South London September 2019 Primary Times Choosing your New School by Alison Watson

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Burntwood School

Primary Times spoke to Helen Shorrock, Principal at Burntwood School. “Choosing a new school for our children can be a daunting experience.I always suggest that it is important to make a careful analysis of the breadth of curriculum offer, whether the school has a good record with regard to examination success and where progression for the youngsters to Higher Education is the norm. A substantial 6th Form is important, as these can offer a wider range of subjects and more flexibility of subject choice for the young person. A good school will also provide a wide range of sporting and extracurricular activities as well as excellent dance, drama and music teaching. It is important that every child is treated as an individual and that the school works in partnership with the parents to encourage the very best from the young person. At Burntwood, we encourage our young women to be articulate, thoughtful individuals who are able to express their opinions whilst also being able to listen to and consider the views of others. We believe strongly that all our young people should have the opportunity to study and embrace a varied curriculum that will allow them to access academic, creative and practical subjects enabling them progress to a host of world class further education establishments. At Burntwood we are proud of the tradition of success that encourages our students to be independent, articulate young women who take power and control over their lives in an informed and intelligent way.

Burntwood School is recognised as a Science Specialist School and has the coveted ‘Sportsmark’ and ‘Artsmark Gold’ awards. Examination results continue to be excellent at Key stage 4 and 5. Burntwood School is an inclusive community. This is recognised by the Rights Respecting UNICEF Gold Award. We provide opportunities for all our learners, whether they have special educational needs or are part of our gifted and talented cohort. We believe that our students deserve the best and at Burntwood we understand the importance of a collaborative approach between staff, students and parents, working together to support the students in reaching their full potential. All of this is embodied in our commitment to provide: ‘The best education today for the women of tomorrow’”

Kingsdale - First Class and Top of the Class!

‘This popular school is a harmonious environment where pupils learn how to be successful in modern Britain.’ Ofsted 2017 Kingsdale Foundation School is Outstanding in every area as rated by Ofsted in 2017 and presents exceptionally rich opportunities to challenge students of all abilities including providing options in Year 9 to study Triple Science, Latin, Economics and Psychology and the chance to study two languages from Year 7. Kingsdale attracts many able students and operates a condensed or accelerated Key Stage 3 programme of study to meet the particular needs and aspirations of all of the students and their families. The school offers a wide variety of academic subjects including 4 or 5 optional courses selected by each child in addition to co-curricular activities every day.

YEAR 7 OPEN DAYS Burntwood is an oversubscribed Academy for Girls which has an established tradition of academic success, providing a relevant and challenging education which enables all members of our school community to reach their full potential.

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Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy is a vibrant, diverse 3-18 school community with an ethos that lies in their values of academic excellence and high expectations, ensuring that every child achieves their full potential. Their happy and caring environment nurtures pupils so that they mature into well-rounded, healthy young people with a passion for learning. They are a thriving and growing community and consequently they have an exciting building expansion programme for the sixth

form which should be completed in November 2019 so that their pupils continue to learn in state-of-the-art facilities. Excellent teaching and an engaging and stretching curriculum, supported by a highly skilled pastoral team enable pupils to achieve academic success. Through their involvement in enrichment programmes, such as debating, cadets, Duke of Edinburgh and book club, Knights Academy pupils develop confidence, resilience and mutual respect for others. The academy focuses on each child as an individual to draw out their strengths and talents, adding value to their spiritual, moral and cultural development and well-being. Music, sport and developing student leadership are all important skills and qualities that Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights’ pupils value and excel in through the excellent tuition, coaching and facilities. HAKA pupils are local and national champions in a wealth of arenas including athletics, football and business enterprise, presenting annually at Haberdashers’ Hall in London. Part of the wider Haberdashers’ family of schools, their pupils are able to experience unique opportunities, an innovative careers programme and financial bursaries resulting in the majority of pupils studying at university and securing high quality apprenticeships across the country. They are a school that is built on an ethos of tradition and innovation, respect and responsibility, collaboration and inclusion. It is these moral values that the academy instills in their pupils which enables them to contribute and gain from their school community and the communities in which they live.

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‘The curriculum is broad and balanced, supporting pupils’ outstanding outcomes because of the chance pupils have to be successful in a range of subjects.’ Ofsted 2017 Kingsdale is rated as a high performing non-selective school for attainment nationally at Key Stage 4 and has a very impressive contemporary record of being one of the foremost schools in the Local Authority for progress at Key Stage 5 with some truly outstanding academic results. Kingsdale has an incredible history of regularly producing the top achieving individual student in the country at GCSE. Please view their website for more details. The school has an excellent pupil to teacher ratio and average class sizes are normally 20 across core subjects. ‘Pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding because of the care and attention that staff pay to making pupils’ time in school productive and safe.’ Ofsted 2017 Students have access to iPads, PCs, Apple Macs, laptops, wireless technology and a Virtual Learning Environment. Kingsdale has introduced one to one mobile technology so that students benefit from having the opportunity to use an iPad safely for educational purposes, as appropriate, in school and at home. ‘Pupils’ time in school is enriched by the wide variety of opportunities they are offered in which they can develop and explore skills that match their aspirations.’ Ofsted 2017

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Students Achieve Exceptionally Well at Harris Girl’s, East Dulwich

Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich is a thriving school where students achieve exceptionally well. The school is in the top 4% in England for student progress according to Ofsted, and has been in the top 4% for each of the past six years. Primary Times spoke to Carrie Senior, Principal of Harris Girls’. She said, “Students will leave us academically successful, but we also want them to be well-rounded individuals with a highly developed social conscience, ready to lead in their communities and beyond. Everything we do, from assemblies to after-school activities, is designed to develop the values of courage, commitment, character and conscience, so our students leave us ready to take on the challenges of the world.” In 2018, students celebrated excellent GCSE results, with 73% achieving five results of Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths – a strong performance. The school’s Progress 8 score of 0.79 means it is in the top 4% of schools in England and one of the best in London. The academy’s 2019 results and details of open days can be seen at www.harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk.

Ark Walworth Academy

Ark Walworth Academy is a thriving school in the heart of central London. They serve a vibrant, diverse community, with excellent access to all the city has to offer. They’re proud to be a non-selective school catering for children of all faiths and all abilities in their community. Ark Walworth Academy want to enable children to reach their full potential and to do this, they provide a broad range of subjects, exceeding that prescribed by the National Curriculum. They place a focus on core skills, enabling any young person requiring support with literacy or numeracy to access the dedicated tuition needed to help them succeed. Beyond that, the range of subject experiences for their young people include business and enterprise, computing, and a full complement of arts subjects – all with specialists to deliver to their young people. Ark Walworth Academy are fortunate to teach in a state-of-the art building with brand new cutting-edge IT facilities, featuring a purpose built dance studio, a full auditorium, a dedicated computer suite for music technology and fully operational science laboratories. To find out more about Ark Walworth Academy, visit www. walworthacademy.org.

Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich

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Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich is officially one of the best academies in England and Wales for student progress. We are in the top 4% of schools nationally and one of the best in London, according to the latest Department for Education figures. Come and see our academy for yourself at one of our open days and evenings. Thursday

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The Cedars School

An independent school for boys aged 11-18, The Cedars was founded to work closely with parents to help their sons become the best possible version of themselves. The school has a Catholic ethos and welcomes pupils from all faith backgrounds. Set in attractive parkland and playing fields adjacent to Lloyd Park, the school is a 6-minute tram ride from East Croydon Station and is less than half an hour from Clapham Junction,Victoria and London Bridge. Cedars boys benefit from a personalised tutorial system through which they meet regularly with their tutor on a one-to-one basis. Tutors keep in close contact with home so that boys are supported in their academic and personal development throughout their time at school. A range of co-curricular activities, notably sport, music and a host of clubs and societies, complement the academic life of the school and The Cedars has already started to build up a strong reputation on the sporting circuit and in debating. Academic standards are high and the school has already seen successful entry to Oxbridge in 2019, its first year of A Levels. The school has rapidly become popular and there are plans to build a new teaching block by 2021. For more information, visit www.thecedarsschool.org.uk.

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Ark Globe Academy Promoting Social Justice

Ark Globe is an academy for 3-18 year olds in Elephant and Castle, Southwark. The academy has set its mission to prepare students for university and to be leaders in their community, and has the highest aspirations for every child at the academy from Nursery until the end of Sixth Form. Ark Globe is proud of the achievements and progress of its young people and the academy as a whole. The Academy has recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with the Principal, Matt Jones, being in post for 7 years. As part of the anniversary programme, a large public artwork was created by the students and installed on Harper Road. The artwork is a huge pair of wings. Each feather contains drawings by students symbolising their career aspirations. This artwork is impossible for passers-by to miss, and is there as a gift from the students to the community, inviting everyone to be reminded of their aspirations and talents and to feel inspired. Ark Globe’s results at all Key Stages are above national averages: Sixth Form and Key Stage 4 are in the top 10% nationally. In 2019 100% of students who wanted to go to university secured an offer, with 92% of offers coming from a top third university. Ark Globe has set its purpose to promote social justice in a fairer society where everyone will have equal opportunities to determine their own future, and they put this aim at the centre of their work every day. For more information, please visit www.arkglobe.org or attend an Open Day in October.

Prendergast Ladywell School

Primary Times have had the chance to talk to Prendergast Ladywell School’s Headteacher, Niall Hand about the success of the school. “Welcome to Prendergast Ladywell School. I am proud to introduce the successes and strengths of our school for you. We believe that all our students can Achieve Excellence, it’s the motto written on the badge of every student in the school. Prendergast Ladywell School provides an excellent education with high quality teaching - a challenging and enjoyable curriculum that supports individual need, and a range of enrichment activities. Students achieve outstanding examination results and become successful lifelong learners. At our Ofsted Inspection in February, we were judged as Good in all areas and the school’s early years’ provision was rated as ‘Outstanding’. This marks the next stage in the school’s improvement. One parent summarised their experiences as “we could not be happier.” The Prendergast Ladywell School culture is manifested in our PLS CARES ethos. CARES was developed by students at the school and they represent the values and qualities we want all students to develop: Community, Ambition, Resilience, Effort and Success. The knowledge and skills students acquire at our school will equip them for life as confident individuals and responsible members of society. Our caring community insists on tolerance and mutual respect. The school is ambitious for every pupil, and will work tirelessly to support them to achieve their goals, we expect students to work hard and be resilient to meet these high expectations. The forthcoming years at the school will be incredibly exciting. We warmly invite you to be part of our community.”

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Harris Academy South Norwood

Harris Academy in South Norwood is ‘Outstanding’, and students are justifiably proud of what they achieve. Pupils make rapid progress and reach high academic standards in many subjects, particularly in English and Mathematics. The quality of teaching is impressive, and these are just a few of the many reasons why Harris Academy South Norwood provides the most exciting and promising future for your child. The academy’s teachers rally around a growing sense of what the professional learning leaders identify as #TheNorwoodWay. It is this attitude and high quality teaching from the staff that inspires students to do their best and make rapid progress. At Sixth Form level the academy boasts the highest A*/A percentage of any academy in the Harris Federation. Governed by an expert and diverse local governing body, supported by the Harris Federation consultants, and with a supportive parent body, the academy of South and Upper Norwood is increasingly at the heart of their community in a way that has transformed the opportunities for young people in this area of London. They have a vibrant arts programme with performances every term and an annual art exhibition. The academy are exceptionally talented in basketball, dominating the league, and Crystal Palace Football Club provides them with their football academy. They also have a gymnastic club working with them for younger children. Rugby and athletics are the academy’s heartbeat. On the very first day, students learn that they are there to learn, they will have a positive attitude and they will make it happen. These key attitudes underpin a real sense of independent learning, exemplary behaviour and individual success. Students learn to become leaders and all grow into young adults of courtesy and ambition. Harris Academy South Norwood hope that they can welcome you to the academy in the near future.You can attend their next Open Evening on Wednesday 18 September from 5-8pm (last entry at 7.30pm). For more information, please visit www.harrissouthnorwood.org.uk.

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Saint Gabriel’s College - a Warm, Caring and Inclusive School

Saint Gabriel’s College is a small, inclusive Church of England secondary school where every member of the community is valued. People who visit often comment that the school has a warm, friendly feel. Their environment feels safe and caring because they know their students as individuals and tend to pick up on things that may go unnoticed in larger schools. The college moved into their new building in October 2018 after a £22 million investment by central government. The new school building has the best possible facilities, from a championship basketball court to well-equipped science labs and a wellresourced library. A recent Ofsted report stated that Saint Gabriel’s has created a culture of aspiration in a warm, caring, inclusive school. As a result, students make good progress. The outstanding provision for students’ personal development and welfare ensures that they become well-rounded young adults, confident and well-prepared for their next stage of education. The school have excellent relationships with local primary schools so they get to know future students, making their move to secondary school as smooth as possible. Saint Gabriel’s value their Christian ethos, but they welcome students and staff members from all faiths and none. Saint Gabriel’s has a wide-ranging extra-curricular provision including Duke of Edinburgh, a debating club, a creative writing group, an animalcare club, Latin lessons and an after-school enrichment programme for all Year 7 students. For more information, to book a tour or to find details of open events, please visit www.saintgabrielscollege.org.

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy Pupils Return from China Trip

A group of Year 8 pupils from Ark Evelyn Grace Academy in Lambeth have returned from a bespoke two-week intensive study visit to Shenyang City in China. The pupils, all aged 12 and 13, are learning Mandarin as part of the Department for Education’s Mandarin Excellence Programme. More than 800 pupils from schools across England travelled to China as part of the programme, where they were hosted by universities in cities including Beijing, Chengdu and Shanghai and put their Mandarin skills into practice in a range of reallife situations from shopping to taking public transport. Pupils also enjoyed Chinese cultural events such as traditional Chinese music and paper cuttings, Peking Opera, martial arts and much more. In addition to this, alongside their studies, students had the opportunity to visit attractions such as the Imperial Palace. As the first initiative of its kind, the Mandarin Excellence Programme gives pupils an unprecedented opportunity when it comes to language learning in England. Pupils take on an average of eight hours of Mandarin study every week in order to reach a proficient level of ability in a comparatively short time. Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the world and is recognised as a valuable skill for young people in the UK to acquire, with 77 percent of British business leaders surveyed in 2018 saying that speaking Mandarin will give school leavers a career advantage. Meanwhile, research by the British Council has found that Mandarin is the second most important foreign language for the UK’s influence on the global stage. For more information, please visit www.evelyngraceacademy.org.

