Ilford County High School Page Turning Prospectus

Ilford County High SchoolA High Performing Specialist Grammar School for Boys

School Prospectus2013-2014

L e a r n i n g t o L e a d E m p o w e r i n g t o E x c e l


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Welcome from the Headteacher . . . . . . . . 1Specialist College Status: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Science and Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2International School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2The Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Key Stage 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Key Stage 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3The Sixth Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Supported Self Study (Homework) . . . . . . 3Religious Education & Collective Worship 3Sex Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Special Educational Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Careers Advice & Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Pastoral Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5The Tutorial System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Behaviour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Rewards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Sanctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5The School Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Outside the Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7School Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Clubs and Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Charging Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7School Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Entry at 11+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Sixth Form Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9The Parents Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Home School Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9The Old Parkonians’ Association . . . . . . . . 9School Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10School Attendance Information . . . . . . . . 10Key Stage 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10GCSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Advanced Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

I am very pleased to be introducing Ilford County HighSchool to you. Whether your interest is because you areconsidering the school for your son, as a member of ourwider community or for some other purpose, I hope youfind this prospectus helpful in obtaining a clear view of theschool, its values and the wide range of opportunities itprovides for the young men who study here. This briefdocument can only provide an introduction to the schooland the high quality of education experienced at ICHS;hence I invite you to take advantage of the manyopportunities we offer to visit the school. We hold anOpen Evening for prospective Year 7 students, and theirparents, every year in June of Year 5 and a similar event forstudents wishing to join the school’s Sixth Form later in theautumn. We also endeavour to meet requests to visit usduring a normal school day to view us at work.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important andoften most difficult decisions to make. We are naturallyproud of our reputation for academic excellence but thereis more to schooling than examination achievement. Inaddition to helping students to achieve their academicpotential, we aim to develop in them self-respect, toleranceand intellectual curiosity. We nurture sporting, and culturalinterests and support students as they develop their ownpersonal values and beliefs. We encourage our youngpeople to be involved in the school and the widercommunity, to take responsibility and to show leadership.We provide challenges which aim to develop mature,confident and well balanced young men with the personalattributes, resilience and commitment that open the wayinto the ‘best’ of Higher Education and employment. Avery high proportion of boys who join the school in Year 7proceed to university degree courses seven years later.

ICHS is a friendly and happy school with high expectationsof both learning and behaviour. There are excellentrelationships and a strong mutual respect between staffand learners. We work, together with governors andparents, to achieve the best we can for all at the school.One of the best ways to find out about the school is to visitthe school and I am very confident that you will meetyoung men who clearly enjoy school, their learning andwho revel in the opportunities provided.

My colleagues and I look forward to meeting you.

M R Capon Headteacher

Contents Welcome from theHeadteacher

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SCIENCE and LANGUAGES

Ilford County High School was awarded Science CollegeStatus by the Government in 2004 which means that wepromote the teaching of both Mathematics and Sciencewithin the school and a number of identified partnerschools in the primary and secondary sectors. We continueto work with a number of community groups both in termsof financial support and sharing good practice with eachother. During the academic year, pupils benefit from arange of enrichment activities such as Science ChallengeDay and Master Classes in several subject areas. Many ofthese activities are shared with our partner schools andcommunity groups.

One of the big advantages to learners is that the schooladopts a very practical approach to the learning of scienceacross the three separate disciplines of Biology, Chemistryand Physics. This practical approach is central todeveloping a full conceptual understanding of scientificprinciples and establishing a firm foundation for furtherstudy. All three Science subjects, together withMathematics, are very popular at A Level and allow theschool to attract the very best science teachers to supportlearning and develop an awareness of the subject inpreparation for study at university and beyond.

In recognition of the outstanding education provided by theschool, the government awarded a second specialist area tothe school in 2009. Ilford County High School became aLanguage College

Language learning provides a unique opportunity toenhance a pupil’s communication skills; to gain insight intothe culture and customs of other countries and to becomea global citizen in today’s international world.

At ICHS we strive to provide a motivating and stimulatingenvironment for language learning. Through this learningcommunity we seek to explore our International links anddevelop relationships with schools abroad. The awardingof Language College status to ICHS has allowed us furtherto pursue our international ethos and to ensure that ourpupils leave with a level of competence in two languagesthat will open doors for them in the future.

The recognition of all languages spoken at ICHS is at theheart of Language College and enables us to celebrate our

rich cultural and linguistic backgrounds and to benefit fromthe opportunities this opens up.

Many of the Language College activities are shared withour partner and primary schools and the wider community.The new funding supported us in building on our academicwork and providing enhanced learning opportunities suchas links with international schools, learning projects andevents and continued professional development for staffand improved teaching and learning in the classroom. Allthese benefits have helped to raise achievement andaspiration across the whole curriculum. The aim is to createa learning community of global citizens fully equipped tocompete in today’s business world and multicultural society.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

In 2010 Ilford County High School committed itself tobecoming an International School and to build a networkof experiences for its learners across the globe. Oneparticularly exciting element of this project is to become anactive participant in the growing partnership of schools,colleges and other institutions across Europe and beyond.

