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