Prospectus 2007 to 2008.pub - Broughton Hall High School

SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2007 - 2008Broughton Hall High SchoolA Technology College & Leading Edge SchoolChair of Governors: Mr J HartleyHead Teacher: Mr G MurphyYew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool L12 9HJTel: 0151 228 3622 Fax: 0151 228 1980E-Mail: admin@broughtonhall.comWeb Site: www.broughtonhall.com

Broughton Hall High SchoolIndexPageMessage from the Head Teacher 4Mission Statement 5Information 6School Day 6Holiday Dates 7Admissions Policy and Application 8School Ethos and Values 11Technology College Statement 12Leading Edge School Status 13Networked Learning Community 13Curriculum Policy 14Year 7 15Sixth Form 16Assessment and Reporting 17Homework 17Special Educational Needs 17Sex Education 17Extra Curricular Activities 18Physical Education 18Careers Education and Guidance Policy 19Pastoral Structure 20Discipline 20School Uniform 20Personal Belongings 21Parent Teacher Association 21Complaints Procedure 21Attendance 21Home-School Agreement 22Policy on Charging for School Activities 23Summary Report for Key Stage 3 Results 25National Results end of Key Stage 3 26GCSE Results of Those at 15+ 27GCSE Results 28Routes Taken by Pupils Over 16 29Rates of Authorised and Unauthorised Absence 29GCE A-Level Results 30Vocational Qualifications Achieved 31Summary of A/AS Results 32Pupil Destinations 33Letters of Commendation 35Technology College Leading Edge School Page 3

Broughton Hall High SchoolMessage from the Head Teacherounded in 1928 under the Trusteeship of the Sisters of Mercy, Broughton Hall High School,F Technology College, provides the very best in modern education for our pupils based on theGospel values of mutual respect and care. Our school motto ‘Cor Unum et Anima Una’ - OneHeart and One Mind - reflects the strong sense of community amongst staff, pupils, parents andgovernors. The central aim of our school is to provide the very best educational opportunitiesenabling each girl to develop her God-given talents, to grow in confidence and self esteem andfulfil her potential.The Catholic Ethos of the school strives to demonstrate that we respect and value everymember of the school community. We have high expectations of all our pupils in terms of thequality and presentation of their work and of their general conduct.As a Technology College, we are aware of the need to prepare our pupils to achieve thenecessary qualifications and skills for their adult lives. As lead school of the West DerbyNetworked Learning Community, we are committed to working with other partner schools todevelop the best possible practice in teaching and learning. This has been further extended byour selection as one of the 100 schools nationally to be involved in the Leading EdgeProgramme to transform secondary education.A major £1.8 million building programme has recently been completed to further improve ourexcellent environment. This has enabled us to offer a wide range of courses at all levels withaccess to the most up to date equipment. We are about to embark on a £18 million project torenew and refurbish our learning accommodation to better meet the challenges of the 21st century.A full range of extra-curricular activities is provided to further the aesthetic, sporting andacademic talents of each pupil. This commitment has recently been recognised by the ArtsmarkGold Award. Through our Community Courses and Family of Schools, we have extended educationalopportunities to all ages.Our community education programme reflects the belief that education is a lifelong process andwe strive to instil the necessary values and attitudes to work, to enable all pupils to find fulfilmentin a rapidly changing world.We believe that by fostering self reliance, self control, initiative and the ability to make reasonedjudgements, our pupils, with God’s help, will develop into caring adults, showing concern forothers and contributing much to the development of society in the 21st Century.G Murphy, B.A., M.Sc.“Broughton Hall High is a very good school.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003Technology College Leading Edge School Page 4

Broughton Hall High SchoolBroughton Hall High SchoolTechnology College andLeading Edge SchoolVoluntary AidedYew Tree LaneLiverpool L12 9HJ“The school is a harmoniousenvironment where there ismuch mutual respect.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003MISSION STATEMENTF ounded by the Sisters of Mercy, Broughton Hall is committed to the CatholicEducation of girls through Gospel values which permeate the life of the school.AIMS• To recognise, nurture and celebrate the unique gifts, dignity and potential of each individual• To develop a caring, joyful and friendly community in which all work hard and are happy• To achieve excellence through an education which:is concerned with the whole person;enables each person to develop spiritually, aesthetically, vocationally, physically,academically• To foster a strong sense of community by:generosity of spirit;sensitivity and tolerance;forgiveness and compassion• That prayer and worship underpin the daily life of the school.OBJECTIVES• To ensure that all school policies and documents are rooted in these aims• To ensure that each pupil leaves with a positive self-image• To provide a curriculum and teaching strategies which acknowledge and respond to the needsof all• To create a welcoming, safe, attractive environment• To promote an awareness of equal opportunities, social justice, peace and global issues• To strengthen the partnership of staff and pupils with parents, governors, parishes and localcommunity, united in a common purpose“The CatholicEthos and theschool’s clearmission pervadesall areas of theschool.”Ofsted InspectionReport 2003Technology College Leading Edge School Page 5

