OUR MISSION
CHILD-CENTRED, PROGRESS-FOCUSED ALLOWING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE TO GROW AND THRIVE. ALL STUDENTS MAKING AT LEAST GOOD PROGRESS. ALL STUDENTS RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE AND RESILIENT.
WELCOME
CLAIRE WILKINS
Headteacher - Wingfield Academy
I am immensely proud to be the Headteacher of Wingfield Academy. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our amazing school. Wingfield Academy is a very special place. We pride ourselves on the unparalleled levels of care, support and guidance that we provide for our young people. This was recognised as an outstanding feature at our most recent Ofsted in 2022.
Having spent all of my 21 year career at Wingfield Academy, I have watched with excitement as it’s grown from strength to strength. Our immovable belief that Wingfield Academy could be one of the best schools in Rotherham has been realised in recent years following five years of outstanding GCSE results. As a result of our successes, student numbers in lower school have reached a record high and more families from outside of our catchment area are choosing Wingfield as their preferred secondary school. We are now significantly over subscribed. This is testament to the hard work of my staff and the exemplary behaviour and attitude of our young people.
At Wingfield we are child-centred, and progress-focused. Everything we do allows our young people to grow and thrive. Our relentless pursuit of a child’s best is at the heart of every decision we make and we believe that going the extra mile is necessary in achieving that goal.
We believe that our students are the hardest working children in Rotherham and our core values of respect, responsibility and resilience are characteristics we nurture from Year 7. The high expectations for student progress and conduct are integral to day to day life at Wingfield. We recognise the enormous contributions and support that you as parents can offer and we will embrace the opportunity to work in true partnership to support your child’s learning and progress. Together we will aspire to provide a secure, safe and caring learning environment at the Academy and at home, where every child matters, achieves their potential and where no child is left behind.
I look forward to working with you and your child to ensure they can grow and thrive in a school that provides an exceptional educational experience.
STUDENT SUPPORT & WELFARE
WE ARE A ‘LISTENING SCHOOL’.
At Wingfield Academy we pride ourselves on creating relationships that exist based on mutual trust and respect. We aim to engender a sense of belonging and this was recognised during our most recent Ofsted Inspection in 2017 when care, guidance and support was deemed to be outstanding.
We are particularly proud that positive relationships between staff and students was a strong feature of our latest report.
Students play a pivotal role in supporting the welfare of the student population and there is a thriving Wellbeing Ambassador programme that exists in order to signpost students to the most appropriate successful support and guidance, should they require it.
SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITY (SEND)
We wholeheartedly believe in creating an inclusive environment. Inclusion lies at the centre of practice at Wingfield Academy.
Students with specific needs are integrated into mainstream classes and are provided with support on an individual basis or in a small group.
Students with special talents and aptitudes are encouraged and challenged to develop at a pace appropriate to their ability.
We strongly believe in working in partnership with parents and carers and we foster a close working relationship with all our primary school partners.
Every single student at Wingfield Academy regardless of aptitude and/or starting point, will achieve their full potential.
WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON THIS MISSION.
“Relationships are harmonious and underpin positive behaviour.”
“Pupils describe their school as amazing.”
“The majority of parents say they would recommend the school, saying how their child has flourished as a result of the care and support they receive.”
“Leaders have high aspirations for pupils.”
ACADEMY LIFE
Daily life at Wingfield Academy is well organised, professional and vibrant.
Impeccably high standards of conduct, demeanour and personal appearance, alongside an excellent attitude to learning, are the norm. Staff and students integrate, and the ‘Wingfield Family’ makes the most of each and every moment and learning opportunity.
The Academy prides itself on its equitable relationship with parents and carers. We recognise that true partnership, working with families and the wider community, can only strengthen the opportunities that students receive. The Academy continues to go from strength to strength.
With the full support of parents and carers the Academy has adopted a rigorous policy regarding our student code of conduct. Our students pride themselves on being the very best that they can be. Nothing short of this will do.
A wide range of exciting opportunities are available for all students to access regardless of ability.
The Academy is proud of our inclusive nature and all students are encouraged to experience new challenges and first hand opportunities. We believe ‘the sky is the limit’ for all.
We welcome all prospective parents, carers and students to visit the Academy during learning time to experience daily life at Wingfield Academy first hand.
