Islip Manor High School

A dedicated SEND support team is led by the named SENDCO, Mrs Dennis.

“We have a dedicated and skilled team of staff supporting students with SEND, led by our SENDCO, Mrs Dennis.”

Students with SEND are identified and supported, with students and families involved in decisions.

“- Students with SEND are identified and supported - Students and their families are involved in decision making”

Grace De Sousa, Assistant Headteacher, is the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“The school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead is Grace De Sousa (Assistant Headteacher).”

Professionals from other agencies are involved when appropriate.

“- Professionals from other agencies are involved when appropriate”

Students achieved multiple top distinction profiles on the QPR Sports Coaching programme.

“On the QPR Sports Coaching programme, there were some standout performances – Jonny, Connor, Max and Lake all achieved an exceptional D\*D\*D\*, Oliwia secured D\*D\*D and Megan earned D\*DD – a testament to their commitment both in the classroom and on the pitch.”

Year 12 students achieved A grades in Physics and Chemistry at AS Level.

“A determination to succeed is already shining through in the school’s Year 12 students, whose strong AS Level performances have set them up to aim even higher next year. Maleeka , Karan , Axel and Aleksander each achieved an A grade in Physics, while Gagandeep earned an A in Chemistry.”

A student says small classes and a personalised approach made a meaningful difference to his learning.

“He praises his teachers for pushing him beyond what he thought possible and says the Sixth Form’s small class sizes and personalised approach made a real difference to his learning.”

A student reported that small classes and a personalised approach improved his learning.

“He praises his teachers for pushing him beyond what he thought possible and says the Sixth Form’s small class sizes and personalised approach made a real difference to his learning.”

Specialist sports pathways delivered with Queens Park Rangers and Future Stars combine academic study with elite coaching, competition experience, and professional mentoring.

“Among the successes are students on the Sixth Form’s unique sports pathways, delivered in partnership with Queens Park Rangers and Future Stars. These specialist routes enable students to combine high-quality academic study with elite-level coaching, match experience and mentoring from industry professionals across football, basketball and volleyball.”

A high-achieving student gained a place on a programme offering mentorship and university guidance.

“Joella has gained a place on the prestigious _Insight2Uni_ programme for high achieving black-heritage students, providing her with mentorship and university guidance over the next year.”

The school identifies courage, confidence, curiosity, creativity, and collaboration as its core values.

“Behind every grade is a story of hard work, determination and resilience, qualities that mirror our school’s core values of being courageous, confident, curious, creative and collaborative.”

A Sixth Form student valued high expectations, structure, routine, and being taught by teachers who knew her well.

“Having joined from Willow Tree Primary in Year 7, she knew she wanted to stay on for Sixth Form, valuing the structure, routine and high expectations from teachers who knew her well.”

The Sixth Form offers a broad mix of A Level and BTEC qualifications, including specialist sports pathways.

“The breadth of subjects studied in the Sixth Form reflects the diverse interests and ambitions of its students, with qualifications offered in A Level Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Maths, Physics and Psychology as well as BTEC Applied Science, BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport and BTEC Sports Coaching.”

The sixth form offers eight A Level subjects: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.

“At Key Stage 5 we offer the following courses at A Level: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology.”

A-level applicants need at least five GCSE passes at Grade 5 or above, including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least Grade 6 in each intended A-level subject.

“Students wishing to study at A Level must have gained at least 5 Grade 5+ passes at GCSE Level, including English Language and Mathematics, with at least a Grade 6 in any subject they wish to study at A Level.”

Applied Science BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma applicants are expected to have at least five Grade 5 GCSE passes, including Science.

“Students wishing to study for the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science would be expected to have at least 5 Grade 5 passes at GCSE Level including Science.”

A student secured a place to study Medicine at the University of Southampton.

“Muhammed secured a phenomenal AAA in A Level Maths, Chemistry and Biology and is delighted to have secured a place at The University of Southampton to study Medicine.”

Named students progressed to university courses including Maths, Physical Therapy, Forensic Science, and Accounting and Finance.

“Dan is now looking forward to studying Maths at Queen Mary University of London, with ambitions to build a successful career in the future.”

A student achieved AAA in A-level Maths, Chemistry and Biology.

“Muhammed secured a phenomenal AAA in A Level Maths, Chemistry and Biology and is delighted to have secured a place at The University of Southampton to study Medicine.”

A student achieved the highest possible BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport grade of D*D*D*.

“Henry has earned the highest possible grade of D\*D\*D\* in the BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport.”