Welcome to Winchmore School Learning to Realise Potential

Welcome to Winchmore School Learning to Realise Potential

Our Mission Statement A creative and harmonious learning community where everyone is expected to realise their full potential Learning to Realise Potential

Our vision for Winchmore • • • An ethos of celebration and achievement Challenge and Support for all A safe, secure and purposeful learning environment All students achieve their full potential Learning is stimulating, challenging and enjoyable with a variety of teaching and learning strategies Partnership with parents/carers to ensure all students are fully supported academically, socially and emotionally Wide range of enrichment & extension activities A ‘can-do’ culture Staff and pupils look forward to coming to school Outstanding in all areas Learning to Realise Potential

OFSTED Inspection 2013 • The head teacher, ably supported by a determined and energised team of senior and middle leaders and a strong governing body, has strengthened leadership and brought about improvements in the quality of teaching, students’ achievement and their behaviour. His vision and impact are valued by the whole community. • Students make good progress, achieving standards at the end of Year 11 that are above average, including in English and mathematics. Checks on current learning indicate that improvement is continuing and gaps between the performance of some vulnerable students and their peers are closing rapidly. • Teaching is consistently good and some is outstanding. Teachers’ expert questioning and passion for their subjects extend students’ understanding. Learning to Realise Potential

OFSTED Inspection 2013 • The sixth form is good. Students are well supported to make informed decisions regarding their next steps and career choices. They have plentiful opportunities to take on responsibilities and make a positive contribution to school life. • Behaviour is good and contributes well to students’ achievement. They are great ambassadors for their school. Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is strong. They are keen and ambitious and respond well to challenge. The school is a harmonious community where students treat each other and adults with respect and courtesy and feel very safe. • The school is proud of the contribution of the expressive and performing arts specialism to students’ achievement and personal development. The wide range of activities and opportunity enriches the good curriculum and the life of the school and community. Learning to Realise Potential

Our Values • Co-operation Respect • Commitment Responsibility • Courtesy Integrity • Contribution Self-discipline Learning Partnerships based on mutual respect Learning to Realise Potential

Minimum Expectations • Focus on learning; we all have a right to learn • Be in the right place at the right time • Follow instructions first time, every time • Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself Learning to Realise Potential

Student attainment at KS 4 Year 5 A*-C inc En&Ma 2015 67% 2014 66% 2013 66% 2012 64% Learning to Realise Potential

KS 4 Achievement 2014 • All key indicators above National Averages • 89% A*-C English • 76% A*-C Maths • English Baccalaureate 28% • A*-C including English and Maths 71% Learning to Realise Potential

KS 4 Achievement • Excellent results in following GCSE subjects: • • • German 100% Computer Science 100% Textiles 100% Art and Design 91% ICT 89% Spanish 86% Digital Art 86% Drama 84% Science 83 % Dance 82% English Literature 80% Learning to Realise Potential

Achievement in 6 th Form A Level • 99% pass rate (99% in 2014, 97% in 2013) • 38% A*-B (30% in 2013) Progress and results were excellent/outstanding in : • A Level Maths • A Level Further Maths • A Level Physics • A Level Sociology • AS Dance • AS English Literature • AS German • AS Sociology (one of the best performing in England) • EPQ (100% pass rate, 44% attained A-B) • BTEC L 3 Performing Arts (100% D*D* attained) Learning to Realise Potential

Progression into Higher Education • • • • Mason Ayling - English & Film Studies, Queen Mary University Aneeka Davis – Pharmacology, University College London Rahul Islam – Medicine, Nottingham University Jenny Kakonge – Medicine, Southampton University Irfan Kaya – Mechanical Engineering, Southampton University Esen Kupeli – Medicine, Cardiff University Andre Lockneath – Biological Science, University College London Mustafa Mohamed – Chemical Engineering, Birmingham University Benny Ntim-Addae – Film Studies, Queen Mary University Nav Sahib – Diagnostic Radiography, Exeter University Jade Shi – Mechanical Engineering, Manchester University Sarah Spanks-Villar – Psychology, Brunel University Jevina Veeramunder – Biomedical Science, Bath University Kenya Stirling – Arts & Festival Management, De Montfort University Learning to Realise Potential

Tutoring • To develop greater sense of community and student leadership within school • To give our young people a fuller picture of life as a student at Winchmore, helping them understand what happens at each stage of school life • The tutor is the key worker for our students and the first point of contact should there be a problem • Students in their tutor groups follow an active Tutorial programme • Academic Mentoring Tuesday 2. 35 – 3. 00 Learning to Realise Potential

Supporting transition at Winchmore • Head of Year 7 supported by Learning Support staff, and tutors oversee the transition from primary to Winchmore School • Visits to primary schools take place to discuss curriculum and individual students • Additional support for children who require additional help in the form of literacy & numeracy support • Behaviour Team mentoring & support Learning to Realise Potential

Secondary Transfer 2015 • Deadline for completed forms to admissions at Enfield Civic Centre or online is 31 st October 2015 • Criteria for admission: 1. Looked After Children 2. Exceptional medical grounds 3. Brother or sister also at school 4. Distance (measured using IT system) Learning to Realise Potential