicants

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 Mossbourne Community Academy Parents must use the home local authority common application form to apply for a place at the academy.

Procedure for allocating places All pupils applying to the academy will be asked to sit the CAT test. Children will be placed into one of four ability bands dependent on their CAT score. The boundaries of each band reflect the national range of abilities (see page 132). Children with Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and children in care to the local authority who do not take the test will be allocated to the appropriate band on the basis of, if available, an alternative appropriate assessment. Having received a band allocation on the basis of their CAT score each pupil will then be allocated to the inner, middle or outer zone* on the basis of the proximity of their home address to the academy’s front gate using a GIS system. Of the 216 places available at the academy, 25% will be available to each of the four bands. These shall then be divided between the inner, middle and outer zones* giving 50% to the inner zone, 30% to the middle zone and 20% to the outer zone. This gives the following numbers per zone and band as follows: Inner zone: 27 places each band (108 in total). Middle zone: 16 places each band (64 in total). Outer zone: 11 places each band (44 in total).

Oversubscription Criteria Pupils with EHCP for whom the academy is named are admitted ahead of other applicants but will be included in the band and zone allocation in which they fall. Pupils with EHCP living further than 3km from the academy’s front gate will still be considered in the outer zone for the band in which they are placed. Pupils meeting priority 1 to 6

ZONES *Inner zone – Children living within 1,000 metres measured in a straight line from the home address to the front gate of the academy. *Middle zone – Any location from 1,000 metres to 2,300 metres of the academy’s front gate. *Outer zone – Any location from 2,300 metres to 3,000 metres of the academy’s front gate. The 3km cut-off for the outer zone doesn’t apply to pupils who meet oversubscription criteria 1-5.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

below who live further than 3km from the academy front gate will be considered in the zone with the most places. Places in all zones and bands shall be allocated according to the following oversubscription criteria: 01. A looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption order, child arrangement order or special guardianship order. 02. Children with a child protection plan for whom the academy is their nearest school. 03. Children with a sibling on roll at the academy in years 7 to 13 at the time of application. 04. Children whose acute medical or social need justifies a place at the academy. 05. Children of staff who work at the academy full time with at least two year’s continuous employment or where the academy reasonably considers a member of staff has been recruited for a position for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. 06. Children on roll at Mossbourne Parkside Academy at the time of application. If the total number of applicants meeting oversubscription criteria 1-6 in any one band and zone exceeds the stated number then places shall be allocated from the alternative zones within the same band if available. All remaining places in each band and each zone will then be allocated amongst remaining applicants in that band and zone using a random computerised lottery. In the event of a tie-break random computerised lottery will also be used. In the case of twins or multiples if one child is allocated a place through the lottery their sibling(s) will automatically be allocated a place from the band and zone in which they have been placed.

In-Year AdmissionS The academy’s in-year admissions policy is different and will maintain a waiting list should no vacancies be available at the time of application. The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.mca.mossbourne.org

mossbourne victoria park academy Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy opened in September 2014 as the second academy in the Mossbourne Federation. The flagship school, in Central Hackney, has become synonymous with educational excellence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; achieved through outstanding teaching and high expectations of students and staff. Secondary school students are at a time in their lives when they benefit greatly from clear values and consistent guidance. It is a challenge for schools everywhere to provide this stability in a changing educational, social and economic landscape. At Mossbourne, our values are deeply rooted in a belief that all students can succeed. We define that success as their ability, upon completing their formal education, to join society as informed, curious and independent participants. It is important that our students leave with first rate qualifications, as these will open doors to future opportunities and careers. Equally important, however, is that our students are confident, are interested in the world and able to think for themselves. To achieve this, we put learning at the heart of everything we do. Our school day is structured to include time for students to sit and work independently, to consolidate and extend what they have learnt, as well as to prepare for upcoming lessons. Our staff are subject experts and focus on how to ensure all students are supported and challenged. Indeed, staff training is a sustained and meaningful part of school life. Finally, we will never tolerate any behaviour that disrupts the learning of our students. We look forward to meeting you at our open evening. Nick Rutherford, Principal

ACADEMY TRUST

SECTION FOUR INFORMATION AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Mossbourne’s ethos Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy provides students with a strong sense of shared values: • All learners are welcome, regardless of age, ability, gender, ethnic origin, personal circumstances or need. • Students will be given opportunities to develop as active citizens and members of the community. • Students, adults and other learners will feel safe and secure, supported by rigorous behaviour policies. • Our inclusion policy will ensure that all learners feel motivated to excel. Students will be supported and their needs met, including gifted and talented students and those with special educational needs. • All staff will be active participants in the life of the academy. They will work as a team and be fully accountable for the delivery of high-quality education. • Parents and carers will be involved with their children’s learning through the home-academy agreement, parents’ meetings and discussions with teachers and form tutors.

ABOUT our SCHOOL Principal Nick Rutherford

CONTACT DETAILS Victoria Park Road, London E9 7HD T. 020 8525 5200 E. enquiries@mvpa.mossbourne.org www.mvpa.mossbourne.org

SPECIALISM Oratory

AGE 11-19 (boys and girls)

2017 ADMISSION NUMBER 136

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES Victoria Park Road: 388 Lauriston Road: 277 / 425

NEAREST STATIONS Cambridge Heath then 20 minutes walk Hackney Central then bus 277 Homerton then 20 minutes walk London Fields then bus 277

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS OPEN EVENING Wednesday 28 September 2016, 4.30pm-8pm Last admission: 7.30pm The Principal, Nicholas Rutherford, will give a rolling programme of talks throughout the evening. While every effort will be made to admit all visitors at the time of arrival, at the busiest times it may be necessary to restrict the numbers on-site for health and safety reasons. Please note that busiest times are usually at the start and end of the evening.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

MOSSBOURNE VICTORIA PARK ACADEMY ACADEMY TRUST

THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

YEAR 7 Curriculum

The academy provides a calm and ordered learning environment where children are treated as individuals. The academy consists of a new, purpose built school building, including sports hall, dining facilities and state-of-the-art science, music and ICT facilities, as well as a converted 19th century building, an iconic former hospital in the neo-gothic style, which will provide a stunning environment for learning.

Faculties and departments are housed in our five learning areas:

Students will be well supervised, both inside and outside the academy. During breaks, students may access the spacious, ground-floor areas which are fully-equipped with ICT facilities.

05. Science

PASTORAL CARE AND TRANSITION FROM PRIMARY SCHOOL

A school day will normally consist of five taught lessons, Enrichment or Guided Reading and a prep session. During prep time, students reflect on the day’s learning, respond to teachers’ comments in their exercise books and begin their homework. Prep will also focus on the development of the study skills which are essential to successful learning. Students who would benefit attend additional literacy classes during these sessions.

Pastoral care and students’ welfare are two of the academy’s highest priorities. Students will learn in a calm, orderly environment, while staff will ensure that students are safe both inside and outside the academy. Bullying is not tolerated at any Mossbourne school. Every student is treated as an individual so that their strengths can be identified and appropriate support provided to enable them to fulfil their true potential. This personal and proactive approach ensures teaching is responsive and tailored to the individual. In Year 7 there is a strong focus on pastoral care which enables form tutors to forge strong relationships with the new students. Parents’ evenings held in the July before students start at Mossbourne Victoria Park and during second and third terms, help to establish the crucial two-way partnership between home and school.

01. Performing and Expressive Arts 02. Humanities 03. Languages and Literature 04. Mathematics, Economics and Computing

A broad-based academic and practical curriculum is offered, with a combination of setting and mixed-ability groups.

The Guided Reading programme, which runs for all Year 8 and 9 students twice a week, is there to foster a love of reading for pleasure. Students are grouped by reading age and, guided by a member of staff, read, discuss, act out and enjoy classic literature.

EXTENSION AND ENRICHMENT The Enrichment programme is a variety of clubs and societies ranging from Debating, Chess, Origami, Sports and Masterchef to Biological Dissection Club, Maths Mastery, Creative Writing, Drama and Academy Band and Choir. Students sign up to two clubs per term, so will do up to six during the course of the year.

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SECTION FOUR INFORMATION AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Oratory Specialism

UNIFORM

We are an Oratory Specialism Academy. The skilful use of speech and language has a profound impact on a young person’s ability to access the curriculum and to think, reason and solve problems.

We operate a strict uniform policy. The emphasis on smart dress is designed to encourage a professional approach to study, and we expect students to wear their uniform with pride.

That’s why, at Mossbourne Victoria Park, all staff will focus not just on what students know and do, but on how they present themselves and their ideas. We will give students an awareness of the importance of spoken language and communication, whether by subtle modelling and feedback in their lessons to prestigious debating and public speaking competitions.

HOMEWORK AND PREP

We understand that it’s not enough to teach students to study, to pass exams or even to think critically and creatively. Students need to know how to justify what they’re saying, how to debate passionately and persuasively and how to present complex ideas in a way that engages and inspires. We will ensure that every student at Mossbourne Victoria Park has the skills, attributes and personal qualities to present themselves as confident, creative and compassionate young adults.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

We recognise the importance of regular homework to support learning and to extend students intellectually. Students will be expected, on average, to complete ten hours of independent study each week. While much of this may be completed during Prep time, students will also be expected to undertake some additional study at home. For students at risk of underachieving, additional, and in some cases compulsory, supervised study clubs will be provided.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA We cater for children with a wide range of abilities and needs, students with special educational and physical needs, as well as the richly varied mix of social, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds within the wider Hackney community.

ALLOCATION MAP IN 2016 Successful applicants and those on waiting list for Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy SEVEN SISTERS

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Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

36 successful applicants main criteria (SEN & 1-5)

211 applicants on waiting list

134 successful applicants distance tie break

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy Parents must use the home local authority common application form to apply for a place at Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy.

Procedure for allocating places All students applying to the academy will be asked to sit the CAT test. Children will be placed into one of four ability bands dependent on their CAT score. The boundaries of each band reflect the national range of abilities (see page 132). Children with Education, Care and Health Plans (ECHP) and children in care to the local authority who do not take the test will be allocated to the appropriate band on the basis of, if available, an alternative appropriate assessment. Having received a band allocation on the basis of their CAT score and after the oversubscription criteria 1 to 5 below have been applied each pupil will then be ranked on the basis of the proximity of their home address to the academy’s front gate using an in-house computerized distance measuring system. Of the 136 places available, 34 places will be allocated to each of the four bands.

Oversubscription Criteria Pupils with ECHP for whom the academy is named on the statement are admitted ahead of other applicants but will be included in the band in which they fall. Places in all bands shall be allocated according to the following oversubscription criteria: 01. A looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption order, child arrangement order or special guardianship order.

If the total number of applicants meeting oversubscription criteria 1-5 in any one band exceeds 34 then places shall be allocated from the nearest band. All remaining places in each band will be allocated amongst remaining applicants in that band admitting first those who live closest to the school as measured detailed above. In the case of twins or multiples if one child is given a place in any band their sibling(s) will automatically be allocated a place from the band within which they have been placed.

OPERATION OF WAITING LIST If the academy is oversubscribed, unsuccessful applicants will be placed on a banded waiting list. The waiting list is maintained until the 31st August. A new waiting list will be started on the 1st September in accordance with the in-year criteria.

In-year Admissions The academy will participate in the arrangements published by Hackney Learning Trust, which provide for the allocation of places in line with the academy’s admissions policy, which is different from the above and will maintain the waiting list should no vacancies be available at the time of application. In September, banded waiting lists will be maintained for one term in Year 7 only using pupils’ band positions from secondary transfer. Pupils who have not taken the banding test will be allocated to the appropriate band using where possible KS2 SATs results.

