Icknield High School

Wide range of provisions available for students with learning difficulties, with equal attention and resources for all

“We ensure that all students receive equal attention and resources, with a wide range of provisions available for those with learning difficulties.”

School states a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.

“Here at Icknield we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.”

SISPO team provides student support working with external agencies, including counsellors, youth workers, mentors, CAMH practitioners and CHUMS

“SISPO (Student Individual Support Plan Office) provides a wide range of support for students, working with various external agencies. The team includes trained counsellors, youth workers, mentors, CAMH practitioners, CHUMS, and other specialist services.”

Extra-curricular offer includes educational visits, trips abroad, school performances, fundraising, sporting tours, fixtures, competitions, Alumni visits and the Brilliant Club

“Our extra- curricular offer includes educational visits, trips abroad, school performances and fundraising, as well as sporting tours, fixtures, competitions, Alumni visits and the Brilliant Club.”

Ofsted (2016) found pupils feel safe and respect each other's differences

““Pupils feel safe in school …. Pupils respect each other’s differences” (Ofsted 2016)”

Core values known as 'Icknield CARES' - Celebration, Aspiration, Respect, Equality, Support

“Our vision is supported by a set of core values - known as ‘Icknield CARES’ - which permeate through every aspect of the school’s culture. These are: - Celebration - Aspiration - Respect - Equality - Support”

Applications for entry close on 31 October each year as part of the co-ordinated admission scheme

“The Published Admissions Number (the number of intended admissions) will be295, and applications close on 31 October eachyear as per the co-ordinated admission scheme.”

The school has an appeals process, independent of the Governing Body, for when a year group is full

“The school will establish arrangements for appeals where a place cannot be offered because the relevant year group if full which will be entirely independent of the Governing Body.”

School works with local employers from Year 7 so pupils learn about career opportunities

“The school works well with local employers to enable pupils from early in Year 7 to learn about the many career opportunities they could pursue.”

Icknield students achieve GCSE outcomes amongst the top 10% nationally

“Icknield students continue to achieve GCSE outcomes, amongst the top 10% nationally.”

Published GCSE headline measures including Progress 8 of 0.56 and Attainment 8 of 5.0

“Headline Measures 0.56 Progress 8”