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The Queen's School, Kew, is a Church of England primary school in the London Borough of Richmond, England. We are a Voluntary Aided two-form school in the parish of St Anne's. Queen's encourages every child to reach their full potential, nurtured and supported in a Christian community, which lives by the values of love, compassion, and respect. The Queen's School has proudly served our children for more than 200 years. Now we look to future generations and the learning journey they need to equip them for the 21st century. We welcome applications from all members of the community and we ask all to respect the Christian Ethos of our school and its importance within our community. If you are considering The Queen’s Church of England School for your child, you are warmly invited to make an appointment to visit once your child has reached three years of age. Every year we admit thirty children to each of our two reception classes, sixty in total. If we are oversubscribed we will allocate places using our admissions criteria which are available to view in our Admissions Policy. We encourage you to read both our Admissions Policy and Richmond’s Guide, “Admission to Richmond’s Primary Schools”, which is updated and published each August, the year before your child enters reception. Please note that children applying who have older siblings at Queen’s still need to apply for a reception place in the usual way. Following an application, if we are unable to offer a place for your child, their name will be placed on a waiting list operated by the school by the oversubscription criteria. The waiting list remains open until the end of the summer term. Parents who wish their child to remain on the waiting list beyond the end of the summer term must notify the Local Authority in writing. You have the legal right to appeal against a decision not to offer your child a place at Queen’s. You are entitled to appeal for a place even though your child may have received an offer of a place at another school. Parents wishing to appeal should obtain an appeal form from the school. The form should be sent to the Clerk to the Appeal panel, c/o The Queen’s Church of England Primary School. Appeal Applications must be received by the school within 20 school days, starting from the National Offer Day. More information on appeal rules can be found in the latest Richmond Guide and our Admissions Policy. Governors provide a strategic view that sets out the broad framework within which the Headteacher and her staff run the school. We focus on the school’s Vision Priorities and statutory responsibilities. The Headteacher and staff report to the governors who offer support and challenge to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children. We conduct ourselves in line with our Standing Orders. The bulk of Governing Board work takes place through Governor Committees that focus on specific areas of our work. The Full Governing Board meets six times a year and delegates work to the committees through the Committee Terms of Reference. Supporting our classroom learning is an endless list of inspirational activities. Read all about them in our newsletters, find out about our most exciting events and learn more about our fabulous music, sport, and clubs. Queen's School lies at the heart of Kew, and we reach out to many local organizations. From our beautiful churches to the community's after-school, music and sporting groups, we aim to build our children's connections with their neighbors. We maintain links with former pupils, often through music, as they go on to secondary school and out into the wider world. Our annual concerts at the Barn Church bring all ages together to celebrate our community. Enjoy these pages as we go beyond the school gates. The National Association of Head Teachers has partnered with Family Action to be the president’s charity and throughout the year they will be supporting parents, pupils, and teachers to work together to ensure young people get the very best from their time at school. The theme of the partnership is "school readiness" and preparing your child for the school day has a big impact on educational attainment - so if a child comes to school without having had a good night’s sleep, or if they start the day on an empty stomach, this will hurt their ability to learn. Over the next few months, a series of leaflets aimed at supporting parents, pupils, and teachers will be published. The Queen’s School has Vision Priorities that provide a clear focus for actions and decision-making in the school. This is our School Development Plan. We're now coming to the end of our most recent two-year cycle, and thinking about our priorities for the next two years. The process began in 2011 when the Governing Body asked children, parents, staff, governors, and other stakeholders for their views. At our first Vision Day that was attended by all staff, governors, and parent representatives, ten long-term Vision Priorities for the school were agreed upon. View full school

This is an ambitious academy at the heart of the local community. We support our students as they develop the confidence, work ethic, and motivation they will need to thrive as adults. In September 2016 we joined the Harris Federation, one of England’s most successful groups of academies. All of our academies have been rated ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’ by Ofsted. In 2017, the Academy achieved its first set of results, with an estimated high Progress 8 score achieved. This means all students, no matter their starting point, make good or outstanding progress. Harris Academy Orpington combines the traditional values of good manners, strong discipline, and respect with excellent teaching. Our highly skilled and committed teachers inspire students to work hard and achieve their absolute best. Lessons are interesting and engaging and students are enthusiastic about learning. Your son or daughter’s education and development are important to us. Our focus is to provide a quality learning experience both inside and outside the classroom. We promote excellence, opportunity and a ‘can do’ culture. Regardless of individual ability or background, we believe that by setting high standards, praising effort, and with support and guidance, every child can excel. Our academy is a member of the Harris Federation, a group of 44 primary and secondary academies in and around London educating some 30,000 young people. The Harris Federation Teaching School Alliance enables us not only to train and develop teachers and leaders in our academies but