year 6 open evening 2015

WELCOME TO WEST LAKES ACADEMY 24 September 2015

www.westlakesacademy.org.uk

CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LEARNING



Providing the best possible education for young people

OUR YEAR 7 CURRICULUM



SUBJECT LESSONS PER WEEK

English, Maths and Science 4 per subject

French, Spanish, Geography, History, DT and PE 2 per subject

Art, Music, IT, Performing Arts, Personal Development and RE

1 per subject

TOTAL 30 lessons per week

OUR STUDENTS’ SCHOOL DAY



8.30am Registration8.40am - 10.30am Lessons 1 and 2

10.30am -10.50am Break

10.50am – 12.40pm Lessons 3 and 4

12.40pm – 13.10pm Lunch

13.10pm – 13.40pm Assembly

13.40pm – 15.30pm Lessons 5 and 6

15.30pm End of school day




Providing the best possible education for young people Modern £26m building with outstanding resources

MODERN £26M BUILDING



ICT AND APPLE MAC FACILITIES



ENGINEERING FACILITY






Providing the best possible education for young people Modern £26m building with outstanding resources Excellent levels of academic achievement

GCSE RESULTS 2015



MEASURE 2014 20155+ A*- C including English and maths 62% 61%*

5+ A* - C 78% 71%

Maths A* - C 69% 71%

English A* - C 80% 80%

Capped 8 point score 328 320

*based on first entry rulesImprovement in performance by key groups incl. Special Educational Needs and Free School Meals.

OUTSTANDING A LEVEL RESULTS



MEASURE 2014 2015Pass Rate 100% 100%

Average Point Score per Student 856 986

Average Point Score per Entry 233 226




Providing the best possible education for young people New £26m building with outstanding resources Excellent levels of academic achievement Affordable iPad scheme





Much improved attendance rates

Affordable iPad scheme





Much improved attendance rates Sixth Form Centre bigger than ever


SIXTH FORM CENTRE 200+ students in 2015 compared to 123 in 2008/09







Much improved attendance rates Sixth Form Centre Bigger than Ever Specialisms in Science and The Arts


SPECIAL STATUS IN SCIENCE AND THE ARTS



Our specialism in Science is supported by our sponsors the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Sellafield Ltd.

Our specialism in The Arts is delivered in our Performing and Expressive Arts Centre. Pupils are encouraged to express themselves through a variety of ways.

PEXA CENTRE







Much improved attendance rates Sixth Form Centre bigger than ever Specialisms in Science and the Arts


Caring ethos

PASTORAL CARE SYSTEM



Structure

Assistant Principal, Personal Development and Behaviour – Ms S McCabe/Assistant Principal, Student Welfare - Mr G Short

Head of Year – Ms S Brown

Attendance Officer – Mrs J Stubbings

Form Tutors







Extra curricular activities Caring ethos

YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT



Building your child’s confidence and social skills through extra curricular activities:

School clubs such as music, dance, football and athletics Residential trips and school exchanges National competitions such as Rock Challenge

“Helping your child develop so they leave the academy with the will and the ability to play a successful part in society.”







Smooth transition from primary to secondary

A caring ethos

TRANSITION AT WEST LAKES ACADEMY

Evidence suggests that children who have a positive start to school are likely to engage well and to experience academic and social success. We aim to:• Provide a smooth transition for students from primary to secondary school.• Ensure curriculum continuity and progression. • Strive for excellence and high achievements for all students.• Work in partnership with students and parents.• Alleviate parents’ and students’ anxieties about change and progression.• Provide stability so that the students and parents see learning as a continuous process.• Establish a regular program of joint activities for primary pupils.• Ensure attendance is high and that students are aware of the importance of attending the academy.WELCOME TO WEST LAKES ACADEMY

24 September 2015www.westlakesacademy.org.uk

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILDWe believe that transition planning should start as early as possible and we work closely with our feeder schools:

• Teacher meetings• Group visits• 1:1 visits• Student support visits• Performances• Taster day• Summer School



FIRST EXPERIENCES OF LIFE AT THE ACADEMY



Successful First Week for Year 7

http://www.westlakesacademy.org.uk/successful-first-week-for-y7/

PARENT FEEDBACK



• 99% of parents would recommend the academy to friends

• 98% of parents feel that their child is well cared for at the academy

• 98% of parents agree that the academy is achieving high educational standards

• 99% of parents agree that their child is safe at school

THE APPLICATION PROCESS



• Complete the application form online and return electronically to the Local Authority

Or

• Complete the application form in hard copy and post back to the Local Authority

Or

• Give back to your child’s primary school (not recommended)

DEADLINE



31 October 2015Note: This is a Saturday during half term

WILL YOU GET A PLACE?



1. Must be first preference 2. Child in care3. Child with a ‘Statement’ of SEN or an EHCP4. Distance from the academy 5. Living in the defined area 6. Has a sibling at the academy