THE KINGSWAY ACADEMY
INSPIRATIONAL EDUCATION FOR 11-19 YEAR OLDS IN THE HEART OF WIRRAL
COMMITTED TO DELIVERING LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITIES
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The Kingsway Academy
The Kingsway Academy
THE KINGSWAY ACADEMY The Kingsway Academy provides a safe, enterprising and forward-looking education for girls and boys, aged 11 - 19, living in Leasowe, Moreton, Wallasey and surrounding communities on the Wirral. Entrance is usually at Year 7 and 12. The school is able to trace its history back as far as the 16th century and most recently was known as Wallasey High School.
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The Kingsway Academy is proud to be a member of the Northern Schools Trust. The Trust includes other leading Merseyside schools, such as the North Liverpool Academy and Liverpool Life Sciences University Technical College (UTC). Schools within the Trust share expertise and resources for the benefit of all their students.
WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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Part of the Northern Schools Trust stronger together.
SUPPORTIVE ETHOS - STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE
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PASTORAL CARE
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GREAT FACILITIES
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A BROAD, BALANCED CURRICULUM
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JOINING AT YEAR SEVEN
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KEY STAGE FOUR CURRICULUM
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SIXTH FORM STUDIES
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ENRICHMENT - BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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The Kingsway Academy
Welcome From The Principal
WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL I am delighted to welcome you to The Kingsway Academy, a caring, supportive school, which strives to be at the heart of our local community. Having recently joined the Academy as Principal, I am looking forward to ensuring that we secure a fresh and exciting pathway to learning for our students. Kingsway benefits from a committed group of teachers who are determined to constantly improve the learning experience for our students. As such we have recently introduced new, more rigorous processes to ensure that every child gets the very best support, enabling them to achieve their potential at the highest possible level.
This is manifesting itself in better lessons, more targeted homework and extra booster sessions before exams - all aimed at raising academic standards and student aspirations. We are proud to be part of the Northern Schools Trust. This gives us access to expertise and specialist tutors and courses which would not previously have been possible. In the Sixth Form particularly, this is proving to be an enormous advantage, enabling our students to follow their dreams beyond Kingsway’s and the Wirral’s traditional boundaries. As you can see things are changing for the better. We look forward to welcoming you and to sharing our journey with you. Shelagh Potter Principal, The Kingsway Academy
things are changing for the better
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Supportive Ethos - Striving For Excellence
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SUPPORTIVE ETHOS - STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE Students at The Kingsway Academy learn in a safe, caring, inclusive environment. Staff and students work well together to create a happy, enterprising, forwardlooking school. Every day is guided by the three principles of
RESPECT - ACHIEVE - SUCCEED
ACHIEVE • The highest possible academic standards • In all opportunities, in class and in the community • A healthy attitude to life and our role in society SUCCEED IN
RESPECT FOR • Our own learning and the learning of others • The contribution we all make to our school community • The beliefs of others
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All aspects of school life Learning now and in the future Personal development and the service of others
OUR VISION Our aim is to create a school where ALL students thrive and achieve their maximum potential. It is the commitment of The Kingsway Academy to be the best performing non-selective school on the Wirral. It is our aim to be the first choice school for all parents and students locally, while recognising the hard work and investment needed to achieve this goal.
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Pastoral Care
PASTORAL CARE Every child matters. Each student is cared for and supported as an individual. At The Kingsway Academy we recognise that the personal development of students - spiritually, morally, socially and culturally - plays a significant role in their ability to learn and achieve. Our teachers work hard to ensure students are safe, happy and learn in a caring environment. Everyone is valued and respected. Students are rewarded for their efforts and achievements through our Vivo reward system.
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Kingsway organises a wide range of activities which promote these values to our students, including: • • • • • •
Food bank collections Visits to places of worship Green Flag school initiative Elected School Council Whole school assemblies ‘Thought for the Week’ activities exploring current issues.
Our Pastoral Student Services Team works together to ensure all our students are safe and happy. The team includes learning support assistants, attendance officers, inclusion leaders and students’ services leaders.
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Great Facilities
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GREAT FACILITIES The Kingsway Academy is set in leafy grounds and offers students fantastic facilities for learning. As well as generous-sized classrooms, the school also boasts: • • • • •
Well-equipped science labs ICT - computer and Apple Mac suites Drama studio Sports fields Gym and sports halls
• Art studios • Food technology rooms • Superbly equipped music rooms • Design technology workshops • Textile workshops • Library • Dedicated Sixth Form Centre
“Kingsway provided me with many opportunities to develop both my academic and employability skills. The confidence I have developed during my time here will benefit me for years to come.” Lauren, former head girl
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A Broad, Balanced Curriculum
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A BROAD, BALANCED CURRICULUM Our curriculum is broad, balanced and helps our students acquire the necessary skills and qualifications essential to succeed in our demanding 21st century world. Students are individually monitored and assessed and each is given a personalised learning pathway to help them get the most out of their education. Kingsway offers a wide range of subject choices. Subjects include:
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• English • Mathematics • Science • IT • History • Geography • Business Studies • French • Spanish • Design and Technology • PE • Music • Art • Drama • Religious education • Health & Social Care
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Joining At Year Seven
JOINING AT YEAR SEVEN All our new students are invited to join a number of taster sessions and get-toknow you events at school, so by the time they join us at the start of the new academic year, Kingsway should feel very familiar. Year 7 students mostly learn and mix in their own special block within the school. This helps them to feel more secure and settle in more easily.