The school was awarded Full International School Status inJuly 2012 and is currently building partnerships withschools in Denmark, Germany and Switzerland as well aswith local and national partners across the UK.

ICHS is a selective school withspecialist college status


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The CurriculumFrom September 2013 the school will be operating a twoyear Key Stage 3 programme followed by a three year KeyStage 4 programme to examination at age 16. The vastmajority of students will remain in the school, in the Sixthform, until the age of 18 when they will progress touniversity.

LOWER SCHOOL (YEARS 7 AND 8)

The first two years at ICHS are designed to ensure pupilsgain an understanding of a broad range of subjects andalso develop their ability to take greater responsibility fortheir own learning through independent study andresearch.

All pupils are taught English (inc. Drama in Year 7),Mathematics, Science, Art, Design Technology (inc. FoodStudies), Geography, History, Philosophy & Ethics (inc. RE)and Physical Education. All pupils also study French witheither German or Spanish in Year 8. Additionally all pupilstake part in Personal, Social, Health and EconomicEducation, which includes Citizenship and an extendedTutorial Programme.

Alongside this programme of subject-based learning, theschool is introducing a more skills-based programme whichwill develop pupils as learners and better prepare them forsuccess, both at higher levels of examination courses in theUpper School and Sixth Form and for the demands ofHigher Education and future employment. This programmeof individual and group based project work will develop thehabits of mind necessary for sustainable academicachievement.

UPPER SCHOOL (YEAR 9, 10 AND 11)

Year 9 continues all subjects studies in Year 8 and providesa Foundation Year in which to prepare for examinationcourses and to make decisions about future course choices.Science is taught as the separate disciplines of Biology,Chemistry and Physics and students are prepared forassessment in both Computing and one foreign languageat the end of Year 9.

In Years 10 and 11 students follow examination courses inthe core subjects of English Language, English Literature,Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. They alsocontinue to study Philosophy & Ethics, for an examinationat the end of Year 10, and also Physical Education andPSHEE

Additionally students study French, German or Spanish,Geography or History and one of Art, Design Technology,Food Studies, Music or Physical Education to examination atthe end of Year 11. They also follow an extra course in one

of these subjects, Computer Studies or Economics. Thiscompletes the programme, which ensures a broad andbalanced experience, allows for individual choice andincorporates the English Baccalaureate.

THE SIXTH FORM (YEARS 12 AND 13)

The Sixth Form offers a range of academic Advanced Levelcourses to suitably qualified students in preparation formost to transfer to a competitive university course, Inaddition to subject options student follow a course inCritical Thinking and PSHEE programme that includeselements of Religious Education and prepares students forHigher Education or employment at 18+

Further information is available in the school’s Sixth FormProspectus

SUPPORTED SELF STUDY (HOMEWORK)

Self study outside the classroom is seen as an integral partof the learning process. A pre-requisite for academicsuccess at all levels is the establishment of good studyhabits and the regular allocation of time at home spent onadditional work. We see the aims of this work as follows:

• To develop the ability to work independently, foster self-discipline and organise and take responsibility for one’s own time.

• To reinforce, consolidate, extend and apply knowledge acquired in school.

• To allow opportunities for wider reading and study in depth.

• To enable/encourage parents to take an active part in their child’s education by discussing, questioning and advising on homework that is to be done.

All pupils are provided with a student planner and areencouraged to organise their work carefully and accurately.The planner also provides one of the channels ofcommunication between teachers, pupils and parents.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & COLLECTIVEWORSHIP

Throughout the school, Religious Education is taught inaccordance with the Redbridge Agreed Syllabus.

There is a varied pattern of assemblies throughout theweek which incorporates collective worship as defined bythe 1988 Education Act. We hold weekly whole school and

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house assemblies and each week, there are separateassemblies which are broadly Buddhist, Christian, Jewish,Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and non-faith in character.

We are very happy to discuss any concerns parents mayhave in relation to these arrangements.

SEX EDUCATION

The Sex Education Programme contributes to therequirement of the Education Reform Act 1988 that theschool curriculum should be one which promotes thespiritual, moral, cultural and physical development of pupilsat the school and of society, and prepares such pupils forthe opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adultlife. More specifically, the Sex Education Programmecombines the sharing of information with the explorationof issues and attitudes, enabling pupils to make informedchoices.

