Churchdown School Academy Prospectus 2019

“Welcome

At Churchdown School the education we provide is guided
by values of integrity, resilience, respect, ambition and friendship.
These values are particularly important to us as we develop the
students into lifelong learners and prepare them for a life beyond school.

We are an 11-18, non-selective academy where everyone, sta and students,
strive to be the best they can be. Our aim is simple ‘to achieve success for all’.
We are proud of our warm and welcoming community in which everyone
participates to make a positive contribution. The language spoken is about
aiming to be the best we can be. Teachers are unrelenting and ensure there
are no limits or barriers to student achievement and this has led to record
results year on year at both GCSE and Alevel. Students enjoy their school
lives and are proud of their school. Every decision we make has the students’
best interests at the core.

Expectations are high and our students’ approach to the community and
learning is fantastic. At Churchdown the small things matter and it is these
marginal gains that impact on the holistic educational experience on o er.
We encourage participation in a wide range of educational and life-enriching
activities, nding a variety of ways to celebrate success and individuality.
By the time students nish their education with us, they will have been
challenged academically and nurtured into ne young adults.

“The greatest danger for our
students is not that we aim
too high and miss, but that
we aim too low and reach it.

ACHIEVING SUCCESS FOR ALL

“School Ethos
and Values

Churchdown School prides itself on the broad and balanced
curriculum it o ers students. Monitoring and evaluating our
students’ progress is one of the keys to our success.
We set challenging targets for our students throughout their
school career to ensure they achieve the best possible results.
We believe that people are our greatest asset. We are therefore
committed to:

Setting the highest expectations to ensure students
become independent learners and attain the knowledge,
skills, understanding and quali cations for success in
the 21st Century.

Creating an ethos which demands high regard for
self and others, and ensures that each student makes
a positive contribution to the school community
and wider society.

Providing a stimulating, challenging and supportive
curriculum which meets the needs and interests
of all learners and celebrates success for all.

Developing dynamic and meaningful partnerships
with the aim of raising attainment and promoting
learning as a lifelong activity.

Achieve the best for all

“Pupils’ attitudes to learning are excellent.
Ofsted

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“Learning Together

Learning takes place in vibrant and engaging environments,
where students are encouraged to take an active role in the
learning process.
Our sta are carefully selected and given extensive professional
development to become outstanding practitioners. Teaching is
of a high quality and places an emphasis on crucial skills such
as independence, creativity and resilience. Consequently our
students receive a personalised learning experience which
ensures they receive the best opportunities to enhance their
learning and life opportunities.

Achieve the best for allTeachersarededicatedand

“determined to support pupils
in achieving high standards.
Ofsted

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“Achievement

We passionately believe in every student’s right to succeed.
We are unashamedly consistent in the high expectations for
their progress. This underlines the success of our approach
which blends challenge with support for our students.
The academic success of our students ows from high quality
teaching, discretely taught study habits and the emphasis on
students developing their own personal skills and talents.
Ultimately we want our students to make more progress during
their time at Churchdown than if they were to study in any
other school in the country.

Achieve the best for all

“Sta are determined to enable every
pupil, regardless of ability, circumstance
or need, to succeed and achieve well.
Ofsted

ACHIEVING SUCCESS FOR ALL

Achieve the best for all “

“The students consider they are listened to, and
given opportunity to use their own initiative
to further their personal development. Ofsted

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Wellbeing

We strive to nurture the individual. One of our highest
priorities is student wellbeing, ensuring our students are
happy and successful.

During their time at Churchdown, students are presented
with many opportunities to develop a wide range of skills
and interests, through an exciting extra-curricular
programme. Whether their interests lie in sport, the arts,
languages or new technologies, Churchdown o ers
something to every student beyond the regular classroom.
We rmly believe in educating the ‘whole child’ and we
support students’ strengths and help them to reach
their potential.

Feedback is important. We listen to learners and parents in
order to continually make improvements to our school.

“The school culture is one of high “
expectations and positive relationships.
Sta and pupils are respectful and

polite, and they want to do the best
Achieve the best for allforeachother.
Ofsted

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Life in our

Our courses are designed to attract existing students to stay
with us and new students to join us. We have a thriving sixth
form covering a wide variety of AS, A level and BTEC courses.

We have high ambitions for all our students and want them to
achieve success and realise their full potential. To help ensure
these ambitions are ful lled we not only o er outstanding
teaching, but also have an established support programme
which includes comprehensive guidance on making
applications to higher education.

Our sixth form students are also excellent role models for
younger students in the school. They are encouraged to
demonstrate maturity and compassion with many actively
involved in voluntary work, charity fundraising initiatives and
volunteering their time in departments across the school.

“Students leave Churchdown having ful lled “
their potential; gaining the quali cations, skills,
con dence and moral courage to succeed in

the world beyond school. Ofsted

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Connecting with “
our community

Our students contribute to making their school a vibrant and
caring community. We recognise the importance of outreach
work and ensure that Churchdown is a truly local school.

We forge strong and lasting partnerships with a range of
stakeholders. Examples of student participation within the
community include our annual senior citizens Christmas
performance and hamper donations . Each year we also work
with a network of local primary schools o ering a range of
events to bring the school communities closer. The school also
has a vibrant student council that strives to embrace a variety
of local, national and global charities each year.

We encourage parental involvement and see it as a positive
contribution to school life. The new ‘Friends of Churchdown’
PTA meet regularly, encouraging a stronger liaison between
home and school life.

“High aspiration and a commitment to ensuring equality of
opportunity for all students are evident throughout the school.
Students spoke with real enthusiasm about teachers they felt
gave them a voice, helped them to learn and respected them.
Educational Consultant

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“Applying to
Churchdown

Our teachers, support sta and governors are committed to
ensuring that the students' best interests are at the centre of
everything we do. If you wish your child to bene t from the
vision, ethos and learning experience that Churchdown School
o ers, we invite you to make an application.
All we ask is that our ethos is shared by all to enhance the
opportunities that students have to develop physically,
emotionally, socially and academically.
A full guide to our admissions criteria is available from our
website at: www.churchdownschool.com, along with all other
relevant school policies.
Whilst this prospectus gives a taste of what we o er, the best
way to experience our high standards and happy students is
to visit the school. Every day is an Open Day!
We look forward to meeting you in the future.

“ At Churchdown School the education
we provide is guided by values of integrity,
resilience, respect, ambition and tolerance.

ACHIEVING SUCCESS FOR ALL

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