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Sacred Heart Catholic School – Outstanding in Every Respect

Sacred Heart Catholic School is an 11-18 educational institution which achieved outstanding grades from Ofsted in every category during its last inspection. They are the only state school in Southwark to have ever achieved 90% 5 A*-C (including English and Maths) and have consistently topped the borough league tables for a decade. Over the past three years, their ‘Progress 8’ score has averaged within the top 20 schools out of a national total of 6,375 – an incredible achievement. Sacred Heart possess a brand-new state of the art building and a highly successful Sixth Form, which has already sent students to Oxford and Cambridge Universities as well as many other Russell Group universities. Students have embarked on degree courses in Medicine, Law, Languages, Architecture and Engineering to name but a few. The school believe in living their Catholic faith, as demonstrated by their caring ethos and systems of pastoral support, as well as their extensive charity work in the local community and abroad. The School also offers an abundance of extra-curricular activities and opportunities, – in the last few years, students have travelled to Thailand, New York, Santiago, Paris and Barcelona, as well as participating in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to Gold Level. For more information about Sacred Heart, please visit www. sacredheart.southwark.sch.uk.

La Retraite Recognised as Outstanding

La Retraite is a vibrant, welcoming Roman Catholic school for girls with a mixed Sixth Form. In its last Ofsted inspection, the School was recognised as being Outstanding and has produced consistently excellent exam results. Founded in 1880, La Retraite’s sense of tradition, their strong faith community and their approach to education combine to provide an atmosphere where students learn well, and where they grow into thoughtful and responsible Christians. The school’s Scholarship Programme gives students opportunities to thrive academically, gain valuable insights into their chosen professions and to prepare for university and apprenticeship applications. Their Combined Cadets Force (Royal Navy) section teach students leadership, important life skills and essential qualifications in areas such as First Aid. Students can enjoy adventurous training and are given opportunities to experience new activities. La Retraite has also been selected to offer the new T Level courses, providing qualifications in Digital, Childcare and Education from September 2020. These courses provide students with real-world experience, enjoying a 45-day work placement with a range of employers to get a feel for the world of work. The school warmly welcome any prospective parents or students to attend their Open Sessions to see what La Retraite has to offer. For more information, please visit www.laretraite.lambeth.sch.uk.

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Trinity School is ranked 40th in the Parent Power list of Top 100 Independent Schools in the UK in 2018, making it the top ranked independent school in Croydon for the third year in a row. The school were also shortlisted for Senior School of the Year at the TES Independent School Awards 2019. Beyond academic results, Trinity School is a welcoming, diverse and friendly community in which students feel cared for and supported. Pupils have achieved some of the best academic results in the country, but are also actively encouraged to take up the wealth of opportunities offered outside the classroom. As well as traditional pursuits, including sport, music, and drama, the school also offers activities including Lego robotics, bee-keeping and special effects model making. Boys are admitted from the age of 10 and girls are welcomed into the Sixth Form. Students come from a wide geographical area and around half benefit from the Whitgift Foundation’s generous bursary scheme and Trinity School’s scholarship awards. Visit Trinity School at their Open Morning on Saturday 5 October from 9am to 12noon.You can also see the school during one of the small group tours that take place during the autumn and summer terms (please book your place by phone). The Sixth Form Open Evening takes place on Monday 14 October (by appointment only).

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Easing Those ‘Big School’ Worries

Starting secondary school is a big change in a child’s life. That’s why Harris Academy Bermondsey (HAB) has developed some exciting and enjoyable ways to help girls settle in. It all starts during the last year of primary school, when girls are invited to the academy for welcome evenings and special activities to get them used to learning in secondary school. They might investigate acids in the science labs, for example, use drama to bring a poem to life, review French music styles, or even try non-contact boxing. Lead Practitioner Dr Hay told Primary Times, “It’s all about making students feel like HAB girls even in Year 6. Familiarity with the other girls, teachers, buildings and systems all helps to ease some of those ‘big school’ worries.” Year 7 HAB girls also visit their old primary schools to speak with pupils about what it’s like at secondary school. “They talk about making friends, extracurricular clubs, homework, uniforms and how to use a timetable – which can be a bit scary to think about when you are still at primary school,” says Dr Hay. “The Year 7 girls also proudly opened their school bags to display their exercise books, allowing the primary pupils to ask questions about how they organise themselves for a school day and how a school planner works. The primary pupils appreciated the array of stationery!” The school has even made some short films to help new students get used to, for example, using a timetable and the new lunch time routine.You can see them at www.harrisbermondsey.org. uk/how-to-films Year 6 students enjoy a science lesson with Dr Hay, during one of the transition evenings.

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James Allen’s Girls’ School

James Allen’s Girls’ School has been inspiring and educating pupils for over 270 years and is the oldest girls’ school in London. At JAGS, teaching a sense of social responsibility and encouraging pupils to play active roles in the community is as important as the school curriculum. Diversity is their strength and they strive to help all girls fulfil their potential. JAGS welcomes girls aged 4-18, with admission primarily at 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+. Their pupils achieve consistently fantastic results, with 76% of A Levels graded A*/A and 92% of GCSES graded A*/A in 2018. However, a JAGS pupil prides themselves on much more than this, using and developing their own creative, athletic and social skills to act upon concerns for others, whilst developing their own self-confidence and independence. JAGS strives to attract intellectually curious girls, regardless of their economic background. Their bursaries are crucial in making them accessible to everyone, not just to those whose families can afford the fees. They have their own means-tested bursary scheme for all year groups from 11+ entry upwards. Bursaries are subject to financial circumstances and can offer financial assistance for up to 100% of the fees, as well as the costs of uniform, travel, school trips and lunches. Currently, their bursaries cover well over 80% of all fees for the 130 pupils whose families receive them. Further information can be found on their website, www.jags.org.uk.

It is time to choose your daughter’s secondary school and this can be a daunting prospect. St Martin’s realises that the transition from primary to secondary school is a huge milestone and their exclusive ‘Your Journey Begins’ programme is tailored to make this transition as smooth as possible. The school’s vision is to create a safe, caring, happy and inclusive community defined by the Christian values of Service, Compassion, Justice and Perseverance, welcoming girls of all faiths and none. St Martin’s prides itself on its commitment to academic excellence and personal well-being underpinned by its motto ‘caritate et disciplina’ - with love and learning. St Martin’s is an outstanding Church of England School (SIAMS April 2018) and was judged ‘Good’ by OFSTED in May 2018, who stated, “The motto of the school is driven by all staff in a common endeavour to improve the life chances of all students.” St Martin’s is proud to be an official Mandarin teaching site in partnership with the Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine (CITCM) at London South Bank University. Mandarin is taught from Year 7 up to GCSE level. St Martin’s door is always open and they warmly invite you to visit them at any time, especially during open events. St Martin’s is the oldest girl’s school in Britain, established in 1699. Be part of this wonderful history. Go along and meet the girls and staff. Once you have, St Martin’s is confident it will be your school of first choice. For more information, visit the website at www.stmartins.academy.

