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A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY As your child embarks on the next phase of his or her education, the chances are that you, like generations of parents before you, have many aspirations for your son or daughter. You want your child to achieve excellent results, of course, and gain a place at their chosen university. But you also want your child to explore, to have fun, to make good friends, and in so doing identify talents, passions, interests and skills beyond the classroom. Above all, you want your child to grow into a well-rounded, grounded young person, confident in expressing opinions, self-effacing in manner.
community that your child will develop confidence, curiosity and a desire to achieve.
These things are, without doubt, important, and we share them as ambitions for every pupil in our care. But most important of all is that your child is happy and enjoys school, for it is only in feeling valued, respected and part of the school
Don’t just take our word for it, though; come and visit us and experience it for yourself. It would be my pleasure to welcome you to Nottingham High School.
It is this fundamental belief that has shaped Nottingham High School into the stimulating and welcoming community it is today. Your child’s character and contributions will be appreciated; they will be stretched and supported by superb teachers and inspired to be the best they can be.
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At Nottingham High School we have a well-deserved national reputation both for our academic success and for the high standards achieved in the wide range of activities we offer. Kevin Fear - Headmaster
A N AT I O N A L R E P U TAT I O N Nottingham High School has a strong reputation for academic success. Our GCSE and A Level results are consistently excellent, placing us very highly in the Telegraph’s Independent School national league table. Our most up-to-date results are available to view on our website. We hope that the co-curricular and pastoral care outlined in this prospectus will also demonstrate the many ways that we are so much more than our academic success. Don’t just take our word for it, though; come and visit us and experience it for yourself. It would be my pleasure to welcome you to Nottingham High School.
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There is a culture of hard work and achievement
AIMS AND ETHOS
valued by everyone in the community. This is
We are an academic community where intelligent children from a wide variety of social backgrounds are given the maximum opportunity to strive for the highest standards.
staff are encouraged to keep looking at the
We want children to develop their individuality and we must identify their talents in an environment where they feel safe and valued. Ours is a diverse, down-to-earth school which thrives on curiosity, challenge, encouragement and kindness, where everyone listens and responds to each other.
The Good Schools Guide, 2018
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Build a culture of mutual respect and tolerance to equip our pupils with the skills necessary to live in a diverse society. Expect and achieve high standards in academic work and in behaviour, valuing each pupil’s individual journey. Maintain open communications between parents, staff and pupils to foster a partnership of learning. Provide a creative and vibrant environment through a variety of opportunities and activities to allow every pupil to explore and experiment as they learn. Provide a rich, stimulating and balanced curriculum that builds skills of independence, confidence and emotional resilience, through lessons which are challenging, engaging and exciting for all, to encourage an enjoyment of and love for learning. Provide outstanding pastoral care. Value and nurture each pupil as an individual, through our friendly, supportive and caring ethos. Celebrate the effort, achievements and talents of all.
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a school that is not standing still, where the experience of pupils and parents to make it the very best it can be.
C O - E D U C AT I O N Since becoming co-educational in 2015 hundreds of girls have already joined Nottingham High School with the numbers continually growing year on year. Our maximum class sizes have not been affected as we know how important class size is to our parents. To meet the rise in demand for places we have increased our capacity, with the construction of more classrooms at Lovell House Infant School, a large-scale extension and redevelopment of the Junior School and improvements to facilities across the school as a whole. There has also been a wide array of co-curricular activities and sports added to the school’s already impressive programme.
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Pupils of all ages are happy and confident individuals who feel well supported by their teachers ISI Inspection Report 2017
DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER One of the most unexpected aspects of Nottingham High School is the atmosphere that pervades the corridors and classrooms. You would be forgiven for assuming that our consistently excellent results must stem from a very traditional approach to learning. The reality could not be more different. Step inside the formal exterior of the School and you will be immersed in a stimulating environment that exudes intellectual curiosity and adventure. It’s apparent in the passion of the staff for their subjects, in the lively debates in the classroom and in the posters on the noticeboards. Walk along the corridors and you’ll hear the laughter of relaxed, down-to-earth pupils at ease in their surroundings, enjoying school and, above all, keen to learn. S O
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The School is good at finding space for different kinds of pupil. I can imagine hearty sporty types and quiet studious types both feeling comfortable and that it a great strength.
