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28th June 2007
Thank you for your interest in the School. I trust that you sense something during your visit of the atmosphere of warmth and friendliness which is characteristic of Wallington.
A new sports hall will be ready for when your son starts, which will improve immeasurably opportunities for pupils. On Open Day a programme of exhibitions and activities has been arranged by staff to reflect the many aspects of school life and work. There will be guided tours of the school led by members of the upper school but please feel free to wander should you prefer.
The pupils are our greatest pride; on your visit, please speak to them about their School.
I know what a worrying time it is for you having to make such important decisions about your son's education. If you would like to talk about your son, or the admissions arrangements, or you would like to see the school on a normal working day, please do not hesitate to make contact.
You will be most welcome.
Headmaster
Headmaster's Address
An address will be given by the Headmaster, Dr. Haworth, at approximately 4.00, 5.00, 6.00, 6.30, 7.00 and 7.30 p.m. Bells will ring before each speech and you are invited to interrupt your tour of the school in order to hear the Headmaster speak at the first opportunity.
Refreshments
The school canteen is open for light refreshments and we hope you have the time to talk to Staff, Governors and members of the PTA over a cup of tea or coffee.
Buildings & Grounds
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Main School (Ground Floor)
First Aid
Hall
Careers
Economics
Mathematics
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Science Block
Biology
Chemistry
Physics |
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Music & Technology Block
Design Technology
Music |
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Main School (First Floor)
Art
Geography
French
German
Information Technology
Religious Studies
Sixth Form Centre
Admissions Information
Common Room
Library
History
Special Needs |
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Dining Hall Block
Dining Hall: Refreshments
English
Drama
Media Studies |
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Playing Fields at school
Pavilion, 2 rugby pitches,
athletics track, cricket pitch
Cricket nets
Sports Hall on Lower Field
To open 2008
Playing Fields at Clockhouse
5 rugby pitches, all-weather hockey pitch, 3 cricket pitches and Clubhouse |
Admissions Criteria
The School admits 120 boys on the basis of their ability. Boys will be regarded as of selective ability according to their performance in the selection tests established by the school.
a) Pupils who have reached the pass mark who are Looked After Children, then those who have special medical or social grounds for admission supported by appropriate professional evidence.
b) In rank order of performance.
Admission Arrangements
Boys born between 1st September 1996 & 31st August 1997
are eligible for admission in September 2008.
The closing date for the receipt of the Supplementary Form is:
Wednesday, 12th September 2007
or by hand up to 1.00 p.m. on Friday, 14th September 2007
(The Supplementary Form must be returned to the School)
The selection test will take place on:
Saturday, 15th September 2007
Entrance Test Results will be sent by first class post on:
Friday, 5th October 2007
The closing date for the receipt of the Common Application Form is:
Friday, 19th October 2007
(This form must be returned to your own Local Education Authority and will list your school preferences)
Offers of School Places will be sent by your Local Authority on:
3rd March 2008
Advice on Admission in 2008 from the Head Master
The new Admissions Code of Practice states:
‘Grammar schools and other schools, or their admission authorities, which are permitted to use selection by ability or aptitude, should ensure that parents are informed of the outcome of entry tests before they make their applications for other schools.’
The reason is very simple: parents want to know as soon as possible how their child has done on the test. Even bad news can be helpful; if a pupil does not come up to the standard necessary, there is no point applying for the School. If your son does well and passes, it is obviously worth listing the School as your higher or highest preference in the secure knowledge that he has already met the admissions criteria.
It is a considerable challenge for schools to change their routines and test this early; we do so because we understand the anxiety that parents and pupils face at this point. We want to be helpful.
Our entrance examination will be on Saturday, 15th September and results will be posted on Friday, 5th October. Parents will then have until Friday, 19th October to complete their Local Authority’s Common Application Form (CAF). Because we are testing in September, our Open Day is also brought forward to June.
I hope that the 3-week turnaround of the examination results will reduce some of the stress parents and pupils feel. Explanatory information about how to proceed will be sent with results. Knowing whether or not your son has been successful in the entrance examination should help you make a more informed choice of school preferences when you make their application using the Common Application Form (CAF). There should be plenty of time after results are released on for you to make this important decision.