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St Thomas the Apostle School

St Thomas the Apostle School and Sixth Form is a boys’ Catholic school with a mixed sixth form in the heart of South East London. Their intake reflects the multi-faith community in which they are situated and they are a very popular choice in the local area, with families recognising the outstanding all-round education they are able to provide. The school was very proud of its results in the summer of 2018, which placed them in the top 1% for progress nationally. St Thomas the Apostle School is the best Catholic boys’ school in the country. 2019 results just in showed an impressive 97% of all grades were A*-C and a first Cambridge place secured from a STAC sixth form student. The recent Ofsted inspection (November 2018) praised every aspect of the school, grading the school as Outstanding in every category. Inspectors remarked that: “Pupils behave impeccably in lessons and throughout the school. They are polite, thoughtful and determined to do well.” “Staff at all levels go the extra mile to make sure pupils achieve, feel cared for and thrive within a supportive and productive learning environment.” “Teachers’ high expectations are at the heart of teaching in the school and pupils’ attitudes to learning are highly positive.” St Thomas’ achievements have also been recognised on a national level, including being awarded the TES UK Secondary School of the Year 2017. The judges observed that “this outstanding school manages to nurture the unique talents of its students alongside rigorous teaching and high expectations.” They know how challenging it can be trying to choose the right

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school for your son but, if you do choose to send your son to them, they hope that this will be the start of a long, happy association between your family and the school’s community. They are looking forward to welcoming you to one of their open events in September. In the meantime please check the website, www.stac. uk.com, and Twitter for the school’s latest news.

Conisborough College – Encouraging Positive Community Contributions

Primary Times spoke to Mrs J Hadlow, Headteacher of Conisborough College. She told us, “At Conisborough College, we develop young people who are proud of themselves and want to make a positive contribution to their community. We believe that achievement in all areas of school life should be rewarded and celebrated. We challenge our students to excel in academic, cultural and sporting activities. We are committed to providing an outstanding education for all our students through a highly personalised, interesting and engaging curriculum. The curriculum is designed to ensure our young people thrive, develop and have the necessary skills for their future studies. This pursuit of excellence is based on a strong home/school partnership and we are constantly looking to find new ways to involve parents and carers in their children’s education. Our wide range of enrichment activities ensures our students are fully engaged both inside and outside of the classroom. We have a fully established partnership with Colfe’s who work with us on a range

Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich

Harris Boys’ Academy aims to provide a happy and successful education for local families. The school is all-boys’ from ages 11 to 16, with a thriving co-educational Sixth Form. Harris Boys’ Academy combines the traditional values of discipline, respect and good behavior with contemporary best practice in teaching, learning and technology. They focus on the development of students as individuals and guide them by allowing honest, trusting and equal relationships to form. It is a special Academy, proud of the superb group of students, teachers and support staff. What makes the school special goes far beyond the “outstanding” rating by Ofsted they were delighted to achieve in 2011. At the heart of Harris Boys’ success is an absolute belief in the ability of every student to shine – no matter what their background, ability or character. No excuses will be accepted for being anything but the best they can be. Harris Boys’ Academy has an excellent track record of GCSE performance including being in the top 10 of all Boys Schools in England and Wales for progress. Every student is offered the opportunity to broaden their horizons through an excellent extra-curricular offer including science clubs, music groups, dance bands, a large sports offer and much more. The school aims to guide students to be successful, knowledgeable, tolerant and ambitious people who will be an asset to the community. For more information visit www.harrisdulwichboys.org.uk.

OPEN EVENTS 2019 Come and see what we have to offer.  Wednesday 18 September 9:00 - 10:30am  Tuesday 24 September 9:00 - 10:30am  Thursday 26 September 9:00 - 10:30am  Tuesday 1 October  Wednesday 9 October  Tuesday 15 October

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of projects. In addition our highest achieving students can secure scholarships to the sixth form at Colfe’s. We are extremely proud of our school and the contribution our students make to the local community.” For more information about Conisborough College, please visit www. conisboroughcollege.co.uk.

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Prendergast Vale School

Prendergast Vale School is a school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 16 which aims to put children on the pathway to university and successful careers in the modern world. The secondary curriculum from Year 7 offers every pupil the opportunity to study academic subjects such as computer science as well as a range of creative and practical subjects. Ofsted described the leaders of the school as having “a strong vision for the curriculum”, saying about the school, “It prepares pupils well for life-long learning. The curriculum is broad and balanced. It enables pupils, especially those with low starting points, to make strong progress.” Prendergast Vale School works on the basis that parents want a school where their children are happy and supported to build on and celebrate their achievements. Pupils at the school are encouraged to “work hard and be nice”. Prendergast Vale School welcomes visits to the school for those who want to see for themselves how it works with young people to help them achieve their absolute best. You can also visit on Open Days and Evenings in September and October. See the advert on this page for more details.

High Praise for Scholars at Ark All Saints Academy

It is an exciting time to join Ark All Saints Academy as the school moves into its seventh year. The school is now full with Year 7 to Year 11 scholars. The Academy was judged to be outstanding in its recent SIAMS report, which focused on the Christian character and ethos. The scholars’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development was particularly praised. In June 2018 the Academy received an overall grade of Good in its Ofsted report, with Outstanding behaviour and safety of scholars and outstanding leadership. Ofsted also noted the excellent progress that scholars make in all subjects and how proud they are to be part of the Ark All Saints Academy family. In July 2018 the Academy had a short inspection in which it was decided that the academy had maintained the good quality of education since its last inspection. Outside of academic pursuits, the Academy offers all scholars a wide range of opportunities. These include the chance to appear in theatre and musical performances, residential trips, sports tours, and many others. Ark All Saints Academy prides itself on treating every scholar as an individual with individual needs, strengths and talents. For more information, please visit www.arkallsaintsacademy.org where you can also see details of their open events.

Wednesday 18th September – 9.15-10.30 Wednesday 25th September – 9.15-10.30 Wednesday 2nd October – 9.15-10.30 Wednesday 9th October – 9.15-10.30

Wednesday 11th September – 4.30-6.60pm

2 Sept - 13 Oct ‘19

Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls, a multifaith and inclusive all-girls’ school in Thornton Heath, has been ranked in the top five of schools in Croydon. It has also been ranked in the top 17% of state schools in England by the Department for Education. Norbury Manor is proud of the outstanding academic progress their students make, but the school’s nurturing ethos and wide range of extracurricular activities also contribute to their success. In recent years, girls have won international enterprise competitions in Brussels and New York, gained Duke of Edinburgh awards, sung at the Royal Albert Hall, taken part in public speaking challenges and competed in cheerleading contests. Amanda Compton, Headteacher, believes providing students with a firm foundation to do well not only academically but in all areas of life is key. She told Primary Times, “The opportunities we offer encourage students to develop a strong sense of self-worth. We want them to become articulate young adults who consider themselves responsible global citizens.Our curriculum is forward-looking and we have a reputation for offering a genuinely comprehensive education in an environment that is caring, happy, safe and inclusive. Faiths, beliefs and traditions are respected and we work hard to establish positive working partnerships with our parents. While we are proud of our position both in Croydon and nationally, the really important thing for us is that the students are performing so well.” The college is now taking applications for admissions for September 2020. For more information, please visit www.nmbec.org. uk.