02. Children with a child protection plan for whom the academy is their nearest school. 03. Children with a sibling on roll at the academy in years 7 to 13 at the time of application. 04. Children whose acute medical or social need justifies a place at the academy. 05. Children of staff where the academy reasonably considers a member of staff has been recruited for a position for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.mvpa.mossbourne.org

our lady’s convent high school At Our Lady’s Convent High School we will work in partnership with you to ensure that our students become caring, inspirational and engaging young adults. We encourage our students to develop their academic abilities side by side with their social skills. We support them in becoming responsible, young adults prepared to make a difference in the world. We really do believe our that our students will be ‘shaping tomorrow, inspired by faith’. As a faith school we offer a culture and ethos of service and compassion that is welcoming to all. We are a diverse community who work incredibly well together to ensure that we are able to provide the best possible environment for your daughter to learn, develop and succeed. This includes a purpose built educational facility with high quality specialist facilities and classrooms for all. We are a small school, only admitting 120 students into each year group, which enables us to create a vibrant atmosphere full of energy and a culture of compassion where every student is cared for. Our students’ excellent examination results are testament to our academic success; we have this and so much more to offer your daughter. We understand the importance of this decision and to help you achieve this, we recommend that you visit us during one of our open events to see for yourself the unique qualities that make our school so special. Ms Justine McDonald, Headteacher

CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL

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Vision, mission and values We believe in educating the whole child and provide a small, nurturing and inspiring learning community for your daughter. Our mission is to enable all in our school community to achieve their highest potential and prepare them to become compassionate and caring citizens, aware of their global responsibilities. We achieve this by maintaining high expectations of the individual, appreciating that we are all members of a diverse community, living our Catholic faith and embracing the values of our Servite founders: • Compassion

ABOUT our SCHOOL Headteacher Ms Justine McDonald

CONTACT DETAILS 6-16 Amhurst Park, London N16 5AF T. 020 8800 2158 E. officeadmin@ourladys.hackney.sch.uk www.ourladys.hackney.sch.uk

SPECIALISM DfE designated Language College

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11-19 (girls only)

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• Holistic approach • Marian Identity

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

• Universality

BUS ROUTES Amhurst Park: 253 / 254 Nearby: 67 / 76 / 149 / 243 / 318 / 349 / 476

NEAREST STATIONS Stamford Hill then 2 minutes walk Manor House then bus 253 / 254 Seven Sisters (High Road exit) then bus 76 / 149 / 243 / 349 / 476 South Tottenham then bus 243 / 349 / 476 or 10 minutes walk

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open Mornings Monday- Friday from 19 to 30 September 2016 (except Wednesday 21 September) 9am-10.30am See the school in action!

Open Evening Tuesday 20 September 2016, 4pm-7.30pm Formal Year 6 Open Event – meet staff, students and tour the building.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

OUR LADY’S CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL VOLUNTARY AIDED CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Education For The Modern World

Positive Relationships

Our longstanding and strong tradition of academic excellence is maintained through the dedication and commitment of our staff. Teaching methods are varied, innovative and closely matched to the needs of the students. Our examination results, which continue to improve, and our curriculum offer mean that even more of our students continue their studies at university.

We have high expectations, clear boundaries and excellent standards of discipline based on dignity, empathy and respect for one another and for those in our local community. Our focus is to educate our students to be able to take responsibility for their own actions, learning to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times. As Ofsted noted: “Students work well with each other, build good relationships with staff and want to achieve well, and their enjoyment of school is apparent.” We also work closely with parents to maintain good levels of communication and to ensure that students have a consistent level of support at both home and school.

Students experience a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum in all key stages. Core subjects are English, mathematics, modern foreign language, physical education, science and religious education. Students in key stage 3 also study art, citizenship, drama, geography, history, ICT, music and technology leading onto an even wider choice of subjects for study at GCSE. Our participation in the Building Schools for the Future programme brought a fantastic new building in September 2012 to inspire our students and provide first-class specialist learning spaces. All facilities have been completely rebuilt and we have a wide range of dedicated curriculum resources such as six specialist science laboratories, dance studio, drama studio, sports hall, multi-use games area, two art studios, two ICT laboratories and technology workshops.

Commitment To Our Students We work in partnership with our students to ensure that all our work in school is undertaken in a supportive, caring and friendly environment. Our reputation for high academic achievement stems from our continuous commitment to providing purposeful, enjoyable and diverse education to all our students. Everyone is treated with respect and recognised for their unique God given talents. We celebrate both our successes and our differences, recognising that we succeed in so many more ways than simple examination grades. “Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is promoted highly effectively.” Ofsted, January 2012. Individual pastoral care of every student is at the heart of our school. It encompasses academic progress, an appropriate curriculum and additional guidance and support for all personal, social and emotional needs. Our pastoral care system plays a vital role in supporting both the academic achievement and personal development of all our students. They are individuals with unique abilities, needs and aspirations and our programme of care based on Form Tutors, Head of Year and Inclusion team truly caters for all.

Independence

“Teachers are skilful in deepening students’ knowledge and understanding by providing a variety of well-structured learning opportunities” – Ofsted, January 2012.

All students are given a Student Planner in which all homework tasks are recorded. We place a strong emphasis on encouraging students to become independent learners, and take responsibility for planning and prioritising these tasks to help develop their self-supported study skills. The Student Planner is also an important means of home-school communication.

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Leadership

Sixth Form

There are many opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills. The School Council is an active group of students who have been elected by their peers to represent the views of students. The role of the School Council is to work with students and staff to address issues and to improve their school, making use of and effectively understanding the democratic process. In living our Servite values, we encourage our students to offer service to their community. By leading the fundraising for various charities and community groups, students gain valuable insight and witness first-hand the joys of helping others.

We work in collaboration with Clapton Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Academy so that our Sixth Form students can choose from over 22 different A level subjects. They receive high quality teaching alongside excellent pastoral care and guidance, so that the vast majority are able to realise their goals and leave school with a place at university or employed in the workplace.

Beyond The Classroom All students are encouraged to continue their learning beyond the classroom in a wide range of clubs and activities. Students gain new skills, confidence and valuable opportunities to develop team building, self-fulfilment and empathy. There is a wide range of expansive activities to choose from including: art, film, textiles, science, homework club, maths, dance, badminton, netball, basketball, trampolining and rowing. Students will also be invited to take part in school trips and journeys and, as they move up through the school, will have further opportunities to explore extracurricular activities such as Duke of Edinburgh Award and Brilliant Club.

UNIFORM We believe that a smart school uniform highlights the inclusive nature of our school and supports high achievement and standards of behaviour. Our uniform recognises students as equal members of our school community and presents them as professional young women in the business of learning. We expect all student to wear their uniform with pride.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

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Our Lady’s Convent High School

107 successful applicants main criteria (1-6)

0 applicants on waiting list

0 successful applicants distance

148 other applicants

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 Our Lady’s Convent High School We do not operate banding and therefore we will not request the CAT scores from Hackney Learning Trust at any time. When the number of applicants exceeds the published admission number, offers of places are made using the following oversubscription criteria in order of priority: 01. Catholic1 looked after girls and Catholic1 girls who have been adopted (or made subject to child arrangement orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after. 02. Baptised Catholic1 girl with a Certificate of Baptism and a Certificate of Catholic Practice.4 03. Baptised Catholic1 girls. This will be determined by reference to the applicant’s Baptismal certificate. 04. Other looked after girls and girls who have been adopted (or made subject to child arrangement orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after. 05. Christian girls. This will be determined by reference to the applicant’s Baptismal (or Dedication) certificate and/or a letter confirming membership of the Church. 2

06. Other girl. Within each category above, where oversubscription occurs, preference will be given according to the following order: a) Sisters of siblings who are on roll at the school at the time of the proposed admission. b) Distance from school, measured ‘as the crow flies’ to the main entrance door of the school. Governors will give top priority within a category to any child whose exceptional medical or social needs justify a place at this particular school. Compelling written evidence must be supplied by the closing date from an appropriate professional e.g. doctor or social worker. It is the responsibility of the parent to produce this evidence. Admission of twins / multiple births – if only one place is available the Governors will admit the other child(ren) and go above numbers temporarily.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

Application Procedure Applicants for category 2 should complete three forms: • Certificate of Catholic Practice (CCP), • Supplementary Information Form (SIF) and • Common Application Form (CAF). The Certificate of Catholic Practice (CCP) must be signed by the priest in the parish where they normally worship. Applicants for category 5 should complete two forms: • Supplementary Information Form (SIF), • Common Application Form (CAF) and • provide a completed letter confirming membership of the faith community from the minister of religion from the church where they normally worship. Applicants from all other categories should complete two forms: • Supplementary Information Form (SIF) and • Common Application Form (CAF) The SIF, CCP and proof of Baptism must be submitted to the school by the closing date, Friday 28 October 2016. If these documents are not received by the closing date then the Governors may only be able to consider the application as category 6.

Catholic – A person who is a member of a Church in full communion with the See of Rome, including Eastern Catholic Churches as listed in the Westminster Diocesan Yearbook.

Christian – A member of one of the Churches that is a member of “Churches Together in Britain and Ireland”.

Parent(s) – Person(s) who have legal responsibility for the applicant.

Practising Catholics – A Catholic child from a practising Catholic family where this practice is verified by a reference from a Catholic priest in the standard format laid down by the Diocese.

The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.ourladys.hackney.sch.uk

skinners’ academy Skinners’ Academy provides a world class education for boys and girls, aged 11-19, in a modern state-of-the-art building in the centre of the Woodberry Down regeneration. We pride ourselves on our culture of high expectation for every pupil and are committed to cultivating a happy, disciplined, caring and respectful environment. Pupils have access to academic and vocational qualifications as well as a wide range of curricular and enrichment / extra-curricular activities. Our aim is to help all pupils, regardless of background or ability, to become well rounded adults who are empowered to contribute positively to their local and global community. The Academy specialises in “enterprise” and is a beacon of excellence in the locality. Skinners’ Academy is proud to be the sponsored by The Skinners’ Company, one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London. The Skinners’ Company has a long tradition of supporting education. Its educational involvement in Hackney started in 1890. This involvement has continued with Skinners’ Academy, which is part of a family of seven schools supported by the Company. We believe in traditional educational values delivered in a modern context, and are enthusiastic about the integral role the Academy plays in the community. We have created a learning environment where hard work, motivation and determination help to prepare our pupils for their future lives in an ever changing world. Tim Clark, Principal Robert Farquharson, Chair of Governors

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OUR VISION: Be the best you can Skinners’ Academy is a truly great school offering an outstanding, all-round education, and is determined to be one of the best schools in London. We believe that all pupils, regardless of background or ability, should be supported to excel in all that they do. Our characteristics: • An enterprise culture – problem solving, resilience, risk taking, teamwork and more - designed to equip pupils for success in today’s world. • Dynamic and inspiring teaching and learning. • A broad curriculum and a wide range of exciting extra-curricular activities to challenge and extend every pupil. • Strong, non-negotiable discipline. • Pastoral care and guidance which provides genuine support, not excuses. • The core values of the Olympics – “F.R.E.D.I.C.E.”: Friendship, respect, excellence, determination, inspiration, courage, equality.

ABOUT our ACADEMY Principal Tim Clark

CONTACT DETAILS Woodberry Grove, London N4 1SY T. 020 8800 7411 E. enquiries@skinnersacademy.org.uk www.skinnersacademy.org.uk

SPECIALISM Enterprise

AGE 11-19 (boys and girls)

2017 ADMISSION NUMBER 180

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES Woodberry Grove: 253 / 254 / 259 / 279 Nearby: 29 / 141 / 341

NEAREST STATIONS Finsbury Park then bus 253 / 254 / 259 / 279 Harringay Green Lanes then bus 29 / 141 / 341 Manor House then 5 minutes walk Stamford Hill then bus 253 / 254 Seven Sisters then bus 259 / 279

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open MORNING Tuesday 4 October 2016, 9am-10am

Open EveningS Wednesday 21 September 2016, 4.30pm-6.30pm Wednesday 5 October 2016, 5pm-7pm

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

SKINNERS’ ACADEMY ACADEMY TRUST

SPECIALISM

CURRICULUM

The academy specialises in enterprise, which focuses on innovation and creativity and develops the ability to: • handle uncertainty and respond positively to change;

Skinners’ Academy is developing flexible and creative approaches to teaching and learning that will raise standards for all. The curriculum is designed to support children’s learning needs according to developmental stages, rather than being organised strictly according to age.