THE SECRET OF OUR SUCCESS It’s all about the people. Highly qualified teachers will teach your son or daughter, and fellow pupils will share their desire to learn. The learning process will be enjoyable. Your child will be taught by subject specialists, infectious in their enthusiasm for their area and knowledgeable beyond the constraints of the curriculum. Your child’s teachers will motivate him or her to reach that little bit higher and will challenge your son or daughter to
achieve more than either of you might think possible. They will support your child; they will help him or her to think independently, to formulate opinions and to question logically. They will encourage your child to be resourceful and to explore other avenues when one yields a dead end. Your son or daughter will gain skills that will serve as well in the workplace as they do in the exam room.
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FA C I L I TAT I N G LEARNING This is a school that is contemporary in its thinking and its spaces. Facilities are purpose-built with learning in mind: the seating and practical areas in science labs are separate so that theories can be discussed before being tested, and ICT is plentiful and accessible throughout the School. The library is open daily from 8am to 6pm for independent research or reading novels, journals and newspapers. Your child can also drop in to ICT centres at lunch and break times to study or use the internet. Learning support is widely available for anyone who needs it. Your child will be able to pick up revision tips, hone study skills, access on-going help with dyslexia or simply find out more about his or her personal learning style. What’s more, teachers are always on hand to offer extra help whenever it’s needed, while Sixth Formers mentor younger pupils through buddying schemes for Maths and reading.
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Boys and girls here make lifelong friends and ultimately leave us as well-rounded, confident and grounded young people. Kevin Fear – Headmaster
T H E B E S T D AY S O F Y O U R L I F E When your son or daughter joins our school community they will be making friends for life. Your child will be welcomed into a house community and a smaller tutor set, comprising of pupils of all ages. Your child will remain in these familial groups throughout his or her time here and will form strong friendships and deep loyalties in equal measure. Everyone looks out for each other here. Your child’s tutor will be your first point of contact with the School, always contactable by phone and email, keen to work closely with you as parents. He or she will
monitor your child’s emotional wellbeing and academic progress, support and encourage your son or daughter, and always be ready to listen. As a parent, you too become part of our school community. As well as coming along to the regular social events put on by our Friends’ Association, you can also keep up to date with school news through social media and by reading our blogs and newsletters.
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CONFIDENCE. C R E AT I V I T Y. I M A G I N AT I O N . What do these words have in common? All are essential skills for the workplace and all are developed through the Arts. During the first two years your child will experience Music, Art and Drama within the timetable. Alongside these lessons, they will be able to pursue any artistic interests further. Some learn an instrument and join an orchestra, choir or band. Others participate in drama productions, on stage or behind the scenes. Your child might prefer to lay down tracks in the recording studio or help paint the annual art department mural. With excellent printing and clay facilities, SLR cameras and an ICT suite with Photoshop and Graphics Tablets, there is something for every budding artist. There is a programme of over 30 concerts and music events through the year ranging from teatime concerts to formal concerts staged at a prestigious city venue. Plays, musicals and informal concerts are also regularly performed on campus, in our Theatre, Recital Hall and other purpose-built facilities. We will offer encouragement to explore the Arts and find a creative outlet.
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The school is both forwardlooking and proud of its tradition. I applaud its ethos of developing kind and caring individuals. Parent Survey 2017
SCIENCE IS E V E RY W H E R E Advances in technology and science are transforming our world at an incredible pace and your child will need to be literate in both these areas on leaving school. Your son or daughter will have the opportunity to be taught the three sciences of Chemistry, Biology and Physics separately. He or she will learn about the subjects’ relevance and practical application to daily life and will conduct experiments on a regular basis. In Design Technology your child will learn to draw on intellect, creativity and problem-solving skills as he or she designs and makes objects for everyday life. If your child gets really into science and DT, there are Chemistry, Physics and Young Engineers Clubs to be joined. Your child might enter an Olympiad competition, apply to attend a national chemistry camp or compete in a challenge to build a robot. There will also be trips for your son or daughter to enjoy – a Spectroscopy masterclass at Nottingham Trent University or a visit to Rolls Royce, for example.
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D E V E LO P I N G G L O B A L C I T I Z E N S Mankind is increasingly reliant on there being global citizens – people who engage with the world and have the understanding and skills to make it more just and sustainable. The Arts and Humanities curriculum holds the key to many of the skills and abilities required for flexible and responsible global citizenship. Your child will gain an understanding of important social and environmental issues through Geography lessons; History and Religious Studies will give your son or daughter a respect for his or her own cultural heritage and that of others; learning to speak different languages will aid your child in communicating effectively, whether on holiday or in a future workplace.
