Paulet High School

Student leadership includes SEN Ambassadors specifically supporting autism awareness.

“SEN Ambassadors (Autism support)*”

The school has a dedicated school counsellor who meets students individually once a week to support wellbeing across all year groups

“Our new school counsellor has experience in working with young people and understanding their needs. They are a huge support to staff and students alike. They meet students once a week for 40 minutes and support all our year groups through any worries they may have, low mood or difficulties with overwhelming emotions.”

School frames safeguarding as a shared responsibility across the whole school.

“We recognise that this is everyone’s responsibility.”

Geography course page states that studying geography leads to high graduate employability.

“Geographers are some of the most employable graduates because of the skills they acquire in their studies.”

Framing of engineering employment prospects as strong due to a national shortage of skilled engineers

“There is a shortage of skilled engineers in our country and employment prospects are increasing dramatically.”

Year 12 students visited the University of Staffordshire to experience studying Forensic Science and Forensic Investigation at undergraduate level, working with lecturers/professors and exploring labs to inform future study and career pathways.

“Our Year 12 students enjoyed an exciting visit to the University of Staffordshire, experiencing what it is like to study Forensic Science and Forensic Investigation at undergraduate level.”

School runs a Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme with named staff leads.

“Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme; (Mr Gilmour and Mr Turner)”

Headteacher describes the school as a thriving, inclusive community valuing every individual.

“a thriving and inclusive community where every individual is valued”

School states safeguarding and promoting children's welfare is a core institutional commitment.

“Paulet High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.”

The school explicitly operates a growing 6th Form College building on Key Stage 4 knowledge and skills.

“Our 6th Form College continues to flourish, with students building on their knowledge and skills from Key Stage 4.”

Sixth form runs a student Leadership Team that can bring improvement ideas directly to the Headteacher and governing body.

“Why not put yourself forward to be a member of the 6th Form Leadership Team? We will hold regular meetings for the team to discuss any issues that may arise throughout the year. The leadership team will have the opportunity to put their improvement ideas forward to the Headteacher and our governing body.”

Paulet High School participates in Staffordshire County Council's co-ordinated admissions scheme using the Common Application Form.

“Paulet High School takes part in Staffordshire County Council’s co-ordinated admissions scheme, and all applications are made on the Common Application Form.”

Applications for normal age of entry must be made online via the Staffordshire Web by 31 October 2024.

“Applications can be made online through the Staffordshire Web up until 31 October 2024.”

In 2013, 100% of students went on to study a range of subjects at university, from aerospace engineering to medicine, or began careers.

“In 2013 100% of our students went on to study a range of subjects at university as diverse as aerospace engineering and medicine or began exciting careers.”

Students have a mentor supporting university applications and careers, plus weekly career talks from guest speakers.

“Weekly career talks by guest speakers can be attended to understand entry routes into professions.”

In 2016 achieved a 100% pass rate at A-level with over half the grades B or better.

“In 2016 we achieved a 100% pass rate at A-level with over half of the grades being B (or equivalent) or better.”