Additional Information Booklet 2023

Welcome to Leventhorpe

I hope you find this additional information interesting and helpful. It should be used in conjunction with our full prospectus and will give you a glimpse of what makes Leventhorpe such an amazing school. This is truly an environment in which every child is valued and cared for, and in which they are constantly challenged to develop into young people ready and able to make significant contributions in the wider world.

Staff, parents and students work together to create a community based on secure, shared values of Excellence, Commitment and Respect. These values are at the heart of everything we do here at Leventhorpe and inform all aspects of the school, from the individual curriculum that enables all students to achieve the highest possible academic standards, to the outstanding pastoral system that ensures that the needs of each student are met fully.

This year saw our students perform superbly well in their summer exams another set of fantastic GCSE results. 25.4% of all entries were at grades 7-9 (old A*-A). In English 84% of our students achieved at least a grade 4 (equivalent to an old grade C) with 81% gaining at least a grade 4 in Maths. In addition, 76% of students gained two grade 4s or above in Science. We continue to see students of all abilities securing excellent progress scores. Our top 50 students in terms of progress achieved an average of 1.5 grades per entry better than their nationally set targets. This means a student expected to get all grade 5s actually achieved a mix of 7s and 6s.

Our sixth form is supported with an excellent futures programme and we were delighted to see so many students securing their places at university or in high quality degree apprenticeship schemes.

We are all immensely proud of the work we are doing at Leventhorpe at such an exciting time. We have been recognised nationally as a high performing

school for a number of years now and we were rated as “outstanding” in all categories in our last Ofsted Inspection. The school has also been designated as a centre for School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), acting as the lead school for teacher training across local primary and secondary schools.

The school has expanded over recent years and this has been accompanied by an extensive capital works programme to develop our site. These works were completed in September 2021 and have enabled the school to meet more of the demand we have for places in both the main school and sixth form.

Leventhorpe students are, rightly, very proud of their school. If you are visiting us at Open Evening, please take the opportunity to ask the students to share their thoughts and experiences of the school with you first hand.

Malcolm White Headteacher

Our Vision

Together we provide the care and opportunities for all to learn, grow, excel and face challenge with confidence

Our Values

Excellence: Growing to be the best you can be

Commitment: Taking opportunities and being passionate about learning

Respect: Caring about each other and appreciating individuality

Our Strategies

Teaching and Learning

Develop a learning environment where students become independent in a climate of creativity, innovation and challenge

Students

Provide students with the opportunities, support and challenge to grow as individuals and to become successful young citizens

Staff

Provide staff with an exciting and engaging environment in which reflection, innovation and creativity are valued

Parents

Nurture positive, collaborative partnerships with parents to ensure that they feel able to understand and support their children’s progress and personal development

Facilities and systems

Build infrastructure and systems that support a high quality learning experience for staff, students and parents

School Dress Code

Leventhorpe operates a gender-neutral uniform policy where students have the opportunity to choose from a suite of uniform options. All students must adhere to the uniform regulations. Uniform should be worn properly both at school and when travelling to and from school.

Options:

Blazer (Compulsory) - Black blazer with school badge in House colours. Shirt (and tie)

• White collared shirt buttoned up to the neck and tucked in. House tie, or

• Blouse (No Tie) - White open neck blouse with plain collar and House colours.

Jumper (Optional) - A plain no logo black v-neck jumper may be worn over the shirt or blouse. Sweatshirts and cardigans are not permitted.

Trousers - Plain black, full length, tailored trousers. These must not be of skinny or overly loose fit and should be of an appropriate material, i.e. no denim or chino material. Trousers should be worn appropriately and professionally.

Skirt - School kilt (available from uniform stockists). The school kilt should be worn at, or just above the knee.

Coat & Jacket - Dark coat or jacket with no obvious logos.

Shoes - Smart black low heeled shoes. Boots, trainers and shoes with no backs are not permitted.

Socks & Tights - If wearing a skirt: plain white or black ankle socks or black tights. If wearing trousers: plain black ankle socks.

The Senior Leadership Team at Leventhorpe will be the arbiter of the appropriateness of school uniform. The school stocks a range of uniform which are deemed as acceptable which can be lent to students, if necessary, and if students are not dressed appropriately.

The Senior Leadership Team reserve the right to ask parents to collect students from school to change their uniform, if they are in breach of the above expectations.

