91150 Glyn Prospectus - Year 7 Entry - 2023-2024

Learn ”This is an
Achieve outstanding school.
Enjoy A sense of pride and
Succeed ambition permeates
all aspects of the
school’s work, and
underpins its
determination to
improve further.”

Ofsted



Welcome

I, and each of my colleagues, believe that every that they hold and live by. All of our students are Few decisions are more important than where to
child has the right to an exceptional education. It is individuals and we all, colleagues and students alike, apply for the next step in your son’s education. We
therefore a privilege to welcome you to Glyn celebrate the accomplishments of our community. hope that this Prospectus gives you an insight into
School, consistently one of the highest performing what makes Glyn School such a wonderful school
boys` comprehensive schools in the country, and a We want students to enjoy their learning and as a and we warmly invite you to visit us, to sample the
community where your son will have the result achieve and succeed in all aspects of their experience for yourself.
opportunity to both learn and ourish under academic and professional careers. We strive to
the guidance of outstanding, passionate and ensure that their experience is founded on our Matt Duffield
committed sta . Our aim is that every student eight core values: Executive Headteacher
leaves us having gone beyond their potential,
equipped with the resilience, con dence and drive • Learning & Achievement 1
that will enable them to forge rewarding futures • Enjoyment & Community
for themselves. • Challenge & Opportunity
• Integrity & Respect
Ours is a vibrant school for boys aged 11-16 with
an oversubscribed and successful mixed Sixth ‘Integrity and Respect’ underpin our entire
Form. Founded in 1927, we have a rich history of philosophy. A school community motivated by
academic, sporting and artistic excellence and in integrity and embodying a true understanding of
2014 we were designated as a Teaching School, respect and care for others is a successful school.
one of a select number that represent the most We also recognise that at the heart of our success
outstanding and innovative practice nationally. lies a genuine desire to work in partnership with
others. Parents and Carers are our most important
At Glyn School, we hold high expectations of all partners in supporting our students in meeting
our students in every respect. We have a unique their potential. We are fortunate, too, in drawing
and welcoming atmosphere that places side by upon the expertise and support of the evolving
side the highest possible aspirations for every family of GLF schools.
student’s academic progress as well as the values

Welcome

I am delighted to be Head of School at Glyn and I Integrity and respect are at the centre of our
look forward to working with the young people philosophy and, if a student can demonstrate
within it. I am a leader with incredibly high these characteristics, this will stand them in a
expectations; of myself, the sta and the students strong position as they take their next steps when
at Glyn. they leave Glyn School.

Glyn is a vibrant community where students I look forward to welcoming you to our school.
ourish. We strive to ensure that all young people
Jo Garrod
will leave Glyn as well-rounded individuals who Head of School
have reached their potential, both academically
and personally, to enable them to continue on 1
their next journey, whatever that may be. I believe
that every student has a talent and can experience
success as they develop into young adults.

As Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the
most powerful weapon which you can use to
change the world.”It is therefore our responsibility
here at Glyn to ensure that our education is world
class to empower our young people with the
attributes needed to change the world.

We put learning at the heart of all we do, both in
and out of the classroom, and students have
many opportunities available to them to help
broaden their character and resilience.

Learning & Achievement

Glyn School is committed to o ering an education We are proud of the quality of our careers education.
that provides students with the self-con dence, Guidance to assist students make informed choices
digital literacy and social skills that will enable about their future begins in Year 7 and continues
them to make the most of all life’s opportunities. throughout their time at Glyn School. Work-related
learning permeates the curriculum with careers
As your son begins his secondary education, guidance and inspiration provided across our school.
leaving school may seem a long way o . It is This is delivered as part of timetabled PSHCE
important to us that our students leave Glyn as curriculum, in assemblies, and at Parents’ and Carers’
well-rounded individuals with the skills and Evenings.
qualities needed for their future.
“Teachers use a variety of
However, we remain focused on preparing our active teaching approaches
students for the next steps in their lives. During which suit boys and take
their time at Glyn School, we want our students to their learning forward
develop not only their academic knowledge and rapidly.”
practical skills, but also the independent learning
ability and self-managing attitude that will help Ofsted
them to succeed in higher education, forge a
rewarding career and make a positive contribution
to society.