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Your son or daughter will be taught to research independently and think critically, to consider cause and effect. Trips and fieldwork will help your child understand his or her place in the local community and beyond: this might entail investigating the impact of a new supermarket in Nottingham, visiting Parliament and the local courts or touring the WW1 Battlefields, for example.
It is a School that fosters positive competition and is not afraid to draw attention to success, but also emphasises effort and the importance of striving for your best as an individual. The Good Schools Guide, 2018
S P O RT F O R A L L The benefits of sport are well documented: improved self-esteem and confidence, a healthy mind and a healthy body. Sport teaches us about teamwork, to be gracious in victory and resilient in defeat. It is social, a great leveller and a wholesome way to counter life’s pressures. Our sports fields at Valley Road
The main sports are Hockey and Netball for girls and Rugby and Cricket for boys. There are also numerous other sports to try out both within and outside of lessons, with the choice of sports broadening as your child progresses through the School.
Whether your son or daughter aspires to play for a national side or just wants to keep fit, he or she will find a standard of coaching and competition to match ability and interest. Your child will experience the exhilaration of playing their heart out for house or school, cheered on by friends and family.
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The School has helped my son develop his thoughts within the wider world, through the invigorating extra-curricular opportunities within the school community.
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child each year, some join a skiing trip, sports tour or CCF camp, others might take part in an expedition which could see them building a classroom in Bolivia or scaling the peaks of the Swiss Alps.
Where ordinary children achieve extraordinary things
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BEYOND NOTTINGHAM Almost all of our students go on to higher education, either in this country or abroad. And every year almost every pupil is admitted to his or her university and course of choice – an outstanding achievement. This is because of the expert guidance we give, first in choosing the right A levels and selecting the right courses and the right universities, and then in helping your child make the strongest application he or she can. There is no such thing as a typical path after Nottingham High School, for we equip each student with the skills and interests to carve his or her own course – we encourage characters not clones. One personal trait is, however, common to our departing Sixth Formers - confidence. Your child will leave us as a
self-assured, unpretentious and well-educated young man or woman, ready to play his or her part in society and succeed in life, whatever direction he or she takes. It won’t end there though; they will be able to stay in touch through the Old Nottinghamians Community which acts as a ‘hub’ for past pupils, providing useful social networks, contacts and advice as your son or daughter enters the world of work. Social events and informal reunions will ensure that friendships live on long after your son or daughter has left school.
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T H E S C H O O L D AY 07:45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Earliest time of arrival for students 08:00.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reception, Switchboard, Library and ICT Centre open 07:45 - 08:40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakfast available in the Dining Hall (parents welcome) 08:30.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Office open 08:40 - 08:45. . . . . . . . . . . . . Warning Bell to move to Form or Tutor Groups (5 minutes) 08:45 - 09:10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Register in Form Groups or Tutor Sets followed by Assembly or Tutor Period (25 minutes) 09:10 - 09:15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfer time 09:15 - 10:15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 1 (60 minutes) 10:15 - 10:20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfer time 10:20 - 11:20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 2 (60 minutes) 11:20 - 11:40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Break 11:40 - 12:40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 3 (60 minutes) 12:40 - 13:55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lunch and Activities (75 minutes) 13:55 - 14:55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 4 (60 minutes) 14:55 - 15:00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfer time 15:00 - 16:00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Period 5 (60 minutes) 16:00 - 17:30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Snacks and drinks on sale to students and parents in the Brasserie. Students using this service must go straight home afterwards, or to the Library 16:15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Latest time for students in Years 7 to 11 to leave if not involved in an organised after-school activity or using the Library 17:00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Office, Reception and Switchboard close Latest time for Sixth Formers to leave is 18:00, if not involved in an afterschool activity or using the Library 18:00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library closes *One period each week will be either for timetabled GEP or for Independent Study.
I particularly value the tutor system. Having the same tutor throughout the school years has made a real difference to me as a parent and also my child. Parent Survey 2017
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The school has a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere which means the children settle in well and are happy in the school environment. They are treated as individuals and feel their views matter and are listened to, which is the primary reason we chose the school.
ADMISSIONS The main point of entry is Year 7, but places occasionally become available in Years 8 -10.
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• Entry at Year 7 is by entrance examination, followed for successful applicants, by an interview. • Entry into Years 7-10 is by entrance assessment, followed for successful applicants, by an interview.
A P P L I C AT I O N S
Application Forms are available from our Admissions Department, or can be downloaded from our website www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk/admissionprocess. Sample assessment papers will be sent to all applicants two weeks prior to the assessment. For full details of our Admissions Policy, please see our website www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk/policies.
