St Mary's Catholic Primary School - Prospectus 2017

Information for Parents

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CONTENTS Page Welcome

3

Our Mission

4

Our School

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Admissions Policy

6-9

Staff

10

Governing Body

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PTA

11

Parental Involvement

12

Religious Education and the Catholic Life of the School

12

Inclusion- Equality and Diversity, Special Educational Needs and Gifted and Talented

13

The School Day

14

Behaviour

15

Health and Safety

15-16

Absences

16

School Uniform

16

Preparation for Starting School

17

School Meals

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Homework

20

Educational Visits

21

The Curriculum

21-23

Test Results

23-24

Secondary Transfer

24

Communications

24-25

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WELCOME On behalf of the staff and governors I would like to welcome you and your child to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School. We will do all we can to make sure that the time your family spends as part of our school community is happy and successful. The gospel values of tolerance and respect are enshrined in our mission statement and permeate all aspects of school life.

Our motto is ‘Onwards and Upwards’ which describes the commitment of the whole school community to providing a high standard of education in a supportive and stimulating environment where all children can learn and develop their full potential. We also seek to build a trusting and well-informed relationship with families.

Our most recent Section 48 inspection judged St Mary’s as being ‘a warm, welcoming and inclusive community with an emphasis on teamwork’. Our staff is made up of experienced, caring teachers and teaching assistants who make learning as interesting and enjoyable as possible.

This prospectus is intended to give you information about the school and is correct at the time of publication. If you have any further questions or need help in any way do not hesitate to contact me.

Mrs Isobel Vassallo Headteacher

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OUR MISSION

We would like to be recognised by the quality and depth of respect and love, which we show towards each other. Mutual respect and tolerance are central to our way of life at St Mary’s, as we meet Jesus Christ in each other.

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OUR SCHOOL St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is situated in Beckenham, in the London Borough of Bromley. It was built in 1968 on land leased to Bromley Council by a religious order - The Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The school serves three parishes- St Edmund’s, Beckenham; St Mark’s, West Wickham and Holy Rosary, Hayes. It is a two-form entry school with fourteen classes and 422 pupils on roll. In November 2014, St Mary’s converted to an academy, building on our existing excellent partnerships with the other Catholic primary schools in the Bromley deanery. The unique ethos of St Mary’s is retained and the school has its own board of directors and controls its own budget.

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Admissions Policy and Procedures 2017-2018 St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is an an academy in the Diocese of Southwark. The school is conducted by its Governing Body, as part of the Catholic Church, in accordance with its Trust Deed and Articles of Association and seeks at all times to be a witness to Jesus Christ.

As a Catholic school, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. At a Catholic school, the Catholic doctrine and practice permeates every aspect of the school’s activity. It is essential that the Catholic character of the school’s education is fully supported by all families in the school.

The school exists primarily to serve Catholic families who regularly worship at the parishes of St Edmund’s Beckenham; St Mark’s West Wickham and The Holy Rosary Hayes. Subject to the availability of places, the Governing Body welcomes applications from Catholic families from other parishes as well as those of other denominations and faiths who support the religious ethos of the school.

The Governing Body has responsibility for admissions to this school and having consulted with the local authority and other admission authorities, intends to admit 60 pupils to Reception in the school year, which begins September 2017. Additional children will be admitted to Year 3 bringing the number to 64. Children will be admitted without reference to ability or aptitude.

Where there are more applicants than available places, the places will be offered to children falling into the following categories and order of priority:-

1. Looked after Catholic children or looked after children in the care of Catholic families and previously looked after Catholic children who have been adopted or who have become the subject of a residence or guardianship order.

2. Baptised Catholic children who have at least one parent or guardian who is a committed and practising Catholic and worships at St. Edmund’s Beckenham, St. Mark’s West Wickham, or Holy Rosary, Hayes. For admission to Reception, eighteen places will be allocated to St Mark’s, eleven places to Holy Rosary and all remaining places allocated to St Edmund’s. If the quota of places allocated to St Mark’s and Holy Rosary is not used, the quota will be transferred to children from St Edmund’s.