also to do so for other schools. Each academy is led and run by its Principal and other senior leaders: we are deliberately a federation rather than a chain. What unites us is a culture that ensures the children and teenagers in our schools get an excellent education within a happy, caring, and supportive environment. As a result of this, all Harris academies so far to have been inspected by Ofsted have been rated either ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ with the vast majority being Outstanding. Many of these academies replaced schools previously considered to have been failing. The Harris Federation has been recognized as a top performer by education researchers at the Department for Education, Sutton Trust, and Education Policy Institute as well as Watchsted and PwC. We are a not-for-profit charity created by Lord Harris of Peckham. He and his family take an active interest in every Harris academy, supporting us financially and with their time. We maintain a happy, driven, and organized environment to help our students thrive. This section of our website details what life is like at Harris Academy Orpington. We want our students to feel happy and welcome from day one. The staff keeps a very close eye on students, especially in the early days of their transition into secondary education. New Year 7s are guided through their first few days with fun team-building activities to help them settle into life at the academy. Parents are encouraged to get involved with their children’s education and to visit regularly, whether for special events or to hear about their son or daughter’s progress. Reports are sent home every half term. Daily homework ensures that students continue their education outside the classroom and establishes an ongoing momentum of study that makes it much easier when the time comes to revise for exams. Harris Academy Orpington is dedicated to promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs Within lessons and through our program of assemblies, drop-down days, extra-curricular activities, and school trips Harris Academy Orpington will Enable students to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem, and self-confidence Enable students to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law of England Encourage students to accept responsibility for their behavior, show initiative, and understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality of the school and to society more widely. Challenge opinions and behaviors in school that are contrary to the above fundamental British values. Enable students to acquire a broad general knowledge of and respect for public institutions and services in England. Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling students to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures. Encourage respect for other people Encourage respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic processes, including respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied in England. Understand and explain how citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process Appreciate that living under the rule of law protects individual citizens and is essential for their wellbeing and safety. Understand that there is a separation of power between the executive and the judiciary and that while some public bodies such as the police and the army can be held to account through Parliament, others such as the courts maintain independence. Understand that the freedom to choose and hold other faiths and beliefs is protected in law. Show that other people having different faiths or beliefs to oneself (or having none) should be accepted and tolerated, and should not be the cause of prejudicial or discriminatory behavior. Understand the importance of identifying and combatting discrimination. View full school

Priory Education and Children’s Services aims to make a real and lasting difference in young people’s lives through quality education, care, and health solutions leading to the very best individual outcomes. Our teams' expertise provides individuals who have experienced difficulties in mainstream or existing specialist settings, with the chance to fulfill their potential and be well-prepared for adult life. We aim to deliver high-quality, long-term solutions for young people in need of specialist support, including those who face the most challenging difficulties with highly complex needs. We support young people with autism, with emotional, behavioral, or mental health difficulties, and also specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Whatever an individual’s needs, our schools, colleges, and children's homes offer stable placements to help young people develop their education, social, and independence skills so they can fulfill their potential. Priory Lodge School’s Mission Statement is to Enabling pupils to become successful learners, responsible citizens, and confident individuals. The Priory Lodge School is a co-educational, purpose-built day school in South West London for young people aged 9 to 19 with mild to moderate autism, Asperger syndrome, and associated learning difficulties including ADHD, ODD, OCD, and clinical anxiety/depression. We offer a stimulating and enriched education for older primary and secondary pupils, covering entry levels, GCSEs, BTEC options, and, at post-16, some A levels. In addition, we enable students to develop life and independent living skills. The school incorporates two sites: The main school and a hospital CAMHS unit. Both sites share a vision to reflect our Mission Statement ‘Enabling pupils to become successful learners, responsible citizens, and confident individuals, we work with passion and dedication to making a real impact on improving the lives of our pupils and their families. we offer a nationwide network of services, meaning a high-quality education and care placement can be offered locally. Proven experience in delivering first-class residential care. Exceptional and quality outcomes demonstrating the lasting value of placements. A broad and balanced curriculum, including vocational routes into sustainable employment. Nationally recognized qualifications and accreditations. Onward pathways across the Priory Group into further education or supported living if required. Some of the UK’s leading experts in working with young people with autism and challenging behaviors. Modern, well-equipped facilities, designed to meet students’ holistic needs. We identify and provide the specialist support a young person needs to re-engage with learning and work towards their future aspirations. In 2015, 98.4% of our