Most uniform is available from local department stores. Kilts and House blouses are obtainable from school stockists Fosters Schoolwear Ltd. and Top Form Clothing. The badge for the school blazer and the House tie are only obtainable from school.

Hairstyles should be of professional appearance, neat and respectable. They should not be overly fashionable; this includes excessively shaved hair. Hair colour should be of a natural colour. Overly bright and vibrant colours are not deemed acceptable for school. Hair accessories should be moderate and should be of a plain, dark colour.

Students may wear one single stud in their ear, no bigger than the earlobe. For health and safety reasons, all other forms of jewellery are not permitted.

Discreet make-up may be worn by students. School staff will ask students to remove their make-up if it is deemed to be excessive. False nails and nail varnish are not permitted.

Home / School Agreement

Leventhorpe works in conjunction with parents, carers and students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment

Leventhorpe will…

• Help your child to develop a sense of personal responsibility and good social skills to equip them for life in the wider community

• Provide a broad and balanced curriculum and a system of pastoral care. We will aim to meet the individual needs of your child and encourage them to achieve their full potential

• Recognise, reward and encourage your child’s contributions and endeavours and successes where appropriate

• Contact parents/carers if there is a significant problem with attendance, punctuality or uniform

• Let parents/carers know about any concerns or problems regarding the work or behaviour of your child

• Set, mark and monitor schoolwork and home learning effectively

• Provide clear information and guidance to students regarding their work and behaviour

• Arrange annual Parent Consultation meetings during which your child’s progress will be discussed

• Send home regular assessments and an annual report on your child’s progress and achievements

• Keep parents/carers informed about school activities and events by means of Arbor, the Newsletter and via the Website

• Listen to any concerns and respond appropriately

• Provide a suitably equipped and pleasant working environment to aid the learning process

Parents and Carers will…

• Make sure that my child attends school daily and punctually and notify the school of all reasons for absence

• Not take my child out of school for non-essential reasons, including family holidays, as this is detrimental to their education

• Make sure my child has pens, pencils and drawing equipment, a dictionary, a calculator and a suitable school bag. I will ensure that the school’s books are kept in good condition and that my child brings to school the books and equipment required for each day’s lessons

• Try to attend all meetings relating to my child’s progress. I will liaise with the school over problems and check that home learning is completed

• Arrange an appointment with my child’s Head of Year or Tutor if a matter arises that I need to talk to them about

• Support the school in matters of discipline to ensure that all students have a pleasant and safe working environment. I will work in partnership with the school to implement the school’s policies and guidelines regarding my child’s behaviour and attitude towards others

• Encourage my child to make the most of the opportunities available to them, including activities, clubs and sports

• Provide a suitable, quiet environment for study at home to aid the learning process

• Ensure my child wears the correct school uniform and is clean and tidy in appearance, including during their journey to and from school, to reflect the school’s ethos and high standards

• Make sure I do not contact my child via their mobile phone during the school day

• Encourage my child to work hard and make the most of the opportunities available at Leventhorpe

Students will…

• Be polite and courteous to all members of staff and co-operate with them at all times

• Treat other students with consideration and respect the rights, opinions and property of others in the school community

• Attend school daily and on time, wearing the correct school uniform and be clean and tidy in appearance, including on the journey to and from school

• Check my timetable every day before school and make sure that I bring all the books and equipment that I will need

• Do all the classwork and home learning as well as I can - making sure that I always hand in the completed work on time

• Take home and deliver on time all letters to parents/carers. Ensure that I hand in to my teacher any letters from my parents/carers to the school

• Ask for help from teachers and parents/carers when it is needed

• Help ensure the school is a pleasant and safe environment by keeping it clean, tidy and free from litter

• Take care not to damage the school building or anything in it and report any accidents that may occur

• Present a good image of the school to others, both inside school and in the wider community

• Become actively involved in school life, including extra-curricular activities

• Follow all the school rules and policies

• Not use my mobile phone at any time during the school day, including break and lunch times

List of Governors

CATEGORY GOVERNOR

Chair & Trustee

Headteacher

Trustee & Parent Governor

Trustee & Parent Governor

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Co-Opted Governor

Co-Opted Governor

Co-Opted Governor

Clerk to the Governors

Thomas Bailey

Malcolm White

Emma Bill

Lucy Johnson

Maureen Bray

Siobhan Chester

Jane Burchfield

Alfred Church

Robert Nunn

Peter Westbrook

Nick Parry

Ria Weller

Ololade Sanusi

David Alexander

Tracy Wilson

All policies of the Governing Body are available from the school upon request. You can contact the Governing Body through the Clerk to the Governing Body, Mrs Tracy Wilson via email on txw@leventhorpe.net

