A guide for parents and carers on admissions to Secondary School

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Open EveningOpen Evening – Monday 24 September2012 (6.00 – 9.00 p.m.)Tours from 6.00 p.m.Presentations by Principal at 6.30 p.m.<strong>and</strong> 8.00 p.m.Open MorningTuesday 25 September 2012(9.15 – 11.00 a.m.)Principal’s “Question <strong>and</strong> AnswerSession” at 11.00 a.m.Appointments at other times during theyear are welcome by prior arrangement.Please contact the Principal’s PA.31If you have any queries please contact the Admissions Team on 0118 937 2550 or email: admissions.team@reading.gov.ukApply online at www.reading.gov.uk/schooladmissions
Kendrick SchoolLondon RoadReadingRG1 5BNTel: 0118 901 5859Fax: 0118 901 5858admin@kendrickschool.reading.sch.ukwww.kendrick.reading.sch.ukHeadteacher: Ms. C. Kattirtzi, BASchool Type: Academy Trust School. GrammarSchool. Single sex Girls’ School.Specialist School Status <strong>for</strong> Science,Mathematics <strong>and</strong> Language School.School DfE number: 870 5413Age Range: 11 -18Number of children on roll: 709Admission Number <strong>for</strong> September 2013 : 96Number of applications <strong>for</strong> September 2012: 6012010 Appeals - heard 9 : Non granted2011 Appeals - heard 10 : Non granted2012 Appeals - heard 5 : Non grantedApplication <strong>for</strong> a placeApplications <strong>for</strong> a place must be made tothe appropriate home local authority by 31October 2012.Children must be registered to take theselection tests by completing theregistration <strong>for</strong>m. The <strong>for</strong>m is available fromthe school or Reading Borough Council. The<strong>for</strong>m must be returned to the school by 24September 2012.Entrance TestsThe entrance tests will be taken at KendrickSchool on Monday 1 October 2012.There will be two tests each of lengthapproximately one hour.They will cover:i) Verbal Reasoningii) Non-Verbal ReasoningNo past papers are available but similarpapers can be purchased from reputablestationers such as W.H. Smith. Currentlythese are “11+ Practice” (st<strong>and</strong>ard version)published by Letts.The result of the entrance test will beposted to <strong>parents</strong>/<strong>carers</strong> on Monday 22October 2012. This will be in the <strong>for</strong>m of theoverall score. (ie the mean of thest<strong>and</strong>ardised score <strong>for</strong> the two tests)Parents/<strong>carers</strong> are advised to use thisin<strong>for</strong>mation as guidance to the suitability oftheir daughter <strong>for</strong> a Grammar School place<strong>and</strong> an indication of the likelihood of beingoffered a place. The results do notguarantee an offer of a place.Applications received after the deadlineApplications received after the deadline will betreated as late applications. However,applications that are received late <strong>for</strong> a goodreason may be considered if received be<strong>for</strong>e 6January 2013. Such a case might, <strong>for</strong> example, beif illness prevented a single parent/carer fromreturning the <strong>for</strong>m on time, in whichcircumstances the reason <strong>for</strong> lateness should besupported in writing by a medical professionalinvolved in the case. Any such cases will betested on the 13 January 2013.Fraudulent ApplicationsAny in<strong>for</strong>mation that is subsequently proven toIf you have any queries please contact the Admissions Team on 0118 937 2550 or email: admissions.team@reading.gov.ukApply online at www.reading.gov.uk/schooladmissions 32
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