INFORMATIONBroughton Hall High SchoolEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFCHILDREN’S SERVICESEDUCATION OFFICESMr S SmithMillennium HouseVictoria StreetLiverpool L1 6JFTel. 0151 233 3000SCHOOL DETAILSSCHOOL ADDRESSYew Tree LaneWest DerbyLiverpool L12 9HJTELEPHONE 0151 228 3622FAX 0151 228 1980HEAD TEACHERDEPUTY HEAD TEACHERSASSISTANT HEAD TEACHERSMr G MurphyMr M ManganMrs M GrantMiss S ClarkeMrs P WhelanMrs M HaywardBUSINESS MANAGERCHAIRMAN OF GOVERNORSCHAPLAINSCHOOL BASED LAY CHAPLAINMrs D BriscoMr J Hartley (School)Fr S KirwinMs S BettsTHE SCHOOL DAYSCHOOL STARTS 8:40REGISTRATION AND MORNING ACT OF WORSHIP/ASSEMBLY 8:45PERIOD 1 8:55PERIOD 2 9:55BREAK 10:50PERIOD 3 11:10LUNCH YEARS 7– 9 12-13 12:10 - 1:00YEARS 10-11 1:10 - 2:00PERIOD 4 YEARS 10 - 11 12:10 - 1:10YEARS 7 - 9 12-13 1:00 - 2:00PERIOD 5 2:00REGISTRATION 3:00END OF SCHOOL DAY 3:10Technology College Leading Edge School Page 6

HOLIDAY DATES 2006 - 2007Broughton Hall High School“The school’s emphasis on raising awareness of how pupils learnhas resulted in very positive attitudes towards study and the school.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003AUTUMN TERM 2006Monday 4 September - Thursday 21 DecemberHalf Term Monday 23 - Friday 27 OctoberSPRING TERM 2006Monday 8 January - Thursday 29 MarchHalf Term Monday 12 - Friday 16 FebruarySUMMER TERM 2006Monday 16 April - Friday 20 JulyHalf Term Monday 28 May - Friday 1 JuneMonday 7May - Bank HolidayThese dates may be subject to change“Opportunities created by the school forstudents’ contact with the world-widecommunity are outstanding.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003“In this school, pupils find it ‘cool’ to learn.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003“Pupils are generous in spirit and support many charities through theirfundraising activities.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003Technology College Leading Edge School Page 7

BROUGHTON HALL HIGH SCHOOLADMISSIONS POLICY FOR ENTRY IN SEPTEMBER 2007(Proposed Admission Number 210)Broughton Hall High SchoolBroughton Hall High School is a Voluntary Aided Roman Catholic Secondary School and the policy foradmissions is determined annually by the Governing Body in consultation with the Local Authority and theArchdiocese.The Governors have agreed the following criteria, in order of priority, for admission in September 2007. It isunderstood that application for admission under any criterion will be considered only if places remain after allhigher criteria have been applied.The Governors reserve the right to admit as a priority baptised Catholic and non-Catholic girls in public care(looked after children) in that order of priority without reference to the criteria.The Governing Body has delegated responsibility for determining admissions to its Admissions Committee, whichwill consider all applications made in accordance with the criteria set out without reference to the ability or aptitudeof the child.Places are allocated on the basis of the facts as at the return date indicated on the Local Authority’s applicationform.1. Baptised Catholic girls who live in one of the contributory parishes listed below.St. CeciliaSt. Oswald/St. BrendanSt. CuthbertSt. Paul/St. TimothySt. Margaret MarySt. SebastianSt. Dominic (sector served by Broughton Hall)2. Baptised Catholic girls who are sisters of pupils attending the school at the time of admission.3. Baptised Catholic girls who attend the primary school of a contributory parish but do not live in acontributory parish.4. Baptised Catholic girls who do not live in a contributory parish and who attend a Roman Catholic primaryschool other than those serving contributory parishes.5. Baptised Catholic girls not included in the above criteria.6. Girls of other Christian denominations whose parents have expressed a preference for a Christian school.7. Girls of other faiths whose parents have expressed a preference for a faith school.NOTES(a) For Catholic applicants, proof of Baptism will be required.(b) For other Christian applicants, proof of Baptism or of affiliation to the denomination will be required.(c) For all applicants, proof of permanent home address will be required.Please note: If the proposed admission number is not reached by the operation of the first criterion, eachsubsequent criterion will be applied in turn until the proposed admission number is reached. With regard tocriteria 3 to 7 only, where the operation of a criterion would cause the proposed number to be exceeded, pupilswill be admitted to the school up to the proposed admission number in strict order of proximity to the school of theirpermanent address (measured along the nearest paved and lit walking route as determined by the LEA).Application for admission to Years 8 to 11, and for Year 7 after the beginning of the Autumn Term, will beconsidered according to the above criteria excluding the provisions concerning attendance at primary schools andwill be subject to a vacancy in the relevant year.Number of formal applications for admission September 2006 - 383Number admitted including those admitted on appeal - 213“Pupils are keen to learn, enjoy lessons and achieve very well,owing to very good teaching.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003Technology College Leading Edge School Page 8