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NMBEC Kensington Avenue Thornton Heath Croydon CR7 8BT

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for prospective Year 7 scholars Saturday 21 September 2019 Principal’s talk 9.30am Thursday 26 September 2019 Principal’s talk 9.30am Monday 30 September 2019 Principal’s talk 9.30am Wednesday 2 October 2019 Principal’s talk 5pm Monday 7 October 2019 Principal’s talk 9.30am Wednesday 9 October 2019 Principal’s talk 9.30am st

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A Good school with Outstanding Behaviour, Safety and Leadership - Ofsted

Tel: 0207 450 5959 info@arkallsaintsacademy.org 140 Wyndham Road, London, SE5 0UB

www.arkallsaintsacademy.org

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experience a typical day at the Proud to be a top 5 performing ToCollege please call 0208 679 0062 or email admin@nmbec.org.uk to arrange a visit. school in Croydon and in the top 17% of secondary schools nmbec.org.uk in the country

Year 7 Open Evening Wednesday 25th September 2019, 5–8pm Taking admissions for September 2020

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Academic Excellence at Harris Academy Peckham

Harris Academy Peckham is set in the very heart of its community and is a thriving, vibrant school led with ambition and aspiration. Their ethos, LEAP which stands for Leadership, Enquiry, Aspiration and Perseverance is at the heart of everything they do. They believe these values are crucial to young people in their pursuit of academic excellence, and for forging successful careers beyond the Academy gates. Each of these strands permeate daily life at Harris Academy Peckham, as they inform assessment, teaching and learning as well as behaviour for learning policies. Harris Academy Peckham expect all of their students to demonstrate excellent leadership skills within and beyond the classroom, using eloquent and appropriate communication skills. They want learners to be curious, adopting an enquiring mind to seek out new knowledge. They expect every child to surpass expectations, to aim high and therefore be aspirational in their academic and personal development. Finally, to truly reach their potential, the ability to build the resilience required even when faced with difficult challenges is essential, therefore perseverance is an attribute which the Academy train students in. Harris offer a broad and balanced curriculum and offer remarkable facilities at the Academy. They aim to keep class sizes small to increase the one to one attention students can receive from staff and have a strong pastoral team to support the welfare of students. The Academy also offer an innovative series of LEAP days to further enrich students’ experience at the Academy.You can go and visit the Academy so you can see this in action at their Open Events this autumn. For more information, please visit www.harrispeckham.org.uk.

An Evening on Diversity and Leadership – St Dunstan’s College St Dunstan’s College was delighted to host ‘An Evening on Diversity and Leadership’ on Tuesday 25 June, as part of this year’s St Dunstan’s Festival. The evening included special guests Baroness Doreen Lawrence, Ellah Allfrey OBE, LGBT+ author Shaun Dellenty, Cllr Brenda Dacres and the Royal London’s Glenn Hammet, who all formed the event’s panel. During the evening, the guests spoke about their own experiences, including the challenges they have all faced, and where they think work is still needed to be done to ensure there is diversity in leadership positions and across society. The event, which was held at the Jubilee Grounds, was student-led and was organised by the College’s Equalities Society, who had requested an event to discuss diversity at this year’s festival. Sixth Former, Beth, who is part of the society told Primary Times, ‘I really wanted to have an event at this year’s festival which celebrated the diversity of our College, whilst raising awareness of the importance of diversity within leadership roles. The event was a big success with the audience getting very involved in the Q&A with the panel and discussing important issues.’ St Dunstan’s Headmaster, Nicholas Hewlett, who introduced the special guests, added, ‘We were honoured to host an evening with a focus on diversity and leadership where we were joined by special guests including Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Shaun Dellenty. The evening was led by a group of students from St Dunstan’s Sixth Form and the questions put to the panel focused on real issues such as minority representation in parliament, racism in the police force and LGBT+ awareness within schools. The panel agreed that progress has been made in many areas, but that there is still much work to do especially in today’s climate.’ The evening was attended by more than 100 guests including students, parents, former students and members of the local community. The event was just one of the events hosted by St Dunstan’s College as part of this year’s two-week St Dunstan’s Festival.

OPEN EVENING Monday 16 Sept 2019

Ofsted

4:30pm – 7:00pm

Open Mornings Wednesday 18 Sept 2019 Thursday 19 Sept 2019 Friday 20 Sept 2019

“Harris Academy Peckham has been transformed”

9:00am – 10:30am 9:00am – 10:30am 9:00am – 10:30am

“Exceptionally well-focused care, guidance and support” Ofsted

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St Saviour’s and St Olave’s

St Saviour’s and St Olave’s is a popular CE girls’ school situated close to some of London’s most historic and famous landmarks and amenities. The school itself has fascinating roots going back to 1562, under the Charter of Elizabeth I. The ethos of the school is built on Christian principles and can be described as compassionate, reflective, inclusive, supportive and transformative. The school’s latest SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist schools) Inspection report in March judged St Saviour’s and St Olave’s to be ‘Excellent’ - the highest rating - in every respect. Headteacher Catherine May told Primary Times, ‘The school is an oasis for staff and students in the middle of inner London. We are a multi-cultural school which admits students of other faiths and of no faith, as well as Christians. Every member of the community is valued, with high expectations of all and from all.’ Students say that they feel safe and appreciate having a ‘voice’ in the school. St Saviour’s and St Olave’s takes full advantage of a host of world class educational and cultural opportunities and is recognised for providing outstanding enrichment activities which include every member of staff and all students. Music flourishes - there are opportunities for participation in Japanese, drama, many different sports and homework clubs in every subject area to name but a few. These activities, together with the excellent, comprehensive curriculum, ensure that students receive a fantastic education from Year 7 right through to Year 13. The sixth form offers a broad range of subjects, enabling students to follow their own personalised timetable, leading to many successful applicants gaining places at top universities.

Heirs of the Past, Children of the Present, Makers of the Future An 11 - 18 Church of England Girls’ School

Open Sessions 2019

Thursday 19th September 6pm

Talk and questions with the Headteacher at 7.30pm

Friday 20th September 10am

Talk and questions with the Headteacher at 10.45am

Wednesday 25th September 10am

Talk and questions with the Headteacher at 10.45am

Thursday 3rd October 10am

Talk and questions with the Headteacher at 10.45am High Ability Test - Saturday 5th October 10.00am

Thursday 17th October 6pm Sixth Form Open Evening New Kent Road, London SE1 4AN T: 020 7407 1843 W: www.ssso.southwark.sch.uk E: office@ssso.southwark.sch.uk

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Sport Relief: It’s Game On Sport Relief will be racing back to your school from 9-13 March next year, rallying schools across the country to get involved in this epic fundraising extravaganza. Sport Relief is the perfect way to get the whole school active and have fun, all whilst raising life-changing cash for good causes across the globe. From running a mile to setting daily challenges, what your school does is entirely up to you. Sport Relief is not just a brilliant way to get everyone involved in fundraising, it also gives pupils a chance to engage with the world around them and learn how vital funds are supporting amazing projects, both at home in the UK and internationally. To get limbered up for a week of brilliant activities and events, teachers can pre-order a free fundraising pack now, tailored specifically by Sport Relief and Primary Times for primary schools. The pack is bursting with tips, tricks, ideas and goodies, all designed to make fundraising as stress-free as possible. Sport Relief also offers curriculum-linked learning resources and videos which can be used in class to help raise awareness of some of the biggest problems faced by people across the world. To get your hands on these brilliant materials, simply head to www. sportrelief.com/primarytimes, and your pack will land in your pigeonhole in January. Michelle Golan, from Childs Hill Primary School in North London, sees Sport Relief as a great way for her pupils to learn about the wider world. She told Primary Times, “Our school believes it is extremely important to support Sport Relief. Our pupils always have lots of fun and work together to help improve the lives of those less fortunate than us. The materials produced by Sport Relief are really useful and

inspiring, and help our pupils to see how their contributions can help change the lives of others forever.” Money raised by schools and nurseries for Sport Relief will help people living unimaginably tough lives on your doorstep in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries. So put the date, Friday 13 March, in the diary and order your free Fundraising Event Pack today at www.sportrelief.com/primarytimes

Open Morning for entry into Year 7 Saturday 5 October 9.30 – 12 noon Tour the College with boys, meet staff and hear the Master, Dr Joe Spence, talk about Dulwich College. No appointment is necessary. Other opportunities are available to visit the College during the school day. Dates can be found on the Admissions section of our website, www.dulwich.org.uk, or please telephone the Registrar’s Office on 020 8299 9263.