Where the number of children within this category exceeds the number of places available, priority will be given to: 2a) Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission; 6 An academy trust limited by guarantee registered in England (company number 9258843)

2b) Applications will be ranked in the order shown on the Supplementary Form. Highest priority to those who attend Mass weekly, then at least once a month, etc.

2c) Places will then be offered to children living nearest the school. Measurements of distance will be taken in a straight line from the front door of home to the main door of the school. The distance will be supplied by the local authority derived from their computerised mapping system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.

3. Baptised Catholic children who are each certified by a priest of the parish to have at least one parent or guardian who is both a committed and practising Catholic and a member of a parish not mentioned into category (3) above: 3a) Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission; 3b) Applications will be ranked in the order shown on the Supplementary Form. Highest priority to those who attend Mass weekly, then at least once a month, etc.

3c) Places will then be offered to children living nearest the school. Measurements of distance will be taken in a straight line from the front door of home to the main door of the school. The distance will be supplied by the local authority derived from their computerised mapping system. Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.

4. Other baptised Catholic children.

5. Other looked after children.

6. Other children.

The following order of priorities will be applied when applications within criteria 4, 5 or 6 exceed the places available and it is necessary to decide between applications a) A brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission. b) Places will then be offered to children living nearest the school. Measurements of distance will be taken in a straight line from the front door of home to the main door of the school. The distance will be supplied by the local authority derived from their computerised mapping system.

Where the last remaining place is to be allocated and two or more children are deemed to live at the same distance from the school the place will be decided by the drawing of lots.

Admission of children below compulsory school age The governors will provide for the admission of all children in the September following their fourth birthday. Parents can request that the date their child is admitted to the school is deferred until later in the school year or until the child reaches compulsory school age in that school year; parents may also request that their child attends part-time until the child reaches compulsory school age.

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Admissions procedure In addition to the Common Application Form (CAF) supplied by the Local Authority, the Supplementary Information Form (available from the school), should be completed and sent to the Admissions Officer at the school not later than the closing date published by the Local Authority. This should be done even if the CAF is completed online. If the Supplementary Information Form is not completed, the governing body will only be able to consider the application after all applicants who have completed a Supplementary Information Form. Offers of places will be sent to parents by the Local Authority on the common offer date as notified.

Appeals Parents whose applications for places are unsuccessful may appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel set up in accordance with section 85(3) of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. Appeals must be made in writing and must set out the reasons on which the appeal is made. Appeals should be made to the Admissions Appeal Clerk at the school address. Parents/Carers have the right to make oral representations to the Appeal Panel.

Infant classes are restricted by the legislation to 30 children. Parents should be aware that an appeal against refusal of a place in an infant class may only succeed if it can be demonstrated that:-

a) the admission of additional children would not breach the infant class size limit; or b) the admission arrangements did not comply with admissions law or had not been correctly c) and impartially applied and the child would have been offered a place if the arrangements had complied or had been correctly and impartially applied; or d)

the panel decides that the decision to refuse admission was not one which a reasonable admission authority would have made in the circumstances of the case.

Waiting Lists Parents of children who have not been offered a place at the school may ask for their child’s name to be placed on a waiting list. The waiting list will be operated using the same admissions criteria listed above. Parents should note that the Local Authority requires them to renew applications annually in order for children to remain on the waiting list. Placing a child’s name on the waiting list does not guarantee that a place will become available. This does not prevent parents from exercising their right to appeal against the decision not to offer a place. It is possible that when a child is directed under the local authority’s fair access protocol they will take precedence over those children already on the list.

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Late Applications Any late applications will be considered by the Governors' Admissions Committee, in the event of there being any available places, using the above criteria. If all places have been filled, parents will be offered the opportunity of placing their child’s name on the waiting list. This does not prevent parents from exercising their right to appeal against the decision not to offer a place.

This admissions procedure, although primarily relevant to children for whom a place is sought at the normal age of entry to primary education (Year R), will also apply to succeeding years, and be subject to the availability of places.

Children directed via the Fair Access Protocol will take precedence over any child already on the school waiting list, and this includes admitting children over the published admission number.