leavers successfully moved onto employment, education, training, and/or planned onward residential care pathways. We provide safe, nurturing environments where students from around the world can access a first-class British education. Set in stunning locations, our schools and colleges offer international students the chance to follow a well-rounded curriculum and achieve UK qualifications and accreditations. Our helpful Local Offer guides are specifically designed to provide you with all the key information about Priory schools and colleges. They look at everything from how our staff supports young people, to the ways we prepare them for their next step, whether this is education or independent living. Priory provides expert specialist education for young people aged 5 to 25 with a range of conditions and special education needs, including autism and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, through our extensive network of schools, further education colleges, and partnerships with NHS child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS) units. With an absolute focus upon achieving the very best outcomes, our schools and colleges support young people with special educational needs to fulfill their unique potential through: Safe and nurturing educational environments that meet the full range of young people’s needs. Tailored curriculums geared around a deep understanding of young people’s challenges. Bespoke access to social skills programs. Well-equipped education and therapeutic facilities. Pathways that tackle the difficult transitional journeys from childhood to adulthood. Priory schools and colleges have a reputation for excellence in dealing with autism and challenging behavior, as reflected by our Ofsted, Estyn & CQC judgments. Priory’s regulatory outcomes significantly outperform national sector performance data with many of our services achieving the very highest accolade from regulators of ‘Outstanding’. The wide geographic spread of our schools and colleges allows us to provide local placements that meet young people’s unique education needs. Students can maintain relationships and links within their local community, in turn maximizing their chance of a smooth and successful placement. Whether a student wants to progress to university or move into employment, we will support them in pursuing their ambition. Our schools and colleges offer a broad curriculum, with the choice of both academic and vocational courses in a variety of subjects, including Accounting, Agriculture, Animal Care, Archaeology, Art, Biology, Catering, Chemistry, Construction, Drama, Engineering, English, Forestry, Graphics, Health, and Social Care. Law, Mathematics, Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Music, Physics, Politics, Retail, Sociology, and Textiles. We support students to study towards a variety of national accreditations and qualifications, including, level certificates, ASDAN qualifications, BTECs, GCSEs, AS-Levels, and A-Levels. ll young people at our schools and colleges are engaged in independence programs. We provide therapeutic and supportive environments which help students achieve their academic, independence, and social goals so that they can become successful adults. Outcomes that change lives, A Priory education delivers lasting value, helping young people to achieve outstanding outcomes and reach their potential. In 2015 98.4% of leavers successfully moved onto employment, education, training, and/or planned onward residential care pathways. 94% of students gained one or more GSCE at A* - G at sites where students were entered for GCSEs. Priory Fostering Services provides high-quality, stable foster care placements in warm and welcoming family homes in the West Midlands and South West of England for: Children and young people up to the age of 18 Sibling groups (brothers and sisters) Parent and child placements Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children By delivering a comprehensive package of support, we help vulnerable children unlock their potential and face their adult lives with confidence and a sense of worth. We believe that all children and young people have the right to grow up in a safe, supportive, and loving family. Our foster carers provide the right environment and levels of support to make a real and lasting difference in children’s lives. Together, we help young people develop a strong sense of identity, pursue a range of hobbies and interests and reach their full potential. Fostering is looking after a child or young person in your home and caring for them whilst their parents are unable to do so. Our approved foster carers provide a warm and safe home so that children can recover and thrive. We are driven by a passion to support young people in a way that best suits their individual needs and circumstances. Children and young people in foster care need to experience normal family life. As a foster carer, you will provide a stable family environment, nurturing and guiding young people to unlock their unique potential, and equipping them for a brighter future. There are several reasons why a child or young person may not be able to live with their own families, such as bereavement, illness, or family breakdown. In some cases, a child may be removed from the family home for their safety. Their local authority then becomes responsible for their welfare and they become a ‘looked after child. View full school

A warm welcome to The Prebendal School! Our school offers an extensive array of first-class qualities that sets it apart from the rest. There is no doubt that we find ourselves in challenging times, with the nation on lockdown and many pupils learning at home with their families. At The Prebendal, we have embraced online learning and have been delighted to receive such positive feedback from parents and pupils. By using Tapestry in the Pre-Prep, and Microsoft Teams for Years 3-8, we have managed to maintain the high standard of learning that is associated with The Prebendal. Our pupils are fortunate to have dedicated and skillful teachers who have worked so hard to maintain continuity of provision for our pupils. The Prebendal is in the middle of a beautiful and historic city and we can enrich lessons with trips and visits that are literally on our doorstep. Our unique link with Chichester Cathedral means our pupils have unrivaled performing opportunities and one of the grandest assembly spaces around! Our small class sizes and personal development program allow for academic rigor and create ambitious children who always aim high, while our wraparound care from Breakfast Club, after