chertsey
high school
Knowledge | Determination | Love
The Headteacher Welcome from
Welcome to Chertsey High School!
I am hugely proud to be Headteacher of this vibrant community, one which embraces the traditional - we have the highest expectations of behaviour, respect and academic success - yet looks to the future through continuing research and development, allowing our students to face a bright and exciting future with confidence.
Wehopethatonceyouhavereadthisprospectusyouwill be convinced that coming here will be the start of a very special time in your child’s education. Choosing the right secondary school is a highly important decision. You obviously want your child to be happy and successful, so you need to feel confident that Chertsey High School will provide a creative and challenging environment where thiswillbeachieved.
My vision for the school is simple: I want to lead a school where everyone is happy, stimulated, and safe. I want to lead a school where everyone feels welcome and worthwhile, and where everyone has a purpose. And finally, I want to lead a school where our children’s minds are alive with knowledge, they feel determination in their verybones,andtheirheartsarefulloflove.
This prospectus can offer only a flavour of our wonderful school; more detailed information is available on our website. We look forward to meeting you at our Open Evening or on an individual visit – a very warm welcome awaitsyou.
MaryGould Headteacher
Our
values
Knowledge, Determination, andLoveformthebedrock of our core values, guiding every aspect of our educationalphilosophyand community.
Knowledgeisthekeytoempoweringour students with the tools they need to succeed in an ever-changing world. We strive to foster a love for learning, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. Determination is the driving force behind overcoming challenges and reaching one's full potential. We support and motivate our students to persist in their pursuits and develop a strong work ethic. Love is at the heart of our school's culture,creatinganurturingandinclusive environmentwhereeveryonefeelsvalued and supported. We believe that by embodying these values, we can help shape compassionate, knowledgeable, andresilientindividualswhowillpositively impacttheircommunitiesandbeyond.
Knowledge,Determination,Love
Vision
Wewantourstudentstogrowuptobehappy,andhealthy,leadingfulfillinglives, and making a positive contribution to the wider world. Therefore we aim to be a wholly non-selective school offering a world-class education to all students. We work in close collaboration with parents to prepare students to achieve academicallyandsociallyfortheiradultlivesandcareers.
83% of students at Chertsey High School achieved a 4+ in English and 81% of students achieved a 4+ in Maths.
- 2024 results
Aims Our
We aim to deliver our values and realise our vision with five key priorities for this academic year:
Everyone Belongs
Take a proactive approach to deal with any concerns before they become a problem and to spot the signs early on
Uphold our behaviour principles of ready, respectful and safe so that all learners can learn effectively
Understand and address absenteeism at its root causes, improving attendance to drive up outcomes for our most disadvantaged
Curriculum Review and Enhancement
Evaluate the curriculum content and resources to ensure they reflect and promote diversity and inclusivity
Ensure our curriculum is inclusive, diverse and challenging, adapting it to meet the needs of all learners
Continuously audit and enhance the curriculum ensuring alignment with the National Curriculum, exam specifications and, aspirational school targets, giving students access to the highest possible outcomes
Effective Use of Assessment Data to Drive up Outcomes
Ensure that all assessment data collected is robust, purposeful, and used effectively to improve student outcomes year on year.
Develop and implement standardised assessment protocols to ensure consistency and reliability across all departments.
Develop and Empower Leadership
Developcohesiveandeffectiveleadershipacrossthe school,providingleadershiptrainingasappropriate
Develop our students into potential leaders with a robust and aspirational student leadership programme.
Create a mentorship programme to support students and staff to develop ownership of departmentalgoals.
Embrace Digital Technology
Integrate the latest technological advances into the school’s operations and curriculum to prepare studentsforthefuture
Embed technology into the curriculum to enhance learning experiences and prepare students for the digitalage
Implement advanced assessment tools and platformstogatherandanalysedatamoreefficiently
Principles Behaviour
We expect our students to be ready, respectful and safe.
These principles encompass how we expect students to behave in everything they do. Ratherthanalistofrules,theyguidestudents and staff to make the right decisions for their behaviour. Our consequence and rewards system is an integral part of reinforcing these principles. Positive behaviours are rewarded through various means, such as verbal praise, house points, certificates, celebration assemblies, trips and special privileges. Staff willissuepositivesattheendofeachlessonto rewardthelearningbehavioursweexpect.
Ourcommitmentistoprovideafirstclass education that prepares students for lifelong success in a rapidlychangingworld
- Mrs Gould, Headteacher
Conversely, inappropriate behaviours are addressed through a series of consequences thataredesignedtohelpstudentsunderstand theimpactoftheiractionsandlearnfromtheir mistakes. These range from a verbal warning, communicationhome,samedaydetentionsor a loss of social time and isolation. Failure to attenddetentionswillresultinanescalationof consequences. Detentions take place on the samedaysothatbehaviourscanbeaddressed using our restorative approach, and students haveafreshstartthefollowingday.
excellence academic
TheSchool’smissionistohelpallits pupilsfulfiltheirpotential,byoffering the widest possible range of opportunities.
Children receive five hours of specialist teaching, alongside a 30-minute tutorial programme each morning. In lessons, students study a wide-range of subjects; we intend to keep the curriculum as broad as possible,foraslongaspossible.