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YEAR 7 ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT E N G L I S H PA P E R : ( 6 0 M I N U T E S )
The examination paper is in two sections, Reading and Writing. In the ‘Reading’ section, candidates are given a short extract or extracts, followed by several questions. These questions will test the candidates’ comprehension of the passage, and their ability to comment on the author’s language or other techniques. In the ‘Writing’ section, candidates are given a choices of tasks: having chosen one, they should produce approximately one page of writing. The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate the candidate’s writing skills – their ability to generate and organise ideas, their ability to write interesting and engaging pieces, and their spelling, punctuation and grammar skills.
M AT H E M AT I C S PA P E R : ( 5 0 M I N U T E S )
This contains approximately 25 questions. The first 15 concentrate on arithmetic and the final 10 involve solving problems and questions on shape and space. There will be a few questions towards the end of the exam that are harder than the rest. The mathematical knowledge required for most of the questions on the paper is at what would be appropriate for a good school mathematician in year 5 or 6. A 15cm ruler will be provided for the shape and space questions.
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REASONING (1 HOUR)
This test includes Verbal Reasoning and some Non-Verbal Reasoning questions. The Non-Verbal Reasoning questions use shape, images, and mathematical questions. We regret that we are unable, because of the copyright restrictions imposed by the suppliers of these tests, to provide sample tests. However, it is possible to buy copies of similar test questions online. The Reasoning test is carried out using a computer. Before children start answering the test questions, they will have the opportunity to do practice exercises.
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The examination papers are marked very quickly after the event and it is our normal practice to call approximately one-hundred candidates for interview. Whilst this process is time-consuming we feel that it is vital because we know that each candidate is far more than just an examination mark. In addition to general questions, the interview will include a review of some of the Mathematics and English questions from the examination and some general problem solving questions. We have approximately seventy places available for external candidates (with approximately seventy pupils moving up from our Junior School) but, although we always have a large number of candidates, we do not feel we can offer a meaningful interview to more than a hundred. We do not usually interview Nottingham High Junior School candidates as we have a very close knowledge of them via our Junior School staff. After the interviews have been held, our final selection for part-scholarships, bursaries and fee-playing places can be made.
CURRICULUM IN YEARS 7-11 All pupils take the following mandatory subjects. We follow a 50 hour fortnight timetable and students begin to select options in Year 9 as they progress towards the GCSE years. All subjects are available in each of Years 7 to 11. Shaded cells indicate compulsory subjects.
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English Mathematics Biology Chemistry Physics Geography Students select 7 subjects to study for their (i)GCSE years.
History Religious Studies French (MFL) German (MFL) Spanish (MFL)
Students select 2 of the 3 languages as they enter the school to study in Years 7 and 8
Latin Art Drama Music Food and Nutrition Design Technology
Students select 4 more subjects from the creative subjects and MFLs (at least 1) to study in Year 9.
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Students study a breadth of subjects across these years. It is important to enjoy learning at all stages but particularly in the early stages of Key Stage 3 to help students begin to build an idea of what subjects they may look to follow later on in their school career. Students select two languages from French, German and Spanish when they enter the School and these languages are the ones that they will follow as they progress through the school. Students get at least one hour per week on each of their subjects with more time given to Maths and English.
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This is a transition year for students as they start to focus on their subject choices. Students maintain a core curriculum of Maths, English, Sciences and Humanities but also now reduce the number of languages and creative subjects to allow more time to be spent on prospective (i)GCSE subjects. Latin can be selected for the first time at this point. All subjects now have at least 1.5 hours per week studied, with more time allowed for Maths and English.
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Students study for their (i)GCSEs during these years. Students study Maths, English Language and Literature and seven further subjects (which must include two Sciences and a MFL), making a total of ten subjects. Those subjects selected must have been studied in Year 9 to allow the material to be built on in preparation for external exams at the end of Year 11. All subjects have at least five hours per fortnight studied, with more time allowed for Maths and English.
HOMEWORK
All lessons are fully supported by our homework programme. Parents are requested to help by providing a suitable workplace at home for their child and adequate time to fulfil their study commitments. In Year 7 the homework routine starts early in the Autumn Term. Form Teachers will give your child a copy of the individual homework timetable for you to sign and return, thus confirming that you know exactly what should be done and when. All homework is published by the teaching staff on ‘Show My Homework’ and both students and parents can access this via the internet or via an app on a smartphone. This is a very easy system to use.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Nottingham High School recognises its responsibility to respond to specific learning needs. The Learning Support staff provide assistance by regular timetabled withdrawal lessons with pupils, once per fortnight, and by assessing progress in written reports to parents. In some cases referral to outside support agencies may follow after consultation with Tutor, parents and Deputy Head [Academic]. If your child has a recognised condition for which an Educational Psychologist’s report includes standardised scores below 85 and an evidenced standard method of working which support the award of extra time or rest breaks, these may be awarded in the Maths and English entrance assessments.
