The Ecclesbourne School

The safeguarding team listing identifies a SENDCO.

“SENDCO”

The sixth form says students are supported academically and personally regardless of their starting point or needs.

“However, here at Ecclesbourne we are experienced in ensuring that all students, no matter what their starting point or needs, are supported students both academically and in their personal development.”

The school endorses a child-centred approach in which students can express their wishes, feelings and views.

“In a child centred approach where students can clearly express their wishes, feelings and views.”

Students collaborate with staff and are consulted about safeguarding, behaviour, discrimination and bullying.

“At The Ecclesbourne School, we strongly believe that young people working in collaboration with staff are able to make a difference to the experiences that students have at our school. We consult the student body on areas such as policy development, taught safeguarding in the curriculum, behaviour sanctions and rewards and how to deal with discriminatory and bullying issues.”

The school reports strong A-level attainment in 2022, with 72% of students achieving A*-B.

“Achievement is excellent and in 2022 72% of A Level students achieved A\*-B ( 39% at A\*/A) and 89% achieved A\*-C.”

Sixth-form prefects are among the school's student leadership roles.

“- Sixth form Prefects”

Character and values are developed through enrichment and extracurricular provision extending through Year 13.

“It is also important to note that we place a very strong emphasis on the development of character and values and a great deal of this is achieved through our enrichment and extra-curricular provision from Year 7 to 13.”

The school describes an inclusive ethos in which differences are celebrated and every student is supported to achieve their potential.

“We encourage them to welcome and celebrate their differences and operate on an inclusive ethos designed to ensure all our students achieve their full potential whatever their starting points and aptitudes.”

The school sets very high expectations and challenges its community to raise aspirations.

“We have very high expectations and we challenge every member of our school community to raise their aspirations and develop the confidence to reach for the stars.”

Hannah Weller is identified as Head of Sixth Form.

“Head of Sixth Form”

Sixth-form students serve as House Captains and help lead the school house system and wider extracurricular experiences.

“The house system at Ecclesbourne plays a vital part in the life of the school and involves many of the students in wider extra-curricular experiences. Houses are led by a member of staff, assisted by a team of 12 Sixth-Form House Captains.”

Applicants who are not offered a school place may appeal, with the appeal heard by an independent panel.

“Details of how to submit your appeal will be on your offer letter. Your appeal will then be heard by an independent panel.”

The Local Authority coordinates admissions on behalf of the school's Governing Body.

“The Governing Body of The Ecclesbourne School is the admission authority and the Local Authority co ordinates all admissions on behalf of the Governing Body.”

The sixth form prepares students for higher education, apprenticeships and employment.

“Everyone will find they can learn, develop and hone their skills before they make that leap to Higher Education, an Apprenticeship or employment.”

The curriculum aims to give students the qualifications needed for their chosen future pathway, including employment and higher education.

“Lead to qualifications that our students need to pursue their chosen path. - Lead to qualifications that are of worth to employers and for entry into Higher Education.”

In 2022, 72% of A-level students achieved A*-B, including 39% at A*/A, and 89% achieved A*-C.

“Achievement is excellent and in 2022 72% of A Level students achieved A\*-B ( 39% at A\*/A) and 89% achieved A\*-C.”