(‘Brother or sister’ means children who live as brother and sister, including natural brothers or sisters, adopted siblings, stepbrothers or sisters and foster brothers or sisters. It does not include other relatives. In every case the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address).

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OUR STAFF 2016-2017 Teaching Staff Isobel Vassallo Caroline Baxter Angela Beirne Jenny Boyce Conor Daly Sarah Durand Joanna Evans Sian Evans Eve Harrison Hannah Harrison Tamara Hedington Julia Lennox Clare Mangan Sam Ringwood Mia Scudamore Joseph Wentworth Sally Westley Emma Woods Alana Wynn Basra Yussuf Maria Batten Mary Anne Groome (0.2) School Business Manager Keith Bailey Site Manager Paul Curtis School Office Staff Linda Noon Bernadette Smith Emma Travers Chaplain Fr Ashley Beck Librarian Marion Hoyles

Area of Responsibility Headteacher Design Technology Religious Education Geography Computing Deputy Headteacher; Assessment; Mathematics Reception outdoor learning Music (0.6); Year 6 (0.2) School council; British Values Library Trainee teacher PE Assistant Headteacher; Inclusion; TA link Assessment and Pupil Premium Science History Foundation Stage English Art; Healthy schools Shadow SEN leader Languages teacher Cover teacher Teaching Assistants Jane Bigge Natalina Blyth Jackie Cox Julia Cullen Lorna Deacon Bridget Flannery Penny Furzer Niki Hayday Imelda Hayes Lyn Humphris Jo Hunt Sheila Leonard Cath Neville Gaynor Rispoli Jane Summersby Maria Zahedi

Midday Supervisors Sharon Lodge (Senior MDS) Jane Summersby (Senior MDS) Emanuela Cavallo Paul Curtis Rita Dixon Frances Duck Karen Everett Ann Henry Alba Martin Denise Monaghan Abigail Wadley Sports Coaches Darren Verga Ashley Currie Jake Makison

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THE GOVERNING BODY Chair:

John Hayes

Vice Chair:

Allison Thornton

Headteacher:

Isobel Vassallo

Foundation Governors:

Sr Eileen O’Neill (trustee) Rev. Ray Brennan Hugh Blake-James Richard Lambeth

Staff Governors:

Caroline Baxter Bridget Flannery

Parent Governors:

Christiana Briscoe-Foster Melanie Beechinor-Collins

Local Governor:

Margaret Marston

Clerk:

Tracey Roache

The role of the Governing Body is to provide:       

strong links between the school and the community a varied experience of the outside world an independent view a visible form of accountability for the Headteacher and staff strategic development and improvement accountability for the use of resources and standards of teaching and learning support for the Headteacher and staff ENGAGEMENT FORUM

The Governing Body is committed to working closely with parents and have a termly forum to consult with stakeholders and to seek their views. Minutes of the meeting are shared with the entire school community. The Chair of the Engagement Forum is Allison Thornton.

THE PTA Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a hard working and active body- a committee of 25 people who give generously of their time and expertise. All committee members are elected by the parent body of 11 An academy trust limited by guarantee registered in England (company number 9258843)

St Mary’s School and meet each term. The PTA has adopted the Model Constitution of the National Confederation of the Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA). The PTA raises valuable funds to enable the school to purchase ‘extras’ and it supports the ethos and community spirit of the school through an organised and regular event programme. The PTA is supported by a Class Representative system; this system strengthens home/school communication and actively supports the fundraising work of the organisation.

During recent years the PTA has provided funds for St Mary’s to enhance the quality and provision for our children. PTA-funded projects have included an outdoor amphitheatre and computing equipment, Gifted and Talented/Religious Education resources, playground markings and gardening projects.

The PTA runs a busy programme of events, which aim to involve the whole school community. Details of events are circulated to parents via ParentMail; the Friday Flyer and information is always available on the school’s web site. Two parents run a supporters club which generates over £1,000 per year for the school to spend on new books.

The PTA is a strength of the school; the hard work of the committee and Class Representatives enhances the life of the school and helps to maintain good relationships between home and school.