school care, and Supper Club to our Flexi boarding options and themed boarding nights provides the perfect solution for busy family lives. We are proud of our place in history as the oldest school in Sussex, probably dating back to the foundation of Chichester Cathedral itself in the 11th century, and the Cathedral's world-class Choristers live and learn at The Prebendal. Coupled with our historic roots, our dedicated staff deliver a modern-day challenging curriculum and our children are confident without being arrogant. Opportunities beyond the classroom are endless and our official status as a Beach School means our younger children embrace outdoor learning. Competitive sport for all is also a vital part of our packed timetable. The Prebendal is a way of life – where families come together, where the sound of music can be heard throughout the School from dawn until dusk, and where opportunities to think beyond what is expected is commonplace. We think ‘outside the box and encourage our children to believe in themselves. The Prebendal is the oldest school in Sussex and probably dates back to the foundation of Chichester Cathedral in the 11th century. It was re-founded in 1497 by Bishop Edward Storey who attached it to the Prebend of Highleigh in Chichester Cathedral and thus gave its present name. Originally, the School would have been a ‘Song School’ for the Cathedral Choristers – a tradition that is central to the ethos of The Prebendal today as the Choristers continue to live and learn at the School. The Prebendal was also one of the first schools to become co-educational in the 1970s and girls arrived in 1972. The School has since developed into a thriving community for day and boarding boys and girls aged three to 13. The charming 13th-century schoolhouse, with its historic narrow tower, still stands in West Street. Long Dorm, on the top floor, contains 300-year-old paneling and three adjoining 18th-century houses have been added. Over the years, The Prebendal has added further extensions and also uses the East Wing of the Bishop’s Palace which is next door to the main school buildings. The younger children of the School, in the Pre-Prep, used to attend Northgate House in Chichester but they have been housed in a modern and purpose-built building on the main site called Highleigh since September 2012. View full school

We are blessed with a truly beautiful location. away from view, within the secure and secluded Cathedral Close, the school benefits from a wonderful sense of privacy. Visitors are often surprised by the size of the school site and the grass play areas and open vistas behind our front door. The school is nestled between Winchester Cathedral and Winchester College. Moments from our front door is the heart of the historic city of Winchester. Step through our back gate to enjoy the stunning countryside of the South Downs Way. The ancient city wall runs around the boundary of our extensive games pitches, which are right next to the school. Adjacent to the Bishop's Palace and the ruins of Wolvesey Castle, they offer a glorious view of the Cathedral. Few school pitches can boast of such a stunning setting. A tributary of the River Itchen flows through the school grounds. The boys go fishing further downstream. nature reserves in the water meadows have an abundance of wildflowers and birds, and an Iron Age fort with a maze at the top of St Catherine's Hill is within easy walking distance of the school. These are wonderful resources for supervised explorations and activities with the boys – and the hill is perfect for toboggans when it snows! The beautiful and venerable buildings that surround us are a constant source of inspiration and an ever-present reminder of history and tradition. A Pilgrim can be an artist or an actor, a sailor or a quizzer, a chess player, or a karate kid. Indeed, he may be all of the above – or possibly none of them. But as a Pilgrim, he will be immersed in something and perhaps discovering an interest that will last a lifetime. A Pilgrim may well be sporty – playing games, enthusiastically and in the right spirit, is what many boys enjoy about living here. Soccer and cricket happen at all hours and training and matches for team sports occur throughout the week, all year round. A Pilgrim is probably musical – almost every boy here learns a musical instrument and about half learn two. We are well known for our two professional choirs, one at Winchester Cathedral and one at Winchester College, and Pilgrims’ boys often leave for their senior school as Music Scholar. Not every Pilgrims’ boy is interested in music, but there is, arguably, no better school in the country for someone who is. One unifying principle? We want to help develop impressive characters we want boys to be kind and happy, confident and determined, and to have integrity and manners. To be a Pilgrim is to be part of a strong community and shared history. It is to be located between College, Cathedral, and Castle – minutes from the countryside and minutes from the city center. It is to see the world through the lens of opportunity and change. It is to be comfortable as an individual and, in all regards, your best self. Its lineage can be traced back through the schools associated with the Cathedral Choir at least to the Alta Schola, established around 676 AD. The Pilgrims' School carries on this tradition today. The school moved to its present site in 1931 and became a preparatory school for choristers and non-choristers alike, to allow each to benefit from the talents of the other. The main building was redesigned in the 17th century and sits on the site of former Roman and medieval buildings. The Pilgrims' Hall, attached to the school is visited by tourists who come from far and wide to see its magnificent hammer-beam roof, most likely constructed in the first half of the 14th century. In 1966, the Quiristers of Winchester College Chapel Choir became an integral part of The Pilgrims' School and are still educated here today. Our Pre-Preparatory opened in 2007. The special nature of the Cathedral Close location means that the school site will not expand further. The emphasis, therefore, is on the provision of added resources and ensuring that Pilgrims are well prepared for the challenges ahead. View full school