Although our formal Open Day is in June, we will welcome parents and pupils in on a normal working day in October.
The Supplementary Form
If you wish to apply for your son to sit the entrance examination at Wallington, please complete the Supplementary Form and send it to the school. This does not constitute an application to the school, only a request for your son to be tested. There is no need to include a stamped, addressed envelope with your application. Applications are not acknowledged but a letter giving details of your son's test will be posted by first class post on or before Friday, 31st August. Please contact the Admissions Manager, Mrs. Marden, on Monday, 10th September if you do not receive the invitation to the test. It helps our organisation if parents are able to complete them early, and we will take applications right until 1 p.m. of the day before the test.
Entrance Examination Results
Results of the entry tests will be posted by first class post on Friday, 5th October 2007. Explanatory information will be sent with test results. All those who are successful in the test are placed in rank order according to the School's admission criteria.
Making an Application
Should your son be successful in the entrance examination you must then make your application to the school by returning a Common Application Form (CAF) to your own Local Authority. It is important that you then list Wallington as one of your preferences on this Local Education Authority Common Application Form. Our DfES Number is 319 5407. All 33 London Boroughs plus 8 LEAs that border London are co-ordinating admissions. This means that you need only complete a CAF for your home Local Education Authority ranking up to six schools you are applying to on this one CAF form regardless of the LEA in which the school resides.
You may prefer to complete the CAF 'on line'. Sutton parents should access www.sutton.gov.uk/education/admissions and others the web site of their own Local Authority.
Offers of Places
All those who are successful in the test are placed in rank order according to the School's published admissions criteria. This list is submitted to the Pan London Register and places are offered using the Coordinated Admissions Arrangements in accordance with the order of preference listed on the Common Application Form which will have been completed by parents.
Offers of places will be posted by your own LEA on Monday, 3rd March 2008. I will also write with my congratulations.
It is important for parents to note that success in the entrance examination does not automatically mean that a place will be offered in March. Every boy who has been successful in the selection test and preferred Wallington has, in the last fourteen years, received the offer of a place. This is an incredible record and one we hope to continue; however, we cannot guarantee that this will necessarily remain the case.
Admissions Test
The selection test will consist of an English paper, a Mathematics paper and a short Verbal Reasoning paper. A satisfactory performance is required in the English paper. All the examination papers are prepared by the school. We do NOT use NFER papers.
The English paper
· 40 minutes duration representing 40% of the final mark.
· This comprises 20 minute comprehension exercises and a 20 minute "essay".
The Mathematics paper
· 30 minutes duration representing 40% of the final mark.
· Questions are broadly in line with National Curriculum Key Stage 2 tests. Pupils must write their answers directly onto the test paper and they must show all their working.
The Verbal Reasoning paper
· 20 minutes duration representing 20% of the final mark.
· Boys will write their answers directly onto the question paper.
· They write words, underline words or circle letters to give answers.
We do not use NFER papers and none are multiple choice.
The entire test takes no longer than one and a half hours although boys are usually here for about two hours because we include a short break.
We do not supply practice papers because, as explained above, 80% of the test is work your son should be familiar with (English and Mathematics). Practice Verbal Reasoning papers can be obtained very easily from WH Smith.
Our examinations are "10-year-old-boy-friendly". In other words, the majority of the examination (the Maths and English papers) will be familiar and similar to the work that your son is currently doing at primary school. The Verbal Reasoning Paper is word based and is really just like a short puzzle paper. There are no Non-Verbal reasoning questions.
You will receive a letter giving details of the actual time of the test. Please ensure that you arrive in good time and allow for difficulties with regard to transport or parking. It will not be possible to park in the school premises or the immediate vicinity of the school.
If your son is ill, either beforehand or on the day, he should not take the test. An alternative date WILL be offered. If he is ill in the days leading up to the test, please contact the Admissions Manager, Mrs. Marden. If your son is ill on the day, please email, telephone or attend the school in person with a note to that effect. An alternative date will also be offered to those who do not want their son tested on a Saturday for religious reasons.