Further information can be obtained from the Chairs of the PTA – Mrs Niki Hayday and Mrs Alison Albrecht as well as from the school.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT The support of parents is fundamental to the work of our school and parents are actively encouraged to share their skills with us. They help us to welcome new families, raise money and give generously of their time and talents. Parents accompany classes on educational visits and help with reading, sewing, cookery, technology, ICT and other curriculum areas. If you are new to St. Mary’s you can rely on being asked to become involved and your support will be most welcome.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND THE CATHOLIC LIFE OF THE SCHOOL Gospel values are intrinsic to every aspect of life in St Mary’s and school staff at all levels work with determination to ensure that the Catholic life and character of the school is maintained. ‘The Christian ethos of this Catholic school is pervasive.’ (Ofsted).

The Religious Education curriculum is in accordance with the requirements of the Bishops’ Conference; 10% of curriculum time is used for religious education following ‘The Way, The Truth and The Life’ scheme. Additional work is undertaken linked to the liturgical year and there are opportunities for pupils to learn about other faiths. Children demonstrate very positive attitudes towards prayer and worship. St Mary’s is fortunate in having a small Oratory which is situated at the heart of the school where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved; this is used by the children and staff for prayer and reflection. The school’s chaplain provides outstanding support and is a visible presence, regularly working with pupils, staff and parents. The three parish priests and parish sisters are frequent visitors to the school. Parents are welcome to attend school Masses and assemblies.

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Moral and spiritual development are formally promoted throughout the curriculum. The impact of this is evident in pupils’ respectful relationships with each other and their readiness to accept responsibility: ‘Pupils are respectful of each other and this contributes to their good learning’.

Ofsted December 2013

INCLUSION EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY St. Mary’s is committed to the principle of equality and diversity for all pupils irrespective of age, gender, race, creed or disability. We recognise that the effects of discrimination can limit potential and horizons.

We also understand how restrictive discrimination can be where choices are concerned. Those concerned with education at St. Mary’s recognise the importance of developing the individual needs of the children.

The children are encouraged to develop non-discriminatory attitudes and expectations about themselves, their role in the school and in society in general.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

We recognise the entitlement of every child to a broad and balanced curriculum and our responsibility to meet their individual learning needs. Additional support in the form of a differentiated curriculum and classroom support is provided to aid children with special educational needs; external agencies are involved where necessary. Parents are fully informed and involved where a need has been identified.

Developments include the installation of a disability access ramp and a stair lift in the KS2 block to assist children with physical disabilities. Soundfield amplification systems have been added to all classrooms and the school halls to support children with hearing difficulties.

OUT OF HOURS CHILD CARE

We work in partnership with Superkids who provide breakfast and after school childcare for St Mary’s pupils. For information on Superkids, visit http://www.superkidsclub.co.uk.

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THE SCHOOL DAY School hours:Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1:

8.50a.m.-12.00p.m.

1.25p.m.-3.15p.m.

Key Stage 2:

8.50a.m.-12.25p.m.

1.25p.m.-3.15p.m.

KS1 and KS2 children may enter the school from 8.40am ready for 8.50am registration, whilst those in Reception are taken to class by their teachers at 8.45am. It is important that your child arrives at school on time, as a late start is unsettling for the child and distracting for the class. If your child is late they should report to the main office where they will be registered by the Clerical Officer.

School finishes at 3.15pm; we appreciate your co-operation in ensuring that children are collected promptly. On occasions where you have been delayed, please telephone the office so that a message can be given to your child. If a child is involved in an after-school club, all siblings should be collected at the normal time and remain under the supervision of an adult. These guidelines are in the interests of the health and safety of our pupils.

BEHAVIOUR Respect for each other and high standards of behaviour are expectations of all of our children. Within a supportive environment, our aim is to foster within our children a sense of responsibility for their own actions. It is expected that parents will give the school their full support where difficulties may arise.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY It is important that school is made aware of any medical conditions, allergies or special dietary needs that a child may have. Also, it is essential that we have on file up-to-date contact details for parents or other responsible adults should an emergency occur.

In cases where the school is requested to administer prescription medication, written approval is sought from the parent and the medicine should be provided in a labelled container. Antibiotics prescribed to be administered three times per day should be managed at home. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that inhalers and EpiPens remain in date.

