Magnus Church of England Academy

The school describes SEN support across four areas of need and states staff work collaboratively with outside agencies, with a named SENCO providing contact.

“Our support for students with special educational needs is covered in four main areas: - communication and interaction - cognition and learning - behaviour, emotions and social development - sensory and/or physical Our staff team works collaboratively with outside agencies with specialist advice and provision, supporting effective teaching and learning across the academy.”

SEN team supports students in lessons, in small groups, and through personalised support and guidance.

“Our SEN team is available to support students in lessons, in small groups and through personalised support and guidance.”

Safeguarding is framed as a whole-academy responsibility, with concerns passed to a dedicated Safeguarding Team who arrange the right support for students.

“Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility.”

Students are placed in year-group tutor groups led by a dedicated form tutor who sees them every day for a tutor period.

“Each student is placed in a tutor group according to their year group which is led by a dedicated form tutor who sees the students for a tutor period every day.”

GCSE offer spans academic, vocational and technical qualifications

“Our GCSE offer includes a range of academic, vocational and technical qualifications.”

Smaller class sizes at sixth form allow more one-to-one teaching

“At sixth form, we are able to offer smaller class sizes and this means that you will have access to more one-to-one teaching and support from teachers who are able to get to know you and your future plans.”

GCSE class sizes are capped at 32 students per class

“Class sizes are capped at 32 students per class.”

Year 12 students get a week of work experience and a comprehensive careers programme with external visits and speakers

“We offer all Year 12 students an opportunity to complete a week of work experience - Comprehensive careers programme that includes external visits and visiting speakers”

Year 12 students complete a week of work experience to build CV/personal statement skills.

“All Year 12 students complete one week’s work experience at the end of the academic year so you get to experience your chosen career and also build some additional skills to add to your CV or personal statement.”

Christian community ethos emphasizing respect, trust, support, high aspirations, and inclusivity, with named core values

“Magnus Church of England Academy is a Christian community that places emphasis on creating a culture of respect, trust and support. We care about and invest in our communities and each other. Our values are: Determination, Integrity, Ambition, Humility, Compassion. We have high aspirations for all members of our school community. We are an inclusive school. We believe in the pursuit of excellence.”

Mission focuses on developing knowledge, skills and character for happy, healthy, successful lives with high academic standards

“Ensure that students develop the knowledge, skills and character to live happy, healthy and successful lives.”

Sixth form offers a wide variety of academic and vocational subject choices with flexible combinations

“We offer both academic and vocational subjects and our flexible approach to selecting subjects allows you to create combination of these to prepare you for your next steps in life.”

Sixth form offers a dedicated Sports Pathway combining academic study with high-quality sports coaching in four sports.

“The Sports Pathway combines quality education with top-end coaching to develop your academic excellence along with your sporting ability and character.”

Sixth form applications welcomed from all applicants meeting basic academic requirements, not restricted to current students

“Applications to the Sixth Form are welcome from all applicants meeting the basic academic requirements as outlined in the academy’s sixth form prospectus and is not restricted to students from the Magnus Church of England Academy.”

Admissions follow Nottinghamshire County Council's coordinated scheme for primary transfers at age 11+

“The Academy welcomes applications for admission in September of each year in line with the timelines in Nottinghamshire County Council’s coordinated scheme for children transferring from Primary Schools at age 11+.”

Lists university destinations including London School of Economics (Mathematics and Economics), University of Edinburgh (History), University of Nottingham (Adult Nursing, Law) among others

“London School of Economics Mathematics and Economics”

Students go into apprenticeships in fields like Electrical Engineering and Administration, or into full-time careers/voluntary work

“We also have had students completing various apprenticeship courses in a variety of fields including Electrical Engineering, Administration and Project Implementation and Training.”