• create and implement new ways of doing things;

• Pupils complete Key Stage 3 within two years.

• make reasonable risk and reward assessments.

• Pupils spend three years at Key Stage 4 with Year 9 being viewed largely as a foundation year. We offer a range of vocational and academic pathways, including the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) path – a qualification that recognises achievement in English, mathematics, sciences, a language and a humanities subject.

In April 2015, our commitment to enterprise excellence was further highlighted when a team of five Year 10 pupils from the academy won the annual Mosaic Enterprise Challenge 2015, having competed amongst 4000 secondary school pupils from over 100 schools. Our enterprise culture influences all that we do, is part of what makes us stand out as an academy which cultivates the ‘whole child’ and within the past few years, we have worked with more than 50 local, national and international employers as well as other educational establishments and international organisations, so that our pupils can benefit from professional industry expertise. These include: • Involvement from organisations including the BBC, BAFTA, London Legacy Development Corporation, the Natural History Museum, Inspiring the Future, Department for Transport, HSBC and others. • Inclusion in local regeneration projects – with organisations such as Berkeley Homes. • Unique educational enhancing opportunities in conjunction with Into University, Queen Mary University of London and more. • We provide a state-of-the-art virtual learning environment (VLE): a one-stop online portal where learning can be supported and accessed by students and parents 24 hours a day. “My daughter has settled in very well at Skinners’ Academy and she looks forward to going to school every morning. She enjoys taking part in the different types of extracurricular activities especially those involving sport. I am very happy with the progress she has made in her lessons and the unlimited support she receives from her teachers and the support staff.” – Year 8 parent.

HOMEWORK Homework is an integral part of achieving excellence and provides opportunities for independent learning. The amount of extended study will increase as the pupil progresses through the academy. Pupils, staff and parents use our VLE to download extended learning resources and to receive guidance from their class teacher. Pupils also record all extended learning tasks in their pupil planner. Parents use the planner as a means of communicating with the school. Feedback from teachers can also be accessed online using the Academy’s SIMS Learning Gateway

SCHOOL DAY AND TIMETABLE The school day allows pupils time to enjoy in depth teaching and learning which is designed to meet the needs of the individual learner. In addition, exciting after school extra-curricular activities encourage pupils to explore new areas of interest and curriculum catch up sessions exist for pupils to gain extra support. In 2015-2016, activities catered to a wide range of interests and included Debating, Basketball, Steel band, First Story, BBC News School Report, various Enterprise clubs and more.

“Skinners’ Academy welcomes new pupils very well. With the help of staff members and other pupils, newcomers can quickly be part of the family! It’s a really great school.” Melka, Year 11 pupil.

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PUPIL VOICE Skinners’ Academy recognises and celebrates all pupil achievement. We encourage pupil voice in a variety of ways. These include the student council, The Specialist Schools & Academies Trust (SSAT) conferences, Mosaic Network and other leadership programmes. This is our way of including pupils in the organisation of the school and further strengthens the partnership between pupils, staff and parents. We consistently reward good work, effort, initiative and behaviour through positives, certificates, badges, regular reward trips and in assemblies. The governors’ annual prize-giving ceremony for the academy takes place in November.

PASTORAL CARE Cultivating the wellbeing of our pupils is a major priority at Skinners’ Academy. The pastoral team consists of year heads and advisors together with the Student Support team which includes a family support officer and an in-house counsellor. Pupils are placed in advisory groups which meet every day. The advisor is the first point of contact and there is a house system which encourages healthy competition.

CAREERS EDUCATION, INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE (CEIAG) The economy of recent years makes it especially important for students to develop confidence and resilience academically and beyond. Understanding ‘employability skills’ and becoming an attractive candidate for universities and employers is an important part of the journey for our pupils. With the academy regularly invited to participate as a ‘best practice’ case study at events for careers professionals, our ‘enterprise’ specialism lends itself to the academy remaining on the forefront of excellent CEIAG for current and former students.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

EXTENDED SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY LINKS Our vision is to become a hub of the Woodberry Down community. We are working in partnership with a number of businesses to bring communities together and to raise awareness of the school’s activities.

BEHAVIOUR We insist on the highest standards in all aspects of the life within the Academy. We do not permit any pupil to disrupt the learning of others. Good behaviour is expected, encouraged and rewarded. Unsatisfactory behaviour is dealt with firmly and fairly. Our behaviour code, which is not negotiable, is based on the principles of: • respect for ourselves; • respect for other people; • respect for our environment. These apply on the journey to and from school as well as within the school premises.

UNIFORM The uniform is formal, reflecting our enterprise culture. It is applied across the Academy and all pupils are required to adhere to it.

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Skinners’ Academy

45 successful applicants main criteria (SEN & 1-4)

22 applicants on waiting list

136 successful applicants distance criterium (5)

308 other applicants

success in the making

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 Skinners’ Academy Applications for places at the academy must be made using the Common Application Form of the local authority where the applicant resides. We use the timetable published in this guide on page 11.

Consideration of applications We consider all applications for places. Where fewer than the published admission number for any relevant age group are received, we offer places to all those who have applied. All applicants are required to take the CAT tests and are placed in one of five bands according to their test scores. As far as possible the same number of pupils is admitted to each band, so each band represents a fifth of the applicants. Pupils with Education, Care and Health Plans (ECHP) naming the academy, and children who are looked after or previously looked after, are included in the band allocations. If they are unable to take the tests, their allocation is based on their primary school teachers’ assessments or such other assessments as shall be appropriate in the reasonable view of the academy. In case of other pupils who have not sat the test, in order to place in a band the academy may seek other evidence, if available, of the applicant’s ability if (for reasonable reasons) the child is unable to take the test. If such evidence is not sought, such pupils will be considered after those who have taken the test. In the case of applications from multiple births, if one sibling gains a place through the banding allocation then the 2nd or 3rd sibling will automatically be given a place.

Oversubscription Criteria After places have been allocated to pupils with ECHP naming the academy, places within each band are allocated in the following order of priority:

03. Pupils with an acute medical or social need. 04. Pupils whose parent is a full-time member of staff at the academy and either (i) the parent has two years continuous full-time employment at the academy or (ii) in the reasonable view of the academy the parent has been recruited for a position for which their is a demonstrable skills shortage. 05. Pupils who live nearest to the main entrance of the academy using a straight line measurement from the main entrance of Skinners’ Academy (Woodberry Grove, N4 1SY) to the main entrance of the child’s home.

waiting lists The academy operates a waiting list. If we receive more applications for places than there are places available, we maintain a waiting list for one term after the admission date. Parents can ask for their child’s name to be added to the list if their application was unsuccessful and it will be placed on the waiting list according to their band up to 31 August 2017. After 1 September 2017 waiting lists, will be maintained using pupil’s band groups from their original secondary transfer application until the end of the Autumn Term 2017. During that period pupils who haven’t taken the test will be allocated on the basis of an alternative assessment or on the basis of their Key Stage 2 SATS results.

In-Year Admissions We consider all applications for places outside the normal year of entry and, if there are places available, we admit the child unless one of the permitted reliefs applies. If more applications are received than there are places available, the oversubscription criteria shall apply, but without banding. Parents whose application is turned down can appeal.

01. Looked after children or previously looked after children (previously looked after children are children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order). 02. Pupils whose siblings currently attend the academy at the date of application in Years 7 to 13.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.skinnersacademy.org.uk

stoke newington school and sixth form Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form is an excellent mixed 11-19 comprehensive school. We pride ourselves on ambitious creative teaching which enables all students to fulfil their potential from their first day at our school. In October 2013, Ofsted confirmed that “achievement is good and rising”. This is backed up us being in the top 10% (2014) of schools in the country for progress of students. Our sixth form results are deemed ‘outstanding’. We expect a continued increase in achievement this year; parent and student surveys confirm this strong improvement across the school. I encourage you to come to our school if you want your child to succeed academically, enjoy their secondary education and develop personally and socially. Our aim is for every student to make the best possible progress throughout their school career in all core and chosen subjects. We also want our students to develop a love of learning and to grow up as active members of the school and wider community. Annie Gammon, Headteacher

COMMUNITY SCHOOL

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VISION, MISSION AND VALUES Vision Everyone in our school achieves excellence. We all value being part of an inclusive and diverse educational community. Our school engages all learners building confidence, creativity, ambition, responsibility and resilience.

ABOUT our SCHOOL Headteacher Annie Gammon

CONTACT DETAILS

Everyone in our school enjoys learning and is eager to develop. We all feel trusted, valued, challenged and delighted to come to school.

Clissold Road, London N16 9EX T. 020 7241 9600 E. admin@sns.hackney.sch.uk www.sns.hackney.sch.uk

Our mission is that everyone at Stoke Newington: • enjoys learning and makes outstanding progress

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• has a strong sense of belonging to the school and to the wider community

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• is empowered and equipped to become an active citizen, who celebrates diversity and has a commitment to a shared and just future

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Our values All together: • Always learning • Understanding each other

Art, media, music, science, maths and inclusion 11-19 (boys and girls) 255

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES

• Achieving excellence

Stoke Newington Church Street: 73 / 393 Nearby: 106 / 141 / 341 / 476

• Enjoying our creativity

NEAREST STATIONS

• Committing fully

Canonbury then bus 73 / 476 Highbury & Islington then bus 393 Manor House then bus 141 / 341 Stoke Newington then bus 393 / 476

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open Mornings Monday 26, Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 September 2016, 9.40am-10.50am Monday 3 and 10 October 2016, 9.45am-11am Please book into open mornings by phoning Linda Perkola on 020 7241 9600.

Open EveningS Monday 19 September 2016, 5pm-7.30pm Monday 10 October 2016, 5pm-7.30pm

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

STOKE NEWINGTON SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM COMMUNITY SCHOOL

THE SCHOOL’S ETHOS

SCHOOL BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

The ethos of our school is high achieving, disciplined, learning focused, safe, enjoyable and creative. All students are welcome at our school; one of our key values is that we all understand each other. We expect every student to make excellent progress, supported by excellent teaching and pastoral systems. Throughout we ensure our students behave in a way that helps them to learn and allows others to learn.

We have a very high quality, well designed building providing a great environment for learning. Our students enjoy well-resourced specialist teaching areas and spacious, pleasant recreational areas with trees, grassy areas and sporting facilities, including an athletics track. The library was redeveloped last year, and we have recently completed a high quality extension for our expanding sixth form.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

SPECIALISM

We are an academically successful school. We pride ourselves on the quality of teaching we provide across all subjects and we have a strong focus on systems to ensure teaching quality improves year on year. We track each student’s progress carefully to make sure that every child can succeed. Large numbers of our students gain the highest possible grades in GCSEs in each subject every year – for example, over one third of our students got 3 or more A/A* grades at GCSE level in 2015.

Creative vision We ensure excellent achievement for every child in all our expressive arts subjects. Our arts subjects also influence teaching in other subjects, and our cross curricular creative links are very strong. We were awarded Artsmark Gold in 2015 for the fourth time: we are one of six schools in London who are being accredited for the new Artsmark Platinum.

