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Brayton Academy Part of
“We are highly aspirational at all
levels, but go beyond academic
success to develop character and
resilience in each of our students”
Welcome to Brayton AcademyPart of the Rodillian Multi Academy TrustWe want you and your family
to be an integral part of
our successes.
I would like to take this opportunity to
introduce Brayton Academy to you and give
you an idea of the values and principles that
guide us in the education of our students.
Being part of Rodillian Multi Academy Trust
means that Brayton Academy has a wealth
of experience and expertise to use in striving
to ensure that we can take our place
amongst the best secondary schools within
the country.
We want our students to leave us with GCSE
results that will provide them with the most
choices in life. Research shows the longer
we stay in education of some sort, the
happier we are and the more earning power
we have. We want to empower students
to choose their own direction in life. Our
expectation is for all our students to have the
possibility of entry into the top universities and
participation in fulfilling careers.
In order to get to that point at the end of
Year 11, our students will grow up into young
adults from children age 11. In year 7 we
endeavour to complete a smooth transition
from primary school. We do this in the last 4
weeks of the summer term so that our new
students can breathe more easily over the
summer holidays, confident that they know
what to expect in this most important part of
their education so far.
We give a broad and balanced experience
for students in Year 7. We are conscious that
we need to build upon the teaching in Year
6 and we provide a stimulating curriculum
that provides an excellent foundation for
future years. At the end of September
our Year 7 students take part on their first
Resilience camp. Two nights of camping and
3 days of activity that start using those skills
they have formed in the first 7 – 8 weeks of
Resilience. We value the ability to work hard
and practice. In doing so we believe with the
right conditions most students can achieve
a great deal in most subjects. Our curriculum
in Year 7 has 5 lessons per week of Resilience,
time to find out about how we learn and
that we can achieve a great deal with these
skills. We promote a way of thinking that uses
a growth mind set. Year 7 finishes with an
opportunity to take part in another resilience
camp but this time in the Ardeche region of
France: a seven night stay that includes a
38km kayak trip, mountain biking, high ropes
and of course speaking French.
This is an exciting time for Brayton Academy
and the local community as we provide the
best education and opportunities for our
young people. We want you and your family
to be an integral part of our successes.
Al Moon – Head of School
Al Moon
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce Brayton Academy and give you an idea of the values and principles that guide us in the education of our students. Being part of Rodillian Multi Academy Trust means that Brayton Academy has a wealth of experience and expertise which has enabled us take our place amongst the best secondary schools. OFSTED recently judged Brayton Academy to be ‘outstanding’ in all areas and together with our exam results we feel proud to take our place as the best school in the area and one of the best in North Yorkshire.
We want our students to leave us with GCSE results that will provide them with the most choices in life. Research shows the longer we stay in education of some sort, the happier we are and the more earning power we have. We want to empower students to choose their own direction in life. Our expectation is for all our students to have the possibility of entry into the top universities and participation in fulfilling careers.
In order to get to that point at the end of Year 11, our students will grow up into young adults from children aged 11. In year 7 we endeavour to complete a smooth transition from primary school. We do this in the last three weeks of the summer term so that our new students can breathe more easily over the summer holidays, confident that they know what to expect in this most important part of their education so far.
The students in Year 7 are given a broad and balanced experience. We are conscious that we need to build upon the teaching in Year 6 and we provide a stimulating curriculum that builds an excellent foundation for future years. We value the ability to work hard, practice skills and have a growth mindset. In doing so we believe, with the right conditions, most students can achieve a great deal in most subjects. Our curriculum in Year 7 has 5 lessons per week of Resilience, time to find out about how we learn and that we can achieve a great deal with these skills. Year 7 finishes with an opportunity to take part in a resilience camp. This takes place in the Ardeche region of France: camping for seven nights that includes a 38km kayak trip, mountain biking, high ropes and of course speaking French.
When Rodillian Multi Academy Trust was asked by the Department for Education to improve the school our aim has been to provide the best education and opportunities for the young people of this community. I feel as though we have done this and want to continue to improve further. I invite you and your family to be an integral part of our successes.