Special Medical or Social Criteria and
Special Educational Needs
The Special, Medical and Social Criterion will include Traveller Children, Asylum Seekers and Refugees. The School has an established SEN policy. Pupils with disabilities are admitted to the school using the same admissions criteria and are expected to achieve the same standard. A pupil with a problem of mobility would find the building challenging. Adaptations are planned as LEA funding becomes available. There are disabled toilets and ramps, and the School would make any reasonable adjustments possible.
Our caring ethos ensures that all pupils' individual needs are considered. The Assistant Headmaster, Mr. Mangham, has special responsibility for SEN pupils. If you have indicated that your son has any special, medical or social grounds for admission on the Supplementary Form, these must be supported by appropriate professional evidence. Mrs. Marden, the Admissions Manager, will then liaise with your son’s primary school or other professional body to ascertain any special arrangements for the proper conduct of the test.
Appeals
All parents have a right of appeal against a decision not to offer a place for a child. Information about appeals will be sent by your LEA to all applicants with their offer letter on 3rd March 2008. Appeals are likely to be heard in June. Very few appeals are upheld. Recent history shows that those that are upheld tend to have professional supporting evidence which is significant and appropriate and this will usually have been submitted at the time of application.
General Information on Admissions
Last year 961 pupils were tested and 264 were successful in the entrance examination. Mrs. Marden, the Admissions Manager, will be pleased to help if you have queries about the applications procedure. If you would like to talk to someone with regard to your son's personal circumstances, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The School caters for the top 25% of the ability range. If you think your son is above average in his class, I do encourage you to apply.
"The School accepts the top 25% of the ability range, but the existence of other grammar and independent schools in the area means that the local availability of grammar school education is not unduly restrictive."
"The management of the admissions process with such a volume of applications is exemplary." OfSTED
School Website
There is a section on the school website www.wcgs.org.uk under Admissions called FAQ where you can view frequently asked questions. Much other information is contained there including links to the School’s OfSTED, School Profile and various policies. It is frequently updated with news and activities.
Casual Admissions Year 7 - 11
If a casual vacancy occurs after the normal admission round it will be filled according to the School’s Admission Criteria. Pupils at this School commence their GCSE studies in Year 9 and smaller teaching groups are then created. This reorganisation creates up to 10 vacancies. Testing for entry into Year 9 will usually take place in the January/February prior to the September of entry.
Waiting Lists
Waiting lists are always reviewed at the end of September. All pupils on the waiting list are required to be tested again should a vacancy arise in the relevant year group.
Admission Criteria for entry to the Sixth Form
The School admits both young men and women based on their performance in GCSE examinations.
The minimum entry requirements are:
· Average Point Score of 47.8 at GCSE using the best 8 GCSE results.
· At least a Grade A in the subjects to be studied or in related subjects;
· Subjects chosen at AS/A Level must form a coherent two year course.
Twenty boys or girls, depending upon the uptake of places by internal candidates, may be admitted to the Sixth Form from outside the School, selected in rank order according to the following criteria:
a. Applicants who meet the minimum standard above who have special, medical or social grounds for admission supported by appropriate professional advice.
b. Rank order of performance at GCSE.
As with existing members of the school, all applicants to the Sixth Form will be invited to discuss subject choices to ensure a coherent course over two years.
Headmaster’s Advice:
The Admission Criteria include a minimum standard of entry. In practice, since places are awarded in rank order, and, given the level of competition, most applicants achieve considerably higher. As a guide applicants from outside the school will normally be required to obtain the average grades our own pupils achieve, which is at least 7 GCSE subjects at grade A.
The number to call with admissions queries is 020 8254 7920 or email admissions-wcgs@suttonlea.org or view the school website www.wcgs.org.uk.