The school is set in beautiful surroundings in Wapping East London, which is safe and secure overlooking the River Thames. The location is close to both the City of London and Canary Wharf. The name of the school comes from the location of the premises. Children are grouped according to age whilst also taking into account the child’s individual needs and ability. Your child will have a key teacher. This will be the person responsible for helping your child settle into The Pre Prep School and then will communicate with you every day about your child’s progress and will be responsible for following your child, overseen by our Directress The Pierhead Preparatory Montessori School will commit to educate the whole child and honor the diversity of each individual: Intellectually: By facilitating cooperative and independent learning teaching academic skills in the context of cosmic education developing higher levels of thinking giving an appropriate evaluation. Emotionally: By promoting unconditional acceptance of self assisting personal growth supporting the partnership between school and home providing a nurturing environment. Socially: By promoting unconditional acceptance and respect of others teaching communication and cooperation skills cultivating a sense of responsibility fostering positive group behavior. Physically: By recognizing the interdependence of mind and body teaching respect and care for the body assisting in the refining and strengthening of physical skills valuing the need for purposeful movement. Spiritually: By inspiring a love of learning encouraging self-determination developing and nurturing global awareness sharing joy, beauty, and a reverence for life. We support this mission by providing developmentally designed programs and methodologies based on Montessori philosophy. We dedicate ourselves to lifelong learning. Pupils say that they love everything about their school, especially the teachers. Parents and carers are unanimous in saying that their children are happy at school. The school provides a rich curriculum and a nurturing ethos that fosters pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development extremely well. The curriculum gives pupils an all-around education and prepares them well for life in modern Britain. View full school

We are committed to developing young people who can take their place competitively, in all walks of life, as rounded, mature, and confident members of modern British society. We place great emphasis on giving our students the ability to consider and make choices in life, rather than following the crowd. Each student is expected to strive for the highest level of individual success in their chosen path. The Petchey Academy will consider all applications for places. Each year the academy is oversubscribed but all Hackney residents and some Islington residents have an equal and fair chance of a place and a waiting list system is adopted for those that would still like to be considered for a place after initial allocation. Applications to The Petchey Academy's sixth form (University Gateway) are via our online application. All Year 11 students who attend The Petchey Academy will be interviewed by a member of the Leadership Group and made a conditional offer based upon their predicted grades. Students from other schools in Hackney and other boroughs are encouraged to apply. The academy’s crest includes the Latin word ‘Excelsior’ ("ever higher") which succinctly captures our ambition for academic excellence in an environment where students are encouraged to develop their interests and talents in all areas. I strongly believe that the students are proud of their academy and value its unique character. Our sponsor, Sir Jack Petchey CBE, gives us that distinctive character. Both students and staff follow his maxim, “If I think I can, I can” which proves an apt guide for anyone striving for excellence in their studies, extra-curricular activities, and working relationships. Students have a clear set of moral values and a sense of responsibility towards the academy. Expectations of commitment to study, social responsibility, and respect are encapsulated in our “Petchey Way” which reflects our ethos of nurturing traditional values in a modern world. When you visit, please ask any student what The Petchey Way means to them. Answers will range from wearing a smart uniform and holding doors open for people, to working hard for the highest qualifications and successfully winning a place at a top university. The academy is here to nurture and stimulate our students whatever their interests and ambitions. Whether they are fascinated by higher maths, music, or politics, we encourage and support them to pursue their ambitions. If they are inspired by medical science, The Petchey Academy is the place for them. Our links and partnerships with teaching hospitals and universities, coupled with our Clinical Skills Lab (usually only available in universities) create a stimulating environment to explore the possibilities. However, we offer a wide range of experiences and activities through our partners such as Bloomberg which open our students' eyes to the huge number of options available outside of the medical sciences and our impartial careers guidance program runs from Year 7 through to the sixth form. There is no better way to find out about our unique academy than to come and visit us. Members of our Student Leadership Team will be happy to discuss with you what makes The Petchey Academy such a special place. The curriculum at The Petchey Academy is innovative and provides students with a wide range of memorable learning experiences. We aim to provide students with a broad choice of subjects reflecting their interests to encourage students to enjoy and achieve while making excellent progress. Our curriculum has many outstanding features with particular areas of excellence in Science, Mathematics, ICT, Music, and Art. The governors act as the trustees for the charitable activities of The Petchey Academy and are also the directors of the charitable company for company law. Governors are appointed by the Articles of Association. Sponsor governors are appointed by the Jack Petchey Foundation. Governors' positions are filled by an open recruitment process. All adults who come into contact with our students in their work have a statutory duty of care to safeguard and promote their welfare. The academy provides guidance that applies to all adults, including volunteers working in or on behalf of the academy. Safeguarding children goes much wider than simply protecting them from neglect and abuse. It is also about keeping them safe from accidents, crime, bullying and actively promoting their welfare in a healthy and safe environment. At Petchey, we realize that the transition between your child's primary to secondary school is an exciting experience but can also sometimes be an anxious time. We try to make the move as smooth as possible by running an Information Sharing Evening, Transition Day and Summer School so that each student is fully prepared for the changes to come in September. All students at the academy have opportunities to be involved in a wide range of extra-curricular learning activities including a selection of sports clubs. We also have several special curriculum days throughout the year to focus on world events and promote opportunities to celebrate our shared ECM (Every Child Matters) principles. View full school

