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| name = Polesworth International Language College |
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| name = The Polesworth School |
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| established = 1881 |
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| type = [[Academy (English school)|Academy]] |
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| type = [[Comprehensive school|Comprehensive]] [[community school]] |
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| head = Maura Favell<ref name="GIAS">{{cite web |title=The Polesworth School |url=https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/136459 |website=Get information about schools |publisher=Gov.UK |access-date=30 January 2021}}</ref> |
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| address = Dordon Road |
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| city = [[Tamworth, Staffordshire|Tamworth]] |
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| county = [[Warwickshire]] |
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| country = England |
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| urn = 136459 |
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| enrolment = 1548 |
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| enrollment = +1300 |
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| free_1 = 01827 702205 |
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| free_2 = 01827 702206 |
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'''Polesworth |
'''The Polesworth School''' is a [[coeducational]] [[secondary school]] located in [[Dordon]], near [[Polesworth]], [[Warwickshire]], England. The Headteacher is Maura Favell. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Polesworth |
The Polesworth School was founded in 1881 as an elementary school taking students between the ages of three and fourteen. It became a [[Secondary Modern]] in 1944, a Warwickshire High School in 1957, a 12 – 18 [[comprehensive school|Comprehensive]] in 1976 and an 11 – 18 school in 1994. |
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In February 2011, the School was given [[Academy (English school)|Academy]] status and is simply called The Polesworth School.{{clarify|reason=what was it called before?|date=January 2018}} |
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==College today == |
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[[Image:Polesworth_ILC.jpg|thumb|left|Polesworth-ILC]] |
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Polesworth occupies a most attractive site, set amongst trees and gardens in ten acres of grounds. We are well-resourced and have a good range of facilities, including a Sports Centre whose use is shared with the community, a state-of-the art Drama Studio and a separate [[sixth form]] block with its own teaching, study and social areas. A further major building programme has recently been completed to cater for our increasing numbers, creating an International Centre designed for [[21st century]] language teaching. |
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It is part of the Community Academies Trust.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Academies |url=https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/our-academies |access-date=2023-09-29 |website=Community Academies Trust}}</ref> |
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==Houses== |
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On entering the school, all students and staff are allocated to one of four houses. These are: |
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*[[Arden,_Warwickshire|Arden]] - Green |
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*[[Kenilworth]] - Blue |
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*[[Stratford]] - Yellow |
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*[[Warwick]] - Red |
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Students can gain House Points to earn rewards. |
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Students with older brothers or sisters in the school will be put into the same house. |
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==Facilities== |
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==International Centre== |
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The school occupies a {{convert|10|acre|m2|adj=on}} site in the Polesworth area. Its facilities include a Sports Centre whose use was previously shared with the community, a Drama Studio and a separate [[sixth form]] block with its own teaching, study and social areas. |
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[[Image:IcBuilding.jpg|thumb|left|The new International Centre]] |
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The International Centre is the newest addition to the Polesworth site which houses the new Language department. There are also seminar and interview rooms, plus a multi-use area with classrooms that are light and airy, with lovely views – ideal spaces for teaching and learning. |
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An aerial view of the School can be seen here.<ref name="Aerial View">[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=polesworth+school&sll=52.598573,-1.620665&sspn=0.386197,1.234589&ie=UTF8&ll=52.61096,-1.621347&spn=0.001427,0.004823&t=h&z=18&iwloc=C Aerial View of the school]</ref> |
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==Achievements== |
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The school has received many awards, including the School Achievement Award in each year of the scheme’s existence (2001, 2002, 2003), in recognition of sustained improvements in our examination results. We place great emphasis on CPD, and this was acknowledged by [[Investors in People]] with the Outstanding Practice in Schools’ Award. Our innovative work on international links and development education has featured in a number of Times Educational Supplements and was recognised with the International School Award, Leading Aspect status, and the TES 2006 International School of the Year Award. Our [[Ofsted]] inspection of 2004 resulted in an extremely positive report, summing us up as “a very good school with some outstanding features”. And recently its inspection of 2007 it was awared an overall of outstanding which goes down quite well as the head master will be sadly leaving this year. |
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==Houses and Year Group-Based Tutorial System== |
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==Tomlinson Hall== |
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All students are in one of the following [[House system|Houses]]: Arden, Kenilworth, Stratford or Warwick. |
