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Skinners’ Academy creates 21st Century learners through exceptional Enterprise education to make ethical and sustainable contributions to local & global prosperity. We have created a learning environment where hard work, motivation, and determination help to prepare our students for their future lives in an ever-changing world. Our Academy will be a beacon of excellence at the heart of the community we serve. We aim to provide a highly disciplined, vibrant, and safe environment where every pupil can flourish regardless of their ability or background. skinner's Academy provides a range of opportunities to our pupils to build confidence and develop skills which especially useful both inside and outside the classroom. Based in Woodberry Down, Skinners’ Academy is committed to playing a significant role at the heart of the local community. We work closely with the local businesses allowing our pupils to gain a unique insight into the business world. These insights will enhance their employability skills and provide an opportunity to boost their confidence. Skinners’ Academy is determined to help our pupils “be the best they can”. We encourage pupils to cultivate new interests and build on transferable skills which will be useful beyond Skinners’ Academy. At the end of the school day, there is a variety of after-school activities for students to take part in. Skinners’ Academy is a truly great school offering outstanding, all-around education, and is determined to be one of the best schools in London. We believe that all pupils, regardless of background or ability, should be supported to excel in all that they do. Skinners’ Academy recognizes the multi-cultural, multi-faith, and ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom. Situated in the heart of the country’s capital city we serve a diverse and exciting community.“Be the best you can” – our Academy motto reflects our belief that all pupils, regardless of background or ability, should be supported to excel in all that they do. We understand the vital role the Academy plays in ensuring groups or individuals within the school are not subjected to intimidation or radicalization by anyone wishing to unduly, or illegally, influence them. The Academy seeks opportunities to celebrate our community and their rich heritage from all around the globe. We follow equal opportunities guidance which guarantees that there will be no discrimination against any individual or group, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status, or similar. Skinners’ Academy is dedicated to preparing pupils for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum and ensuring that it promotes and reinforces British values to all its pupils. Most students studying an Advanced Level program (Level 3) will be undertaking at least 3/4 A Levels. Prospective students will need to obtain a Grade 6/B in the specific subjects they wish to study or a related subject before taking the A-Level course. Students wishing to study maths and/or science must have obtained a grade 7/A or above in the subject at GCSE. To study A-Level music an applicant must have reached at least Grade 5 on an instrument. For progression into Year 13, students must achieve a minimum of three Ds in their Year 12 assessments. Some students at Level 3 will benefit from a more vocational, coursework-based approach – and BTEC qualifications provide this option. Students have the option of undertaking a ‘triple’ BTEC. For a BTEC program, we expect students to have obtained Grade 4/C or above in a similar subject. For progression into Year 13, students must achieve a minimum of a Pass Grade in their Year 12 assessments. Pupils who have achieved a GCSE in Polish, Portuguese or Turkish may have the opportunity to pick this up as an additional (i.e. 4th) A-Level subject. Providing pupils with the skills they need to succeed in Life’ is what Skinners’ Academy believes Enterprise Education can provide for our school community. Enterprise Education is a high priority for the Government therefore Skinners’ Academy is delighted to be at the forefront of this movement by employing Enterprise as our Specialism. Enterprise Education will support pupils with the ability to navigate the adult world. It will give them the confidence they will need to deal with different aspects of life and work. Developing Enterprise skills will help pupils to tackle a range of tasks they will be expected to complete in adult life with confidence. Our enterprise culture influences all that we do and is part of what makes us stand out as an academy that cultivates the ‘whole child. Therefore, within the past few years, we have worked with more than 50 local, national and international employers in addition to other education providers, so that our pupils can benefit from professional industry experts. Whatever our pupils aspire to achieve, our specialism will allow every pupil to receive a high-quality and engaging learning experience. This will aid them to reach their full potential in whichever employment, training, or education setting they move on to. View full school