BROUGHTON HALL HIGH SCHOOLTechnology College and Leading Edge SchoolADMISSION TO YEAR SEVEN SEPTEMBER 2007Broughton Hall High School• If you are applying for a place at Broughton Hall High School you must complete this form in additionto placing the school as a preference on the form issued by your Local Education Authority.• To assist with co-ordinated Admission arrangements, the information on this form will be shared withappropriate education authorities and schools.• Please read the school’s Admissions Policy before completing this form. You must return thecompleted form to the school by Friday 3rd November 2006Child’s First Name:Surname:Date of Birth:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Child’s Permanent Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Post Code _________________Present Primary School:____________________________________________________Is your child a Baptised Catholic? Yes r No rDoes your child have a sibling who will be a pupil at Broughton Hall High School inSeptember 2007? Yes r No rIf yes, please state:Name ______________________________________ Date of Birth _______________________Parents’ / Guardians’ Contact Telephone Numbers:Home: ___________________ Work: ___________________ Mobile: ____________________Please give your reasons for applying to Broughton Hall High School:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(continued overleaf)Technology College Leading Edge School Page 9

Broughton Hall High SchoolI confirm that I have placed Broughton Hall High School as a preference on the form issuedto me by my Local Education Authority (please tick if applicable)rI confirm that the information I have given is correct.Signed: _____________________________________________ Date: ____________________Please print name and relationship to child:Name: ________________________________________________________________________Relationship: (Parent, Guardian, etc.) ______________________________________________WAITING LISTThe parents of any girl whose application is unsuccessful may request that hername should be added to the school’s waiting list.The list will be operative from the date on which parents are informed of theirchild’s placement until the first day of the Autumn Term 2007.During that time, any places which become available will be allocated to girls onthe list in strict order of preference.The order of the list will be decided according to the school’s admission criteria.NB Please ensure that you complete a school application form as requested inaddition to the LEA form.FAILURE TO COMPLETE THE TWO FORMSWILL JEOPARDISE YOUR APPLICATION.Technology College Leading Edge School Page 10

THE RELIGIOUS LIFE OF THE SCHOOL ANDCOLLECTIVE WORSHIPhe religious education provided conforms to the doctrines of the Catholic church. In lineT with the school Mission Statement, Broughton Hall endeavours to interpret humanknowledge in the light of the Gospel, with the school community contributing to the spiritualand moral formation of the pupils as well as to their intellectual and physical development.In Year 7, we have introduced the new Archdiocesan scheme ‘Icons’. In Years 8and 9, the programme of work followed is currently ‘Weaving the Web’, which isapproved by the Archdiocesan Christian Education Centre.All pupils are offered the opportunity to follow a GCSE course or Certificate ofEducational Achievement in Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4). The effects of theChristian and Islamic traditions upon aspects of lifestyle and behaviour arestudied.At post-16, all pupils participate in a general religious education course or anA-Level Module Course. There is opportunity for a deeper study of the teachingof the church in relation to aspects of personal and social life, and Christian andnon-Christian responses to contemporary moral issues to prepare students formoral decisions and the responsibilities of citizenship.In all these courses, pupils are encouraged to come to firm, informedconclusions of their moral stance in the light of the Gospel message.Religious assemblies are held with all years on a regular basis. Prayerunderpins the spiritual dimension, and daily prayer in Form time isconsidered of vital importance. Staff reflection is encouraged through aweekly ‘Thought’ in the bulletin and prayer begins the briefing sessionsand other significant meetings.Broughton Hall High SchoolOur school is fortunate in having a beautiful chapel which offers theopportunity for personal reflection and the liturgical life of the school ispromoted through special and voluntary fortnightly masses, meditationand Services of Reconciliation. The School Chaplain publishes acalendar of liturgical opportunities and offers support to staff.The pupils are encouraged to support national, Archdiocesan and localcharities throughout the year, and especially during Lent. In such ways,pupils become more aware of the needs of the wider community and by their generousresponses are able to show Christian care.Practical responses are encouraged through Amnesty International and cross-curricular linkssuch as Homelessness, Prejudice and Discrimination in all its forms. Plasma screens and noticeboards highlight current events, tragedies, celebrations and achievements.In the context of a Catholic school, it is acknowledged as very important to create anethos whereby our pupils can come together, outside of the school situation, to recogniseGod’s presence in themselves and in others; the retreat experience is provided for allpupils to build community and reflect and pray about their reasons for living andenriching others.“The very good levels of care and support help pupils to succeed.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003Technology College Leading Edge School Page 11

Broughton Hall High SchoolYEAR 7 INTO THE FUTUREFrom September 2006, Broughton Hall High School embarked on anew curriculum project for Year 7Why a New Curriculum for Year 7?Nationally, Year 7 is recognised as a ‘dip’ year as pupils readjust to the unfamiliar environmentand academic demands of secondary school.The rationale for our new curriculum project is to ease the transition between primary and secondary,allowing pupils to see greater purpose and relevance in the learning that they do.Secondary school can be a shock. Imagine the twelve or so subjects as novels. Now try to envisagereading all those novels at the same time. Difficult isn’t it? The plots, the characters, theplaces and themes would become a confusing tangle. Currently, this is what the National Curriculumdemands of our children!How does the Curriculum work?Our aim is to provide Year 7 pupils with one novel, read in its entirety with pace and fun! Pupilswill work on six project-based modules over the academic year. The modules will take in English,History, Geography, RE, ICT and Design Technology. These traditional subject areas will be deliveredin a coherent and ‘joined-up’ way, with literacy its basis. Twelve lessons per week will bedevoted to this inter-disciplinary approach, and will be delivered by a small, experienced group ofteachers who will be well placed to assess, monitor and get the best from each pupil.The modules will be framed by five competences for life –1. Learning2. Citizenship3. Relating to People4. Managing Situations5. Managing InformationThese competences are designed as tools for life in the Twenty-First Century, where the contentof the curriculum may not necessarily reflect the needs of our fast-changing world. The skills willequip children for the remainder of their school life and the world of work.There are also a number of initiatives that the school has invested in which can now be fully realizedin a consistent way. These include Brain Gym, Thinking Maps, Learning Styles and MultipleIntelligences.What benefits will this bring?Year 7 should be a year of investment for the pupils. Thecurrent ‘dip’ in attainment and motivation can colour the whole ofa pupil’s school experience. If this can be addressed through acreative, engaging and fun curriculum that demands no lessfrom the pupils, they will progress into Year 8 as confident,competent learners with their learning needs better addressed.Technology College Leading Edge School Page 15