If you would like to come and see us and experience the best secondary education that Rotherham has to offer, then please get in touch.
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU.
HIGH EXPECTATIONS
WINGFIELD ACADEMY HAS BUILT ITS SUCCESS UPON THE HIGHEST OF EXPECTATIONS. We expect all students to:
• MAKE OUTSTANDING PROGRESS.
• MAKE LEARNING A PRIORITY.
• BE RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE & RESILIENT.
• BE PUNCTUAL AND ATTEND EVERY DAY.
STUDENT CONDUCT & BEHAVIOUR
It is important when choosing Wingfield Academy that parents are fully supportive of our behaviour for learning policy. At this Academy, students are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour at all times. We believe that learning is our number one priority so low level disruption is not tolerated. Our system of behaviour consequences is designed to give students choices. Its principle role is to support learning by tackling and dealing with low level disruptive behaviour, i.e. behaviour that undermines the student’s own learning or that of others. If unchecked this sort of behaviour disrupts lessons and undermines the authority of the teacher.
Students will have plenty of opportunity to earn rewards in every area of Academy life, inside and outside the classroom. From working and thinking hard, to showing resilience in overcoming challenges to showing kindness to others. The opportunities are endless for them to shine!
Ultimately, students who cannot or will not adhere to our expectations will be suspended as we firmly believe that the learning and progress of our school community is our top priority.
The Academy is keen to ensure a fine balance is met between the use of sanctions to deal with persistent disruption and the use of praise and reward to ensure that the very best conduct is celebrated.
Students will have plenty of opportunity to earn achievement points in every area of Academy life, inside and outside of the classroom. From outstanding efforts in learning to showing resilience in overcoming challenges to showing kindness to others. The opportunities are endless for them to shine! These achievement points will translate into short, medium and long term rewards on an individual basis and, where appropriate, collectively
THE ACADEMY DOES NOT AUTHORISE HOLIDAYS IN TERM TIME. ANY HOLIDAYS TAKEN WILL BE CLASSED AS UNAUTHORISED ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL.
ATTENDANCE
STUDENTS WILL HAVE PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITY TO EARN ACHIEVEMENT POINTS IN EVERY AREA OF ACADEMY LIFE.
Throughout KS4 students are offered a wealth of interventions to support them in exceeding their target grades across all subject areas.
The broad range of support includes;
1. Period 6 lessons which are compulsory and run at the end of the school day 3-4pm.
2. Tuition sessions delivered by subject specialists.
3. Dedicated Y11 revision room for students to focus and complete Independent learning.
4. Saturday sessions in preparation for the GCSE’s.
5. Holiday sessions designed to close gaps in student learning through exam paper analysis.
In previous years, the above interventions have been invaluable in supporting students to prepare for their GCSEs and we have found that students who continuously access the range of support throughout KS4, perform significantly better in their exams.
To achieve their best, students must be on time and in school every day. Children should only be absent if they have a really good reason for being away. The Academy makes first day contact with all absent children and follows up with extra vigilance where absence causes us concern.
WHO WE ARE
We are a multi-academy trust comprising of three sixth form colleges, three secondary schools and three primary schools. We have a strong track record of improving the quality of eduction, raising aspirations and helping young people progress to higher education, apprenticeships and careers.
OUR VISION
Our colleges and schools will make a significant difference to the lives of young people. As a result, together we will make a positive contribution to social mobility.
OUR COMMITMENT
To provide an outstanding, consistent student experience through collaboration.
OUR 4 PRIORITIES
Student Achievement
Contribution to Social Mobility
OUR VALUES: THE 5 CS
Candour
Student Personal Development
Student and Staff Well-being
To be open, honest and fair to everyone.
Challenge
To have high expectations of ourselves and each other.
Collaboration
To learn from each other for the benefit of all.
Commitment
To be dedicated, resilient and strive for continuous improvement.
Care
To be considerate of others and their needs.
opening doors to a brighter future
CURRICULUM OFFER
AT WINGFIELD, WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON OUR CURRICULUM. OUR INTENT IS SIMPLE AND CLEAR.
Our students will follow a broad and balanced curriculum that:
• Will be child centred, progress focussed, overcoming barriers and opening doors to a brighter future.
• Will provide inspirational and memorable learning experiences, that will be delivered by passionate subject specialists.
• Will empower our young people to have the highest aspirations of themselves, enabling them to become socially mobile.