Teaching Staff
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Headmaster |
Dr. J. M. Haworth , PhD, MA, University of Birmingham; MEd, University of Warwick; BD, University of London; ALBC, London School of Theology; FRSA |
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Deputy Headmaster |
P. G. Smart , BSc (Mathematics), Chelsea College, University of London |
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Assistant Heads |
D. J. Mangham , BSc, Chelsea College, University of London (Director of Main School)
Mrs. L. Thomas, CIBiol, MIBiol, FIMLT, London (Director of Sixth Form)
Mlle. N. André, DEA, Maîtrise & Licence, Université Lyon, France (National Strategy)
Miss S. Cooke, MA, BA, AKC, King’s College, University of London (Teaching & Learning)
Mrs. Z. Jaffer, BSc, MA, Queen Mary, University of London (Director of Science & Head of Year 7) |
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English
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Miss D. Colclough , BA, University of Warwick (Director)
A. Boucher, BA, University of Warwick; MA, Queen Mary, University of London
D. Jones, BA, University of Durham
R. Scales, MA, Worcester College, Oxford
Miss C. Tovey, BA, University of Manchester
C. Williams, BA, Swansea University; MEd, University of Manchester |
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Drama & Media Studies |
Mrs. J. A. Devereux , MA, University of Edinburgh |
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Mathematics |
Mrs. M. M. Holt , BSc(Econ), University of Wales, Swansea; BSc, BA, MSc, Birkbeck College, University of London; GradStat (Director)
Miss H. Bannaghan, MA, University of Durham
Miss G. Bird, AGSM; BSc, Open University
J. Laughton, MA, Christ’s College, Cambridge
J. Lescault, BSc, South Bank University
J. Oldfield, BA, Somerville College, Oxford
Dr. D. Schiavo, Dottore in Matematica, University of Padua, Italy |
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Biology |
Dr. C. Spencer , BSc, University of Warwick; PhD, University of Reading
Miss G. Farlow, BSc, University of Bath
Dr. A. McColl, BSc, Glasgow Caledonian; PhD, University of Strathclyde
Dr. S. Whiting, BSc, PhD, University College, London |
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Chemistry |
Mrs. N. Jovanović-Callaghan , BSc, University of Belgrade
Mrs. M. Allen, BSc, University of Exeter
A. Dabrowski, MSci, University of Bristol
J.A. Moran, BSc, University of Dundee |
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Physics |
Mrs. Z. Jaffer , BSc, MA, Queen Mary, University of London
R. Bain, BSc, Imperial College, London
A. Boothroyd, BSc, University of Bradford
Dr. N. Stewart, BSc, University of Glasgow; PhD Heriot-Watt University |
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Economics & Business Studies |
Miss C. Troke , BSc, London School of Economics
N. Durham, BA, City of London University
C. Mumby, BA, University of Sussex |
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French |
Mlle. N. André , DEA, Maîtrise & Licence, (Law) Université Lyon, France
Miss S. Johnson, BA, University of Southampton
Mrs. N. Kassam, BA, University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Mme. C. Lehmann, BTS, Université Lille
T. Tourancheau, BA, Universitė Jean-Monnet, France |
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German |
J.D. Owen , BA, University of Wales, Cardiff
Miss S. Johnson, BA, University of Southampton |
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Geography |
D. Grindrod , BSc, University of Wales Institute of Science & Technology; MSc, Cranfield Institute of Technology
J. Eynon, BSc, University of Durham; MA, King’s College, London
R. Pletts, BA, University of Birmingham |
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History &
Classical
Civilisation |
P. McKean , BA, Peterhouse, University of Cambridge
J. Bean, BA, University of Nottingham
G. Collins, BA, Queen’s University, Belfast
D. Espejo, MA, St. Andrew’s, University of Scotland
Dr. K. Meek, BA, MA, University of Auckland; PhD, Cambridge University |
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Religious Studies
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Miss S. Cooke , MA, BA, AKC, King’s College, University of London
Miss Z. Abrahams, BA, University of Nottingham
Miss D. Quinn, BA, Stranmillis University College, Queen’s University, Belfast
Miss A. Tweedie, BA, University of Durham |
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Philosophy & Critical Thinking |
P. Brewer , BA, University of Birmingham |
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Art & Design |
Mrs. E. Ferguson , BEd, University of Birmingham
Miss L. Musselbrook, BA, Wimbledon School of Art |
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Technology |
M. Walsh , HND Mechanical Engineering, Trent Polytechnic & Loughborough College