SIXTH FORM“In the sixth form, teaching isgood and students’ attitudesare positive.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003Broughton Hall High SchoolBroughton Hall offers a Sixth Formwhich is open to Year 11 studentswho have demonstrated that they are preparedto show interest and application toschool work. Students may choose anyone from a variety of courses offered atadvanced AS and intermediate levels. The Sixth Form is both successful and caring andthe school is ambitious for students to achieve at whatever level their courses begin.AS and A2 Levels are offered in Applied Business (Double Award); Applied InformationTechnology; Applied Science; Art; Biology; Business Studies; Chemistry; Dance; DesignTechnology (Food, Textiles, Product Design); Economics; English Literature; FinancialManagement; French; Further Mathematics; Geography; Government and Politics;Health and Social Care (Single and Double Award); History; Leisure Studies;Mathematics; Media Studies; Music; Music Technology; Performance Studies; PhysicalEducation; Physics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Spanish and Theatre Studies. Theschool works as part of the Post-16 Collaborative with four other local schools to extendcurriculum opportunities for all pupils.The school offers one year Vocational courses at Level 2. Areas include Business;Leisure and Tourism; Health & Social Care and Art & Design. At Advanced Level, theschool offers Applied courses in Business; Health & Social Care; Science andInformation & Technology in addition to Physical Education BTec.All students have the opportunity to follow the key skills qualification in Communication,Application of Number and Information and Communication Technology and GeneralStudies A level. They will have the opportunity to explore the wider key skills; thus awider range of non-examination options are offered to all the Sixth Form including WorkExperience.All students follow a General Religious Education Course.“In the sixth form, good teaching and verygood support and individual guidancehelps students to achieve well.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003“Through initiatives such as the Young EnterpriseScheme and the annual musical production, studentsmake the most of many opportunities to work together,developing very good teamwork skills.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003Technology College Leading Edge School Page 16

Broughton Hall High School“The excellent provision for personal, social and health education and forcitizenship enables pupils to take increasing responsibility for their own welfare,academic progress and personal development…”Ofsted Inspection ReportASSESSMENT AND REPORTINGach year, parents receive written reports on the progress and achievements of their daughters.They are invited to a consultation meeting with teachers to discuss the reports and toEother meetings on curriculum.HOMEWORKomework is seen to be part of the pupils’ development in independent learning.H Experience teaches us that good academic standards are achieved when homework isdone regularly and systematically. Homework each evening should increase gradually fromapproximately one hour in Year 7 to three hours in Years 10 and 11 when examinationrequirements dictate the amount set. All pupils are provided with planners to record homeworkset and parents are asked to check these each week.SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDSne of main aims of Broughton Hall is that an entitlement to a broad, balanced and relevantO education should be a right for all pupils in our school and that each pupil should have theopportunity to access everything that the school offers. We strive to ensure that pupils who areacademically bright, or constrained by physical, emotional, intellectual or specific learningdifficulties will be able to maximise their potential.Most pupils with special needs can, and should, be helped under normal classroom conditions.However, it is sometimes necessary for certain pupils to have individual or small group tuition,which we are fortunate in being able to provide. This takes place in an attractive and wellresourced Learning Support Centre which aims to promote a happy, sensitive and secureenvironment to ensure the most effective learning. We want pupils to develop a positive selfimage and take advantage of the opportunities and resources available to them. We have asuccessful paired reading programme with help from Year 12 pupils and opportunities for afterschool time tuition. We see parents as partners in the learning process for their children, and willalways be happy to discuss pupil learning difficulties, and meet parents in school, byappointment. The latest software in literacy and numeracy is available. Classroom LearningAssistants help with individual progress.SEX EDUCATIONex Education is an integral part of the Personal, Social and Health Education Programme,S which strives to help pupils understand human relationships and associated moral teaching,through several areas of the curriculum. The school encourages pupils to recognise the valuesexpressed in the teaching of the church in all aspects of relationships. It is the role of the R.E.Department to bring these elements together, in the context of Catholic teaching on the love ofGod and of neighbour, and on the sanctity of marriage. Further information can be obtainedfrom the school. Parents are informed of the topics which are being covered, and areencouraged to discuss the issues with their children. Sex Education is seen as a partnershipbetween school and home to help young people reach responsible adulthood.Technology College Leading Edge School Page 17