We provide an exceptionally wide range of options for students in Years 9 through to 13, with a particular emphasis on expressive arts and sciences. The good relationships between staff and students at our school are renowned. In our latest Ofsted inspection 98 per cent of parents confirmed that their child was happy at school. The relationships between staff and students are further strengthened during the school’s many educational day trips and residential visits. Year 11 and 12 students are involved in an annual residential at Oxford University. The library, with books and computers, is open after school and during lunch each day for homework or further study. We run a number of after school classes that support or extend students’ studies: some of these classes are compulsory. We also pride ourselves on our sporting involvement and achievements. Sporting highlights from 2014/15 include our students becoming the Middlesex U15 girls’ Cricket champions. In football our under 14 boys team became the Hackney football league champions. Our U14 and U16 girls won the Hackney football league and reached the London Cup Finals. Our U15 boys’ football team reached the London Cup final, whilst the girls’ U-14 team also won the Premier League Schools competition held at White Hart Lane Stadium. Our Athletics and Cross Country team won 27 medals at the Hackney Championships – including 10 golds.

All students are involved in various creative, artistic, mathematical and scientific projects throughout Years 7, 8 and 9.

PASTORAL CARE AND DISCIPLINE Ofsted pointed out that Stoke Newington School “is an exceptionally cohesive school community, where every student feels safe and valued” and that the care, guidance and support provided by the school at all levels are outstanding. Our code of conduct is based on our values. We ensure our students behave in a way that helps them to learn and allows others to learn. This is upheld by clear rules, encouraged by rewards and enforced by sanctions where appropriate. We have clear and consistent strategies for managing behaviour and dealing with bullying. We have a special programme to ensure Year 7 students settle in confidently to their new school.

“Students are very proud of their school and enjoy being there. The good relationships between students and teachers, and between the students themselves, promotes a positive climate for learning.” – Ofsted, October 2013.

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PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Ofsted pointed out that Stoke Newington School “is an exceptionally cohesive school community, where every student feels safe and valued” and that the care, guidance and support provided by the school at all levels are outstanding. Our code of conduct is based on our values. We ensure our students behave in a way that helps them to learn and allows others to learn. This is upheld by clear rules, encouraged by rewards and enforced by sanctions where appropriate. We have clear and consistent strategies for managing behaviour and dealing with bullying. We have a special programme to ensure Year 7 students settle in confidently to their new school.

UNIFORM The school uniform reflects our desire to have a smart appearance and for students to take a pride in the school. Full details of the school uniform for boys and girls, including the PE kit are available on our website.

SIXTH FORM Our sixth form is going from strength to strength with students consistently obtaining results in the top 10 percent of the country for value added. The vast majority of our sixth formers go on to university. We regularly have students going to University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University College London, Imperial College, King’s College, Warwick, York and SOAS.

HOMEWORK Homework plays a key part in extending and strengthening students’ learning. Homework is set and marked regularly for students from Years 7 to 13. Homework tasks are varied and can include research, practising, learning ‘by heart’, online activities and extended writing. The homework diary provides for comments from teachers and parents, to monitor a student’s progress and keep in touch. We also run after-school homework sessions each night during the school week.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

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Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form

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164 successful applicants distance criterium (5)

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form Children applying to each community school will be placed in one of four ability bands of equal size based on the score in the tests. Children with Educational Health & Care Plan (EHCP) and other children who do not take the test will be assigned to the appropriate band if a primary Headteacher’s or other professional’s assessment has been obtained. Places will then be offered to the same number of pupils in each band in the following order: 01. A looked after child or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement or special guardianship order. We’ll need to get confirmation from either the child’s social worker or the borough social care service. 02. Children subject to a Child Protection Plan. We’ll need to get confirmation from either the child’s social worker or the borough social care service.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

the bridge academy At The Bridge Academy we believe that every child can succeed and we do what it takes to make this happen. We have enormously high expectations of all our students; we want them to achieve their full potential, and we know that there can be no shortcuts and no excuses. That is why our mission is to ensure that all of our students will go on to succeed at University or equivalent, thrive in their chosen field and live a great life. In addition to the expertise and passion of our staff, our ground-breaking partnership with UBS provides a unique educational experience. We offer truly exceptional opportunities which inspire our students to have the highest aspirations and ensure that they leave school with the knowledge, skills and character to succeed and excel. The move to secondary school is a significant time for every student. At The Bridge Academy the strong links that we have with our local primary schools mean that we offer new students a great start to the next phase of their education. I look forward to meeting you at our open mornings and evenings, where my team and I will answer any questions you may have. Chris Brown, Principal

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Our Vision: A Bridge To Your Future The Bridge Academy aims to give young people the best possible education, whatever their background or ability, and help them develop a life-long enthusiasm for learning. Students experience a broad and rich curriculum with Music and Mathematics as specialist subjects. A culture of high standards and achievement enables all students to develop their full potential and gain the qualifications and skills they need to become responsible and successful adults.

Learning Learning is the heart of all that we do here at The Bridge Academy. We expect our students to aim for excellence at all times and to understand that this requires personal drive, grit, and often bravery. Our teaching staff work to develop their own practice and offer exceptional teaching through our comprehensive professional development programme. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students of all abilities, with the focus on personalising learning to provide a tailored education. Teachers report on student attainment six times a year and this regular assessment of students combined with rigorous data tracking means that we are able to closely monitor our students’ progress and offer the right support and challenge for them. In addition we ensure that students are given the right support to develop key skills in literacy and numeracy, offering morning support classes and small group specialised teaching where appropriate. Enrichment lessons run every Monday. Students can choose from diverse menu of subjects to study, ranging from GCSE Turkish to cycling. There is also a wide range of after-school clubs, where students can stretch and develop their academic skills in activities such as the debating society and the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.

ABOUT our ACADEMY PRINCIPAL Chris Brown

CONTACT DETAILS Laburnum Street, London E2 8BA T. 020 7749 5240 E. info@bridgeacademy.hackney.sch.uk www.bridgeacademy.hackney.sch.uk

SPECIALISM Music and mathematics

AGE 11-19 (boys and girls)

2017 ADMISSION NUMBER 180

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES Kingsland Road: 67 / 149 / 236 / 242 / 243 Nearby: 394

NEAREST STATIONS Dalston Kingsland and Dalston Junction then bus 67 / 149 / 243 Hackney Central then bus 394 Haggerston then 5 minutes walk Hoxton then 10 minutes walk Liverpool Street (exit Bishopsgate) then bus 149 / 242 Old Street (exit 2) then bus 243

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open Morning Thursday 29 September 2016, 9am-10.15am Thursday 6 October 2016, 9am-10.15am

“Teaching is good and some is outstanding. Consequently all groups of students, including disabled students, those who have special educational needs and those supported by additional funding achieve well.” Ofsted, January 2013.

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Open Evening Thursday 15 September 2016, 4.30pm-7.30pm

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Specialisms

Pastoral Support

We particularly focus on nurturing and promoting student talent in mathematics and music, our specialism subjects. Our partnership with UBS meant that mathematics was a natural choice of specialism for us. We aim to be as innovative as possible in our approach to this subject to open up for students the important impact this discipline has on the world around them. For example, students have been able to see mathematics at work on the UBS trading floor, been trained as ‘Mathematics Magicians’ and assisted with their examination preparation with mathematics graduates from UBS.

We have built our academy around very high standards of behaviour grounded in a culture of respect between staff and students. Each day starts with students being welcomed into the academy for our morning meeting; this is an opportunity for students to gather together and reflect on the day ahead. Students have time with their Form Tutor at the beginning and end of the day to ensure that they are well supported. Every year group has a dedicated Director of Learning and a Student Support Manager who work with students to ensure they are successful at The Bridge Academy.

Our other specialism, music, offers unparalleled opportunities for students to develop their understanding of how working collaboratively can create new possibilities and knowledge. Our talented students play a wide variety of instruments and use state-of-the-art technology to learn how to create, produce and edit music. We have bands playing jazz, classical and rock music. Our students have performed with the London Symphony Orchestra and on the stage at the Barbican and Royal Festival Hall. Our Performance Hall is the setting for our high-quality concerts and performances, and is a space for the wider community after school.

Our Partnership The Bridge Academy represents the ambition of UBS to make a significant and positive difference to young people in Hackney. We work together to provide a world-class education, which equips students with the qualifications, aspirations and opportunities to flourish. The relationship with UBS is unique, both in the quality and range of activity and the shared ambition for excellence. It extends from the active contribution of time and skills to every aspect of the Academy’s governance to the involvement of UBS staff and voluntary sector partners with curriculum enhancement and the students’ personal development. Since the Bridge opened in 2007, 4,300 volunteers have contributed over 43,800 hours to working with our young people and they have fundraised over £900,000, which has contributed significantly to the life of the Academy. Funds have supported ‘Excellence in the Sixth Form’, ‘Technology Across the Curriculum’ and ‘Excellence in the Community.’

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There is extensive provision to help students overcome even the most challenging barriers to learning. We offer counselling through Place2Be, student mentoring and through our new Annex building, a place for students to go and receive intensive individual support when required to ensure that they are able to avoid exclusion and engage with their learning. We also work closely with parents and carers. As a result, students at The Bridge Academy are able to learn in a safe, inclusive and cooperative environment.

Setting the Standard Students are expected to dress smartly in full school uniform and arrive on time, with their student planner and equipment for lessons. This is checked by the Student Support Team every morning. Students are able to use our Learning Resource Centre and the many computers that are available to work on homework or assignments after lessons each day. Every subject sets homework each week for students and there are Study Support classes run after school.

Technology Our cutting edge sixth form building has been designed to facilitate the delivery of two leading professional ICT qualifications, Cisco and Microsoft Academy, making The Bridge Academy the only school in the country to deliver both side by side. Lessons give students the opportunity to develop their learning through using a wide range of technology. Amongst our many after-school clubs, we offer lessons in designing apps, learning to code and building robots.

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success in the making

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 The Bridge Academy Parents must use the home local authority common application form to apply for a place at the academy.

Consideration of application All children applying to the academy will be required to take a verbal, non-verbal and spatial quantitative CAT tests. • Applicants will be placed in one of five bands, based on their performance across the four elements of the test. • As far as possible the same number of children will be admitted in each of the five bands. • Children admitted with Educational Health & Care Plan (EHCP) will be included in the band allocations. If they are unable to take the tests their allocation to a band will be based on primary school teacher assessments. • Children admitted who are looked after, or previously looked after, are also included in the band allocations based on their last school’s assessment, if they are not able to take the test. • Apart from students with EHCP and looked after or previously looked after children, children who do not sit the test will be considered after those who sit the test. • The academy will consider all applications for places received by it. Where fewer than 180 applications are received, the academy will offer places to all those who have applied.

Oversubscription Criteria Where the number of applicants for admission is greater than the published admission number, applications will be considered against the criteria set out below. After the admission of students with EHCP to the appropriate bands where The Bridge Academy, Hackney is named on the statement, the criteria will be applied in the order in which they are set out below: 01. Looked after children, or previously looked after children. 02. Students subject to a child protection plan. 03. Children with a brother or sister on roll at the academy in years 7 to 13 at the time of the proposed admission. 04. Students living nearest to the main entrance of the academy as measured in a straight line using a computerised distance measuring system.

Operation of Waiting Lists Hackney Learning Trust is responsible for the reallocation of places that become available between the offer day of 1 March and 31 August of the admission year. This will be based on the academy’s ranking of students on the basis of the published oversubscription criteria. Thereafter, the academy will maintain a waiting list during the admission year as part of the in-year admissions process and it will be open to any parent to ask for his or her child’s name to be placed on this list.

IN-YEAR ADMISSIONS The academy will pay due regard to Hackney Learning Trust’s agreed coordinated in-year admission arrangements. This will not affect the academy’s right to determine which applicants have priority for admission. If there are more applications than places available, the oversubscription criteria will apply without reference to banding.