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[[Image:Tomlinson_hall.jpg|thumb|Tomlinson Hall]] |
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Tomlinson Hall at Polesworth-ILC is a popular and thriving [[Sixth Form Centre]] where examination results are well above average. With just over 200 students at present in Years 12 and 13 we offer a wide range of A level and vocational courses for students of all levels and abilities. |
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While most of our students have attended the main school we welcome applications from students who live outside the catchment area as well. |
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In September 2021, the mixed age tutorial system was taken out for a year group-based tutorial system due to [[COVID-19]] restrictions. Each House has eight tutor groups per year. Each tutor group has a tutor and a co-tutor. The tutor groups include students from separate year groups (Years 7 – 13). The Tutorial Groups contain students from singular years.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}} |
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==Ban Da Bully== |
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“Ban da Bully” is an anti bullying project that has been running effectively in Polesworth International Language College since [[2001]]. |
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==The Polesworth School 6th Form (@ Tomlinson Hall)== |
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The original concept for the project was developed by Warwickshire Youth Service and [[Connexions]] in partnership with the School. The hard work invested by all involved, has resulted in a not just a successful piece of work that has helped many young people, but an ethos that runs through the school – that bullying will not be tolerated! |
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The Polesworth School Sixth Form at Tomlinson Hall is the [[Sixth Form Centre]]. It houses around 200 students in year 12 and 13. 6th formers have their own study area complete with a suite of computers and laptops for use during private study.<ref name="Sixth Form">[http://www.tomlinsonhall.com The Polesworth School 6th Form] Sixth Form About Page, find out more information about Tomlinson Hall Sixth Form.</ref> |
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The most important people involved in Ban da Bully are the peer mentors who have volunteered themselves for this responsible and rewarding role within the school. They are there to protect the younger students and assist them in all areas of school life, including any possible bullying issues that may arise. The support offered to new students from both the mentors and youth work staff is essential, because it assists in a smooth transition from Primary to High School which is widely recognised as one of the most daunting experiences in a young person’s life. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.thepolesworthschool.com The Polesworth School Website] |
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*[http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/index.cfm?fuseaction=summary&id=125736 Ofsted Entry and Inspection Report] |
*[http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/index.cfm?fuseaction=summary&id=125736 Ofsted Entry and Inspection Report] |
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*[http://www.dfes.gov.uk/cgi-bin/performancetables/dfe1x1_05.pl?Code=&No=937&Type=&Reg=&Mode=Z&School=9374112&back= DfES Performance Tables] |
*[http://www.dfes.gov.uk/cgi-bin/performancetables/dfe1x1_05.pl?Code=&No=937&Type=&Reg=&Mode=Z&School=9374112&back= DfES Performance Tables] |
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Latest revision as of 11:04, 16 November 2024
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| The Polesworth School | |
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 Drayton Building - The Polesworth School | |
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Dordon Road , , B78 1QT[1] England | |
| Coordinates | 52°36′38″N 1°37′14″W / 52.61052°N 1.62051°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | 1881 |
| Local authority | Warwickshire County Council[1] |
| Department for Education URN | 136459 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Maura Favell[1] |
| Staff | +160 |
| Gender | Coeducational[1] |
| Age | 11 to 18[1] |
| Enrolment | 1548 |
| Houses | Arden, Kenilworth, Stratford, Warwick |
| Colour(s) | Burgundy |
| Website | http://www.thepolesworthschool.com |
The Polesworth School is a coeducational secondary school located in Dordon, near Polesworth, Warwickshire, England. The Headteacher is Maura Favell.
History
[edit]The Polesworth School was founded in 1881 as an elementary school taking students between the ages of three and fourteen. It became a Secondary Modern in 1944, a Warwickshire High School in 1957, a 12 – 18 Comprehensive in 1976 and an 11 – 18 school in 1994.
In February 2011, the School was given Academy status and is simply called The Polesworth School.[clarification needed]
It is part of the Community Academies Trust.[2]
Facilities
[edit]The school occupies a 10-acre (40,000 m2) site in the Polesworth area. Its facilities include a Sports Centre whose use was previously shared with the community, a Drama Studio and a separate sixth form block with its own teaching, study and social areas.
An aerial view of the School can be seen here.[3]
Houses and Year Group-Based Tutorial System
[edit]All students are in one of the following Houses: Arden, Kenilworth, Stratford or Warwick.
In September 2021, the mixed age tutorial system was taken out for a year group-based tutorial system due to COVID-19 restrictions. Each House has eight tutor groups per year. Each tutor group has a tutor and a co-tutor. The tutor groups include students from separate year groups (Years 7 – 13). The Tutorial Groups contain students from singular years.[citation needed]
The Polesworth School 6th Form (@ Tomlinson Hall)
[edit]The Polesworth School Sixth Form at Tomlinson Hall is the Sixth Form Centre. It houses around 200 students in year 12 and 13. 6th formers have their own study area complete with a suite of computers and laptops for use during private study.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "The Polesworth School". Get information about schools. Gov.UK. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "Our Academies". Community Academies Trust. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Aerial View of the school
- ^ The Polesworth School 6th Form Sixth Form About Page, find out more information about Tomlinson Hall Sixth Form.
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