PROSPECTUS
Vision for the School in the Trust
Dedicated Support
Quality Curriculum
Individual Potential Realised
Transition from Primary to Secondary School
Extra-Curricular
Sporting Opportunities
Next Steps / Questions Contact Details
Quite simply, we aim to be a great school at the heart of this community
Message from the Headteacher
Ormskirk School is on a journey of rapid and sustained improvement with wonderful children and fantastic staff, ready to welcome you into our school. At our school your child will experience a balance between a high commitment to academic progress, excellent pastoral care and a genuine belief that every child can succeed. Our priority is to get to know each of our children for their own special uniqueness, making them feel proud to belong to our school and community. Building and maintaining strong relationships with our parents is essential to this and we also take our role at the heart of the Ormskirk community seriously.
We are firmly committed to a rapid programme of significant improvement and are determined to provide the very best for each and every one of our children. We are driven to provide a nurturing environment which is dedicated to developing
Mr J Burnham (Headteacher)
happy, respectful and independent children. We are extremely passionate about ensuring the successful development of each individual child. We believe that every child deserves to feel safe and well supported, experience the joy of learning and the pride that follows their hard work and success.
One of our core priorities is community spirit and a family feel; our children are supported by key staff, and will be challenged to be the very best they can be. Getting the balance right between academic and pastoral support is vital to us. At Ormskirk, we believe that every child should be treated as we would want our own children to be. One of our core priorities is community spirit and a family feel; our children are supported by key staff, and will be challenged to be the very best they can be. We are delighted to welcome you and your child to our Ormskirk family.
Proud to be a school in the Endeavour Learning Trust family
Vision for the School in the Trust
We are a proud family of schools bonded by our Trust vision, priorities and values. We work as one team in school, across our Trust and with our wider partners for the benefit of everyone in our Trust, our families and the communities we serve.
We foster authentic, positive relationships which are based on the foundations of respect, listening, kindness, support and constructive challenge. We are approachable, open and honest.
Equity of opportunity is central to our practice and we will invest time, training and resources so that everyone is included and has the chance to be their very best.
We are firmly committed to recognising, celebrating and investing in the individuality of all our children and young people, each staff member across the Trust and the distinct ethos and identity of each of our schools.
We believe in the promise of each individual across the Trust and will ensure we inspire, support and challenge in proportionate measure, so that we all thrive and are able to achieve our own individual best potential.
Dedicated Support
At Ormskirk School we are fully committed to making sure that every child is supported and treated as an individual. We will get to know who they are and what helps them to learn and be happy. Each of our children belong to a tutor group and a house which is their extended family in school, ensuring they feel a part of the whole school community. Upon entry to school, students will be placed in a tutor group and one of our four houses; April Ashley, Rosa Parks, Emmeline Pankhurst, and Alan Turing. Each year group is led by an enthusiastic and energetic Head of Year.
Heads of Year work closely with their team of personal tutors. Tracking progress allows us to provide bespoke support through academic mentoring, whether this be during morning tutorials or through small group/ individual work, ensuring all students are successful in their studies and enjoy their time in school. In addition, every year group has a dedicated Assistant Head of Year, who is specifically devoted to providing pastoral, welfare and behavioural support within their house. We have a dedicated Primary Liaison, to work with parents and teachers of Year 6 pupils to ensure maximum support for a positive transition to Ormskirk School.
Quality Curriculum
All students study English Language and Literature, Maths and Science leading to GCSE qualifications and continue to participate in a core PE programme. A significant proportion of students take three separate Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) within their core subject time. Students choose at least one GCSE option from Geography, History and/or a Modern Foreign Language, Spanish or French from the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) suite of subjects and up to two further GCSE options from either the EBacc subjects listed above and/or Art, Business Studies, Computing, Design Technology, Performing Arts, Food Preparation and Nutrition, ICT, Music, Physical Education, Religious
Studies or a Cambridge National in Sport Studies.
In Year 7, 8 and 9, alongside their core subjects, children also study Spanish, History, Geography, RE, Art, Computing, Design Technology, Drama, Food Technology and Music.
As children enter Key Stage 4, they have the opportunity to study either the Triple or Combined Science course as well as finalising three options from the wide range of subjects listed above. All of our children have the opportunity to study the full English Baccalaureate to the end of Year 11.
Individual Potential Realised
No matter what stage of development, or level of ability, we will work alongside every single one of our children to ensure they become the very best version of themselves.
To help all of our new children prepare for high school, we provide a structured transition programme
Individual school tours are available on request
Induction Evening - welcome new children and their parents into the school
Transition from Primary to Secondary School
Early identification of potential or additional needs
Transition time – children experience what life at Ormskirk School is like
Transition staff and Year 6 teachers meet to pass on as much information about each child
Transition
Primary Secondary School
Pastoral Day – Children learn about the house system and ethos. They meet their tutor group
Key staff from Ormskirk
School visit children in their primary school
Extra-Curricular
Extra-curricular activities are an important part of school life. We have a variety of clubs and teams, including but not limited to Debating, Drama, STEM (Science, Technology, Astronomy, Engineering and Maths), Music, Sports, Coding and Computing.
Sporting Opportunities
Every child should have the opportunity for a fully rounded education. Sport and physical activity not only promote a good foundation for a healthy lifestyle, they also help with life skills such as teamwork and leadership. We provide an environment where children are actively encouraged to seek their talent, whilst being supported to nurture it, enjoy it and achieve in their chosen physical activity or sport.
Children benefit from our facilities which include a dedicated gymnasium and multi-purpose Sports Hall. In addition to this, we have extensive playing fields which include football and rugby pitches alongside track and field amenities, as well as a full-sized 5G AstroTurf pitch.
There are lots of opportunities for children to take part in competitions across West Lancashire, with some students being selected to play their sport at regional level and beyond.
Next steps
After reading through our prospectus, you will have a good idea of what Ormskirk School has to offer. We would strongly encourage you to come and view the school for yourself, meet the Headteacher, the staff and students so you can see first-hand what makes us truly unique.
Once you have decided we are the school of choice for your child, your next step is to fill out an online application form via the Lancashire County Council website (https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/) before the deadline date.
On the LCC website you will also be able to find lots of useful information when it comes to your application, from important dates and all kinds of advice and support.
Any
Questions?
If you have any questions, we would love to hear from you. Our friendly Admissions Team is available to speak to you on the phone or in person. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Ormskirk School.
enquiries@ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk www.ormskirk.lancs.sch.uk 01695 583040
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