Langley Park School For Girls Prospectus

Unlocking potential through empowerment

Langley Park School for Girls

www.lpgs.bromley.sch.uk

Academic success is the reason parents send their daughters here. Plenty to shout about, too.

The Good Schools Guide

Empowering students to become confident, creative individuals I am thrilled to be Headteacher of this dynamic, successful and happy school.

LPGS is committed to empowering young people, who will be able to make a real difference for themselves and for others.

We’re currently in the top 100 non-selective schools in the country and in the top 10 in London for our GCSE results.

Our mixed Sixth Form has an academic focus, and we’re providing tailored support to ensure that increasing numbers of students go on to Oxbridge or the Russell Group universities.

the community and the world; to develop a sense of rights and responsibilities and ultimately to become leaders as well as achievers. Our staff work relentlessly to make sure that our students are safe, secure and happy. Do enjoy your visit to our school, and do look at our website for further information.

Our Careers Academy and the range of pathways we offer make sure that our students are equipped with the skills and attributes they require for fulfilling careers and effective lifelong learning.

Excellent learning relationships, an empowering pastoral curriculum, and the huge range of enrichment and out-of-hours learning opportunities enable LPGS students to become confident, creative individuals.

Dr Anne Hudson

We ensure that they continue to benefit from these opportunities; to contribute to

Headteacher

Core Beliefs • Respect for the individual • Pursuit of excellence • Equality of opportunity • Contributing to the community

The school takes a hard-line approach to bullying and students know that their concerns will be taken seriously and treated fairly.

Ofsted

The ethos, quality of education, the enthusiasm and quality of the teachers, sta and Head have resulted in Charlotte blooming.

Year 11 Parent

A vibrant, welcoming, dynamic learning community Teachers are keenly aware of students’ attainment and effort, and their special educational needs or gifts and talents in specific subjects.

Years of specialist focus in Languages, Sport and Technology mean that these three curriculum areas are particularly successful. We’re also proud of our achievements in expressive and creative arts.

All students follow a broad, balanced and relevant combination of subjects. A large range of A Level (level 3) courses is offered in the Sixth Form, and some level 2 (vocational) courses are also available depending on the anticipated demand.

Our Admissions Policy is available on our website.

We’re part of a Multi-Academy Trust with four local primary schools.

Cross-phase collaboration is helping us raise achievement.

Parents praise the ease of communication The Good Schools Guide

Our teachers encourage us to take risks and learn from mistakes. Year 9 student

Excellence in the curriculum and beyond Academic excellence and choice across the curriculum

Learning and enjoying the wider life of the school

LPGS Careers Academy

In Years 10 and 11, most students follow a compulsory curriculum leading to GCSE accreditation in the following subjects: English, English Literature, Mathematics, Core and Additional Science (with an intensive offer of the three separate Science GCSEs for the most able scientists), an Art or Technology subject (including ICT) , a Modern Language, and History and/or Geography.

Extra–curricular activities are an important part of our students’ development. They participate in a range of clubs and activities, from astronomy and chess to workout or website work.

Many participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Our orchestra, bands and choirs are large and thriving. Residentials, both in this country and abroad, include music and ski trips.

We have our own unique Careers Academy, run by a careers guidance expert.

Students can also choose additional subjects from a wide range, including Dance, Drama, Music, P.E., or Religious Studies.

For some, there is a choice of vocational courses including Business Communications and Travel and Tourism.

Our links with schools in Kuwait, France, Germany and Tenerife underline our students’ sense of themselves as global citizens.

It provides specific advice, including one-to-one support and guidance backed up with seminars, careers days, contact with employers and practice at interviews.

Participation in healthy exercise and competitive sport is a prominent part of our school experience.

Facilities are of such a high standard that they are used by the community in the evenings and at weekends.

Promoting creativity and talent Sporting success: a healthy, forward - looking community

The Performing Arts: fostering creativity and promoting talent

Rights Respecting School

A vast range of sporting opportunities is available, including swimming, tennis, fencing, football, and hockey.

Our students achieve fame and success in tennis, water polo, rounders, cricket, squash, athletics, gymnastics and diving, locally and nationally.

Partnerships also allow them to work collaboratively with both primary and other secondary students.

Our outstanding Music teachers encourage the development of the musical skills for which the school is renowned. We are proud of the quality of our orchestras, bands, ensembles and choirs and the many splendid solo performers.

Dance is available at all three key stages and offered as an exam subject. A variety of evening performances including plays, concerts, musicals and ballets demonstrates the high standards of learning and teaching in Performing Arts.

Determination to make a difference locally, as well as to the planet, means our students actively contribute to the sustainable school agenda. LPGS is a Rights Respecting School.

We have a special focus on student voice, through which our students can help improve school life and learning.

Healthy diet Our caterers serve a varied menu with an emphasis on healthy eating. A menu of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes is presented each day, supplemented by salads and fruit. Food Technology is a popular subject and students’ effective learning about health and nutrition has been recognised in our Healthy Schools Award.

The standard of the Performing Arts productions is good enough for the West End. Parent

The supportive teaching and pastoral care in the Sixth Form helped me achieve my dream.

Sixth Form student

LPGS Sixth Form: developing leadership

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All information was correct at the time of going to press but changes may occur during the year to which the brochure refers or subsequent years.

Large numbers of students, both girls and boys, join our Sixth Form. They are fully involved in the life of the school and are seen as ambassadors. They are constantly praised for their maturity, intelligence and enthusiasm.

Sixth Form students have the opportunity to become prefects and to take on a range of other responsibilities including mentoring younger students.

Find out more, visit our website at:

www.lpgs.bromley.sch.uk You are also welcome to arrange to visit the school during working hours.

Please ring: 0208 639 5200

All students in Year 12 participate in enrichment activities : they have a range of sports and a variety of other activities (including community service) to choose from.

They are able to present fullyrounded applications to the universities and colleges of their choice, and all are encouraged to become achievers and leaders in an increasingly complex world.

Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3BE Headteacher: Dr Anne Hudson t: 0208 639 5200 e: info@lpgs.bromley.sch.uk

Part of Langley Park Academies Registered Office: Langley Park School for Girls, Hawksbrook Lane, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3BE A company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with number 07697400

www.lpgs.bromley.sch.uk