Al Moon – Head of School
Al Moon
Andy Goulty as the CEO of the Rodillian Multi
Academy Trust, initially he was the headteacher at
the highly successful Rodillian Academy. He was
approached by the Prime Minister’s office and the
Department for Education to run Brayton Academy:
a school which serves the communities of Brayton,
Selby Town and the villages south within North
Yorkshire. The confidence entrusted to the trust was
derived from the successes at four other schools:
Rodillian Academy, Featherstone Academy,
BBG Academy and Southway.
Since our Trust was established, it has grown by
taking on underperforming schools to develop
them to beyond national standards. In 2016 two of
our academies gained an Educational Outcomes
Award for exceptional student attainment from the
SSAT, and one for being in the top 10% in the country
for student progress. Southway is also the highest
achieving alternative provision in the entire country.
The Trust’s key motivation is to provide the best
possible academic experience in every one of our
academies. We are highly aspirational at all levels,
but go beyond academic success to develop
character and resilience in each of our students,
enabling them to become well-rounded citizens and
promoting the best outcomes in everything that they
do. The Rodillian Multi Academy Trust is a special
and high achieving trust, to which every one of its
students and staff can feel proud to belong.
Our schools are all clustered within 30 minutes of one
another, allowing us to provide cross trust support
and opportunities for our students and staff.
High expectations
Student well-being
Student achievement
Student learning
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Welcome to
BraytonAcademy
The key features which underpin our philosophy on
education are:
• That all students have the highest aspirations;
• To deliver an innovative and engaging
curriculum which provides independent school
opportunities within a secondary context;
• A commitment to divergent teaching,
supported by our belief in teacher freedom.
This provides a stimulating and varied learning
environment, where one size does not fit all;
• Traditional values of behaviour, supported by
our Positive Discipline system which enables
teachers and pupils alike to focus on learning.
• A mindset for growth, which supports both staff
and students in their pursuit of excellence
• A dedication to educational development
based on highly selective methodology and
research based enquiry.
Ethos
Every child
can achieve at
Brayton Academy
Our Curriculum
Students have the chance to select options in year
9 from a range of GCSE subjects that they may be
interested in taking in years 10 and 11. These courses
are designed as a taster for a year, in order to explore
subjects in an introductory manner. In year 9 it is
compulsory to study an EBacc option from History
and Geography. All students will also study French
to GCSE level in order to give them the very best job
opportunities and access to the top universities.
We have also introduced a period 7 to extend
the school day for extra-curricular activities or for
compulsory extra lessons for small groups of students,
particularly in Key Stage 4. This enables students to
gain extra support when there is an identified need.
We have a duty to prepare our students for external
examinations in the current education system. We
start this early in year 7 with a structured assessment
and examination calendar. We equip our students the
skills and examination techniques required to succeed.
This regular assessment determines intervention and
movement between groups. Differentiated teaching
ensures that students of all abilities benefit from
comprehensive intervention strategies and receive
additional support and challenge from staff.
The Resilience Curriculum and Growth MindsetThe Rodillian Multi Academy Trust
is gaining national recognition for
our Resilience Curriculum that we
run in Key Stage 3 from the moment
that students enter the school.
Encompassed in this course is our belief
in a growth mindset. We believe that
intelligence is far from fixed or inherited
and it is an area in which we can all
improve if we work hard and learn from our
mistakes. Intelligence is something that can
be developed. We encourage our students
to experiment and take risks in their learning; to
establish an environment where failure is just the
start on the road to success.
In year 7, in their Resilience lessons are based
around the ‘6 R’s’: Reasoning, Reflection, Resilience,
Resourcefulness, Responsibility and Respect.
This work develops young people who can positively face
the challenges of the new examination system and their life
beyond school.