The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.bridgeacademy.hackney.sch.uk

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the city academy, hackney The City Academy, Hackney is a school renowned for achieving world class standards of progress and as a centre of excellence for secondary education which is now the subject of great interest locally, nationally and internationally. In 2014 and 2015 our students made more academic progress than any other school in Hackney. In fact, we were in the top 5 secondary schools in the country for progress in both 2014 and 2015. In addition. We have received two ‘Outstanding’ grades from Ofsted, judged to be ‘Outstanding’ in every category twice. Of key importance to this success has been the development of students’ originality and independent thinking, which has been fostered through the many creative and engaging learning experiences we offer inside and outside the classroom. At The City Academy students are expected to work hard and show dedication and commitment to their studies. In return we provide fantastic academic, creative, sporting, linguistic, and personal educational opportunities which we call the ‘City Experience’. There is a real emphasis on personal skills and the development of values that all young people need to be successful. We believe that you will be impressed by the outstanding educational experiences we can offer your child, and I would urge you to visit the academy to find out more. Mark Emmerson, Principal

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Our vision, mission and values Our aim is to provide a high quality education for students in Hackney and pioneer educational innovation. Our mission is to develop highly qualified and skilled young adults who achieve to the best of their ability, display the highest standards of professionalism and are ethical, active citizens fully committed to supporting their local and global community. The City Academy, Hackney offers all students an outstanding opportunity to learn and achieve in a purpose-built environment with access to the highest standards of teaching, support and challenge. Values and success Our success is judged by excellence in examination results, standards of behaviour, sporting and creative achievement as well as the politeness, self-discipline and compassion of our students. It is important to us that students enjoy learning and feel safe and happy at school and we enable them to develop the confidence, independence and self-awareness required for their future success and well-being.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY The City Academy, Hackney, opened in September 2009, occupies an exciting, purpose-built, state-of the-art building with many sustainable features. The teaching and learning environment enables students to experience high quality, personalised learning through a broad range of curriculum pathways. Our classrooms hold no more than 24 students, ensuring small teaching groups. The City Academy, Hackney, caters for 180 students in each year group, as well as 240 places in our Sixth Form.

ABOUT our ACADEMY PRINCIPAL Mark Emmerson

CONTACT DETAILS Homerton Row, London E9 6EA T. 020 8525 5440 E. admin@thecityacademy.org www.thecityacademy.org

SPECIALISM Business and financial services

AGE 11-19 (boys and girls)

2017 ADMISSION NUMBER 180

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES Homerton Row: 394 / 425 / 488 Nearby: 30 / 38 / 48 / 55 / 106 / 236 / 242 / 253 / 254 / 276 / 277 / D6 / W15

NEAREST STATIONS Bethnal Green then bus 106 / 254 Hackney Downs then bus 242 Hackney Central then 5-8 minutes walk Homerton then 5-8 minutes walk

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open MorningS Thursday 13 and Friday 14 October 2016 9.45am -11.30am

Open Evening Thursday 6 October 2016, 5pm-8pm The Principal’s address will be at 6pm “Staff, students and their parents and carers have all made a significant contribution to the academy’s vision and success.” Ofsted, January 2012

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The core purpose of the academy is to help students learn. We do this by developing comprehensive, detailed teaching and learning strategies that foster excellent academic progress. The City Academy, Hackney ensures all students have the essential skills to achieve in later life and opportunities to excel in every subject. The academy provides:

Top attainment at Key Stage 4 All students study GCSEs in English, maths, and science, and there is a wide selection of GCSE options across the remaining subjects. The vast majority of students will follow the English Baccalaureate in Key Stage 4. Our GCSE options subjects include many of the subjects taught throughout Key Stage 3 such as art, music and technology as well as additional choices including computing and economics.

• a strong core curriculum that supports literacy and numeracy; • a range of learning pathways to offer support and challenge more able students; • innovative and stimulating learning experiences.

KEY STAGE 3 Outstanding progress at Key Stage 3 All students follow a two-year programme in the core subjects and begin GCSEs in all subjects in year 9. With 90% of students reaching expected national benchmarks in English and maths at the end of Key Stage 3, the progress our students make is significantly above the national average and is truly inclusive.

For the past two years The City Academy has been the top school in hackney for academic progress and in fact in the top 5 schools in the country in terms of the academic progress students make here.

Sixth Form An enjoyable, challenging and relevant sixth form. The academy’s Sixth Form opened last September, extending our outstanding educational provision to post-16. The aim of our Sixth Form is to develop young learners into independent, studious and professional young adults, by insisting on the same core values that characterise the work of the academy as a whole. The education we offer and the standards we deliver are not the only reasons for choosing The City Academy, Hackney. We also have highly developed links with Russell Group universities and a unique link through our sponsors, The City of London Corporation and KPMG, with Clare College, Cambridge. KPMG also provide an Access course for A level students as well as paid alternatives to higher education. For more information about our A level courses, please refer to the Sixth Form section of our website.

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The extended day

Pastoral care

We stay open for students until at least 6 p.m. five evenings a week for further, optional classes and Homework Club. The longer school day is an important part of our plan to transform and raise standards for our students. It also provides a secure environment for students whose parents are still at work. Our libraries are open both before and after school and our Additional Studies programme (two evenings a week) offers our students an opportunity to explore new subject areas, participate in sports, as well as providing tailored support and intervention.

We foster good knowledge and support of the individual student through vertical tutor groups where small numbers of students of different ages have the same Personal Adviser. This enables peer mentoring, provides good role models and a positive social environment. Ofsted observed that “The academy’s core values which emphasise achievement, enjoyment and respect are also having a positive impact on students’ lives.”

Homework is a key part of the academy day and we have a clear and strong approach; every student is expected to do at least one hour of homework each evening.

The academy sets and maintains excellent standards of behaviour that would be expected in any workplace. We have a consistently enforced system of rewards and sanctions in place to celebrate individual successes and support the standards of behaviour we expect.

Our partnership with parents Often, parental involvement in their child’s education reduces when they reach secondary school. At The City Academy, Hackney we are committed to ensuring this does not happen. A key factor in the academic and personal success of young people is their parents’ engagement in their education. Parents are regularly given feedback from every subject, progress reports are compiled every half term, and the academy offers numerous opportunities for parents to meet with staff throughout the year – including at our Parent Staff Association events.

Expectations

Ofsted observed that, “There is a shared expectation that all students will conduct themselves in a professional and business-like way.” Our reward system encourages hard work, supports good behaviour and rewards success. Rules are applied consistently, fairly and without exception according to our expectations. We believe that children should understand that there are always consequences associated with good and poor behaviour.

“Teaching is skilled, creative and of consistently high quality so that students’ progress is rapid.” Ofsted, January 2012

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85 successful applicants main criteria (SEN & 1-5)

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 The City Academy, Hackney Parents must use the home local authority common application form to apply for a place at the academy.

Oversubscription criteria Where the number of applications for admission is greater than the published admissions number (180), applications will be considered within each band against the criteria set out below. After the admission of students with Education Health and Care Plan where The City Academy, Hackney is named on the plan, the criteria will be applied in the order in which they are set out below: 01. A “looked after child” or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement order, or special guardianship order. 02. A child subject to a child protection plan. 03. Children with a sibling on roll at the academy in years 7 to 13 at the time of application (siblings must live permanently at the same address as the child for whom the application is being made; this includes half brothers and sisters, step brothers and sisters and foster brother and sisters who live permanently as a family unit at the same address as the child).

05. Children of staff employed at the academy, where a member of staff has been employed for two or more years at the time at which the application is being made, and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage. 06. Students will then be offered places on the basis of the proximity of their home (permanent residence) to the main entrance of the academy measured in a straight line using a computerised distance measuring system (proximity is measured using straight line measurement from the main entrance of the academy to the child’s home). All children of multiple birth will be offered a place if one meets the criteria for admission in one of the four bands.

Waiting lists Subject to any provisions regarding waiting lists in the LA’s co-ordinated admission scheme, the academy will operate a waiting list. Where in any year the academy receives more applications for places than there are places available, a waiting list will operate until a month after the admission date. This will be maintained by Hackney Learning Trust and The City Academy, Hackney and it will be open to any parent to ask for his or her child’s name to be placed on the waiting list, following an unsuccessful application.

In-Year Admissions If the year group applied for has a place available and no waiting list the child will be admitted unless one of the permitted reliefs apply. If more applications are received than there are places available, the oversubscription criteria as above shall apply without reference to banding.

04. Up to nine children resident in the City of London. If more than nine students apply, selection to be determined by drawing lots. The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.thecityacademy.org

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the petchey academy Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions you can make. The Petchey Academy is an inspiring learning community which supports children to follow their dreams. According to Ofsted, The Petchey Academy is a “good school” with “outstanding leadership and management”. “The academy’s work to keep students safe is exemplary. The well-being of students, including provision for their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, is paramount to their learning”. We pride ourselves on our focus on each child as an individual, both inside and outside the classroom. Our latest Inclusion Quality Mark report stated that “the care, guidance and support given to students and the staffing structures and systems developed to support the school’s vision of inclusivity is highly impressive” and we have been recognised as being within the top 10% of schools nationally for outstanding progress from primary to GCSE. We strongly believe in fostering traditional values in a modern world with our four “Petchey Ps”: Politeness, Positivity, Participation and Perseverance. Our ethos, The Petchey Way, revolves around the basic concepts of respect and tolerance, reflecting our philosophy of good manners, a caring atmosphere, high expectations, healthy lifestyle and taking pride in all we do. Although we are oversubscribed we welcome applications from all children in Hackney and neighbouring boroughs. In addition, from September 2017 we will launch a specialist aural provision for deaf and hearing impaired students. All students and parents are welcome at our open evening or to join one of my tours on Thursday mornings. I look forward to meeting you: www.petcheyacademy.org.uk/admissions. Ms Olivia Cole, Principal

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MISSION, VISION AND VALUES The Petchey Academy aims to provide an educational experience that is second to none, “inspiring and supporting every child”. At the heart of the academy’s life is the philosophy of its Patron, Sir Jack Petchey: If I think I can …I can! The academy differentiates itself from the other schools in the borough by stressing our commitment to fully valuing the dreams of every child with wide and tailored curriculums and an after school clubs and activities programme to develop students’ own interests. The focus for us is individual progress and the aspiration of higher education regardless of social or economic barriers whilst producing happy well rounded and engaged young people not ‘whole school targets’. Our students have wide-ranging opportunities to become strongly independent learners. They develop an excellent appreciation of citizenship and their responsibilities to local and world communities. We value independence, a keen sense of responsibility and self-reliance. Respect for all is the keynote of a successful adulthood. We achieve this by emphasising the need to serve each other and the community. All students enhance and enrich their experience through a wide range of extra-curricular activities, national and international trips and community service. Successes in academic, sporting, musical, creative and spiritual fields are all strongly celebrated. While the traditional subjects are essential, the arts subjects are equally valued. We believe that every student can achieve real personal success in something significant, regardless of their ability or background. We depend on good communication with the home. In the same way that we encourage and challenge each child to excel, we ask that their home life supports this. An individual learning contract is set up between the academy and all parents and carers when they first join. This reinforces their commitment to mutual and full support for the academy’s policies.

ABOUT our ACADEMY Principal Ms Olivia Cole

CONTACT DETAILS Shacklewell Lane, London E8 2EY T. 020 7275 1500 – F. 020 7275 1600 mail@petcheyacademy.org.uk www.petcheyacademy.org.uk

SPECIALISM Health, Care and Medical Sciences

AGE 11-19 (boys and girls)

2017 ADMISSION NUMBER 180

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES Shacklewell Lane: 488 Nearby: 67 / 76 / 149 / 236 / 243 / 276

NEAREST STATIONS Dalston Junction or Dalston Kingsland then bus 488 or 10/15 minutes walk Hackney Downs then 15 minutes walk Old Street (Exit 2) then bus 243 Liverpool Street (Bishopsgate exit) then bus 149 Rectory Road then 10 minutes walk

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open MORNINGS Every Thursday from 8 September 2016, 8.30am

OPEN Evening Monday 26 September 2016, 5.30pm

“Outstanding leadership and management at all levels have propelled the academy forward. This is because there is a sharp focus on raising standards through high quality teaching. Staff demonstrate commitment to leaders.” Ofsted, February 2015.