Several pupils at St Mary’s are allergic to nuts and nut products; these food products are not therefore permitted in school.

Should a child have a minor accident, basic first aid will be administered by school staff. Parents are notified of head injuries. In the case of more serious accidents, parents are informed in case medical assistance is needed.

Children may arrive at school from 8.35am, unless they are attending the breakfast club.

Parking on Westgate Road is problematic and the unmade section is reserved for parents of Reception children only.

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ABSENCES If your child is unwell, you are requested to leave a telephone message on the first day of absence. A note explaining the absence is required for our records on your child’s return.

Holidays in term time are not authorised.

SCHOOL UNIFORM Our school uniform supplier is Hewitts of Croydon. Hewitts visits St Mary’s at least once per term to sell items of uniform. Details of our school uniform may be obtained from the office. We would request that all items of uniform are labelled clearly. Children may wear a watch to school and girls may wear small stud earrings.

PREPARING FOR SCHOOL Parents are invited to visit the school together with their child towards the end of the Summer Term.

During the visit the child will spend time in the Reception classroom and the Headteacher will meet with parents. We operate a phased entry to Reception during September and full details of the arrangements for this will be provided at the meeting.

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SCHOOL MEALS

Our school meals provider is Nourish. All meals are prepared on site and have been nutritionally analysed.

School meals are provided to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 free of charge under the government’s Universal Entitlement scheme. Lunches for Years 3 to 6 cost £2.15 and dinner money is paid half termly in advance on ParentPay. Children may also bring a packed lunch to school if this is preferred.

Free school meals are available to children of parents receiving income support and applications for this should be made directly to the Local Authority.

KS1 pupils are provided with free fruit which they have at morning play. KS2 children may bring fresh or dried fruit to eat at playtimes. We have ‘Healthy Schools’ status and children do not bring sweets or fizzy drinks to school.

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HOMEWORK The purpose of homework is to reinforce and consolidate work done in school. The following is a guide to the amount of time a child will spend doing homework each week: Year Group

Time Taken per Week

Years 1 and 2

1 hour per week

Years 3 and 4

1 ½ hours per week

Years 5 and 6

30 minutes per day

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EDUCATIONAL VISITS Educational visits are organised by class teachers to enhance children’s understanding of the curriculum.

A contribution from parents is requested towards the cost of these visits; however, children will not be excluded where parents are unable to make a contribution.

CURRICULUM

St Mary’s offers a broad curriculum in line with the recommendations embodied in the National Curriculum. This involves teaching our children the core and foundation subjects of English, mathematics, science, computing, religious education, art, design technology, history, geography, physical education, music and a modern foreign language.

KS2 children are taught for 25 hours each week. KS1 children have 22.5 hours teaching time.

Further details about each area of the curriculum follow:Mathematics Mathematics is a valuable tool which enables us to solve problems and to make sense of the world around us. Our aim is to develop in the children basic mathematical skills which they can use and apply in 21 An academy trust limited by guarantee registered in England (company number 9258843)

investigational and problem–solving work, games and puzzles. This makes mathematics fun and relevant to real life. Investigations in particular encourage children to think in a mathematical way. Within mathematics, the following are taught: number, algebra, shape and space, measurement, angles, data handling and probability.

We hope you will be able to support your child’s mathematical progress at St Mary’s by encouraging your child to use maths in everyday life – shopping, cooking, measuring, looking for patterns, using games and constructional toys.

English One of the principal aims of the primary curriculum is to enable all pupils to develop to the full their ability to use and understand English. In our teaching of English at St. Mary’s we develop the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. We also aim to foster within the children a love of books and help them to appreciate works of literature; to develop their imaginations and to help them to grow in awareness of the structure of the language itself. Children have opportunities to engage in factual, imaginative and personal writing. We aim to help them to understand their own culture and those of other people.

Science Our aim is to create young investigators who learn through first-hand experience. At least 50% of the science curriculum is delivered through first-hand investigation. Children will have opportunities to develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through biology, chemistry and physics.

Computing Children have opportunities to learn specific skills during regular, timetabled sessions. Computing is also used as a cross curricular resource through the use of equipment such as interactive whiteboards, laptops and digital cameras.

