Seymour Road Academy is a two-form entry academy and is part of the growing, multi-academy Wise Owl Trust which was formed in 2012. Our academy is located in an exciting and diverse community in East Manchester, close to the Etihad Stadium and the National Cycling Centre. We currently have 463 pupils on the roll which includes a 52 place nursery. We are an inclusive academy which is devoted to ensuring that our children are ready for the next stage in their life, equipping them with the necessary skills both academically and socially. At Seymour Road, we are committed to the mental health and well-being of our children and this is catered for through our highly bespoke curriculum, responding to the needs of our families. We are incredibly dedicated to our children, their happiness, and transforming their lives to present them with the best possible life chances.
Our motto is ‘Together Everyone Achieves More’ and we are fortunate to have innovative, forward-thinking staff who continually develop their practice and are happy to give their time and energy to nurture your children. Our mission is to deliver top-quality education to all of our children across the Trust by tackling the barriers to learning and responding to contextual needs. We are committed to ensuring that our children are ready for the next stage in their life, equipping them with the necessary skills both academically and socially.
We believe that successful learners are encouraged through hands-on experience, independence, and the application of Basic Skills through the challenge. The main focus of our Trust is therefore learning both inside the classroom and beyond, combining knowledge, respect, and aspirations.
As the Admissions Authority for the community and voluntary controlled schools in Manchester, the LA is required to draft, consult on, and determine their admission arrangements. Where there are more applicants than places available the LA will apply the admission arrangements to decide which applicants will be offered places. Admission arrangements for voluntary aided schools, foundation schools, free schools, and academies are set by their Governing Body, who are, the Admission Authority for their establishment. They are responsible for drafting, consulting on, and determining their admission arrangements. Copies of admissions arrangements for these types of schools/academies in Manchester can be found on the school/academy website and the LA’s website. They are also available on request from the relevant school/academy and the LA.
All parents/carers are required to apply to their home LA regardless of where the school/academy they are applying to is situated. Manchester residents will apply to Manchester LA. The LA will liaise with other Admissions Authorities in Manchester and other LAs where required. Manchester LA will inform parents/carers in writing of the outcome of their application.
Our Trust will carefully grow to maintain its family ethos at the heart. Academies will maintain their autonomy at the local level whilst taking advantage of the wider school improvement offer to build strong capacity from within. It is this model that will ensure future sustainability for individual academies and the family of schools as we grow.
At Seymour Road Academy, children become part of a friendly cooperative environment where there is an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Every child is made to feel they have a vitally important role to play in the life of the school where their achievements are recognized and acknowledged.
The Education Act 2002 places a duty on schools to have arrangements in place to ensure that they safeguard and promote the welfare of children and follow statutory guidance. Governing Bodies must have someone who understands the requirements of the safeguarding guidance and legislation. At Seymour Road, we are committed to ensuring the safety of all of our children with rigorous policies and procedures in place.
School Governors now play an increasingly significant role in the running of schools. We feel it’s a huge privilege to serve the school, and play our part in ensuring the children at Seymour Road receive the education they deserve. School governing bodies are made up of volunteers who are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. Individual governors bring a range of experience to the group, drawing on their professional expertise and often their knowledge of the school as parents or as part of the local community.
Behaviour is everyone’s responsibility and at Seymour Road Academy, children become part of a friendly cooperative environment where there is an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Every child is made to feel they have a vitally important role to play in the life of the school where their achievements are recognized and acknowledged. Behavior management is seen as an integral part of the curriculum that teaches social skills to all children. This policy deals with the majority of the children at Seymour Road Academy. A small number of pupils may need an additional Individual Behaviour Plan or Pastoral Support Plan to help them succeed in school.