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESany staff and pupils are involved in a variety of clubs and activities. These are offeredM after school. Watersports courses abroad, day/evening and weekend and foreign trips arearranged.There have been many outstanding drama productions, concerts and sporting achievements,which are well supported by parents.Recent extra-curricular activities have included: art, athletics, banking services, choir, drama,football, hockey, information technology, library, literacy, music (brass, woodwind, strings,drums, keyboards, guitar), netball, school magazine, tennis, theatre visits.Homework clubs are available in the evenings. Revision sessions for examinations take placeduring holidays. Theme Week takes place at the end of the Summer Term.Many additional opportunities are offered through the Gifted and Talented plus Aim Higherprogrammes as part of Excellence in Liverpool.PHYSICAL EDUCATION/SPORTames and sports are an integral part of our social life. They occupy a large part of theG leisure interests of young people. The presentation of the subject is on a broad basis in thehope that each pupil will find an aspect of the work which appeals to her.The department is aware of the leisure potential of physical education relative to the changingneeds of society and so, where possible, initiates an interest in recreational activities.In today’s economic climate, the hours allocated to leisure have dramatically increased; it is,therefore, essential that we offer all pupils the opportunity to experience a wide range of interestswhich will enable them to use their time in a beneficial and healthy manner.Lesson allocation for Physical Education:Broughton Hall High School“The school provides a very good range of extra-curricular activities, which includeart, dance, drama, music and sport.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003Years 7, 8 and 9Years 10 and 111 hour games, 1 hour physical education1 hour games/physical educationClubs and practices are held during lunch times and after school, catering for all levels of abilityand interest. Sports played include: netball, hockey, tennis, football, cross-country, dance,athletics. Teams are produced in all these sports and compete regularly in fixtures.The school has strong links with various sporting clubs and encourages pupils to maximise theirpotential by getting involved with clubs which cater for their sportinginterests.Facilities:IndoorOutdoorGymnasium with fixed wall apparatus, Dance Hall4 netball courts, 6 tennis courts, playing field“Many pupils take part inthe activities provided andtheir learning issignificantly enhanced.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003Technology College Leading Edge School Page 18

Broughton Hall High SchoolCAREERS EDUCATION AND GUIDANCEareers Education and Guidance is concerned with the preparation of the students atC Broughton Hall for adult life by developing their critical awareness, their ability to makedecisions, their growing independence and by increasing their knowledge of the world of work,its expectations and its needs. These aims are achieved through a variety of experiences:group and individual classroom work, discussion, listening to outside speakers, going oneducational and industrial visits, careers interviews with officers from Connexions, Festival ofSkills and Work Experience. One important aspect of the Career Education and GuidanceProgramme is the recording of achievement and action planning for the future and educationaland vocational guidance at appropriate times during their school life.At Broughton Hall, the students are entitled to Careers Education and Guidance which is:• Independent and impartial• Structured and integrated within their overall education to provide help at key decision pointsand to meet continuing needs• Provided by the Personal Advisors with relevant specialist training and expertise• Based on partnership with the students and their parents/guardians• Confidential and respects personal information disclosed by the individual• Easily accessible and free at the point of delivery• Based on the principles of the school’s Mission Statement and Equal OpportunitiesThe components of the students’ entitlement to Careers Education and Guidance are:• Co-ordinated provision, planned activities and courses of careers education to enable selfdevelopment, career exploration and career management• Continuity of careers guidance with additional specialist support at career decision points andperiods of transition• Personal career planning processes which incorporate self-assessment action planning andrecording of achievement• Direct personal experiences of work which meet the career development needs of theindividual• Comprehensive, reliable and up-to-date careers information KS4 Programme certified byLiverpool University“Pupils are confident, feel secure and enjoy school knowing thatthe school will respond to every individual’s needs.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003Technology College Leading Edge School Page 19

PERSONAL BELONGINGSupils are given a locker and they are askedP to take care of their property. All items andclothing must be clearly marked. Blazers mustbe embroidered in the appropriate year colour with the pupil’s name and year colour tape acrossthe top of the pocket.The school cannot accept responsibility for articles/property lost at school.Mobile phones, pagers, ipods, mp3 players and personal stereos are not allowed inschool.PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONhere is a flourishing P.T.A. in the school which raises money for school by organising fashionshows, plant sales and other T functions.Parents give generously of their time in supporting school activities. The P.T.A. is an importantchannel for parental involvement and underlines the partnership with parents.COMPLAINTS PROCEDUREn accordance with the requirements of the Education Reform Act 1988 (section 23), provisionI for the consideration of complaints is made with respect to the curriculum and collectiveworship. Holidays are no longer considered as authorised absences.Anyone who has a complaint should contact the Head Teacher for advice.ATTENDANCEBroughton Hall High School“Teachers, learning mentors andsupport assistants provide verygood support.”Ofsted Inspection Report 2003he Governors and teaching staff emphasise how important daily attendance is. We urgeT parents not to take pupils on holiday during term time. This is detrimental to the educationo f theTechnology College Leading Edge School Page 21