History The study of history forms an important part of the primary curriculum as it provides the children with the opportunity to develop a number of valuable skills such as recording, using evidence, presenting their findings and analysing information, as well as developing their communication skills. At St Mary’s the children experience history through carefully planned themes and links are sought wherever possible with other areas of the curriculum.

Geography The geography curriculum is planned so that each unit of work incorporates a study of skills, themes and places. An emphasis is placed on the skill of enquiry and investigation.

PE The PE curriculum at St Mary’s offers activities such as dance, gymnastics, swimming and games; Year 6 have an opportunity to undertake outdoor and adventurous activities during their annual residential visit. Competitive sports are encouraged in our school and this is enhanced by a wide range of extracurricular sports activities. Our pupils take part in inter-schools competitions, e.g. the biannual cross 22 An academy trust limited by guarantee registered in England (company number 9258843)

country event at Crystal Palace. We have an annual Sports Day which is a family occasion, run in collaboration with the PTA. Several of our pupils play sports at county and national level. St Mary’s was proud to be awarded the Activemark for excellent sport provision.

Music All classes have a weekly music lesson with a specialist music teacher. Children are taught to listen to music, to compose and to perform. Year 3 participate in the Sound Start project, where all children are taught to play the violin or cello. Several peripatetic music teachers work with the school, providing tuition in flute, guitar, clarinet, violin and cello.

Our children love to perform and highlights in the school calendar are the infant summer concert, nativity, Junior carol service and Year 6 production.

Art Art contributes to the perceptual, aesthetic, intellectual and personal development of the child. We give the children the opportunity to explore the concepts of shape, form and colour; texture, pattern and movement; line, structure and balance.

Modern Foreign Languages All pupils from Year 3 to Year 6 have a French lesson in curriculum time, provided either by our Languages teacher or our MFL Leader.

Design Technology Design Technology challenges children to generate ideas, to design, make and evaluate. It requires the skills of communication and dexterity whilst stimulating creativity.

Sex and Relationships Education This is taught in Years 5 and 6 using the ‘All that I Am’ scheme. All SRE teaching is in keeping with the doctrine of the Catholic Church. Year 5 parents are invited to view the teaching materials before these lessons take place and parents have a statutory entitlement to request that their child is withdrawn from SRE lessons.

TEST RESULTS SUMMER 2016 Phonics screening check: 90% (national figure 81%) KS1 SATs Results 2016 Subject Meeting the required standard

National

Working at greater depth

National

Reading

84%

74%

28%

24%

Writing

82%

65%

30%

13%

Mathematics

87%

73%

33%

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KS2 SATs Results 2016 Subject Meeting the required standard

National

Working at the higher level

National

Reading

87%

66%

36%

19%

Writing

75%

74%

15%

15%

Mathematics

79%

70%

21%

17%

Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

89%

72%

28%

22%

Secondary Transfer Destinations 2016 Coloma

14

Bonus Pastor

1

Langley Boys

7

Bullers

1

John Fisher

6

Forest Hill

1

Langley Girls

6

Harris Bromley

1

Harris Beckenham

4

Hayes

1

St Philomena’s

3

Newstead

1

Bishop Challoner

2

Royal Russell

1

Ravens Wood

2

Sydenham Girls

1

Beths Grammar

1

COMMUNICATIONS There are two formal meetings with parents each year. In the summer term of Year 5, a representative from the Local Authority admissions team briefs parents on secondary transfer arrangements. In the second half of the autumn and spring terms, parents are invited to individual consultation evenings where their child’s progress is discussed and targets set for the next stages of development. In addition, parents receive a written annual report in July and their child’s assessment levels.

If parents have concerns, they should be discussed in the first instance with the child’s class teacher. If further discussion is required, an appointment may be made to meet with the Headteacher. Parents receive a weekly flyer from the Headteacher to keep them up to date with events in the school. We 24 An academy trust limited by guarantee registered in England (company number 9258843)

use InTouch- a facility whereby parents receive communications from school via email and ParentPay which is a facility for online payments for school meals and educational visits.

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