The Oval School is situated in Yardley, just off Bordesley Green East and Meadway. We have over 600 pupils on roll and a further 50+ in the nursery. We are a successful and constantly improving school. We are now a three-form entry school, Pupils join us from a range of backgrounds. We presently have 8 religions and 23 races in school. A truly 'multicultural community we celebrate all the major world religions and our religious education feature intercultural topics such as places of worship and holy books - so all of our community are included and valued. We have Quality Mark status 2011 for our school standards in English and Maths work and a Civic Society award for our school's environmental work, particularly on school allotment. We are also very proud to have achieved Gold Award from Food For Life. We are an inclusive school, we seek to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils. We are currently learning through a very creative topic-based approach focussing on British history and geography for two terms and an international study for the third. We have a range of extracurricular activities reviewed termly e.g. drama, homework club, football, and ICT club. Our school invests in ICT to prepare our pupils for the world of work. We are very lucky to have a dedicated ICT suite along with sets of laptops for use within the classroom. Our mission statement as created together with parents, pupils, teachers, and governors is: Together we are achieving success. At the Oval School, we believe that all children can achieve and succeed. In an increasingly complex world, we ensure that our children have the best possible education so that they can fulfill their potential. At the Oval, everyone is an individual and valued equally and we ensure that we positively engage in each other’s faith, religions, and cultures. The school ethos, culture, and curriculum celebrate children’s and teacher’s creativity and are how the Oval provides a happy, successful, and inspiring learning journey. The values of the school are: We ensure that all children grow as healthily as possible, can learn at school, are protected, have their views listened to, and are treated fairly and evenly. We have respect for each other at all times, treat everybody as we would wish to be treated, and enjoy learning from each other’s faiths, religions, and cultures. We have a strong sense of personal morality and integrity, are truthful at all times, and can kindly voice our own opinion. We are truthful to others and ourselves by doing what’s right regardless of who’s around, being someone others can trust. We listen, share, take turns, take part in teamwork, and are aware of the needs of others, negotiating, helping, and encouraging others. We are confident and adept in learning from experience, experimentation, research, and inquiry. We can see and value what other people are feeling and experiencing. We take personal and collective responsibility for our actions and work towards individual and collective goals, accepting responsibility for our behavior, showing initiative, and understanding how we can contribute positively to our lives at school and more widely. The School Improvement Plan is the vehicle through which this vision will be delivered. The plan will be structured to reflect this vision, and progress regarding each of the key priority areas will contribute to the delivery of the vision. Senior leaders and nominated governors will be specified as being accountable for making progress in the plan. Governors will also be strategically involved in the school's self-evaluation via their roles as Link Governors. In partnership with the Headteacher, governors will undertake a strategic role in monitoring the implementation of the plan and evaluating its impact. On an annual basis or sooner if required, the Governing Body will review both the vision and the plan and agree on improvements as necessary. All staff at the school are responsible for delivering the plan to ensure that the Oval School is continuously improving to achieve its aspirations for pupils A key concept which shapes the ethos of our school is a growth mindset based on the work of Carol Dweck. We believe the best thing to do is to teach children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning and asking questions. Rather than simply praising success we praise effort, persistence, and positive attitudes to the frequent difficulties in the process of learning. View full school

The Orion is part of a federation of two fantastic schools which are located only half a mile away from each other. This is a large learning community that functions in what is best described as a ’brother/sister’ relationship. We are very close and we are a large, very happy family! Our goal was to give the community a brighter future. Every year, we see our children learning happily and, of course, succeeding. Our positive approach, combined with the dedication of our fabulous staff team makes this a reality. We aim to provide a primary school education with a difference. Learning here is a special experience and not just a series of lessons broken up by playtime. Our learning adventure inspires our children to be kind, caring individuals with high aspirations. The children enjoy achieving very high standards in the essential academic areas of reading, writing, and maths. They learn plenty more under the heading of World Learning, which covers those incredibly exciting areas of computing, design and technology, art, geography, religious education, and physical education. Pupils’ talents are identified from the age of five and nurtured through Smart Learning in our Champions Academy. We help the children to become musicians, sportspeople, and artists! The Orion also provides many fantastic and exciting experiences for our children beyond the norm. These include working with The National Theatre, partnering with Barnet Football Club, and hiring a stadium for events, such as The Orion Olympics and Orion Live-Aid. In 2013 we co-presented a four-week learning festival called GO FEST with Goldbeaters. It was an event that had never before been seen in primary schools and