Broughton Hall High SchoolHOME-SCHOOL AGREEMENTThe school will aim to:• Provide a safe, happy and caring environment which reflects the Catholic ethos of theschool.• Value each student as a member of the school community.• Develop the full potential of all students spiritually, morally, culturally and socially.• Provide a curriculum that not only meets the statutory requirements, but also considers theindividual needs of the student.• Expect and maintain high standards for both teaching and learning.• Build effective relationships which promote good behaviour and a sense of responsibilityacross the school community.• Inform parents regularly of their daughter’s progress and attainment.• Let parents know of any concerns or problems that affect their daughter’s work or behaviour.• Set, mark and monitor homework and provide facilities for students to study outside of schoolhours.• Offer opportunities for parents/guardians to become involved in the daily life of the school.The parents/guardiansI/We will try to:• Ensure that my daughter attends school regularly, arrives before 8:40 am and has thenecessary equipment with her.• Inform the school of any concerns which may affect my daughter’s work or behaviour.• Support the school’s policies and guidelines for behaviour and uniform.• Encourage and support my daughter in her home study.• Attend parent’s meetings and any discussions about the progress of my daughter.• Encourage my daughter to get involved in the wider life of the school.The pupilI shall try to:• Attend school regularly, arrive before 8:40 am and bring the necessary equipment with me.• Conduct myself in a way that will command the respect of others in my school community.• Wear the correct school uniform.• Complete my work to the best of my ability.• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold its values - use my talents to the full.• Take pride in and protect the school environment.Signature: _____________________________________ (Parent)Signature: _____________________________________ (Pupil)Date: _____________Form: ____________Signature: _____________________________________ (Headteacher)Technology College Leading Edge School Page 22

Broughton Hall High School2. As the majority of school visits andtrips are the initiative of subjectdepartments, each department isresponsible for devising its ownpolicy on the proportion of costparents are asked to contribute. Howfar a department will subsidiseactivities from its own BSM, is adecision to be made by them at thebeginning of the financial year. Theamount by which a departmentsubsidises a trip, will no doubt beinfluenced by the activity’s relevanceto curriculum and programmes ofstudy. Other criteria, such aswhether or not the trip is residential,can also be used.• On no account must a pupil be excluded from a departmental trip by reason of her/hisinability to pay. All funds for subsidies must be calculated before the financial year andincluded in the departmental budget plans.• Recompense will be sought from parents or pupils for damage to, or the loss of, schoolproperty caused wilfully or negligently by their daughters; this includes all types of books.• The Governing Body delegates to the Chairman of Governors and Head Teacher thedetermination of any individual case arising from the implementation of this policy.Technology College Leading Edge School Page 24

SUMMARY REPORT: PERCENTAGESThese tables show the percentage of the Year 9 pupils achieving each level in 2006. Figuresmay not total 100% because of rounding.KEY STAGE 3 2006 - Broughton Hall High SchoolTEACHER ASSESSMENT: Percentage at each levelBroughton Hall High SchoolW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EP Dis AbsEnglish 0 0 0 1 11 49 31 6 0 0 0 0Mathematics 0 0 1 4 17 25 40 10 2 0 0 0Science 0 0 0 2 23 41 26 7 0 0 0 0TEST RESULTS: Percentage at each levelB N 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EP Dis AbsEnglish 0 0 0 0 5 42 41 5 0 0 0 6Mathematics 0 0 0 3 15 24 34 18 1 0 0 4Science 1 0 0 1 16 40 33 5 0 0 0 4TEACHER ASSESSMENT: Percentage at each levelW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EP Dis AbsDesign & Technology 0 0 0 2 9 41 48 0 0 0 0 0Geography 0 0 0 2 11 53 23 10 0 0 0 0History 0 0 0 6 11 17 43 21 2 0 0 0Information Technology 0 0 0 0 13 70 15 0 0 0 0 1Modern Foreign Languages 0 0 0 13 35 32 10 9 0 0 0 0Art 0 0 0 1 5 59 31 3 0 0 0 0Music 0 0 0 1 15 59 24 0 0 0 0 0Physical Education 0 0 0 1 23 64 10 0 0 0 0 0Religious Education 0 0 0 1 51 34 12 0 0 0 0 0Citizenship 0 0 0 0 16 66 16 0 0 0 0 0In Modern Foreign Languages, Levels 4 and 5 represent achievement at the nationally expected standardfor most 14 year olds. This is the level below the expectations for the other subjects because Modern ForeignLanguages are not introduced until Year 7.Key: Dis = disapplied under sections 364 and 365 of the Education Act 1996;Abs = absent;W = working towards Level 1 but have not yet achieved the standards needed for Level 1;B (tests only) = students not entered for the tests because they were working below Level 3 inMathematics or Science and below Level 4 in English;EP = exceptional performance.Technology College Leading Edge School Page 25

Broughton Hall High SchoolNATIONAL RESULTS END OF KEY STAGE 3: 2005These tables show the percentages of Year 9 children achieving each level nationally in 2005.Figures may not total 100% because of rounding.TEACHER ASSESSMENT: Percentage at each levelW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EP Dis AbsEnglish 0 0 1 6 20 37 25 8 0 0 0 1Mathematics 0 0 1 7 15 25 28 19 4 0 0 1Science 0 0 1 6 20 35 26 10 0 0 0 1TEST RESULTS: Percentage at each levelB N 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EP Dis AbsEnglish 9 0 0 0 13 39 26 9 0 0 0 4Mathematics 2 0 0 6 14 21 28 20 5 0 0 3Science 3 0 0 6 19 33 25 12 0 0 0 3Technology College Leading Edge School Page 26

