The Polesworth School
| Polesworth International Language College | |
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Dordon Road Tamworth , Staffordshire , B78 1QT England | |
| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive community school |
| Local authority | Warwickshire |
| Specialist | Language College |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headmaster | Andy Clarke |
| Staff | +160 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrollment | +1300 |
| Houses | Arden, Kenilworth, Stratford, Warwick |
| Telephone | 01827 702205 |
| Fax | 01827 702206 |
| admin@polesworth-ilc.com | |
| Website | http://www.polesworth-ilc.com |
Polesworth International Language College is a Warwickshire based school which specialises in Modern Languages. It was originally known as Polesworth High School until July 2006 but changed its name when it received Language College status.
History
Polesworth International Language College has a proud history stretching back to 1881 when it was founded 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 2006 we were awarded Specialist Language College status.
College today
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.
Houses
On entering the school, all students and staff are allocated to one of four houses. These are:
- Arden - Green
- Kenilworth - Blue
- Stratford - Yellow
- Warwick - Red
Students can gain House Points to earn rewards. Students with older brothers or sisters in the school will be put into the same house.
International Centre
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.
Achievements
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.
Tomlinson Hall
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. While most of our students have attended the main school we welcome applications from students who live outside the catchment area as well.
Ban Da Bully
“Ban da Bully” is an anti bullying project that has been running effectively in Polesworth International Language College since 2001. 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! 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.