included a replica “Summer Festival” evening where we put on our live music! Primary school should have a dynamic impact on children’s lives it should help them develop into great people. This is our quest across the federation of Orion and Goldbeaters! Our children love their school and describe it as “fun", "caring" and "simply the best”. That’s the way it should be for today’s young people! For all our children to be very special healthy, responsible, happy, successful, and achieving young people – Golden Children! Learning is accelerated when pupils and staff are in an exceptionally positive and happy environment. We are a little bit different from many schools as we create learning that is fun, simple, and inspires the children to become someone very special. We learn 3 core areas - Academic learning, Our World Learning, and Smart Learning – this is a range of essential curriculum areas organized in a creative and inspiring way. We believe children should discover, explore, and investigate their learning as well as be guided by staff. We believe that excellence and achievement is the key to succeeding on the learning adventure and becoming a Golden person. Every day children are expected to use a very simple method of personal thinking called GO POWER. The Golden Way provides a basic guide for pupils however many other attributes for life need to be learned e.g. self-motivation, thinking skills, independence, self-management, decision making, understanding our learning style, etc. View full school

We are proud of our broad and rich curriculum and strong exam results however, an Oratory education is about developing our young people in a much wider sense than exam results alone can demonstrate. There is 'something deeper' in an Oratory education - hard to define but undeniable - by its unique ethos and history as the only school founded by arguably the greatest educational thinker of the Victorian age, Saint John Henry Newman. An Oratory education gives our young people every opportunity to draw out and find their innate gifts and qualities and instills in them a sense of joy and a genuine love of learning. At The Oratory, everyone will find their place to excel. As a Catholic school that welcomes pupils of all faiths or none, visitors often comment on the inclusive family atmosphere of our school, and it is this supportive environment and our strong pastoral care that nurtures the confidence, self-expression, and resilience that are vital for success and happiness in the world of today. By the time they leave the school at the end of Sixth Form, having reached their academic potential, the majority of our pupils gain entry to their first choice of university, including many Russell Group universities. Our pupils leave the school as confident young adults, equipped not only with a well-rounded education, but also with a thirst for further learning, a strong moral compass, and lifelong friends. Our educational philosophy is underpinned by the values of : Integrity Curiosity Joy Confidence Endeavor Respect Kindness. These core values are shared by every member of the Oratory community, shaping who we are and what we do. The Oratory has been providing a holistic, all-round education for 160 years, focusing on the whole young person, seeing them as they are, ’wonderfully made’, and seeking to draw out and develop their innate gifts, skills, and talents, which we believe each of them has in abundance, be they academic, sporting, artistic, dramatic or inter-personal. The Oratory will become a coeducational school, welcoming girls alongside boys from September 2020. This decision means that girls and boys will be able to enjoy an Oratory education from the age of 11 through to 18. The Oratory deliberately remains a small school, with small class sizes, outstanding pastoral care, and a wonderful sense of community. Every young person is known here and we are as far from being an exam factory as can be imagined. However, our results are impressive because of this: while we have a broad academic spread, our value-added results are some of the best in the land. We’re not a small school in terms of facilities, breadth of curriculum, range of opportunities, or sport results. The Oratory has always achieved incredible things for a relatively small school and continues to do so. We are proud of our beautiful campus in the Oxfordshire countryside and our superb facilities. However, most of all we are proud of our young people – whom we call Oratorians – who are warm, kind, purposeful, yet refreshingly informal. Saint John Henry Newman founded The Oratory School intending to provide boys with an alternative to the other Catholic establishments of the day. He had been very influential in the conversion to Catholicism of many formerly Anglican, middle-class, professional men. They now wanted him to educate their sons, giving them a liberal, classical education, which would fit them for universities and public life, but in a sound Catholic context. The Oratory School opened on 1st May 1859, with nine boys. The Head Master was to be the Oratorian priest, Fr Nicholas Darnell, and Newman appointed a Dame, Mrs. Frances Wootten, imitating the great public schools. Over the year the school steadily grew in numbers, in popularity, and prestige. The sons of the old recusant families started to come, too. High-caliber lay staff were employed, schoolrooms built, playing fields rented, and extra-curricular activities thrived: all the trappings of an English public school were present by the late 1860s. In all things, however, the spiritual and religious life of the boys continued to be paramount. Newman’s friend, Ambrose St John, took the helm, though Newman himself was often involved with the finances, the examinations, the annual Latin play, and the orchestra. He often wrote to and had dealings with, the parents. After St John’s death, Fr John Norris and, in the early 20th Century, Fr Edward Pereira, were both outstanding Heads who made the school what it was: successful Catholic attractive to converts and old families alike. Boys went on to university, to Sandhurst and Woolwich, into Medicine and the Law. Many played a notable part in the Armed Forces, with 84 giving their lives in the Great War. Although Newman died in 1890, the school continued to be very much his school, still attached as it was to the Birmingham Oratory Fathers’ house, and with Fr Pereira, a former pupil of the Cardinals’ day, as Head Master. In the early 1920s, a new site became necessary and the school was relocated to Caversham, just north of Reading. In this inter-war period, there were several changes of Head Master, a devastating fire, and national economic difficulties which, together with the removal from the historical Birmingham site, caused problems for the school. In 1941the Caversham, the site was sold to the BBC and a new site was purchased in Woodcote, where the school remains to this day. Extensive building programs under Dom Adrian Morey OSB in the 1960s, Adrian Snow in the 1970s and 1980s, and latterly under Clive Dytor, gave the school hugely improved sporting facilities, classrooms, and new boarding houses. Now with Joe Smith as the Head Master, Newman’s school continues to thrive and is looking forward to welcoming girls alongside boys for the next 160 years. View full school