Broughton Hall High School2005-2006 RESULTS ACHIEVED BY PUPILS AGED 15*Number of pupils aged 15*: 201Number of pupils aged 15* not entered for GCSE: 2GCSE RESULTS (Pupils aged 15*)SUBJECT ENTRIES * A B C D E F G U N/AEnglish Language 193 4 13 45 58 34 30 6 3 0 0Mathematics 193 2 11 39 50 37 30 16 5 2 1Double Award Science 386 30 70 68 96 60 34 18 6 4 0Art 48 0 0 7 21 16 2 0 0 0 2Business Studies 67 1 6 12 15 11 13 4 2 2 1Double Award ICT 170 0 2 34 82 36 10 6 0 0 0Dance 35 0 1 11 7 8 8 0 0 0 0Design Technology 14 0 2 3 2 2 2 0 0 3 0English Literature 191 7 31 43 34 26 25 19 6 0 0Food Technology 64 2 6 10 19 15 5 5 1 1 0French 10 0 1 3 2 3 1 0 0 0 0Geography 9 0 0 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 0Graphic Products 32 3 13 8 5 0 1 0 0 2 0History 51 3 6 15 9 6 5 2 2 3 0Music 11 1 2 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0Physical Education 19 0 4 7 3 5 0 0 0 0 0Religious Education 175 4 26 37 31 26 21 22 6 1 1Spanish 172 4 9 18 53 42 25 13 7 1 0Textiles Technology 75 3 18 24 26 2 2 0 0 0 0Double Award Health &Social Care38 0 0 2 4 4 12 10 6 0 0Drama 7 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0TOTAL 1960 64 222 400 523 333 225 123 44 20 5* On roll at the school on the third Thursday in January, having reached the age of 15 inthe 12 month period ending 31 August 2005. +N/A denotes that the examination was notattempted.Technology College Leading Edge School Page 27

Broughton Hall High SchoolGCSE RESULTS% 5+ A* - C % 5+ A*-G Average pointsscoreResults2000 - 2001 Broughton HallLiverpoolNational67.734.948.498.582.390.047.632.339.02001 - 2002 Broughton HallLiverpoolNational58.939.151.695.483.288.937.429.534.72002 - 2003 Broughton HallLiverpoolNational62.041.352.999.084.088.837.9 (capped)29.7 (capped)34.8 (capped)2003 - 2004 Broughton HallLiverpoolNational61.844.653.798.183.288.8401.6*305*340.4*2004 - 2005 Broughton HallLiverpoolNational62.649.257.194.183.290.2376.8*322.3355.22005 - 2006 Broughton HallLiverpoolNational58.8N/AN/A95.5N/AN/A377.7N/AN/A* New Average Points system used nationally. Points score is total averagepoints. A* Grade equivalent to 58 points, dropping 6 points for each grade.N/A = Not AvailableTechnology College Leading Edge School Page 28

Broughton Hall High SchoolROUTES TAKEN BY PUPILS OVER 16Number of pupils at the start of the 2005/2006 school year:Aged 15: 201Aged 16: 116Aged 17 and over: 94Percentange of pupilsAged 15 Aged 16 Aged 17 andoverSchool or F.E. 76.59% 82.3% 0Employment 0.95% 9.81% 2.77%Youth Training 13.55% 2.13% 0Higher Education 0 0 96.33%Other 8.91% 5.76% 0.9%2005-2006 RATES OF AUTHORISED ANDUNAUTHORISED ABSENCETotal number of pupils of compulsory school age on rollfor at least one session during the reporting period: 1067Percentage of sessions (half days) missed through authorised absence: 7.2%Percentage of sessions (half days) missed through unauthorised absence: 1.5%Technology College Leading Edge School Page 29

Broughton Hall High School2005-2006 RESULTS ACHIEVED BY PUPILS AGED16, 17, 18*GCE A LEVEL RESULTS (PUPILS AGED 16, 17, 18*)SUBJECT ENTRIES A B C D E U N/A+*Art 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 0*Biology 25 1 2 8 4 8 2 0Business Studies 13 2 5 5 1 0 0 0Chemistry 20 2 2 6 5 4 1 0Dance 5 0 0 0 1 1 0 0Design TechnologyProduct DesignOn roll at the school on the third Thursday in January, having reached the age of 16, 17or 18 in the 12 month period ending on 31 August 2005.N/A+ denotes that the examination was not attempted.3 0 1 2 0 0 0 0English Literature 12 2 2 6 2 0 0 0French 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0General Studies 39 1 3 5 15 15 0 0History 5 0 1 2 0 1 1 0Mathematics 8 1 1 2 0 2 2 0Media Studies 10 2 1 4 3 0 0 0Performance Studies 4 0 0 3 1 0 0 0Physics 7 0 1 1 3 2 0 0Politics 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0Psychology 15 0 3 6 3 2 1 0Religious Studies 7 0 3 4 0 0 0 0Spanish 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0Textiles Technology 11 3 0 4 2 1 1 0TOTAL 206 14 28 65 41 38 20 0Technology College Leading Edge School Page 30