Following a 3-year KS3, teachers use the teaching principlesofRISEintheirday-to-daypractice.Thismeans that all children will receive responsive teaching; lessons are taught rather than just delivered, in which teachers areadaptingthelessonstotheongoingneedsoflearners throughout the lesson. Throughout the school you'll see our commitment to inclusive practice in action. Our curriculumisn'tjustaboutfactsandfigures;it'sdesigned to spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Wherever possible, we use high-quality first-wave teachingtoensurethatalllearnersarepartofthejourney and spend their time in classrooms with teachers, rather thanoutsidetheclassroom.Wherespecialistintervention is needed, we have access to support from our SENDCo andexternalagencysupportifrequired.
The school strives hard to create a positive, caring learning culture whilst also giving excellent support and structure to their students
- Parent view
The curriculum is subject to constant review to keep abreast of educational developments and allpupilsfollowacarefullyplanneddailytutorial programme, including PSHE (Personal, Social andHealthEducation).
Key Stage 3
All students follow a broad and balanced curriculum which stretches and challenges but also provides the scaffolding to ensure that students reach their potential. As students progress through the Key Stage there is increasing opportunity for them to craft and personalise their curriculum, underpinned by high quality provision in the core subjects: English,andMathematics.ThroughoutYear7,8 and 9 students also study; Modern Foreign Languages, Computing, History, Geography, Citizenship,RE,arangeofTechnologysubjects, Art, Drama, Music and PE giving them a varied and stimulating daily diet of lessons and experiences.
Key Stage 4
Allstudentsfollowthecorecurriculumandcan specialise in a range of GCSE and Level 2 alternative subjects. We offer a wide range of courses allowing students to follow the route most appropriate to their needs, interests or future career path. Our curriculum is rigorous and challenging; creative and inspiring; diverse and wide ranging; perfect for the vibrant and eclecticrangeofstudentsweteach.
Students Supporting
Pastoral care is a significant strength of the School and every teacher has a pastoral role.
All students are members of a tutor group, organised by year. The tutor is the first point of contact for parents and oversees the personal and academic welfare of our students through a combination of informal contact and tutorperiods.
Tutors meet with their groups each day and play a key role in the delivery of our PSHE programme and ensuring their tutees are ready, respectful and safe. Coordinating the work of these tutors are the Heads of Year, who are supportedbyanon-teachingYearGroupCo-Ordinator.
The House system provides the opportunity for positive competition. There are six houses at Chertsey High School, each one named after a person who represents the values we esteem. Each year group has one tutor formperhouse.
A distinctive feature of our pastoral care is the supportive role played by The Lighthouse. The Lighthouse organises interventions such as counselling, emotional literacy supportandareapartoftheschool’ssafeguardingteam.
classroom beyond the
We recognise that learning doesn't stop at the school gates; at Chertsey High School, we welcome learning beyondborders.
Trips
Thepurposeoforganisingtripsandvisitsistoenrichtheoverall educational experience of our students and foster their holistic development. All trips are are thoughtfully designed to complement classroom learning by providing real-world context and hands-on experiences. Trips that have run in recent years include; local trips, such as visits to local charities or schools to support their work; rewards trips, to celebrate the successes of individuals across the school, and; international trips,suchasdepartmenttripstoBarcelonaandtheskitrip.
Rewards
Students have the opportunity to celebrate each others success on a half-termly basis. Rewards vary from positive points and emails home, certificates in assemblies and reward trips,suchasaculturalsightseeingvisittoLondon.
Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular activities are fundamental parts of life at Chertsey High school and all children are actively encouraged to take part in the huge wealth of activities on offer. Opportunities include sports clubs, including clubs run in partnershipwithBrentfordFC,performingartsclubs,including multiple performance opportunities throughout the year and peripatetic music lessons, and subject specific clubs led by teaching and support staff. We expect every student to participateinatleastoneextra-curricularactivity.
Partnerships
Chertsey High School is proud to be a part of the Bourne EducationTrust(BET),andworkscloselywithlocalschoolsinall phases to develop a curriculum appropriate for the local area. In addition, Chertsey High School is proud to work with a number of teacher training providers to provide an outstanding starting point for early career teachers. In some cases, Chertsey High School works closely with Surrey’s school improvementserviceSAfEandofferssupportwhereneeded.
Community
We have adopted an outward-looking approach to actively seek to understand and address the needs, challenges, and opportunities of the wider community and overcome any barriers that may be presented. We believe that the school, parents,andthecommunityshouldworktogethertopromote thehealth,well-beingandlearningofallstudents.
information
Visit our website to find our most up to date information
Admissions
EntryforYear7inSeptember2025:
Chertsey High School will be admitting 180 pupils into Year 7 in September 2025. Application to Chertsey High School is via Surrey Education Admissions service who co-ordinate ourapplications.
The closing date for applications is 31st October 2023
NationalOfferDayis1stMarch2024
Please click on the links below for all details about our selection criteria, over-subscribed criteria, admissions number and admissions arrangements for disabled students.
Inclusion
We are proud to be a school with a broad demographic. We believe that all students should feel welcome in school, and that they belong, regardless of background. We also believe firmly that students have a right to be heard. We give students theframeworkandskillstheyneed.
Uniform
By requiring all our pupils to wear the same low-cost uniform, we reduce the incentive for pupils to ask parents for the latest (and most expensive) items of fashion. As a result, costs are kept as low as possible, and no child can be seen to be poorer or wealthier than any other. However, for our uniform policy to be successful, it must be implemented universally and without exception.
OurschooluniformproviderisSchoolUniformDirect.