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WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL? As well as providing a good all round education, The Petchey Academy specialises in health, care and medical sciences. To achieve this we have developed partnerships with universities, local health care providers, as well as major teaching hospitals, the Red Cross, the National Health Service (NHS), and the local health care trust. At a personal level, our specialism also encourages healthy living through balanced diets, physical activity and good citizenship. With the recent push to educate children on STEM and computing, and recognising that technology and the landscape of global industry are changing at a frightening pace, we are delighted to have Bloomberg as a major partner to help us to offer our students a plethora of activities and experiences from Year 7 to 13 – including an annual trip to New York to take part in a Robotics Competition! This partnership, alongside our links with city groups such as Lloyds, Barclays and UBS, open up career and life opportunities which have not been easily available to young people in Hackney before. We are incredibly proud of our spectacular building and beautiful grounds, offering high quality sports and performance spaces for music, dance and drama. With our community at the heart of everything we do, we have been designated a specialist rugby centre by the RFU and host borough wide sports tournaments, Hackney Youth Orchestra and run exhibitions throughout the year. Our out-of-hours community Sports Club offers affordable gym membership and facilities hire to our parents and local residents.

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CREATING A POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Pastoral Care and Discipline Our small Academic Tutor groups of no more than 10 students meet every morning, with a year assembly once a week, meaning that all students have a point of contact with whom they can discuss their progress or any issues. The academy strongly supports house competition in a range of academic, creative and sporting activities, rewarding success and positive behaviour through our ViVO rewards system. Impressions count We want our students to develop a keen sense of belonging, self-respect and an understanding of the impression they make by good behaviour and dress. To help us achieve this, we have strict codes of dress and behaviour and use the ViVO reward incentive programme to promote positive behaviour. Learning is for life A key part of the ethos and philosophy of The Petchey Academy is that learning is for life. Participation and students’ wider experience includes the KS3 Wednesday afternoon enhanced curriculum; over 50 after school clubs; whole academy performances and educational visits including international excursions. Students take part in formal work experience in Year 10 & 12 and are supported by a comprehensive careers programme from Year 7. We see work outside the academy as a natural extension of the learning process. There are strong links between success at the academy and regular Home Learning, and parents have a key role to play in this essential aspect of students’ learning.

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CURRICULUM

SIXTH FORM

Our subjects are split into unique Learning Centres:

Our sixth form (University Gateway) is now fully established. Ofsted noted that “The sixth form is very well led. Regardless of their starting points, students thrive in University Gateway.” The students regularly comment on how much they enjoy the independence of having their own purpose built building which includes a separate study area, library, fitness suite, café and roof terrace. Our Cambridge Pre-U, A Level and BTEC courses are all led by experienced teachers. A diverse subject range, allows students to create their own combinations of A level and Cambridge Pre-U courses.

• Core (English, maths, science). • Expressive Arts (art, music, drama, dance). • Wider World (languages, geography, travel & tourism, PE). • Enterprise & Innovation (ICT, DT, media, business, food, economics). • Human Spirit (history, RS, sociology, GPR, psychology, government & politics). • Renaissance (Inclusion Unit - behavioural and learning difficulties). And we use the “Seven Learning Powers” (Change & Learn, Make Meaning, Critical Curiosity, Creativity, Learning Relationships, Strategic Awareness, Resilience) to support a rich curriculum and students to develop their life-long learning skills.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

There are many extended opportunities and partnerships which enrich a students’ curriculum and enhances their employability including a selective 2-year Career Ready course giving students mentors from the business world and a paid internship. UG students are able to stand for election on to the Student Leadership Team to organise the Student Council and run charitable activities throughout the year which develops strong leadership skills and a sense of responsibility. www.petcheyacademy.org.uk/sixthform

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The Petchey Academy

61 successful applicants main criteria (SEN & 1-2)

85 applicants on waiting list

159 successful applicants random allocation (3)

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 The Petchey Academy Parents must use the home local authority common application form to apply for a place at the academy. The Petchey Academy will consider all applications for places. Where fewer than 180 applications are received the academy will offer places to all those who have applied. Places are allocated as follows: • All children are required to take a verbal, nonverbal, quantitative and spatial CAT test which will place applicants in a rank order. The CAT4 testing will be facilitated within Hackney primary schools or during specific testing days hosted by the LA for out of borough students. The assessment is not a pass or fail test. • Each applicant will be placed in one of four bands based on their performance in the test. As far as possible, each band will contain the same number of applicants so that it represents 25% of the applications. Places will be allocated so that an equivalent number of applicants are admitted from each band.

Oversubscription criteria Where the number of applications for admission is greater than the published admissions number (180), applications will be considered against the criteria set out below. After the admission of pupils with Educational Health & Care Plan (EHCP) where The Petchey Academy is named on their plan, the criteria will be applied in the order in which they are set out below for each band:

Having received a band allocation on the basis of their CAT score each pupil will then be allocated to the inner or outer zone based on proximity of their home address to the academy using a GIS system. If insufficient applications exist within the zone and band required, places will be allocated in the first instance from the alternate zone within the same band.

waiting lists The academy operates a waiting list in accordance with the oversubscription criteria above, however, applicants within a band will no longer be classified according to a zone. This will be maintained by Hackney Learning Trust on behalf of The Petchey Academy. Where places become vacant they will be allocated to pupils on the waiting list via random computerised allocation programme; again this will be independently verified.

In-Year Admissions Subject to any provisions in the LA’s co-ordinated admission arrangements relating to applications submitted for years other than the normal year of entry, the academy must consider all such applications.

01. Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children. 02. Children with a brother or sister on roll at the academy in Years 7-13 at the time of the proposed admission in accordance with the banding criteria. Brothers and sisters must live permanently at the same address and must have a parent in common. 03. The academy will operate a two zone (inner1 and outer2) random computerised allocation system for the remaining places in line with its banding system. Inner zone – The area defined as being within a radius of 1km of the academy.

Outer zone – The area defined as being between 1km and 2.3 km of the academy.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.petcheyacademy.org.uk

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the urswick school I am delighted to welcome you to The Urswick School, a mixed secondary school located in the heart of Hackney. The Urswick School has high standards of academic achievement and student behaviour, along with excellent facilities for learning. Our GCSE results ensured the DfE named Urswick as one of the country’s 100 most improved schools. Our Ofsted report (March 2013) judged the school to be good with outstanding features. Ofsted praised the ‘exemplary’ behaviour of our students and judged the leadership of the school to be outstanding. When you come to The Urswick School you will be entering new buildings with state of the art facilities. We have five purpose built science laboratories and a multipurpose sports centre which includes spectator facilities. We have a suite of ICT rooms as well as portable laptops which are used in all subjects. There is also a new library, facilities for drama, music and art and new classrooms for every subject. Visitors comment on our very strong sense of community. We are friendly and welcoming, offering excellent care, guidance and support, along with high standards of behaviour and academic achievement. I hope very much that you will visit our school to find out more. I look forward to meeting you in the future. Richard Brown, Headteacher

CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL

SECTION FOUR INFORMATION AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE Our mission is to meet the high aspirations we have for our students. We teach our students to have high expectations of themselves and to work hard in all their subjects and activities. We also encourage personal growth by promoting self-discipline, creativity and spirituality. Every student is given opportunities to apply for student leadership roles. We are a Christian school, but we are not just a school for Christians. We offer education based on Christian principles of respect for all people, care for the individual, community membership and equal opportunity. Students and families of all faiths and no faith, who share our values, are welcome to join us. We welcome children from all over Hackney and beyond. We are respectful of the needs of our students. Muslim students can attend Friday prayers held at the school, and all meat served in the canteen is halal meat. In 2015 a SIAMs Inspection graded the school as ‘Outstanding’.

ABOUT our SCHOOL Headteacher Richard Brown

CONTACT DETAILS Paragon Road, London E9 6NR T. 020 8985 2430 E. admin@theurswickschool.co.uk www.theurswickschool.co.uk

SPECIALISM Sports and Science

AGE 11-19 (boys and girls)

2017 ADMISSION NUMBER 150

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES Mare Street: 48 / 55 / 106 / 236 / 254 / 276 / 277 / 394 / D6 / W15 Nearby: 30 / 38 / 242 / 253

NEAREST STATIONS Bethnal Green then bus 106 / 254 / D6 Hackney Central then 5-10 minutes walk London Fields then 5 minutes walk

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open Mornings Every Tuesday and Thursday from 13 September to 13 October 2016. Tours start at 9am and 10am

Open Evening Tuesday 27 September 2016, 5.30pm-7.30pm

“Students’ enthusiasm for learning and their hard work ensure that at all times their behaviour is excellent.” Ofsted, March 2013.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

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THE URSWICK SCHOOL CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL

A LEARNING COMMUNITY

WORKING TOGETHER

Examination results at The Urswick School have been transformed. Our children make outstanding progress, especially in English and maths. This has been recognised by an award in 2015 from The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. We have ambitious targets for even further improvements. The majority of our students follow the English Baccalaureate curriculum at Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11), leading to GCSE successes in English and English literature, maths, double or triple science, history or geography, French, Spanish or Mandarin, plus a choice of two other subjects such as art, music, drama, PE or ICT. Examination subjects are chosen in consultation with parents at our Saturday Morning Pathways event for Year 9 students and their families.

On entry, all students are supported by a permanent Head of Learning for Year 7 who works with an experienced team of tutors. These tutors monitor each student’s academic progress and social development. The Head of Learning for Year 7 visits every primary school to meet students while they are in Year 6.

CURRICULUM ORGANISATION Students at The Urswick School are taught in a variety of mixed ability and set groups. Students are placed in one of six tutor groups in Year 7. Class sizes will not usually exceed 28. There are five one-hour lessons a day, plus time for registration, assembly and an extensive out of hours learning programme. One lesson a week is dedicated to personal, social, health and careers education.

THE SIXTH FORM ACADEMY The Urswick School Sixth Form Academy offers a wide range of A level and Level 2 courses. All of our Sixth Form students achieve well and get university offers with some moving to Russell Group universities. Each member of the Sixth Form is given an iPad on a long term loan. In addition, each year, two Year 11 students receive scholarships to study A levels at Gordonstoun School, a top independent school in Scotland. We have an excellent programme of university visits.

Every child receives a free lunch, prepared in our award winning canteen, whether or not you are entitled to free school meals. When BBC News featured our free lunches, they reported that we were the only secondary school in the country to offer this to every student. Behaviour for learning At The Urswick School everyone is expected to behave in a way that promotes learning and achievement. School and classroom rules, drawn up in consultation with students, are on display throughout the building. We promote self-respect and self-discipline. There is zero tolerance of bullying and breaches of our Equal Opportunities Policy. Incidents are taken seriously and resolved quickly. Visitors often comment on the calm, friendly atmosphere around the school. In a recent survey, all parents agreed with the statement “My child is safe and well cared for at school”. We are part of the Safer Schools Partnership. There is a separate visitors’ entrance to the school and all other entrances and exits are supervised by adults or locked during the school day. Home/school communication Every child is given a planner to write their homework in and for parents and carers to communicate with the school. The children collect their credits in their planner, which can then be traded for rewards. Those who gain 120 credits get the ultimate reward: tea and treats with Mr Brown, the Headteacher! Parents and carers receive a detailed report about their child’s learning and they can discuss this with the tutor and subject teachers at progress days and parents’ evenings. Electronic registers are taken in every lesson. This means that any concerns about attendance are quickly resolved. We send out reminders of school events by text message and we publish a half termly newsletter. The views of parents are important to us: the Headteacher holds a weekly surgery every Monday from 3pm to 4.30pm.