Technology is widely used to enhance the
curriculum and the school utilises the bene ts of
Chromebooks and the exibility of Google tools to
further collaboration and creativity, allowing
students to access Cloud-based learning resources
from anywhere.

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Enjoyment & Community

Learning and students' love of learning is our Our curriculum is broad and balanced throughout
overriding priority. Through our engaging Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. In
curriculum and highly quali ed teachers, we strive addition to core subjects, Key Stage 3 students
to provide a stimulating educational experience for explore the Creative Arts, undertake PE, Food
every student every day by providing a dynamic Technology, Humanities and follow bespoke
and personalised approach that helps students to programmes that help to develop character and
become active learners. We encourage our their ability to make informed life choices.
students to re ect and learn from the past, seek
challenges and questions from the world around We provide careful guidance for all our students
them and articulate and express their thoughts when choosing options at Key Stage 4 and
and ideas e ectively. Key Stage 5. We o er a wide range of both
traditional subjects and vocational pathways.
Showing the students that learning is for life,
our experienced teachers engage in many “The key to the school’s success
opportunities for continuing professional lies in outstanding teaching
development, including further study at Masters which enthuses and motivates
degree level, as well as delivering enrichment students.”
lectures. Glyn School has an extensive team
of Lead Practitioners who deliver our sta training. Ofsted

Our teachers all demonstrate a real passion for
their subject, making it interesting for students,
while building positive relationships with them.
Through the use of challenging targets, rigorous
monitoring of progress and swift intervention
when required, we ensure that students of all
abilities translate their potential into exceptional
achievement.

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Challenge & Opportunity

Committed to equality of opportunity, we foster “Students’ achievement is
an inclusive ethos in which all students are outstanding across a broad,
encouraged to aim high and are supported to challenging curriculum which
achieve their full potential. We have a dedicated caters for the needs of
team of specialists with a proven track record in individuals and groups of
providing personalised support for students with students.”
disabilities or additional needs, whether they
require more challenge or extra help in their Ofsted
studies. This may include extended curriculum
tasks, one-to-one tuition, small group work or
referral to intervention leaders to o er some
bespoke support, as needed.

We do not put a ceiling on any student potential.
We aim to allow every student to ourish
throughout their time at Glyn by being inspired
and motivated to achieve their best.

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Respect & Integrity

Our academic success is underpinned by our Each student has a Head of Year, Deputy Head of Committed to promoting students’ physical
drive to be a values driven community. Our Year and Form Tutor responsible for their development, as well as their mental progress,
primary aim is that students leave us as fully progress and wellbeing. exercise and tness have a signi cant pro le at
rounded, exceptional young adults. Glyn School. This includes a wide range of
We also have a House Leader who is responsible competitive sports teams with high levels of
Pastoral support is at the heart of all we do. for fostering a sense of community, where each participation and national success.
Happy supported students make happy student can make a valuable contribution
learners. The strong pastoral support that we through activities such as sports matches, Our three cashless Canteens o er nutritious
provide for our students is underpinned by creative competitions and charity fundraising. meals and our Food Technology department
our new Year system. House assemblies, with input from students, has helped to enhance students’ understanding
colleagues and visiting speakers, enhance this of healthy eating.
Pastoral support begins before students even feeling of family, whilst also promoting students’
join the school, with our comprehensive spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
transition programme, including visits to our Our School Nurse and Counsellor are also on
feeder primary schools, one-to-one meetings hand to give support.
with students and their Parents and Carers,
and taster days for Year 6 students. This We are a host school for our externally provided
ensures a smooth and happy transfer to Mental Health Practitioner Team who work with
secondary school. our students to support them at times of need.
We have a range of support available for
Once at Glyn School, students join one of our students including ELSA and Thrive.
eight Houses - Abbey, Bourne, Carew, Derby,
Merton, Oaks, St Benet and Tudor.