Procedures for Admission September

2024

APPLICATIONS

In order to apply for a place at Leventhorpe, you must complete your Local Authority Form. The form you should complete depends on where you live. No application for a place at Leventhorpe will be accepted unless an application is submitted to the relevant Local Authority by the date specified (Tuesday 31st October 2023).

ADMISSION CRITERIA AND ALLOCATION LETTERS

The admission criteria of the Governing Body are available on the school’s website and on page 8 of this document. Parents should note that there are changes from previous years. Places will be allocated by the Governing Body in strict accordance with these criteria. Parents will be informed of the outcome of their application on 1st March 2024.

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

Parents are welcome to hear further information on Admissions during the Headteacher Admissions Meetings. This is not compulsory but is offered to parents to support them in the Admissions process. These sessions will be held at Leventhorpe. Parents will need to register for these sessions via the school website. Please see the Admissions page.

APPEALS

Appeals against decisions should be made directly to the Independent Appeals Panel.

If you have any queries or difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Ayers at the school during school hours:

Tel: 01279 603171

Email: lea@leventhorpe.net

Leventhorpe Admission Criteria

September 2024

Leventhorpe provides education for both boys and girls from age 11 to 18, with the expectation that most parents will be seeking a continuous schoolbased education for their children throughout this period. The number to be admitted to Year 7 in September 2024 is 240.

Leventhorpe’s values are “Excellence, Commitment and Respect” and these qualities, combined with a creative and innovative teaching environment, form the school’s ethos. Parents applying for a place for their child are expected to support the school’s ethos and aims in matters of work, discipline, extra -curricular activities and uniform.

If there are more applications for admission than places available at Leventhorpe, the governing body will allocate places over which it has discretion, in each case by applying the sx criteria set out in this document.

If the school is oversubscribed, after the admission of pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan where the school is named in the Plan, priority for admission will be given to those children who meet the criteria set out below, in order:

1. Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted, or became subject to a child arrangement order1 or a special guardianship order2. Children previously looked after abroad and subsequently adopted will be prioritised under criterion 1 if the child’s previously looked after status and adoption is confirmed by Hertfordshire’s “Virtual School”.

2. Children who, at the closing date for applications, have a sibling currently attending Leventhorpe.

3. Children of all staff who are directly employed by the Rivers Multi Academy Trust who have worked at Leventhorpe School for two or more years or where the member of staff was or will be recruited to fill a post for which there is a skills shortage. The staff member must be the child’s legal parent (by blood, adoption or step-parent) and have been living at the same address as the child for a minimum of 2 years.

4. Children who, at the closing date for applications, attend one of the following priority primary schools: Hatfield Heath, High Wych, Little Hallingbury, Mandeville, Reedings, Sheering, Spellbrook, St Andrews (Much Hadham).

5. Children who reside permanently within the parishes of Gilston and Eastwick.

6. Should there be places unfilled after applying criterion 5, then places will be offered on the basis of shortest straight-line distance between permanent residence to the school as determined by Hertfordshire County Council, with those living closer being accorded a higher priority. Addresses are routinely checked and places may be withdrawn if a false address has been given.

In the event of being oversubscribed within any criterion then selection will be determined by applying criterion 6 (distance).

You should apply under more than one criterion if you can.

Other Information

At secondary transfer Leventhorpe will admit over the school’s published admission number when a single twin/multiple birth child is allocated a place at the school. Random allocation will be used as a tie-break to decide who has highest priority for admission if the distance between two children’s homes and the school is the same. This process will be independently verified. The Governing Body will normally only consider one application for admission to the school for a student in any one academic year. In a case where circumstances relevant to the application have substantially altered the governors may, at their discretion, consider a further application within the school year.