2 Sept - 13 Oct ‘19

Dulwich College is one of the UK’s top independent schools for boys aged 7-18. It is recognised for its academic excellence, its confident yet unpretentious boys, and its diverse and welcoming community. Help with School Fees Financial support of academically bright boys from all economic backgrounds is one of the College’s core values. Over 35% of boys are supported with financial awards. Each year over £3m is granted to support Bursaries and £1m is awarded in Scholarships. An Outstanding Education Dulwich College’s aim is to develop the natural talents and abilities of each boy, giving them the opportunity to excel in every aspect of life. College facilities include brand new laboratories, a theatre, music rooms, art studios, a Sports Club, a garden and a beautiful campus of 75 acres. The members of the teaching staff are highly experienced and passionate about their subjects, and class sizes are small with just 18 or 20 boys and smaller at A-level. With excellent GCSEs and A-levels, boys attend top universities and increasingly, take up the opportunities of prestigious paid Apprenticeships with major international companies. Many boys choose to work in Medicine, Engineering and the Law, and others will take up a number of jobs not yet dreamt of in entrepreneurial, technological or cybernetic and innovative enterprises. And some boys become actors, musicians, sportsmen, writers, historians and artists.

A Dulwich College Bursary A Dulwich College Bursary is the offer of financial assistance to cover the cost of fees - in full or in part. Bursaries range from 100% of fees to 10% of fees. The majority of awards are between 100% and 75%. Bursaries provide fee support to the families of boys who pass the entrance examinations and interview and are offered a place, but whose financial circumstances mean they cannot afford to pay (in full or in part) the school fees. Boys who are offered a place, with or without a Bursary and/or Scholarship, are almost all in the top 1520% of academic ability for their age group across the UK. A Dulwich College Bursary is meanstested. In making an award, the College’s Bursary Committee takes into account family income, assets and other factors. As a broad guideline, families whose total income is £35,000 pa or less might receive a Bursary of 100% of school fees and families whose total income is around £65,000 pa might receive financial support of 50% of school fees. These figures are indicative only. For all confidential Bursary enquiries and a tour of the College, contact the Registrar, Mrs Sarah Betts on bettss@dulwich.org.uk or 020 8299 9263. Alternatively, you can attend their Open Morning on Saturday 5 October, 9.30am-12 noon. There is no need to book and all are welcome. For more information, please visit www.dulwich.org.uk/ senior-school.

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Bursaries Available for Dulwich College

Help with School Fees Bursaries and Scholarships

www.dulwich.org.uk

Over 35% of boys are supported with financial awards at Dulwich College

We would warmly welcome applications from academically minded boys. Please contact the Registrar on 020 8299 9263

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2 Sept - 13 Oct ‘19 020 8405 5070

Maberley Road, SE19 2JH

London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TB

Fairchildes Ave, New Addington, CR0 0AH

Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, CR7 8BT

Albert Road, Croydon, SE25 4QL

Homefield Road, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1ES

Harris City Academy Crystal Palace

Harris Invictus Academy Croydon

Meridian High School

Norbury Manor Bus & E-prise Col for Girls

Oasis Academy Arena

Oasis Academy Coulsdon

Cumberlow Avenue, SE25 6AE

Spurgeon Road, SE19 3UG

Harris Academy South Norwood

Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DT

Harris Academy Purley

Harris Academy Upper Norwood

020 8681 1141

30 Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HY

Coombe Wood School

0208 240 6700

020 8679 0062

020 3943 1328

020 3371 3002

020 8771 2261

020 8653 1661

0208 289 4745

020 8654 6228

Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 5RD

Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, CR9 5AS

020 8185 7770

020 8688 4014

Cedars School, The

Selbourne Road, Croydon, CR0 5JQ

Archbishop Tenison’s CE High School

020 8689 1255

Tel

Coloma Convent School for Girls

Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR9 3AS

Archbishop Lanfranc Academy, The

Mary’s Meals is asking you to bring hope to a hungry child on World Porridge Day, Thursday 10 October. Children all over the world are preparing for the new term, including more than 1.2 million learners who receive a daily meal from Mary’s Meals. The charity works with some of the world’s poorest communities to set up school feeding programmes that encourage children to attend class, learn, and work towards a better future. World Porridge Day celebrates the huge difference that a daily mug of porridge from Mary’s Meals makes in the lives of chronically hungry children. This October, schools across the UK will be joining in with the Porridge Smiles fundraising campaign to send a real message of hope to children living in poverty. Mary’s Meals is inviting you to host a porridge party fundraiser at school, any time in October. It’s a great way to bring staff, pupils and parents together, take a photo of yourself enjoying a bowl of porridge and share it on social media using #PorridgeSmiles. To request your free Porridge Smiles party pack – which includes tips for setting up your party and a poster to publicise your event – visit www.worldporridgeday.com and complete the online form. You’ll also be able to read a selection of Perfect Porridge recipes from celebrities and top chefs too. Your school’s fundraising will make a huge difference to children receiving Mary’s Meals.

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www.oasisacademycoulsdon.org

www.oasisacademyarena.org

www.nmbec.org.uk

www.meridianhigh.london

www.harrisinvictus.org.uk

www.harriscrystalpalace.org.uk

www.harrisuppernorwood.org.uk

www.harrissouthnorwood.org.uk

www.harrispurley.org.uk

www.cws-croydon.co.uk

www.coloma.croydon.sch.uk

www.thecedarsschool.org.uk

www.archten.croydon.sch.uk

www.lanfranc.org.uk

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Croydon

Open Eve Wed 18 Sept 5-8pm. Open Morn Tues 24 Sept, Wed 2 Oct, Thur 10 Oct 9am10.15am. Pre-bookable tours only.

Open Eve Tue 17 Sept & Tue 8 Oct 6-8pm. Open Morn Tours every Wed from 18 Sept until 16 Oct 9-10.30am.

Open Eve Wed 25 Sept 5-8pm.

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Open Eve Thur 19 Oct 5-8pm.

Open Morn Tues 8 Oct 9-10.30am.

Open Eve Wed 18 Sept 5-8pm (last entry 7.30pm).

Open Eve Thur 26 Sept 5-8pm. Open Morn Mon 30 Sept, Tues 8 Oct, Wed 16 Oct, Thur 17 Oct 9-10am.

Open Eve Wed 25 Sept.

See school website for details

Open Day Sat 14 Sept 9.30-12.30pm

Open Eve Thur 12 Sept 5.30-8.30pm. Head’s presentation at 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm. Open Morn tours Tues 24 Sept,Thur 26 Sept,Tues 1 Oct,Thur 3 Oct 9am. Essential to book.

Open Morn Tours Wed 18, Wed 25 Sept & Wed 2 Oct 10.45-11.30am.