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SECTION FOUR INFORMATION AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

OUT OF HOURS LEARNING

ASSEMBLIES

The Urswick School runs holiday classes at Easter and every half term. The Library is open daily from 8am and a homework club is held every day after school with teacher assistants on hand to offer support where necessary. There are opportunities to learn a musical instrument, free of charge, attend drama and dance clubs and join groups like our chess club and local history group.

Our regular Key Stage and year group assemblies celebrate achievement and help students explore moral, social and religious issues. Every assembly includes a prayer which all students respect, but only take part in if they choose to. In addition to the Christian faith, other religious beliefs and traditions are also featured in assembly.

We provide exceptional extra-curricular provision in a range of sports and the arts. Whether you enjoy football, athletics, netball, basketball or cricket, or would like to try a range of other sports, we will give you the chance to do so. We have been awarded Artsmark Gold by Arts Council England in recognition of our outstanding provision for art, drama and music. In 2015 we were awarded the PE Quality Mark by the Association for Physical Education.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

UNIFORM School uniform is compulsory and consists of a plain navy blue skirt or trousers with a light blue collared shirt, school jumper and a clip on school tie. Plain black footwear must be worn. Muslim girls may wear a plain navy blue shalwar kameez or hijab. Full face veils are not allowed. There is also a PE kit. Our uniform is inexpensive and smart.

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The Urswick School

40 successful applicants main criteria (SEN, 1-4 & C2)

0 applicants on waiting list

120 successful applicants distance (F1, F2, C1 & C3)

285 other applicants

success in the making

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 The Urswick School All applicants will be required to take the Cognitive Ability Tests (CAT). Children will be placed in one of four bands based on their CAT score. The boundaries of each band reflect the national range of abilities (see page 132). Where possible, the same number of children will be admitted into each of the four bands to ensure a balanced intake. Children with Education, Care and Health Plan (ECHP) for whom the school is named are admitted ahead of other applicants but will be included in the four band allocation in which they fall.

Oversubscription criteria Where the number of applicants for admission is greater than the published admissions number (150), places will be allocated to applicants in the following priority order:

Foundation Places F1 Children who regularly attend a Church of England church;1 F2 Children who regularly attend other Christian churches or chapels, or other Christian denominations as defined by ‘Churches together in Britain and Ireland’ or members of the Evangelical Alliance or Afro-Caribbean Evangelical Alliance. In the case of oversubscription within foundation places, priority will be given to: • Children with siblings at the school at the time of admission. • Children living nearest to the main entrance of the school measured in a straight line.

Community Places

01. Looked after children and children who have been adopted (or made subject to child arrangement order or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after.

C1 Children who regularly attend other World Faith organisations.

02. Children subject to a child protection plan.

C3 Children living nearest to the main entrance of the school measure in a straight line.

03. Children who are the subject of an education supervision order which names The Urswick School.

C2 Children with siblings at the school at the time of admissions.

In the case of more than one child having the same distance, a decision will be made by drawing lots.

04. Children whom the Governors and Headteacher accept have an exceptional medical or social need for a place at The Urswick School.

In the case of twins or multiple births, if one child is allocated a place, then their sibling(s) will automatically be allocated a place.

Balance of Foundation and Community Places

IN-YEAR ADMISSIONS

The Governors will designate 50% of the remaining annual intake as Foundation Places (Church), with the remainder classified as Community Places (Open). Vacant places in one category will be taken by oversubscription from the other. In the event that either or both of the categories of Foundation and Community places are oversubscribed, then the remaining places will be allocated using the oversubscription criteria and procedures. Regular attendance at church – It means attendance for at least a year, at least once per month. This must be ratified using the Supplementary Information Form signed by a vicar, minister, pastor or religious leader.

Parents will need to apply completing an In-Year admissions application. If a place is available and there is no waiting list then the Governors will communicate their offer of a place via Hackney Learning Trust. If more applications are received than there are places available, then applications will be ranked in accordance with the oversubscription criteria without reference to banding. If a place cannot be offered at this time, you will be offered the opportunity of being placed on a waiting list.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.theurswickschool.co.uk

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yesodey hatorah senior girls school Welcome to Yesodey Hatorah Girls Senior School. We are a highly successful and happy school, proud of our achievements and keen to take every opportunity to recognise and build on them. Our parents and carers are very supportive of the school, its Charedi values and take an active interest in helping us fulfil our aspirations. We aim to provide a first class education in both Kodesh and Chol for all our students. Every student is important to us and we will do our utmost to ensure that we develop her strengths so that she flourishes and achieves her potential. In our Ofsted inspection of September 2014 inspectors felt that our students thrive very well and attain above average standards in GCSE examinations. Ofsted agreed that the girls make good progress, with a minority making exceptionally good progress. Behaviour and safety were judged as exemplary; students work diligently and take responsibility for their work. Ofsted agreed that leaders work productively and creatively with the local authority and consultants to develop new approaches to school improvement. The judged the quality of teaching to be good and that teachers are demanding and set challenging targets. As a result, students aspire to achieve well. We have high expectations of our students. The behaviour at school was rated â&#x20AC;&#x153;outstandingâ&#x20AC;? by Ofsted in September 2014. We have systems in place that encourage good behaviour as it allows the school to carefully monitor the performance of the students. Good behaviour is recognised and rewarded. Visitors are welcome to visit the school by appointment and we would be very pleased to show you around our school. Mrs Rivky Weinberg, Headteacher

CHAREDI JEWISH VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL

SECTION FOUR INFORMATION AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

mission Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School exists to provide girls from the Charedi Community in Stamford Hill with a high quality Orthodox Jewish Education coupled with National Curriculum studies imbued with Torah values enabling all girls to take their place in and contribute to society.

vision Our vision is to deliver a high-class education which is firmly based on Torah principles and is combined with the National Curriculum. We aim to: • develop each girl’s Charedi Jewish identity while enabling her to experience success, progress and enjoyment academically, personally and socially; • develop in each girl her thinking, self-discipline and creativity; • develop in each girl a moral understanding and range of skills, talents and values, in particular: modesty, tolerance, respect of others, courtesy and the general demeanour as a Bas Yisroel; • develop in each girl leadership, initiative, tolerance and self-discipline; • develop a respect for the environment and an understanding of the world in which we live.

Ethos and Values The school is a friendly, welcoming school with a positive atmosphere. Keeping a constant focus on excellence, opportunity and on our Charedi identity ensures that Torah values and an ethos of achievement are nurtured in the school’s everyday life and routines. Each pupil is expected to adhere to Torah observance and reflect the “three pillars of Judaism” in their work. Pupils make good progress within a framework that promotes equality, respect and positive relations between pupils and between pupils and staff.

ABOUT our SCHOOL Headteacher Mrs Rivky Weinberg

CONTACT DETAILS Egerton Road, London, N16 6UB T. 020 8826 5500 admin@yesodeyhatorah.org www.najos.org/schools/yhs

AGE 11-16 (girls only)

2017 ADMISSION NUMBER 80

TRANSPORT INFORMATION BUS ROUTES Stamford Hill: 67 / 76 / 149 / 243 / 318 / 349 / 476 Nearby: 253 / 254

NEAREST STATIONS Clapton then bus 253 / 254 Manor House then bus 253 / 254 Seven Sisters and South Tottenham then bus 76 / 149 / 243 / 349 / 476 Stamford Hill then 5 minutes walk

OPEN DAYS AND EVENINGS Open Mornings Open mornings are held in September and October 2016. Please email the school at admin@yesodeyhatorah.org to arrange an appointment.

Parents play an important role in supporting achievement and ensuring that their daughters always give their best. The school will not give pupils access to media which do not support the moral criteria and Torah values of the Charedi community. Parents are expected to co-operate fully in insulating the children from undesirable external influences and fashion trends that do not conform with Charedi Jewish values.

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Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School

56 successful applicants main criteria (SEN & 1-5)

0 applicants on waiting list

0 successful applicants distance tie break

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success in the making

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2017 Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School The school will admit up to 80 girls to Year 7.

Oversubscription criteria

Parents will need to apply for a place at the school using Hackney Learning Trust’s application form and timetable given in this guide. Parents applying under priorities 1 to 4 will also need to get a signed supplementary form proving to their commitment to the Charedi1 Jewish faith. The form is available from the school or Hackney Learning Trust.

Where the school is named in an Education, Care and Health Plan (ECHP), that child will be admitted to the school and will be counted against the admission number.

Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School is a school with religious designation which exists to meet the needs of Charedi1 Jewish families who desire a Charedi Jewish education for their daughters. The school seeks to provide a broad and balanced education based on Torah values combined with the National Curriculum. All Charedi girls will be expected to abide by the principles and ethics of the Charedi community as guided by the Rabbinate of the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations, and all other pupils will be expected to respect the observance of Charedi principles by Charedi girls while in school or participating in school activities and behave accordingly.

The definition of Charedi – A distinct group within the Jewish community distinguished by cultural differences and strict adherence to and practice of Orthodox Judaism. All members of this community lead an extremely modest way of life dictated by the highest moral and ethical values. Every aspect of their lives is governed by the codes of Torah observance, and is based on the three tenets of Judaism “Torah, Prayer and Acts of Loving kindness”. 1

Charedi homes do not have TV or other inappropriate media, and parents will ensure that their children will not have access to the Internet and any other media which do not meet the stringent moral criteria of the Charedi community. Families will also dress at all times in accordance with the strictest standards of Tznius (modesty) as laid down by the Rabbinate of the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations. The Charedi community is guided by the authority of the aforementioned Rabbinate. Charedi Jewish girl – it means a girl who is a member of a Charedi family that lives in accordance with Charedi principles and ethics as prescribed by the Rabbinate of the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations.

If there are more applications than places available to fill Year 7, the Governing Body will admit pupils in accordance with the following oversubscription criteria: 01. Charedi Jewish girls2 who are looked after children or previously looked after children. 02. Charedi Jewish girls2 with sisters at the school at the time of application. A sister must live permanently at the same address as the child for whom the application is being made. This includes half sisters, step sisters and foster sisters who live permanently as a family unit at the same address. 03. Other Charedi Jewish girls2. 04. Other girls who are looked after children or previously looked after children in public care. 05. Other girls.

Tie-Breaker If there are insufficient vacancies for all applicants in any of the above categories, priority will be given to pupils living closest to the school. Distance will be measured in a straight line from their home address to the main gates of the school.

waiting list Late applications received will be considered, ranked and placed on the waiting list. A girl’s position in the waiting list is determined in accordance with the above oversubscription criteria. The list for Year 7 will be maintained until 21 December 2017.

IN-YEAR ADMISSIONS In-Year applications need to be made via Hackney Learning Trust. The same above oversubscription criteria will apply if required.

Hackney Learning Trust, London Borough of Hackney

The full admissions policy for 2017 entry is available at www.najos.org/schools/yhs

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useful information and services SECTION FIVE

HACKNEY’S SECONDARY SCHOOLS 2017 ADMISSION GUIDE FOR PARENTS

Pupil Benefits

clothing grant at age 11

Children whose parents receive certain Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits and Inland Revenue Tax Credits may qualify for pupil benefits from Hackney Council. Parents can get free school meals when their child starts school, a clothing grant when transferring from primary to secondary schools at age 11 and help with home to school travel fares. We will also assess eligibility for the Pupil Premium and, if attending a school in Hackney, let them know.

Pupils transferring from primary to secondary school at age 11 may be able to get a clothing grant. The grant is paid in vouchers (£100) and can only be exchanged for clothing suitable for the school. To qualify for this, you must be receiving the DWP benefits described above for free school meals. You will also qualify if you get Working Tax Credit. This scheme does not apply to Hackney New School, Skinners’ Academy and The Petchey Academy. You will need to contact them to find out their policies on help with uniform costs.