Parents/carers may seek a secondary school place for their child outside of their normal age group. This will have been previously discussed with the primary school that the child attends. To enable the school to advise as to whether your application to Leventhorpe in the preferred year group will be accepted, parents must provide the school with evidence as to why the original request to be educated outside of the chronological year group was made. The school should be in receipt of this information by 30th September 2023 so that the request can be processed and a decision can be communicated to parents before the main admissions deadline of 31st October 2023. The Governing Body is ultimately responsible for making this decision for applications made to Leventhorpe. Accepted applications will be processed as part of the main admissions round, unless the parental request is made too late for this to be possible, and using the admissions criteria (16) above. There is no guarantee that an application will be accepted. If the application is not accepted this does not constitute a refusal of a place and there is no right to an independent statutory appeal.

Change of Address

If your family is in the process of moving house your new address will not be considered until a move into the area has actually taken place or proof of future residence is provided (e.g. a solicitor’s letter indicating that there has been an exchange of contracts).

New addresses will be considered up to 1st December 2023.

Failure to gain a place at Leventhorpe

• 240 places will be offered by applying the admissions arrangements. If you fail to gain a place at Leventhorpe, your Local Authority should offer you a place at a different school.

• Whether or not you accept such a place, you can ask to be placed on the Continuing Interest List of Leventhorpe. If a place at Leventhorpe becomes vacant during the year, the school will offer it to someone from the Continuing Interest List, in strict accordance with the admission arrangements. As the year progresses, the Continuing Interest List may include people who have just moved into the area and want a place for their child. They will have the same status as others on the list and, depending on which of the criteria they match, may be offered a place first.

• Children who are the subject of a direction by a local authority to admit or who are allocated to a school in accordance with an In-Year Fair Access Protocol may be admitted over the planned admission number and may take precedence over others on the Continuing Interest List.

• It is the responsibility of parents to contact the school to state their continued interest at the start of each academic year.

• You only have the right to appeal if you have been refused a place upon application. Parents wishing to appeal who applied through Hertfordshire’s online system should log into their online application and click on the link “register an appeal”. Out of county residents and paper applicants should call the Customer Service Centre on 0300 123 4043 to request their registration details and log in to www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/ schoolappeals and click on the link “Secondary school appeals”.

In-Year Applications

All applications must be made on the Leventhorpe Application Form. When applications are received by Leventhorpe for admission other than for the start of Year 7, any available places will be allocated using the admissions criteria (1-6 in the order above). Parents wishing to apply should contact the school directly in the first instance. We will write to you with the outcome of your application and if you have been unsuccessful, the county council will write to you with registration details to enable you to login and appeal online at: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/schoolappeals

Explanatory Notes and Definitions for the Admission Arrangements for Leventhorpe School 2024/2025

For full Explainatory Notes and Definitions, please see the Leventhopre Determined Arrangements 2024 document on our school website: https://www.leventhorpe.net/89/year-7-admissions

Examination Results 2023

GCSE

84% of students gained at least Grade 4 in English

81% of students gained at least Grade 4 in Maths

76% of students gained at least two Grade 4s in Science

25% of all grades were 9-7

Top Performers include:

Samson Brichieri-Columbi 10 Grade 9s

Irede Okubadejo

Ben Barrett

Erin Kelly

Eleanor Smith

Nick Jones

William Bray

9 Grade 9s and an 8

8 Grade 9s and 2 8s

8 Grade 9s and an 8

6 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s

6 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s and a 7

5 Grade 9s and 5 8s

Top Performers include:

Jessica Bloomfield A* A A B

Harry Roberts A* A A and EPQ C

Barnaby Cox A A A and EPQ B

Nathan Kempthorne A A B and B in Cert. Finance

Vocational Courses

Heather Cannon, Aoife James, Mollie McManus, Mia Ratcliffe, Alfie Rowe and Hannah Shotter all achieved Double Distinction* on their BTEC courses

GCSE Results 2023

Year 13 Results 2023

Destinations 2023

Name Destination Course

Amini, Omeed City University of London Economics

Bailey, Frankie Lincoln University History

Barnard, James Portsmouth University Geography

Barton, Jake Gap Year

Bloomfield, Jessica De Montfort University Human Resources Management

Boadu, Beverley University of Law Law

Bowe, Joshua Nottingham Trent University Business, Finance & Accounting

Bowler, Isabel Warwick University English & Theatre Studies

Boyce, Poppy Nottingham Trent University Law

Bucatel, Nichita Anglia Ruskin University Graphic Design

Campbell, Stan Reading University Biological Sciences

Cannon, Heather University of Sunderland Sport & Rehabilitation Therapy

Caras, Vladimir Anglia Ruskin University Mechanical Engineering

Catchpole, Solene Arts University Bournemouth Art & Design

Chester, Conrad University of Lincoln History

Chimeura, Russell University of Exeter Business

Chinn, Maxwell Employment

Chrysostomou, Peter Anglia Ruskin University Mechanical Engineering

Cliton, Ben Gap Year

Name Destination Course

Cowan, Arthur Institute of Contemporary Popular Music Music Performance Performance