D. Chapman, BSc, University of Glamorgan |
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Information Technology |
G. Ege , BSc, University of Glamorgan
B. Zaman, BSc, Brighton University |
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Physical Education & Games |
R. Walden , BEd, University of Exeter
D. Crompton, BApSc, Deakin University, Melbourne
J. Young, BSc, Anglia Polytechnic University |
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Music |
Mrs. A. Tams , GGSM Diploma, Guildhall School of Music & Drama |
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Instrumental Tutors |
K. Alexakis, Electric Guitar; M. Barker, Drum; P. Beer, Brass; P. Bennett, Bassoon/Sax; S. Bishop, Clarinet/Sax; A. Gunn, Cello; J Healey, Double Bass; F. Page, Piano; S. Weddle, Flute; C. Wileman, Violin. |
Support Staff
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Bursar |
Mr. B. Brooks, MMS |
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Admissions Manager |
Mrs. T. Marden |
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Personnel Manager |
Mrs. J. Fulton |
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Administrators |
Mrs. L. Adam; Mrs. J. Armstrong
Mrs. G. Atkins; Mrs. J. Ayres;
Mrs. J. Baker; Mrs. R. Bharadia;
Mrs. C. Brooks; Mrs. S. Cooper;
Mrs. A. Collins, BA, University of Cape Town; M.Sc., University College, London
Ms. C. Fox; Mrs. P. Goodwin;
Mrs. C. Haymes; Mrs. J. Johnson;
Mrs. J. Stanley; Mrs. A. Tutt |
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Examination Officer |
Mrs. R. Bradley |
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Librarian |
Mrs. V. Windmill, BA, University of London |
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Technicians |
Mrs. S. Davies, BEd, Homerton College, Cambridge
Mr. J. Ghosh, BTech; Mr. A. Heath; Mrs. P. Heuston; Mr. G. Marden
Mrs. A. Molyneux, BSc, University of York Mrs. A. Stratford, BSc, Imperial College, London |
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Network Manager |
Mr. J. Watson |
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Catering Manager |
Mrs. J. Donlan, HND |
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Catering Staff |
Mrs. K. Boyle; Mrs. J. Cumpper; Mrs. Y. Donovan; Mrs. J. Dyduch; Mrs. E. Evans; Mrs. G. Hajnalne |
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Site Manager |
Mr. M. Day |
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Caretakers |
Mr. D. Dougherty; Mr. A. Etherington;
Mr. V. Torres |
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Governing Body |
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Partnership Governors |
Mr. R. O'Neill (Chairman)
Mr. P. Huitson, BA
Mr. K. M. Plummer, MIEH, MIOSH. |
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Community Governor |
Mr. G. Cooper |
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Parent Governors |
Mrs. F. Cook, MA,
Mrs. C. Guest (Vice Chairman),
Mr. N. Jaffer, BSc, ACA, ATII,
Mr. C. Joubeily, BEng
Mrs. A. Rodrigues |
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LEA Governor |
Mr. L. Hussain, MBE |
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Staff Governors |
Dr. J.M. Haworth, MA, MEd, BD, FRSA
Mr. P. Brewer, BA,
Mr. C. Williams, BA, MEd
Mrs. T. Marden |
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Clerk |
Mr. B. Brooks, MMS
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School Attendance 2006
The School places great importance on good punctuality and attendance. Large numbers of pupils with 100% attendance were commended and the overall attendance record averaged 96.1%. Unauthorised Absence was 0.1%, which comprised pupils on holiday during term time.
Destination of Leavers 2006
All Year 11 pupils continued their education, 93 (74%) staying on into the Sixth Form. Of the 144 pupils in the Lower Sixth, all except two completed the year, four continuing further education elsewhere. All the 113 Upper Sixth Form students completed their studies. All have been awarded places at University and 12 went up to Oxford or Cambridge in the Autumn of 2006. This year 8 students have been made conditional offers to Oxbridge.
Complaints & Charging Policy
Parents with concerns should contact the school. Most difficulties are resolved by Form Tutors; serious matters are dealt with by the Headmaster. There is a complaints procedure which allows matters to be considered by appropriate committees of the Governing Body. When trips are organised during school hours voluntary donations are requested to cover their cost. There is a Discretionary Fund which may be used in cases when parents are eligible for Income Support. Wallington County is a Foundation School; education is provided at no cost. The School Fund is £25 per month; this is voluntary but is used to offset the cost of extra curricular activities and supplement funding of the Sports Hall.