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Stockport Road, SW16 5XE

Woodmansterne School

020 8764 1825

020 3126 4993

020 8674 5594

020 7793 3901

020 7733 6156

020 7921 4531

020 8670 9382

020 7928 6801

020 7091 9500

020 8673 5644

020 7819 4700

020 8766 5020

020 8696 5600

020 3691 4600

020 8769 3294

020 7737 9520

020 7735 3771

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020 8668 6464

020 8670 6917

020 8686 3837

020 8761 1426

020 8686 8306

www.woodmansterne.london

www.trinityacademylondon.org

www.stmartins.academy

www.saintgabrielscollege.org

www.platanoscollege.com

www.oasisacademysouthbank.org

www.thenorwoodschool.org

www.lns.org.uk

www.lilianbaylis.com

www.laretraite.lambeth.sch.uk

www.lambeth-academy.org

www.the-elmgreen-school.org.uk

www.dunraven.org.uk

cityheightsacademy.e-act.org.uk

www.btg.ac

www.evelyngraceacademy.org

www.tenisons.com

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Lambeth

www.woodcote.croydon.sch.uk

www.virgofidelis.org.uk

www.trinity-school.org

www.tmore.org.uk

www.st-maryshigh.croydon.sch.uk

www.stjosephscollege.org.uk

www.standhigh.net

www.shirley.croydon.sch.uk

www.riddlesdown.org

www.thequestacademy.org.uk

www.orchardparkhigh.co.uk

www.oasisshirleypark.org

Open Eve Thur 12 Sept 5.30-7.30pm. Open Morn Tues 17, Wed 25 Sept & Thur 3 Oct 9.15-10.15am.

See school website for details

Open Day Thur 3 Oct 5-7.30pm. Open Morn Thur 19, Fri 27 Sept & Fri 11, Tue 15 Oct 9-10.15am.

Open Morn Tues 24 Sept-Thur 26 Sept 9-10.15am. Open Eve 3 Oct 4-8pm. Music Scholarship Auditions Sat 9 Nov.

Open Morn Tue 24 & Wed 25 Sept 9.30-10.30am. Open Eve Fri 27 Sept 4-6pm.

See school website for details

Open Morn Wed 2, Wed 9 & Wed 16 Oct 9.15-10.40am.

Open Morn Mon 23 Sept-Wed 25 Sept, Mon 30 Sept-Wed 2 Oct, Mon 7 Oct-Wed 9 Oct 9am-12pm. Open Eve Thur 3 Oct 4.30-7.30pm.

Open Eve Thur 26 Sept 4-7pm. Open Morn Tues 8 Oct-Thur 10 Oct 9.30am-12pm.

Open Eve Wed 25 Sept 5-7.30pm. Open Mornings Mon 30 Sept-Fri 4 Oct, Mon 7, Wed 9, Mon 14 & Wed 16 Oct 9am-12 noon.

Open Eve Tues 17 Sept 6.30-9pm. Open Morn Mon 23 Sept,Tues 1 Oct,Wed 9 Oct 9-10.15am.

Open Eve Tues 24 Sept 6.30-9pm. Open Morn Thur 26 Sept, Sat 28 Sept, Tues 1 Oct 9.15-10.30am.

See school website for details

Open Morn Tues 17 Sept, Thur 19 Sept 9.30-11am. Head’s address at 10.30am. Open Eve Tues 17 Sept 5.30-8pm. Head’s address at 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.15pm.

Open Morn Mon 23 Sept-Wed 25 Sept 9-10.30am. Open Eve Thur 26 Sept 4-7.30pm.

See school website for details

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Open Morn Wed 18 Sept, Wed 2 Oct 9-10.30am. Open Eve Thur 19 Sept 6.30-9pm.

Open Eve Tues 1 Oct 4.30-7.30. Open Morn Wed 18 Sept, Wed 25 Sept 9-10.30am.

Open Morn Sat 5 Oct 9am-12noon or visit by appointment.

Open Morn Mon 16 Sept-Fri 20 Sept 9-10.15am. Head’s talk at 10am. Open Eve Tues 1 Oct 6-9.30pm.

Open Eve Wed 25 Sept 5-7pm. Open Morn Mon 30 Sept-Fri 4 Oct 9-10am. Open Afternoon Tues 15 Oct 4-5pm.

Open Eve Mon 23 Sept 5-8pm. Open Morn Wed 2 Oct, Thur 3 Oct, Wed 9 Oct 8.409.40 & 10.20-11.20am (tours)

See school website for details

Open Morn Mon 16 Sept - Fri 20 Sept 9.15-10.45am.Appt only. Open Eve Thur 26 Sept 5.30-8.30pm.

Open Eve Tue 24 Sept 5-8pm.

Open Eve Wed 18 Sept 5.30-7.30pm. Open Morn Tues 1 Oct, Wed 2 Oct 8.45am.

Open Eve Thur 26 Sept 6-8.30pm. Principal’s presentation 6.30 and 7.30pm. Student led morning tours Wed 2 & Mon 7 Oct 9.15-10.30am

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Dates correct at time of going to press. You are strongly recommended to contact the schools to confirm details

56 Brixton Hill, SW2 1QS

61 Stamford Street, SE1 9NA

London Nautical School

Trinity Academy

323 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY

Lilian Baylis Technology School

155 Tulse Hill, SW2 3UP

Atkins Road, Clapham Park, SW12 0AB

La Retraite RC Girls’ School

St Martin in-the-Field High School for Girls

Elms Road, SW4 9ET

Lambeth Academy

Cormont Road, SE5 9RF

Elmcourt Road, West Norwood, SE27 9BZ

Elmgreen School, The

Saint Gabriel’s College

94/98 Leigham Court Road, SW16 2QB

Dunraven School

Clapham Road, SW9 0AL

33 Abbots Park, SW2 3PW

City Heights E-ACT Academy

Platanos College

Belltrees Grove, SW16 2HY

Bishop Thomas Grant School

Crown Dale, SE19 3NY

255 Shakespeare Road, SE24 0QN

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7HS

55 Kennington Oval, SE11 5SR

Archbishop Tenison’s School

Norwood School, The

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Name

Oasis Academy South Bank

Meadow Rise, Coulsdon, CR5 2EH

Woodcote High School

020 8656 9541

Shirley Park, Croydon, CR9 7AT

Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP

Thomas More Catholic School

147 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, SE19 1RS

Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE

St Mary’s Catholic High School

Trinity School

Beulah Hill, SE19 3HL

St Joseph’s College

Virgo Fidelis School

020 8668 6251

Warrington Road, Croydon, CR0 4BH

St Andrew’s CE School

020 8668 5136 020 8656 9755

Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX

Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR0 5EF

Riddlesdown Collegiate

020 8657 8935

020 8776 0220

020 8656 0222

Shirley High School

Orchard Way, Shirley, CR0 7NJ

Farnborough Ave, South Croydon, CR2 8HD

Orchard Park High

Shirley Road, Croydon, CR9 7AL

Quest Academy, The

Oasis Academy Shirley Park

2 Sept - 13 Oct ‘19

020 8461 9240 020 8690 3710

Launcelot Road, Bromley, BR1 5EB

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy

020 8699 9343

020 8698 8911 020 8516 7200

Elmira Street, SE13 7BN

Sedgehill Road, SE6 3QW

Prendergast Vale School

Sedgehill School

Burntwood Lane, SW17 0AQ

Burntwood School

020 8946 6201

0207 277 3000

020 7639 0106

020 7407 1843

020 7237 6432

020 7274 6844

020 8670 7575

020 8693 1181

020 7732 2276

020 8299 5300

020 7703 4417

020 7237 9316

0207 721 8896

020 3873 2290

020 7450 9570

020 7407 6877

020 7450 5959

Lewisham

www.burntwoodschool.com

Others

www.uaesouthbank.org.uk

www.stac.uk.com

www.ssso.southwark.sch.uk

www.stmichaelscollege.org.uk

www.sacredheart.southwark. sch.uk

www.kingsdalefoundationschool. org.uk

www.jags.org.uk

www.harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk

www.harrisdulwichboys.org.uk

www.harrispeckham.org.uk

www.harrisbermondsey.org.uk

www.habsborough.org.uk

www.dulwich.org.uk

www.cityacademy.co.uk

www.chartereastdulwich.org.uk

www.walworthacademy.org

www.arkglobe.org

www.arkallsaintsacademy.org

Southwark

www.trinity.lewisham.sch.uk

www.stdunstans.org.uk

www.sedgehillschool.co.uk

www.prendergast-vale.com

www.prendergast-ladywell.com

www.prendergast-school.com

www.haaf.org.uk

www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk

www.conisboroughcollege.co.uk

www.bp.lewisham.sch.uk

Open Morn Tues 8 Oct 8.45am. Open Eve Wed 25 Sept at 6pm.