• Will provide a range of rich experiences, developing the cultural capital of our students, ensuring they experience things outside of their everyday life.
• Will develop character and nurture responsible citizens who are respectful and resilient preparing them for life beyond Wingfield.
We work very hard to ensure that all of our students experience this every day. We offer a broad range of subjects, ensuring that all of our young people leave KS3 having experienced a wide range of subjects and experiences and can then make informed choices about their options at KS4 and beyond.
OUR KS3 OFFER INCLUDES: English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE, Geography, History, RE, Drama, Dance, Music, Computing, Art, Photography, Technology, Engineering, Food and PSHE.
At KS4, we offer a wide range of GCSE courses that match the interests and ambitions of our students, and we provide excellent guidance to help them make the very best choices for them, preparing them for the next stages in their education and future careers.
ENRICHMENT
At Wingfield Academy, we believe that education involves not only academic progress, but also the experience of developing students’ character by building their cultural capital. Our successful enrichment programme –designed from our core values – provides our students with opportunities they may not otherwise receive, or be able to develop fully. The enrichment programme we offer enables our students to explore their study beyond the curriculum, and pursue their personal areas of strength and interest. We are passionate that curriculum extends way beyond the classroom and we pride ourselves on the opportunities that we offer.
Our curriculum enrichment offer enhances the curriculum offer in each subject area. We ensure that our students are exposed to the very best that is on offer in each and every curriculum area. We plan and undertake a wide range of trips and visits in each year group and invite a wide range of external speakers into school.
Extra-Curricular
There is a broad range of extracurricular activities after school for all year groups. These range from Japanese and Latin to Football and Netball and from Choir to Chess! In Y7 & 8 all students stay for period 6 to enjoy an enrichment activity of their choice and all other year groups have the option to sign up to any activity that is on offer for them.
PLEDGE
Our Pledge is designed to give students the opportunity to develop their independence, resilience and understanding of the world around them.We have spent time developing our Pledge so it complements our enrichment offer and is at the heart of our drive to develop students’ cultural capital by providing them with memorable learning experiences to help them succeed in the wider world.
Our Pledge is split into 4 strands that each give students the opportunity to develop their character and understanding of themselves and others in different ways;
1. ACTIVE CITIZENS
2. WINGFIELD VALUES
3. LIFE BEYOND WINGFIELD 4. CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
1. Complete the ‘Around the World in 5 Meals’ challenge.
2. Visit a museum.
3. Research Fundamental British Values and write about how they apply to you.
4. Attend a production.
5. Attend a school trip which benefits your studies.
6. Research your local area and find out five interesting facts that you didn’t already know.
7. Research a faith or culture different to your own and find out five interesting facts that you didn’t already know.
8. Learn five greetings in five different languages.
9. Research your family history, or the history of the school
10. Research a British role-model and write about why inspirational.
11. Visit a different city and reflect on your experience.
12. Write a book review for the library.
LIFE BEYOND WINGFIELD
1. Participate in a well-being activity.
2. Attend a university experience.
3. Learn three ways to revise and use them for an upcoming assessment.
4. Complete a budgeting challenge.
5. Attend a residential trip.
6. Participate in a mock interview.
7. Attend a careers fair.
8. Complete a work experience.
9. Participate in First Aid training.
10. Keep a sleep, exercise or healthy eating diary and analyse your choices.
11. Show independence in the wider world. For example: book your own doctor’s appointment, make your own way to a Post 16 interview, etc.