School Visits and Trips
In addition to day visits, the School organises a large number of trips and visits, including activities in connection with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Frequent trips include Geography field trips to Swanage and Somerset; Language tours to La Rochelle; History tours to the battlefields of World War I; Rugby tours to Canada; Skiing Trips to France; Debating Competitions; Mediterranean Cruises. As well as all these trips, last year there was an ICT trip to Disneyland, Paris; a Hockey Tour to Bath; a French Exchange and Year 7 pupils went on a History and Geography tour of the North of England. There is a Geography trip to Iceland in October this year and a Red Sea Jordan Cruise in April 2008. We hope to organise a trip to California in July 2008 and a team building trip to Borneo in July 2009.
The Curriculum
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KS3 |
KS4 |
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
Year 10 |
Year 11 |
Lower Sixth |
Upper Sixth |
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Art |
2 |
2 |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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Biology |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
ü |
ü |
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Business Studies |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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Chemistry |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
ü |
ü |
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Citizenship (PSHE) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Classical Civilisation |
1 |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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Design Technology |
4 |
2 |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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DT Electronics |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
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Drama |
1 |
1 |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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Economics |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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English |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
ü |
ü |
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French |
5 |
4 |
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ü |
ü |
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French/German |
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4 |
5 |
4 |
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German |
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2 |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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Geography |
3 |
3 |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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History |
3 |
3 |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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ICT Short Course |
4 |
3 |
2 |
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Mathematics |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
ü |
ü |
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Further Maths |
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ü |
ü |
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Media Studies |
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ü |
ü |
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Music |
2 |
2 |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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PE/Games |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
ü |
ü |
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PE Exam |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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Philosophy |
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ü |
ü |
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Physics |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
ü |
ü |
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Religious Studies |
2 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
ü |
ü |
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Option 1 |
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4 |
4 |
5 |
9 |
9 |
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Option 2 |
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4 |
4 |
5 |
9 |
9 |
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Option 3 |
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4 |
4 |
5 |
9 |
9 |
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Option 4 |
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9 |
9 |
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Option 5 |
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9 |
9 |
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General Studies |
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Yes |
Yes |
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Critical Thinking |
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Yes |
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Total |
50 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
52 |
50 |
50 |
The Curriculum
Pupils follow the National Curriculum together with subjects in which the school has developed a tradition of excellence. From Year 7 pupils are taught Biology, Chemistry and Physics as separate subjects by specialist teachers. In Year 7 all pupils study Classical Civilisation. In Year 8 the study of a second foreign language is introduced.
In Years 9, 10 and 11 pupils follow a programme of 10, 11 or 12 GCSE subjects. Pupils are entered for GCSEs in both English Language and Literature. Except for any pupil withdrawn from R.E., all take a GCSE qualification in Religious Studies. In Mathematics the top sets are also entered for Statistics. Most pupils will be entered for the separate sciences of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and a few for the Double Award.
During these crucial examination years, average class sizes are reduced to between 20 and 25 to permit more individual attention. They are smaller still in the Sixth Form.
Two-year Key Stage 3 and Three-year GCSE
The School is at the forefront of a number of curriculum developments. Because pupils make rapid progress pupils study the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum in all subjects in Years 7 & 8, take the KS3 NC Tests in Year 8, and then follow a three-year GCSE course in Years 9, 10 and 11. The additional time allocated to option subjects allows students to develop better skills and have an in-depth knowledge of their subjects.
Lessons start in the summer term of Year 6; pupils come into school on four additional days for lessons. This is in addition to our normal Induction Programme which involves a half day visit in March, a family barbecue organised by the PTA and an introduction to rugby and hockey organised by the Old Boys. Pupils have overcome all anxiety by the time they start in September.
The Sixth Form
The vast majority of students stay on into the Sixth form and are joined by students from other schools, including girls. The Sixth Form became co-educational in 1999 and girls are well established in the School and make a significant contribution.