Cox, Barnaby Oxford University History

Diomande, Makony Anglia Ruskin University Criminology

Dodd, Callum Apprenticeship Football Player Analyst

Elsley, Daniel Anglia Ruskin University Psychology

Farley, Samuel University of York Maths

George, Sophie Apprenticeship Underwriting (Aviva)

Gibbs, Louis George Quest Professional Business

Gill, Charlie Plymouth University Psychology

Godfrey, Luke Norwich University of the Arts Games Art & Design

Goff, Emily University of Kent History

Goller, Boglaka Gap Year

Graham, Siena Cardiff University Architecture

Hanrahan, Joshua Loughborogh University Physics

Harrison, Millie University of Roehampton Marketing

Harrison, Evie Employment

Healey, Caitlin Lancaster University Geography

Heath, Benjamin University of East Anglia Biochemistry

Herring, Ethan Employment

Huntly-McBride, University of Hertfordshire Biomedical & Healthcare Jasmine Science

Destinations 2023

Name Destination Course

Hussain, Omar Apprenticeship Accounting

Huxtable, George Apprenticeship Music

Jayaprakash, Kingston University Pharmacology Chistopher

Kempthorne, Nathan Gap Year

Khan, Eman Oxford Brookes University Economics, Business & International Finance

Lacey, Ezzy Norwich University of the Arts Fashion Communication & Promotion

Leathlean, Isobel Nottingham Trent University Criminal Justice

Mann, Jayden Oxford Brookes University Law

Marsh, Maria Degree Apprenticeship Civil Engineering (Volker Fitzpatrik)

Maxwell, Jade University of Hertfordshire Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology

McFarlane, Scarlet Oxford Brookes University Paramedic Science

McManus, Molly Employment

Michael, Demi University of Kent Law

Moore, Emily Bath Spa University Photography

Morrison, Aaron Nottingham Trent University Business

Nasir, Mohammed Kingston University Civil Engineering

Ojo, Fola University of Kent Economics

Parnell, Rosie Gap Year

Name Destination Course

Pelley, Anneka Cardiff University English Literature

Pennington, Isabella Nottingham University Politics & International Business

Perrin, Louis Degree Apprenticeship Structural Engineering (Foster & Partners)

Purdie, Scarlett University of Plymouth Architecture

Purser, Jessica Employment

Quelch, Zoe Canterbury Christ Church Mechanical University Engineering

Ratcliffe, Mia Nottingham University Psychology

Reynolds, Jude Manchester Metropolitan Electrical Engineering University

Rhodes, Hannah Nottingham Trent University Biological Sciences

Roberts, Harry University of York Chemistry

Rolph, Corin Reading University Human Geography

Rowe, Alfie Gap Year

Sahil, Ayman Level 3 Apprenticeship Mechanical (Transport for London) Engineering

Sarling-Anglin, Marley Gap Year

Sav ko, Marija Royal Holloway University Modern Languages

Scofield, Emily Portsmouth University Sports Science

Shah, Avni University of Hull Business Management

Shotter, Hannah Employment

Destinations 2023

Name Destination Course

Simmons, James Apprenticeship Sustainability Advisor

Skingley, Reuben Employment

Smith, William Gap Year

Southward, Lily Level 3 Apprenticeship Teaching Assistant

Sutton, Hope Nottingham Trent University Business Management & Marketing

Szabo, Louis Queens University Psycology

Taylor, Madeleine Canterbury Christ Church Primary Education University

Thompson, William Lancaster University Physics

Topcott, Abigail University of Sussex Psychology & Neuroscience

Trunley, Olivia Employment

Tudor, Andreea Employment

Vaughan, Katie Leeds Trinity University Psychology

Vulliamy, Elena Employment

Wood, Gabriel Nottingham Trent University Architecture

Headteacher: Malcolm White Leventhorpe, Cambridge Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, CM21 9BY