An innovative curriculum Our six period day allows us flexibility to offer a wide range of subjects for all
students. During your child’s time at Brayton Academy they can expect to study
a range of subjects including:
• Maths
• English
• Science
• Computer Studies
• History
• Geography
• French
• Resilience (KS3)
• Business Studies
• Product Design
• Art
• Music
• Physical
Education
• Sociology
• Food and
Nutrition
• Textiles
• Drama
ResilienceThe ability to climb over lifes
obstacles rather than bedefeated by them
Behavioural
The ability to behavein an appropriate manner when in
different situations
Emotional
The ability to control your emotions,
empathise with others and learn from your
mistakes
Endurance
The ability to keep going even when things get tough
Physical
The ability to take control of your body
and push yourselfto the limits
CognitiveThe ability to apply yourself, adapt in
certain situations and try new approaches
to tasks
Cul
tural & Spiritua
lThe ability toshow tolerancein all situations
Academic
The ability to apply and commit yourself
to academic challenges
In years 8 and 9 we have introduced ‘Applied Resilience’ for three hours on Wednesdays.
This allows students to opt for a new experience to gain skills and mastery in an area
previously not experienced. Some of this year’s options are Russian, horseriding, cake
decorating, theatre skills, mixed sports at the leisure centre. We also host a Netball and
Rugby Academy where students receive intensive coaching from experienced coaches
after school and during Applied Resilience, this again encourages mastery and a chance
to compete with the very best schools in the region.
The academy provides a calm and ordered learning
environment where students and staff work with
mutual respect. The building mixes traditional and
modern classroom environments. We are investing
heavily in improving the building and in advanced
technology in order to support the delivery of
high-quality learning, and are excited as Brayton
Academy continues to grow and develop.
Positive DisciplinePositive Discipline is the cornerstone of our Trust and
the reason for its continued success and expansion.
Without good behaviour in our schools we cannot
teach and, therefore, students cannot learn. PD also
enables us to reward good progress, behaviour and
outstanding work. As a Trust, we organise annual
reward trips and awards to celebrate student success.
The majority of students are well-mannered and have
a positive attitude to learning. PD ensures that the
possible behaviour of a small minority of students does
not interfere with the progress of others. This enables
our teachers to teach and students to feel safe,
happy and able to learn.
Parent PartnershipWe understand the importance of working with
parents and carers in order to ensure that our students
enjoy their time with us at Brayton and leave us with
the best possible examination results. On a day to
day basis, the student planner allows for you to see
your child’s progress in school, we encourage you to
engage with your child to discuss their lessons and
Brayton Academy Learning Environment
learning as much as possible.
You will also be invited into school
at strategic times so that we can
help you to support your child in
their learning.
Brayton Academy Pastoral Support and SafeguardingWe are aware that secondary schools
can sometimes seem overwhelming
after primary schools. We pride ourselves
on our personal approach to students
and ensure that each individual is given
the opportunity to excel.
Year 7 students are supported with this
transition through an early start date in July
in order to break down nervous anticipation
over the summer holiday. Year 7 students also
have a separate lunchtime throughout the
year, we find that this allows the younger students
to grow in confidence in school. There is a robust
and supportive pastoral team at Brayton, where
individual students are cared for by their Form Tutors,
Year Directors as well as the Director of Safeguarding.
Each child is valued and supported.
The safety and welfare of our students is paramount to us as
an academy. Procedures for safeguarding children are in line
with the North Yorkshire County Council guidelines and policy.
Pastoral staff act as trained Designated Senior Persons and all staff
receive regular training in safeguarding.
The academy provides
a calm and ordered
learning environment
where students and staff
work with mutual respect.
The Rodillian AcademyLongthorpe LaneLofthouseWakefieldWF3 3PS01924 872 252www.rodillianacademy.co.uk
BBGBradford RoadBirkenshawWest YorkshireBD19 4BE01274 871 225www.bbgacademy.com
Brayton AcademyDoncaster RoadBraytonSelbyNorth YorkshireYO8 9QS01757 707 731www.braytonacademy.org.uk
The Featherstone AcademyPontefract RoadFeatherstonePontefractWest YorkshireWF7 5AJ01977 722 805www.featherstoneacademy.org.uk
Southway at The Rodillian Multi Academy TrustLongthorpe LaneWakefieldWF3 3PS01924 872 252
BraytonAcademy
Brayton Academy • Doncaster Road • Brayton • Selby • North Yorkshire • YO8 9QS | T 01757 707731 www.braytonacademy.org.uk