Open Eve Thur 26 Sept 5-6.30pm. Open Morn Tues 1 Oct-Thur 3 Oct 9-10.30am.

Open Morn Tue 24 & Wed 25 Sept 9-11.30am. Open Eve Thur 26 Sept 4.30-7.30pm.

Open Eve Thur 19 Sept 6pm. Open Morn Fri 20 Sept, Wed 25 Sept, Thur 3 Oct 10am.

Open Morn Mon 23 Sept, Wed 25 Sept, Mon 30 Sept 9.30-11.30am. Open Eve Mon 23 Sept 4.30-7pm.

Open Morn Mon 16 Sept, Tues 17 Sept 9-11am. Open eve Wed 18 Sept 4.30-6pm. Tours until 6pm. Head’s address at 5pm and 6.30pm.

Open Morn Wed 11, Wed 18, Wed 25 Sept & Wed 2 Oct 9.30-11.30am. Open Days Sat 14, Sat 28 Sept and Sat 5 Oct 11-1.30pm. Open Eve Wed 11 Sept 5.30-8pm.

Open Morn Wed 25 Sept, Sat 5 Oct & Thur 17 Oct.

Open Eve Thur 26 Sept 5-7.30pm. Open Morn Mon 30 Sept & Tue 1 Oct 9-10am.

Open Eve Thur 26 Sept 5-7pm. Open Morn Mon 30 Sept, Tues 1 Oct, Wed 2 Oct 8.40-10.30am.

Open Eve Mon 16 Sept 4.30-7pm. Open Morn Wed 18 Sept-Fri 20 Sept 9-10.30pm.

Open Morn Wed 11, Wed 18 & Wed 25 Sept and Wed 2, Wed 9, Sat 12 & Wed 16 Oct at 10am, Prinicipal’s presentation at 10.45am.

Open Eve Wed 25 Sept & Wed 16 Oct at 4pm. Open Morn Wed 18 Sept, Wed 2 & Wed 9 Oct at 9am.

Open Morning Sat 5 Oct 9.30-12 noon.

Open Eve Thur 19 Sept, Tues 24 Sept 4-5.30pm with talks at 4pm and 5pm or 6-7.30pm with talks at 6pm and 7pm. Open Morn Thur 26 Sept, Fri 27 Sept 9-10am.

Open Day Tues 17 Sept, Wed 25 Sept 2-6pm. Tues 1 Oct 4-6pm.

Open Eve Tues 17 Sept 5-7pm, Principal’s Talk 5.45pm & 6.30pm. Open Morn Wed 18 Sept-Fri 20 Sept, Tues 8 Oct 9.30-11am, Principal’s Talk 10.30am.

Open Morn Tues 1 Oct 9-10.30am, Tues 8 Oct 9-10am (tours only). Open Eve Thur 3 Oct 5-7pm.

Open Morn Sat 21 Sept, Thur 26 Sept, Mon 30 Sept, Mon 7 & Wed 9 Oct 9.30-11.30am. Principal’s talk at 9.30am. Open Eve Wed 2 Oct 5-7pm.

Open Morn Tues 10 Sept, Wed 18 Sept, Thur 26 Sept, Tues 8 Oct 9am. Open Eve Thur 3 Oct 5.307.30pm. Tours all year on first Tues of each month 9am.

Open Day Sat 28 Sept and Sat 16 Nov.

Open Eve Wed 25 Sept 5.30-7.30pm. Open Morn Fri 27 Sept, Mon 30 Sept, Tues 1 Oct, Tues 8 Oct, Tues 15 Oct 9-10.30am.

Open Morn Wed 18 Sept,Wed 25 Sept,Wed 2 Oct,Wed 9 Oct 9.15-10.30am. Open Eve Wed 11 Sept 4.30-6.30pm.

Open Morn Thur 12 Sept,Tues 17 Sept,Thur 19 Sept,Tues 24 Sept 9.15-10.30am. Open Eve Tues 10 Sept 6-8pm.

Open Morn Wed 11 Sept, Fri 13 Sept, Fri 20 Sept 9.15-10.40am. Open Eve Wed 18 Sept 5.30-7.30pm.

Open Eve Wed 25 Sept 5pm.

Open Eve Thur 19 Sept 5.30-8pm. Open Morn Sat 21 Sept 10am-1pm.

Open Eve Mon 23 Sept 5-7pm. Open Morn Thur 26, Fri 27 Sept & Thur 3, Fri 4 Oct 9.30-11.30am.

Open Morn Wed 18,Tues 24,Thur 26 Sept & Tue 1,Wed 9 & Tue 15 Oct 9-10.30am. Open Eve Thurs 26 Sept 6-8pm.

Open Eve Thur 19 Sept talk and tour 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Open Morn Mon 23 Sept-Wed 25 Sept 9.15am talk and tour.

Dates correct at time of going to press. You are strongly recommended to contact the schools to confirm details

Trafalgar Street, SE17 2TP

UAE South Bank

Llewellyn Street, SE16 4UN

St Michael’s Catholic College

New Kent Road, SE1 4AN

Camberwell New Road, SE5 0RP

Sacred Heart RC School

Hollydale Road, SE15 2EB

Alleyn Park, SE21 8SQ

Kingsdale Foundation School

St Saviours & St Olaves C of E School

144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE

James Allen Girl’s School

St Thomas The Apostle School

Peckham Rye, SE22 0AT

Homestall Road, SE22 0NR

Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich

Peckham Road, SE15 5DZ

Harris Academy Peckham

Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich

Southwark Park Road, SE16 3TZ

Harris Academy Bermondsey

0208 693 3601

Dulwich Common, SE21 7LD

Jarvis Road, SE22 8RB

240 Lynton Road, SE1 5LA

Charter School East Dulwich, The

City of London Academy, The

Sawyer St, London, SE1 0EQ

Shorncliffe Road, SE1 5UJ

Ark Walworth Academy

Dulwich College

Harper Road, SE1 6AF

Ark Globe Academy

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Borough Academy

020 7394 5100

140 Wyndham Road, SE5 0UB

Ark All Saints Academy

020 8852 3191

Stanstead Road, SE6 4TY

Taunton Road, SE12 8PD

St Dunstan’s College

Trinity All Through School

020 8297 3540

020 8690 1114

Adelaide Avenue, SE14 1LE

Manwood Road, SE4 1SA

Prendergast School

Prendergast Ladywell School

020 7652 9510

Dacres Road, SE23 2XN

Pepys Road, SE14 5SF

Forest Hill School

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College

020 8461 9600

Conisborough Crescent, SE6 2SE

Conisborough College

020 8695 2100

Winlaton Road, Bromley, BR1 5PZ

Bonus Pastor Catholic College

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