Broughton Hall High School2005-2006 GCE VOCATIONAL A LEVEL RESULTSENTERED A B C D E U N/A+Business Dual Award 14 1 10 6 6 5 0 0Health & Social CareDual Award7 1 1 2 5 5 0 0Health & Social Care 9 0 0 2 4 2 1 0ICT 19 0 2 4 11 2 0 0Science 9 0 1 1 1 5 1 0TOTAL 58 2 14 15 27 19 1 0Technology College Leading Edge School Page 31

Broughton Hall High School2005-2006 SUMMARY OF A/AS LEVEL AND AVCE/ASVCERESULTS FOR PUPILS AGED 17 OR 18* AT THE END OFTHEIR TWO YEARS OF ADVANCED LEVEL STUDYNumber of pupils in relevant age group:NUMBER OF POINTS0-6061-119120-180181-239240-300301-359360 ormoreAveragepoints perpupilNo.girls1 7 20 7 21 17 10 234.4% 1 8 24 8 25 20 12Technology College Leading Edge School Page 32

Broughton Hall High SchoolYEAR 13 DESTINATIONS 2006Emma Aspinall Liverpool John Moores University Business Management & InformationLaura Ball University of Liverpool Medical Chemistry with PharmacyNatalie Ball Liverpool Hope University College Business StudiesAmie Boner Edge Hill College Education Studies and Special Inclusion NeedsGemma Bradley University of Liverpool Philosophy & PoliticsGemma Bretherton University of Liverpool Latin American & Hispanic StudiesFarrah Buhaza EmploymentAmy Burns Liverpool John Moores University Sports ScienceEllen Burns Liverpool John Moores University Applied PsychologyMichael Campbell Edge Hill College Adult NursingSarah Campbell Liverpool Hope University College Primary Teaching and English LiteratureSophie Campbell Liverpool John Moores University Business StudiesVicky Connor Gap YearLauren Crompton Liverpool Hope University College Childhood Studies & YouthSarah Cullen Continuing EducationEmma Culligan University of Liverpool ZoologyKerry D’Arcy Liverpool John Moores University Food & NutritionJayne Dalzell Liverpool Hope University College Business & Information TechnologyLauren Donnelly Liverpool John Moores University Computer StudiesClare Dowling University of Liverpool PsychologyCarmel Dunn Liverpool John Moores University HistoryLynsey Dwyer Liverpool Hope University College Primary Teaching & Information TechnologyStephanie Fu Liverpool John Moores University Psychology & Forensic ScienceRachelle Gorman University of Liverpool MathematicsJennifer Grant Liverpool John Moores University BiologyStacey Gregory Manchester Metropolitan Clothing Design & TechnologyVictoria Hawkins University of Liverpool English Literature & LanguageJennifer Helsby University of Liverpool GeographyAngela Heron Continuing EducationRachael Horsewood EmploymentJenna Houghton Liverpool Hope University College Childhood & Youth Studies & HealthElizabeth Hughes Liverpool Hope University College MediaLaura Jennat University of Liverpool Business Information SystemsAbbie Jones Liverpool Hope University College English Literature with Philosophy & EthicsTechnology College Leading Edge School Page 33

Broughton Hall High SchoolYEAR 13 DESTINATIONS 2006 (contd.)Danielle Jones Liverpool John Moores University BiologyKim Jones Liverpool Hope University College MediaKate Keely Liverpool John Moores University Business StudiesGeorgia Lee University of Leeds Medical MicrobiologyStephanie Lewis Liverpool Hope University College Business StudiesKatherine Lowery EmploymentKatie Mallen Liverpool John Moores University Business StudiesHelen McCaldon Liverpool John Moores University Primary & Secondary Design & TechnologyPeter McCarthy Liverpool John Moores University Compter EngineeringZara McCarthy Liverpool John Moores University Primary & Secondary Science EducationEmma Mullen University of Liverpool PharmacologyFaye Mullen University of Sheffield Mathematics & ChemistryCatherine Murphy Liverpool Hope University College Dance & Special NeedsSarah Murphy University of Derby Creative Writing & PsychologyRebecca McGuirk Liverpool John Moores University CriminologySharon Melling Liverpool Hope University College Business StudiesLaura Mellon Manchester Metropolitan University Fashion BuyingVictoria Molloy University of Cardiff Biological SciencesGemma O’Callaghan University of Liverpool Diagnostic RadiographyMary O’Dowd Manchester Metropolitan University International Fashion MarketingMichelle Pevier Liverpool Community College Art FoundationClare Rimmer Liverpool John Moores University PharmacyJohn Scotton EmploymentNicola Simms EmploymentNicola Sulivan Liverpool John Moores University EnglishVictoria Sulivan Liverpool John Moores University BiologyLeanne Sweeney University of Liverpool Computer Games TechnologyKristan Thompson University of Oxford English Literature & LanguageNatalie Usher Manchester Metropolitan University Health & Social CareLauren Wallace Liverpool John Moores University BiologyCatherine Walsh Leeds Metropolitan University Early Childhood EducationLauren Warburton Liverpool John Moores University Dance StudiesKaren Wells University of Liverpool Business StudiesClaire Wilkinson University of Liverpool Biological SciencesTechnology College Leading Edge School Page 34

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