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Sandwell AcademyYear 7 Information Evening
Why Academies?
The Academies programme aims to challenge the culture of educational under attainment and to deliver real
improvements in standards.
Vast increase in Academy schools
Different types of Academy school
Sandwell Academy
To raise standards
Effective practice
Share this with the wider community
Maximise the potential of every child
Academic and vocational work
Background
Attendance – 96% over seven years Punctuality – 99% over seven years Superb facilities Orderly environment Good behaviour Working in partnership – Thomas Telford family
of schools Sport and Business Specialism Positive and aspirational Relentless pursuit of high academic standards Outstanding Ofsted Report – November 2011
DVD PresentationA Glimpse of the Future
Academic Achievement 2013 Key Stage 3
Core Subjects
National Average Cohort
% Level 5+% Level 6+ % Level 7+ SA SA SA
Maths 87 71 28 English 91 63 24 Science 80 40 11
Exceeding National Average Progress in 2 years not 3!!
Academic Achievement 2013 Key Stage 4
Year 11
72% of students achieved 5 A*- C grades including English and Maths
99% of students achieved 5 A*- C grades 29% A*/A grades achieved 642 points per student (National = 437)
Academic Achievement 2013
Sixth Form
Average points per student
UCAS QCA
Sandwell Academy 2012/2013 405 953Local Authority 2011/2012 NA 578
National Average 2011/2012 NA 754
25% of grades at A* - A
83% of grades at A* - C
73 A* grades achieved ( 52 A* grades in 2012)
76% of students now study at University.
Working Week 31-35 hour taught week Open 7.30am Attendance Punctuality Behaviour Dress Code Breakfast & Lunchtime Arrangements Transport
Curriculum Key Stage 3 (Year 7 & 8) Key Stage 4 (Year 9, 10 & 11) Sixth Form National Curriculum + Online Curriculum Homework Module Report every 4 weeks Class Size Teaching Styles - Blend of Tradition / Future
Specialism Business & Sport
Work Related Learning Careers Guidance Business Enterprise Session 3 Inter House / Fixtures Leadership / Coaching
EnrichmentMusic SchoolDrama / DanceSchool ProductionsDuke of EdinburghCharity Work
Pastoral Personal Tutor Parental Partnership Charter Agreements Complaints and Concerns School Nurse Rewards and Incentives Celebration of Achievement
Pursuit of aBully Free School
Admissions Information Read the rules of admission carefully
Place the Academy as a preference on the LA Form AND Apply direct to the Academy by completing the Sporting Aptitude Registration Form
Deadline – Thursday 31 October 2013
Admissions Criteria All ability – all applicants take NFER – non verbal reasoning test
NB George Salter Academy use same test
The test places applicants into one of five bands of ability
There is no pass or fail for this test
Admissions Over Subscription Criteria
Each applicant has a distance measurement taken from their residence to their nearest centroid point
In each ability band we will take 6 applicants closest to the centroid point in each of the 6 towns
Sandwell AcademyAdmissions Over Subscription Criteria
Centroid Points Diagram
Sporting Aptitude
Up to 18 places to be allocated on sporting aptitude – a minimum aptitude criteria will apply
Decision whether to apply on sporting aptitude should only be made if the applicant has genuine outstanding sporting potential
Not additional places Applicants will be asked to undertake a series of
challenging nationally recognised physical tests Applicants ranked and places allocated to the highest
ranking individuals Illnesses or Injuries can not be taken into account under
any circumstance
Admissions Criteria Statements with Academy named
Looked after Children
No Sibling Policy
180 students will be identified using the over subscription criteria – list shared with LA
Sandwell Academy will work with the LA to ensure that applicants are placed in their first choice preference school where this is possible
Appeals Procedure – Independent Panel
Acceptance Compliance with the Academy’s rules and
policies Work in close partnership with Academy No holidays during term time Excellent attendance and punctuality Attendance at lessons in the extended day Compliance with the Academy dress code Represent the Academy at sport when
requested and support extra curricular activities including residential visits
Remain in full time education at Academy until 18
The next 10 months Application deadline 31 October 2013
If you haven’t heard from the Academy by 11 November – contact Mrs Purcell.
Testing weekend 16-17 November 2013
Sporting Aptitude Testing 30 November & 01 December 2013
Offers made by LA 03 March 2014
Induction Days 02 & 03 July 2014
Summer Academy 23 July – 29 July 2014
Key ContactsDr Smith Deputy Head with responsibility for Year 7
Mrs Purcell Admissions Manager
Admissions Line : Open 10.30 am - 2.30 pm
0121 525 1700
Thank You
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