“Glyn is an amazing community which makes learning fun and easy through the
support o ered, which is second to none.” Sixth Form student

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Glyn Sixth Form

Glyn School’s thriving Sixth Form is an inspiring Our Sixth Formers are excellent role models for
environment in which our young people can younger students and great ambassadors for
extend their academic knowledge and develop their school. Led by the Head Boy, Head Girl and
the skills required for university, apprenticeships their Deputies, they develop their leadership
and employment. qualities by taking on responsible roles such as
Prefect, member of Glyn Parliament, Senior
Most boys stay on at Glyn School for their post-16 Prefect, as well as through mentoring of students
education, being joined by students from other in KS3 and KS4. They acquire management skills
local schools; these include girls and we highly by planning and implementing school activities,
value the mixed nature of our Sixth Form. The community service projects and fundraising
overwhelming majority of our Sixth Formers events, including the annual Sixth Form
achieve a place at university and the school has a Christmas Charity Day.
strong record of Oxbridge entry.
Sixth Formers continue to bene t from excellent
We o er the widest curriculum amongst local pastoral support to help them achieve their best.
schools for our Sixth Form provision, with a variety Sta also provide them with practical and
of Level 3 (A Level or BTEC equivalent) courses personalised guidance to help with university
available in order to suit all abilities and aptitudes. applications, course selection, career choices and
With highly quali ed teachers to inspire and interview techniques.
challenge them, as well as a range of enrichment
opportunities and extracurricular activities, our “Beyond academia, my time at Glyn has seen me develop
students relish their time in Years 12 and 13. a sense of self-con dence that I will forever value.”
Students enjoy excellent facilities including an
exclusive study area with computers, a careers Sixth Form student
library, dedicated teaching rooms and a social
meeting space.

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GLF Schools GLF Schools
Where Children Grow, Learn and Flourish

Where Children Grow, Learn and Flourish GLF Schools is one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts (MAT) in the
country and is committed to providing the best possible all-round
education for children and students. We are a thriving community of
over 40 primary and secondary schools with over 2,000 colleagues
and over 17,000 children.

Our Vision The bene ts for Glyn School

All our children and young people will receive the best possible start in life We enjoy the bene ts and support of one of the largest MATs in the country whilst serving our
Every child will transition successfully to their next stage of education training or employment local community and keeping our unique identity

Our Values We are able to share ideas, resources and best practices with other schools within the Trust
enabling us to deliver the best lessons and education to our children
Our core values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness help drive our daily behaviours and
standards We have autonomy to develop our own vibrant, challenging and rich curriculum that suits the
We work together sharing experience, sharing resources and sharing support needs of our community and our children
Our schools are stronger by working together
We are supported with access to the capability, capacity and resources that come from belonging
Our Mission to GLF Schools

We exist to serve our communities by providing all children and sta with the opportunity to grow, Our sta make our school and GLF Schools is committed to support all sta with ongoing training
to learn and to ourish and development

facebook.com/glfschools @glfschools www.glfschools.org

GLF Schools’
Foundation

Aspiration, Inclusivity and Opportunity

ATION, INCLU About us The Opportunities

SIVITY We support GLF Schools’ children through donations and voluntary income with opportunities
AN including:
ASPIR GLF The GLF Schools' Foundation, launched in 2022, provides
ITY opportunities for all young people within our schools, regardless Experiences outside school such as sports and drama clubs and other extracurricular activities
D OPPORTUN Schools’ Foundation of their nancial background. This essential initiative removes the
socio-economic barriers that exist, enabling our young people to Mentoring by one of our Ambassadors to support students displaying a talent in their area of
experience a variety of activities in Sports and the Arts as well as supporting their emotional, physical, expertise

and long-term well-being. Links with local clubs, companies and businesses which provide specialised teaching to
enhance our children’s learning experience
We accept applications through the GLF Schools’ website at various stages throughout the year.

The Issue Scan to nd out more Follow us on our various social media platforms:

Within GLF Schools there are currently: GLF Schools’ Foundation

17,000 Total children* Contact us @foundationglf
3,000 classi ed as Disadvantaged* @glfschoolsfoundation
3,000 receiving Free School Meals* [email protected]
300 in the Social Care System* www.glfschools.org

*Rounded to the nearest 1000/100

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