Sixth Form study is aimed at success in at least three chosen subjects at the full A level standard, students having had the opportunity to take either four or five subjects at AS Level in the Lower Sixth. In addition all students study AS Critical Thinking and A Level General Studies. It is expected that candidates should achieve A* or A grades at GCSE in the subjects that they wish to take at AS and A level. All students spend time each week on activities designed to broaden their experience and increase social awareness; many undertake social work in the community.
The vast majority of students enter courses at universities on leaving school. The School has established an enviable reputation in placing students in universities and colleges. Expert careers advice is given to all students; counselling is also available after the publication of results.
Special classes are available for students applying to study medicine and related subjects, for those applying to the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford and for any student applying for courses with exacting entry requirements.
Sixth Form A Level Subjects
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Art and Design |
English Literature |
Mathematics |
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Biology |
French |
Further Mathematics |
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Business Studies |
General Studies |
Media Studies |
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Chemistry |
Geography |
Music |
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Classical Civilisation |
German |
Philosophy |
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Critical Thinking |
History |
Physics |
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DT: Product Design |
Medieval History |
Religious Studies |
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Economics |
ICT |
Sports Studies |
School Day 2007/08
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Mon and Tues |
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Weds, Thurs and Fri |
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Registration |
8:30 -8:35 |
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Registration |
8:30-8:35 |
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Assembly |
8:35- 8:50 |
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Period 1 |
8:55-9:55 |
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Period 1 |
8:40-9:40 |
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Break – 20 mins |
9:55-10:15 |
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Period 2 |
9:45-10:45 |
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Period 2 |
10:15-11:15 |
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Break – 20 mins |
10:45-11:05 |
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Period 3 |
11:20-12:20 |
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Period 3 |
11:05-12:05 |
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Lunch – 40 mins |
12:20-13:00 |
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Period 4 |
12:10-13:10 |
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Registration |
13:00-13:05 |
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Lunch – 40 mins |
13:10-13:50 |
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Period 4 |
13:10-14:10 |
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Registration |
13:50-13:55 |
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Period 5 |
14:15-15:15 |
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Period 5 |
14:00-15:00 |
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Extra-curricular |
15.25-16.45 |
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Extra-curricular |
15.15-16.45 |
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Clubs, Societies And Extra Curricular Activities
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Art Club
Basket Ball Club (Junior)
Basket Ball Club (Senior)
Chess Club
Christian Union
Computing Club
Circuit Training
Crossword Club
Debating (Junior)
Debating (Senior)
Design & Technology Club
Drama Club
Duke of Edinburgh
Electronics Club
Environmental Group
Fair Trade Society
French Conversation
Homework Club
ICT
International Movie Club
Islamic Society
Junior Basket Ball Club
Karate Club
Library
Puzzle Club
School Wind Band
School Brass Group
Science Club
Scientific Society
Senior Basket Ball Club
Warhammer Club |
Wednesday after school
Thursday lunchtime
Wednesday lunchtime
Tuesday & Friday after school
Friday lunchtime
Monday to Thursday after school
Thursday after school
Thursday after school
Monday after school
Thursday after school
Wednesday & Thursday after school
Thursday after school
Alternate Thursdays after school
Monday after school
Monday after school
Thursday after school
Lunchtime except Wednesday
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday after school
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday after school
Friday after school
Friday lunchtime
Thursday lunchtime
Wednesday after school
After school every day
Wednesday after school
Monday lunchtime
Tuesday lunchtime
Thursday after school
Monday & Thursday after school
Wednesday lunchtime
Friday after school |
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Advanced Level Results 2006 |
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A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
U |
Total |
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Art |
1 |
4 |
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5 |
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Biology |
11 |
15 |
14 |
4 |
2 |
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46 |
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Business Studies |
2 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
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10 |
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Chemistry |
12 |
16 |
7 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
41 |
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Classical Civilisation |
5 |
1 |
1 |
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7 |
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Computing |
4 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
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16 |
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Economics |
17 |
3 |
1 |
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21 |
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English Literature |
22 |
12 |
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34 |
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French |
3 |
1 |
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4 |
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Geography |
2 |
8 |
2 |
1 |
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13 |
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German |
3 |
1 |
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1 |
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5 |
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History |
17 |
14 |
6 |
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37 |
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Latin |
4 |
2 |
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6 |
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Mathematics |
30 |
19 |
8 |
3 |
1 |
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61 |
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Further Mathematics |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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9 |
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Media Studies |
11 |
2 |
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13 |
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Philosophy |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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6 |
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Physical Education |
2 |
1 |
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3 |
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Physics |
6 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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12 |
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Religious Studies |
7 |
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7 |
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General Studies |
17 |
19 |
26 |
32 |
8 |
1 |
103 |
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Total excluding GS |
165 |
114 |
51 |
15 |
10 |
1 |
356 |
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Total |
182 |
133 |
77 |
47 |
18 |
2 |
459 |
A & B grades: 78.4% 68.6% including General Studies
Pass rate: 99.7% 99.6% inc. GS
Points per entry: 102.8 97.7 inc. GS
Including General Studies & AS grades:
Points per pupil: 444
Passes per pupil: 4.04
One student achieved six A grades.