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DEPOSITS, BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS DEPOSITS The parents of a child accepted for a fee-paying place or awarded a part-scholarship place will be asked to pay a deposit of £800 within 14 days of notification. The parents of a child awarded a part-scholarship place will be asked to pay a deposit of £800 within 14 days of notification. The parents of a child awarded a Bursary will be asked to pay a deposit of £200 (unless their child is awarded full fee remission) within 14 days of notification. In the event of a deposit and/or written acceptance not being received within the stipulated time the offer of a place will be withdrawn. The deposit will be retained until the point at which your child leaves the school. In the event of a child not taking up the place, the deposit will only be returnable under special circumstances at the discretion of the Headmaster and Governors. A small number of pupils will be placed on a waiting list for places and will receive offers if and when vacancies occur. PART-SCHOLARSHIPS Part-Scholarships of a fixed sum may be awarded to pupils taking the Year 7 Entrance Assessment. They are not linked to parental finances and will normally continue throughout a pupil’s school career. Application does not have to be made for part-scholarships as these are awarded at the discretion of the Headmaster, subject to Entrance Examination performance and interview.
BURSARIES There are a limited number of Nottingham High School bursaries available. Bursaries are awarded to pupils entering the Senior School at age eleven, at the time of the Year 7 Entrance Assessment in January only. All bursaries will be awarded at the Headmaster’s discretion and will normally continue until a pupil leaves the School. Once a bursary has been awarded, it will then be calculated on an annual basis and parents will be required to submit details of their finances each May or June, on the ‘Application for Assistance with School Fees’ form. The continued Bursary awarded will be based on this. Parents who wish their child to be considered for assistance must be prepared to provide confidential information concerning their financial situation. Bursaries may be up to the full published fees, but parents will have to pay for school meals, uniform and other necessary clothing, travel costs, and any other additional charges which may be incurred during the academic year. A family may be eligible for bursaries for two or more children simultaneously. Bursaries are only awarded to children who have applied at the time of the annual Year 7 Entrance Assessment. If you have any queries about bursaries, please telephone the Financial Controller on 0115 845 2209 for clarification.
INSTRUMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS Up to four Instrumental Scholarships covering free tuition on one instrument will be awarded to pupils entering Year 7. As a guide, applications should be Grade 4 standard or higher on their principal instrument, although they need not have taken the examination. Pupils who are successful will be expected to participate fully in the musical life of the School, which would normally include membership of a choir. If you wish to enter your child for an Instrumental Scholarship, please ensure that you indicate this on the Application Form, and if your child is successful in the Entrance Assessment they will be invited to audition. Auditions will take place on the last day of the interviews following the Entrance Assessment. Applicants will be asked to play one piece on each of their instrument(s), they will be given a short sight-reading test, aural test and asked general questions about musicianship and their current musical activities. If you have any enquiries about the Instrumental Scholarships or any other aspect of the musical life of Nottingham High School, please do not hesitate to contact music@nottinghamhigh.co.uk. Any award (Part-Scholarship or Bursary) may be withdrawn at the discretion of the Governors and Headmaster if a child’s conduct or academic performance proves unsatisfactory.
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SCHOOL POLICIES The policies include: • Accessibility
• First Aid
• Admissions
• Health and Safety
• Anti-Bullying
• ICT Use
• Safeguarding
• Offsite Visits
• Complaints
• Pastoral Care
• Curriculum
• Promoting Good Behaviour
• Fire Risk
• Support for Learning
These are available in pdf format to view and download on the school website http://www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk/policies
CHAIR OF GOVERNORS
The current chairman of Governors is Mr David Wild and he can be contacted by email at chairman@nottinghamhigh.co.uk
HOW TO FIND US
We are a short walk or tram journey from Nottingham Town Centre, with ‘The High School’ tram stop on the doorstep. Directions and information on transport links can be found on our website www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk Nottingham High School, Waverley Mount, Nottingham NG7 4ED
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Nottingham High School, Waverley Mount, Nottingham, NG7 4ED Telephone: 0115 845 2232 Email: admissions@nottinghamhigh.co.uk www.nottinghamhigh.co.uk