Initially Year 7 students are taught in form groups. Assessments take place during the first term and students are then placed into sets, according to ability. Setted subjects are: English, Maths, Science, Design & Technology, French/Spanish, History and Geography. There is a particular focus on helping new students to make friends and gain the necessary social skills and selfconfidence to settle in quickly so that they can swiftly make progress.
There is a particular focus on helping new students to make friends and gain the necessary social skills and self-confidence to settle in quickly so that they can swiftly make progress.
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Key Stage Four Curriculum
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KEY STAGE FOUR CURRICULUM GCSE SUBJECT OPTIONS FOR YEARS 9, 10 AND 11 Choosing the right pathway at GCSE level is vital for students as they start to narrow down their career options. At Kingsway we work closely with students and their parents to ensure everyone understands the opportunities and challenges each subject brings.
In school, we offer a wide choice of GCSE and BTEC qualifications. The core subjects are taught in sets, according to ability. Core subjects include English, Maths, Science, ICT, PE and Religious Education. Students then make further choices from History, Geography, French, Spanish, Design & Technology, Art, Textiles, Business, Health & Social Care plus many more.
We have a great environment at the academy and the sixth form suite is very well equipped. The atmosphere is calm, which helps us complete our work and progress in our studies, and the teachers are very supportive. Being a student at the academy is a positive experience and I am excited for the future. Jordan, former head boy
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Sixth Form Studies
SIXTH FORM STUDIES Many of our students decide to continue their Sixth Form studies at Kingsway in a familiar setting, with teachers who know them. Making the right study choices at Year 12 is vital. Through the Northern Schools Trust we are able to offer a wide range of traditional academic and vocational A level and BTEC subjects as well as some more specialist subjects. Being part of the Northern Schools Trust gives us access to expertise and specialist tutors and courses which would not previously have been possible.
These extra resources bring enormous benefits for our sixth formers, allowing our students to follow their dreams beyond the traditional boundaries of most secondary schools. Combined with masterclasses, tailored enrichment programmes and work placements, students will develop the strong communication, analytical and management skills desired by employers. OUR PROMISE - we will ensure there is a job, apprenticeship or university place for you when you successfully graduate from The Kingsway Academy at the end of Year 13.
students will develop the strong communication, analytical and management skills desired by employers
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Enrichment - Beyond The Classroom
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ENRICHMENT - BEYOND THE CLASSROOM All our students benefit from a rich and varied menu of exciting extracurricular activities, including trips abroad. Our school has a great reputation for the quality of our theatrical performances and our sports teams. There is so much to enjoy! • Athletics • Boys cricket and rugby • Girls cricket • Rounders • Fitness and sport • Dance club
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Crochet club Theatre technology Dance and drama clubs Language leaders award Computer games Young Enterprise First Aid Primary school literacy links National Citizen Service Award Science club Community action and fundraising Singing club Homework club Gardening club Book club
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General Information
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GENERAL INFORMATION MEAL ARRANGEMENTS
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A wide range of hot and cold fresh dishes, snacks and salads are served throughout the day, along with fresh home baking. Our catering team works hard to provide delicious, nutritionallybalanced, healthy food.
Students in Years 7-11 are required to wear school uniform including a blue blazer and striped tie, inspired by the school colours. In the Sixth Form students wear business dress.
CAREERS AND DESTINATIONS Food and drink can be paid for using a special credit ID card. Kingsway provides cash loader machines to allow students to load cash on to their cards. The value of any free school meal allowance is loaded daily onto a student’s ID card. Students can also bring their own packed lunches if they prefer.
TRAVEL TO SCHOOL The Kingsway Academy liaises closely with Merseytravel to ensure students have quick and convenient transport to school. Please speak to us or consult our website for more information.
BREAKFAST CLUB A range of hot drinks and toast are available at Breakfast Club. The first 30 students who arrive at school qualify for a free breakfast.
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Our students progress into many different jobs and higher education courses. Recent destinations have included studying Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh, Marine Biology at Bangor University, and Accounting at Swansea University. The Royal Navy, British Telecom, Everton FC, Essar Oil and Lees Solicitors are just a few organisations which have employed recent leavers on either apprenticeships or jobs.
HOW TO APPLY Please come and see for yourself what we have to offer. We organise several open days each year. You can download an application form to join The Kingsway Academy at www.kingsway.academy/join-us/ apply or contact the school for more information.
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THE KINGSWAY ACADEMY
PART OF THE NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST - STRONGER TOGETHER
The Kingsway Academy Birket Avenue, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 1RB Phone: 0151 677 7825 Email: office@kingsway.academy Twitter: @kingswayacad Website: www.kingsway.academy
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