Eight students achieved five A grades
Seventeen students achieved four or more A grades
Students achieved the following point ranges:
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Range |
450+ |
400+ |
350+ |
300+ |
250+ |
200+ |
Total |
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Number |
52 |
20 |
18 |
14 |
7 |
2 |
113 |
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% |
46.0% |
17.7% |
15.9% |
12.4% |
6.2% |
1.8% |
100% |
Advanced Supplementary Level Results 2006
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A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
U |
Total |
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Art |
5 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
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8 |
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Biology |
37 |
14 |
9 |
7 |
5 |
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72 |
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Business Studies |
4 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
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9 |
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Chemistry |
29 |
17 |
12 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
67 |
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Classical Civilisation |
2 |
8 |
1 |
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11 |
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Computing |
5 |
5 |
3 |
6 |
1 |
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20 |
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Critical Thinking |
1 |
6 |
7 |
2 |
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16 |
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Design Technology |
1 |
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1 |
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Economics |
20 |
10 |
2 |
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32 |
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English Literature |
22 |
14 |
7 |
1 |
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44 |
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French |
8 |
6 |
3 |
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17 |
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Geography |
8 |
4 |
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3 |
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1 |
16 |
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German |
2 |
2 |
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4 |
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8 |
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History |
23 |
20 |
10 |
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53 |
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Mathematics |
47 |
23 |
7 |
6 |
3 |
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86 |
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Media Studies |
14 |
3 |
1 |
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18 |
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Philosophy |
7 |
8 |
2 |
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17 |
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Physical Education |
2 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
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13 |
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Physics |
21 |
10 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
42 |
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Religious Studies |
14 |
5 |
1 |
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20 |
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Chinese/Gujerati/Persian |
4 |
1 |
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5 |
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General Studies |
28 |
47 |
31 |
22 |
6 |
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134 |
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Total excluding GS |
276 |
166 |
76 |
39 |
14 |
4 |
575 |
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Total |
304 |
213 |
107 |
61 |
20 |
4 |
709 |
Pass rate: 99.3%
Average point score per entry: 49.9
Average number of passes per student: 4.9
Average Total Point Score: 246
Fourteen students achieved five grade ‘A’s
Twenty One students achieved four grade ‘A’s
Sixty students achieved three grade ‘A’s or better
GCSE Results 2006
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A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E-U |
Total |
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English Language |
37 |
64 |
23 |
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124 |
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English Literature |
18 |
71 |
30 |
3 |
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122 |
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Mathematics |
8 |
58 |
43 |
15 |
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124 |
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Statistics |
17 |
32 |
11 |
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60 |
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Biology |
8 |
28 |
14 |
3 |
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53 |
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Chemistry |
9 |
31 |
11 |
2 |
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53 |
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Physics |
8 |
31 |
12 |
2 |
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53 |
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Science |
6 |
46 |
58 |
24 |
8 |
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142 |
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Art |
1 |
5 |
11 |
6 |
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23 |
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Design Technology |
4 |
13 |
9 |
5 |
2 |
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33 |
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Economics |
5 |
22 |
23 |
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