12. Research a career you’re interested in.
ACTIVE CITIZENS
1. Volunteer your time to help others.
2. Contribute to a fundraising initiative.
3. Research a local organisation who support others.
4. Lead a fundraising initiative.
5. Apply to become a Future Leader.
6. Take part in a school fundraising event.
7. Complete a ‘Random Act of Kindness’ in your local community.
8. Research a historical figure who demonstrated active citizenship.
9. Reflect on what being an active citizen means.
10. Vote in a student election.
11. Become a member of your local Youth Parliament.
12. Produce an extended piece of writing about the importance of equality and diversity.
WINGFIELD VALUES
1. Complete a ‘Random Act of Kindness’.
2. Identify three achievements that you’re proud of and share them with your form.
3. Regularly attend an after-school enrichment for a term.
4. Represent the school in a fixture, production, or event.
5. Complete 3 ‘Wingfield Community Challenges’.
6. Reflect on what respect means to you, and how you’ve demonstrated this value.
7. Reflect on what responsibility means to you, and how you’ve demonstrated this value.
8. Reflect on what resilience means to you, and how you’ve demonstrated this value.
9. Be in the Top 50 ATL for a PU.
10. Achieve 200 achievements points over an academic year.
11. Win a subject award and an attendance award.
12. Earn a third-party award. For example: Duke of Edinburgh, Speakers Trust, Future Learn.
WORKING TOGETHER
WE RECOGNISE THAT YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN YOUR CHILD’S LIFE
and choosing the Academy means we both become responsible for the future successful progress of your child. As such we value your support of our expectations to ensure the best educational experience for your child.
Working together means we can achieve much more, so developing positive and strong links between you and the Academy are vital.
• MY CHILD AT SCHOOL (MCAS)
is how we communicate to you as parents/carers. Most general or bespoke information comes via the app. It is important that you ensure you can download the app once your child arrives at the Academy. This will help you keep track of their attendance, behaviour and progress.
• PARENTPAY
We are a cashless school. This means we use the Parentpay online system which allows you to credit your child’s account so that meals, equipment, trips, etc. can be paid for.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
All items of the Wingfield Academy uniform are compulsory.
• Formal plain black, flat shoes with a solid sole. Trainers and boots are not permitted.
• White shirt/blouse.
• Wingfield jumper/cardigan with logo.
• Academy tie.
• Plain black tailored trousers, with no ankles showing. Trousers must not be tight around the calf or ankle. They must not be a skinny fit.
• Plain black full size socks, not trainer socks.
• Colour coded year group lanyard including timetable
The only items of jewellery permitted to be worn are one pair of small stud earrings that are no bigger than a 5p coin, one signet ring and a watch.
The list below are examples of attire that go against the Academy uniform code and must not be worn. This list is not exhaustive;
• Skirts/shorts.
• Leggings/trousers of a tight fitting style.
• Headbands that are not plain black.
• Training shoes, sandals, flip flops, canvas, plimsolls, ballet style shoes, high heeled shoes or boots.
• Shoe laces other than black.
• Body, facial or tongue piercings including retainers.
• In Years 7 and 8 students are not permitted to wear make-up.
• Students in Years 9, 10 and 11 are allowed to wear make-up however it must be minimal and discreet, looking entirely natural. Excessive make-up will have to be removed.
Eyeshadow, false lashes, heavy mascara, heavy eyebrows and brightly coloured lipstick would not be acceptable for any student. False nails, such as acrylic/gel and any coloured nail varnish are not regarded as acceptable. Brightly coloured dyed hair which is not natural looking, hair that has patterns shaved into it or other types of extreme hairstyles will not be accepted.
The academy expects all students to bring a bag to the academy every day. Students should have a bag which is big enough to carry their writing equipment as well as their PE Kit and any ingredients needed for cooking. From time to time, they may also be required to carry some exercise books. Clutch bags and man bags are not permitted as they are not sufficiently big enough to carry all required items. Only backpacks are considered suitable.
COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT
• A clear pencil case.
• Black pen.
• Green pen.
• Whiteboard pen.
• Pencil.
• Ruler.
• Mathematical Calculator (model Casio fx-85gt or fx-83gt).
• Backpack
COMPULSORY ACADEMY PE KIT
The PE kit consists of a sports polo shirt, shorts, and black s Uniform, including PE kit, can be purchased from: Pinders Schoolwear, 16 College Walk, Rotherham, S60 1QB.
MOBILE PHONES
We are a mobile phone free school, students will place their ph lockable Yondr pouch which will be kept in their bag at all tim Parents/carers will need to purchase a Yondr pouch as it is part of our equipment list.
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
“Wingfield has allowed me to have so many opportunities and new experiences. I think this school is fantastic. I can’t imagine being anywhere else.”
Rebecca
“I love Wingfield because staff are supportive and will help you with any issues you may have.”
Josh
“I’m glad I chose Wingfield Academy because I’ve been here for three years and it feels like my second home. I get along with all the teachers and I can talk to them about anything. I think it’s the best school in Rotherham.”
Jorja
“The relationships shared between students and teachers feel special. It’s this that makes Wingfield different from anywhere else.”
Alena