To apply for any of the above pupil benefits you will need to complete specific application forms available online from our website. Please go to www.learningtrust.co.uk/pupilbenefits

free school meals Your child can have free school meals if you get: • Income Support; • Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance; • Child Tax Credit, and your annual income is no more than £16,190, and you don’t get Working Tax Credit; • the guarantee element of Pension Credit; • support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999; or • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance. If you are not entitled to pupil benefits, school meals are available for a standard charge. Schools can also arrange meals for children who have special diets for religious or health reasons. You can ask the Headteacher about this.

Help with home to school travel fares Hackney Learning Trust can help with tube and/or train fares for children living in Hackney. Children are entitled to free transport if there is no suitable, alternative, nearer school place on offer, and they cannot reasonably be expected to travel by bus. Bus fares are currently free for secondary aged children (see “Transport for pupils in London” on page 130). Children who are entitled to free transport will be given a travel card or warrant each term. This will allow them to travel to and from a state-funded school. We will pay for the cheapest form of suitable transport from home to school. You can apply at any time, but you must live in the borough of Hackney. If you have been assessed on your income, you will have to re-apply every year to check that you are still entitled to this help. You have the right to appeal if you are refused help with travel costs. Children can qualify to free transport if any of the below circumstances apply. Non-income assessed parents 01. Children with special educational needs, disability or mobility problems without suitable, alternative, nearer school place on offer. Also, children who cannot be expected to walk to school, even though it is within the normal walking distance of three miles. Evidence of the child’s disability or mobility difficulties will need to be provided.

Please note that the above information may be subject to change due to government policies and guidance.

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02. Children that cannot reasonable be expected to walk a particular route – even though the school is within the normal walking distance of three miles because of the nature of the route.

Transport for pupils IN London

03. Children attending a school outside the distance (three miles or more), who do not have a suitable alternative nearer school placement offer.

11-15 Zip Oyster photocard scheme Transport for London (TfL) issues 11-15 Zip Oyster photocards for under-16s to get free travel on buses and trams, and child fares on tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line and most national rail services in London.

04. Children attending a school outside the distance (three miles or more) on grounds of religion or belief who do not have a suitable alternative nearer school available to them. Parents will need to prove that they have applied and been refused a place at other equivalent nearer schools. Income assessed parents The below criteria applies only to students who are either eligible for Free School Meals or have parents in receipt of their maximum level of Working Tax Credit. 01. Children aged 11 or over, where there are not three or more suitable nearer school places, and where the school place is more than two miles but not more than six miles from home. 02. Children attending a school on grounds of religion or belief, where the school is more than two miles and less than 15 miles from home, and there is no suitable alternative school nearer home. Examples might include a particular ethos in a school or a single sex school of a religion different to the parents where their belief in single sex education is sufficiently serious. Hackney Learning Trust will consider the safety of the route when measuring statutory walking distance.

Hackney has a great network of buses, London overground and rail links making it easy to get to any of our local schools.

Your child can get an 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard if they are: • over 10 years and 11 months; • under 16 on 31 August before the start of the academic year. To apply online for your child’s 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard, you’ll need to create a web account at https://photocard.tfl.gov.uk. Make sure you have: • an active, valid email address; • a credit or debit card to pay the administration fee of £15; • a digital photo of your child; • details from your child’s machine readable passport. For more information please contact Transport for London on 0343 222 1234 (8am-8pm seven days a week) or visit www.tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/ travel-for-under-18s.

Education Attendance Service Our Education Attendance Service works with schools and families to help overcome and remove obstacles that stop children attending school regularly. The school may refer your child to us if their attendance is poor, or if there are any problems or difficulties that affect their attendance. The school will contact you first to try to resolve these problems before referring your child to us. You are welcome to contact the school attendance service on 020 8820 7288, or go directly to the school.

Please note that Hackney Learning Trust has the right to make changes to the existing grants and travel policies at any time.

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Advice and support for parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SENd) Hackney maintained schools have delegated resources to support children with special educational needs through a graduated approach. There is a range of services which helps schools meet pupils’ special educational needs. These services include the Educational Psychology Service, the Inclusion and Specialist Support Team and the Children’s Integrated Speech and Language Therapy Service. Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) The Children and Families Act 2014 introduced reforms to the administration of support for children with special educational needs. Further information relating to these reforms please go to www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-guidefor-parents-and-carers. Educational Psychology Service (EPS) Educational psychologists are specialists in how children develop, learn and behave. They can help children with additional educational needs who are having difficulties at school receive the right sort of help. You should first talk to their teacher or headteacher. If you feel that despite extra support, your child is not making progress, they may recommend involving an educational psychologist. If you are worried about your child’s behaviour, development or learning at school or at home, you can book a free, confidential appointment with an educational psychologist from 2pm-4pm any Wednesday during term time. Parents or carers can book by calling on 020 8820 7519 or by emailing to epsadmin@learningtrust.co.uk

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Hackney SENDIAGS (SEND Information, Advice and Guidance Service) Hackney SENDIAGS is an arm’s length service providing impartial and confidential information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and young people and children with SEND. Hackney SENDIAGS is based at Ann Tayler Children’s Centre, 1-13 Triangle Road, off Westgate Street, London E8 3RP. Opening hours: 9am-4pm. For more information, please visit www.hackneylocaloffer.co.uk/sendiags or contact the service on 020 7275 6036 or at SENDIAGS@ learningtrust.co.uk Inclusion and Specialist Support Team Specialist teachers and early years support officers from the Inclusion Team work in schools and early years settings in Hackney. They support children and young people with special educational needs, including sensory impairments. They offer training in all aspects of SEN to support your child’s inclusion in their new school. For more information, call 020 8820 7326. SEND Services You can visit www.learningtrust.co.uk/SEND for additional information on the services available for children and young people with SEN and disabilities. Further information can also be found on our Hackney Local Offer website at www.hackneylocaloffer.co.uk Speech and Language Therapy Service Speech and Language Therapists work with all types of speech, language and communication needs. If you have any of these concerns about your child talk to your child’s teacher or SENCO. An assessment will involve you but will usually take place in school. If you are concerned or seek further information you can also call 020 7683 4262.

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GLOSSARY The following terms used in this guide are defined as follows, except where individual school admission arrangements give a different description. A-level Advanced level of General Certificate of Education which is usually taken for a period of two years after the completion of GCSEs. Academies Academies are state-funded schools independent from the local authority and responsible for their own admission arrangements. Acute medical or social needs Children whose acute medical or social need justifies a place at a particular school. These cases will always require supporting professional evidence (for example, a written statement from a medical consultant, senior social worker or other appropriate professional) which has to demonstrate a clear connection between the child’s need and why the child should be given a place at a particular school and an explanation of the difficulties which would be caused if the child were to attend another school. It is the responsibility of the parent to produce the evidence. The local authority and/or the school will make decisions on such cases and will seek, if necessary, advice from the Health Service. A parent’s medical need, alone cannot justify a place at a particular school.

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Allocated / Allocation The offer or the process of offering a school place. Applicant It’s the person (parent, carer or family member) who has parental responsibility or care of the child. Application lists These lists are created so that children can be offered places when there is a vacancy. They are similar to a waiting list. Bands Schools who used banding will have either four or five bands. The ability range within each band will be either on the ability of the applicants who apply for place at the school or on national range abilities as below: Band A: above 110 Band B: 101-110 Band C: 90-100 Band D: below 90 CAF (Common application form) It’s the local authority admission form to primary and secondary schools applications. The CAF must be submitted to the local authority of the area in which you live by the published closing date.

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CAT score It’s the average mean score attained by an individual people who has completed the CAT test. CAT4 tests It’s a cognitive abilities test provided by and indepedent company for schools’ use to assess pupils’ abilities across four tasks (verbal, nonverbal, quantitative and spatial). This is an online digital test. CCP (Certificate of Catholic Practice) This is an additional form to be completed for applicants considered under the criteria of Catholic schools. All practising Catholic families applying for a place at Hackney’s Catholic secondary schools must complete and return a CCP signed by their parish priest directly to the school by the published closing date. CCP forms are available from the Catholic schools and Hackney Learning Trust. Community schools State-funded schools whose admission arrangements are set by the local authority. Computerised distance measuring system A way of calculating distances from a child’s home address to the main entrance of the school. Contextual value added A method for including certain factors when measuring the effectiveness of a school or the progress made by individual pupils. Cut-off distance The last pupil admitted under the distance criterion. DfE Department for Education www.education.gov.uk Distance Distances for Hackney’s community schools will be measured in a straight line using a computerised distance measuring system from the child home address to the main entrance of the school. Those living closer to the school will receive higher priority. For the purpose of calculating distances, the home address is identified by using the property geographical references as provided by the borough Council in which the child lives. In the case of a number of addresses in a block with the same geographical reference, the children’s ranking will be determined by lottery.

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Education, Health and Care Plan An education, health and care (EHC) plan is for children and young people aged up to 25 who need more support than is available through special educational needs support. EHC plans identify educational, health and social needs and set out the additional support to meet those needs. Extra curricular Extended activities before or after school. Fair Access Protocol A process for admitting pupils to school other than through the normal admissions process. Free schools Free schools are all-ability state-funded schools independent from the local authority and responsible for their own admission arrangements. GCSE General Certificate of Secondary Education with is usually taken after two years of study in Years 10 and 11. Home local authority A child’s home local authority (local council) is the Local Authority (AL) where they live ie the council you pay your council tax to. Home or residential address Where parental responsibilities are equally shared, the home or residential address will be considered to be with the parent/carer with whom the child spends the majority of time and nights Monday to Friday. This will normally be expected to be with the parent/carer that receives the Child Benefit. This address must be used for all preferences. Key Stage A period of study relating to a particular age group. Key Stage 3 (KS3) covers school years 7 to 9 (ages 11 to 14), and Key Stage 4 (KS4) covers school years 10 to 11 (ages 14 to 16). Looked after children A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989(a) at the time an application to a school is made. Ofsted Office for Standards in Education www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Oversubscribed The school has more applications than places available. PAN (Published Admission Number) The number of school places that the admission authority must offer in each relevant age group. Pan-London Register London-wide computerised database, used to exchange applicant details and preference outcomes. Parents and family members A parent or family member is any person who has parental responsibility or care of the child. Preferences Choice of preferred schools. Previously looked after children Previously looked after children are children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order. This includes children who were adopted under the Adoption Act 1976 and under the Adoption and Childrens Act 2002. Child arrangements orders replace residence orders in force prior to 22 April 2014.

SEN Special Educational Needs. SENCO Special Educational Needs Coordinator. Sibling Sibling refers to a brother or sister, half-brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step-brother or sister, or the child of the parent or carer’s partner, living as a family unit at the same address. A sibling must live permanently at the same address as the child for whom the application is being made. SIF (Supplementary Information Form) This is an additional form that may also have to be completed for applicants considered under the criteria of faith schools. The completed SIF form must be signed by a religious leader and submitted directly to the faith school by the published closing date. SIF forms are available from faith schools and Hackney Learning Trust. Voluntary-aided schools Voluntary-aided schools are often religious schools funded by the local authority. The governing bodies of Hackney’s religious schools set and apply their own admission criteria.

PSHCE Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education. Pupil database A computerised system for holding pupils’ details, preferences and outcomes. Pupil premium Pupil premium is additional funding for publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and their peers. Random computerised allocation system A computerised process of allocating school places by lottery usually developed by a software company independent of the schools and overseen and verified by a second independent expert. Religious or faith schools These schools practise a particular faith and their governing body is responsible for their own admission arrangements. SATS Statutory Assessment Tests.

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