The Oratory R.C. Primary and Nursery School build upon strong foundations inspired by the teaching of Blessed John Henry Newman ­an advocate of personalized learning and St Philip Neri who believed that ‘cheerfulness strengthens the heart and makes us persevere in a good life. Therefore the servant of God ought always to be in good spirits.’ We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and happy innovative learning environment based upon the living tradition of the Catholic Church drawing upon current educational thinking. The school prepares children for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century through a curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of all. A community of lifelong learners, the school and governors, work in partnership with: families, the Oratory Fathers and Brothers, the Oratory Parish, local community, and external consultants to enable all children to achieve their full potential: spiritually, academically, emotionally, and socially. Whilst the prime focus of the Oratory R.C. Primary and Nursery School is to secure the best spiritual and educational provision for the child, the school recognizes that the safety, welfare, and care of children are paramount. We are therefore committed to the highest standards in protecting and safeguarding the children entrusted in our care at all times. We recognize our responsibility to safeguard all who access school and promote the welfare of all our children by protecting them from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, neglect, and bullying. The Department for Education is responsible for education and children’s services in England. We work to achieve a highly educated society in which opportunity is equal for children and young people, no matter what their background or family circumstances. Keeping Children Healthy and Safe from Harm Our pupils are continually taught and encouraged to live healthy lifestyles and adopt safe practices. Our safeguarding policies and practices help to ensure that they are safe, happy, and healthy. We also work in partnership with parents and carers throughout the year through a series of coffee mornings. View full school

The Oratory Preparatory School is an Independent Catholic day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13. This is our Mission Statement for The Oratory Preparatory School to respect each child as an individual and give each child the confidence and self-esteem to develop his or her talents to the full. "Vertical" tutor groups including pupils from Years 6-8 help to break down barriers between year groups and create opportunities for peer mentoring and modeling of confident yet thoughtful behavior by older pupils. Small class sizes create many opportunities for personal development through participation Opportunities for self-expression, participation, and performance in Department assemblies, plays, public speaking events such as English Speaking Board assessments. Many opportunities to represent the School in sports fixtures, thus developing teamwork, leadership, and self-esteem. To develop the whole child: Intellectually, morally, socially, spiritually, aesthetically, and physically. A wide range of academic subjects, including Latin, taught expertly by specialists and with excellent facilities. Personal and Social Education lessons cover key moral issues for young people. A rich and rigorous Religious Education program ensures that children are both well-informed about the Catholic and other faiths, and develop as enquiring philosophical thinkers. A vibrant music department, with lots of opportunities for performance and enjoyment of others’ talents. A strong art department, with an enviable record of scholarships. Many and varied opportunities for participation in dramatic performances, from a comedy nativity play or a piece about St Thomas a Beckett in a history assembly to a part in Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat or Othello! PE lessons develop core physical skills for all. A full program of matches in a wide variety of sports enables children to express themselves physically in a carefully controlled competitive environment. To develop an effective three-way partnership between children, parents, and school. Good relationships mean that pupils communicate with staff easily and naturally. The annually elected School Council, which includes pupils from Year 3 to Year 8, represents the views of the pupils to the Headmaster and senior staff. Small tutor groups (10-12 pupils) create a relaxed forum for discussion and healthy debate. Prefects, especially the Head and Deputy Head Prefects) represent the views of the pupils to the Headmaster and the Deputy Head (School Management). The school communicates with parents through weekly Newsletters, regularly emailed updates, 3-weekly report cards which are emailed home, and good lines of communication between tutors and parents, whose children, if they have more than one, normally have the same tutor. The Headmaster hosts regular coffee mornings with parents from a year group or two, at which concerns can be raised, as well as annual “Open Forums”, which are open to all parents. Of course, the Headmaster is always happy to meet with parents to discuss issues of concern. As a Catholic School, to offer the experience of living in a Christian community and to encourage a personal relationship with God through prayer and participation in worship. Father Kenneth Macnab is our School Chaplain. As a priest he is a very visible presence in the lives of the pupils, saying Mass several times a week as well as interacting with the children in innumerable less formal ways, such as on the Year 7 cultural and spiritual trip to Rome. We pray every day, so prayer becomes a normal part of the rhythm of the pupils’ day, and we back this up with “Thought for the Day” spiritual talks by the Headmaster and other staff in Assemblies. View full school