Sex Education is taught through the science curriculum andthe Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education(PSHEE) Programme. As well as gaining knowledge andinformation which are presented in an objective andbalanced way, the programme reflects the school ethos byencouraging pupils to consider the importance of self-esteem, tolerance, respect and consideration for others,responsibility for their own actions, and responsibility totheir family, friends, school and the wider community.Pupils are made aware of the difference between fact,opinion and belief.

The Sex and Relationships Policy is available from the schooland we are happy to discuss the content, teachingapproaches and resources in order to address any concernswhich parents may have about the Sex and RelationshipsPolicy Programme.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

The school endeavours to cater for the individual needs ofall pupils and acknowledges that every pupil is entitled toreceive full access to the curriculum provided. In order toachieve this aim some pupils need additional support andthe school, in consultation with parents, will involve outsideagencies where their help is deemed appropriate. Theschool’s facilities are fully accessible to pupils withdisabilities.

The nature of the school’s intake, based on the optional11+ selection procedure, is such that many of our specialneeds relate to very able boys and, as a selective school, weare experienced and successful in developing the potentialof very bright pupils.

CAREERS ADVICE & GUIDANCE

The Careers Co-ordinator is available every day fordiscussion with individual pupils, and all boys will haveaccess to the Connexions Service during Years 11-13. Amember of the Connexions Service will also be present atthe Year 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 Parents’ Evenings.

There is a Careers Programme which is fully integrated intothe school’s Personal, Social, Health and EconomicEducation (PSHEE ) programme for all years. The careersteaching within PSHEE includes career choices, applications,interview techniques and guidance with regard to optionsat 16+ among other topics.

All pupils in Year 10 undertake a period of work experiencein July. Detailed individual advice and guidance is given toYear 12 and Year 13 students applying to university. Thisassistance is given by individual members of a team ofsenior staff.

FACILITIES

The main building, built in the 1930’s, is on two floors. Alift is installed to provide disabled access to the upper floor.The lower level includes the Assembly Hall, ModernLanguage rooms, Chemistry laboratories, Music rooms anda Humanities wing, housing Geography, History, Economicsand Business Studies. A further extension to the mainbuilding replaced and enhanced existing facilities for Designand Technology, and Electronics. The Learning ResourceCentre, opened in 2007, offers a fully equipped modernfacility with rich learning resources available in manydifferent media. There is also a well equipped Sports Halland heated indoor swimming pool.

Biology and Physics laboratories, the Art rooms, theMathematics rooms, the Computer rooms, the MezzanineFloor of the LRC used for Sixth Form private study and theschool’s Conference Room, are all on the upper leveltogether with the Food Studies Room opened in September2010. There are also rooms for Philosophy and Ethics (incRE) and Psychology.

External to the main building is the dining room, the SixthForm Common Room and a four-classroom English block.There are also on-site tennis courts, a basketball court, andplaying fields for football, rugby, cricket and athletics.

We are planning to further extend our Sixth Form facilitiesready for September 2013.

Around the building are pleasant areas providing quietspace for conversation and personal reflection.


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Pastoral CareTHE TUTORIAL SYSTEM

We have sought to create a happy caring environment anda positive attitude to school, the local community and theworld in general. We seek to develop sound workinghabits, consideration and respect for others and highstandards of behaviour and self-discipline.

Pupils are allocated to a tutor group within a house systemand, although all teachers are available to offer help andguidance, it is the form tutors who have responsibility forthe day to day welfare and progress of each pupil. TheHeads of House oversee the work of the form tutors, inorder to maintain consistency and a continuity ofrelationships.

The successful induction of new pupils into the school isconsidered to be vitally important. An Open Evening forparents of boys who have been selected for entry inSeptember is held in July giving an opportunity to meetwith staff and pupils and to learn more about the school.We invite all new pupils to an Induction Day in July prior totheir September entry. They are given a guided tour of theschool and have the opportunity to take part in somelessons, meeting staff, prefects, pupils in other year groups,and boys with whom they will be starting at ICHS. Thewhole process of settling in to a new environment forms alarge part of the PSHEE programme during the first term inYear 7. Every pupil in Year 7 is allotted a specially trainedPeer Mentor who will meet with him regularly and help himto settle in quickly.

At Ilford County High School we value the close workingrelationship with parents and there are many opportunitiesfor parents to meet with teachers. Parents’ ConsultationEvenings are arranged each year for every age groupenabling staff to report on pupils’ work. In addition,parents are very welcome to contact the school at any time.Parents can help us by taking a regular close interest intheir son’s work, helping if necessary, and encouraginggood study habits. We are grateful also for parents’support in helping us to maintain a disciplinedenvironment, a high standard of uniform and their son’sregular attendance at school.

REPORTS

In addition to the Parents' Consultation Evenings, pupils areissued with a printed report of their progress each term.All pupils also receive an individual interview known as anAcademic Review, following the Autumn Term report, tooffer them support and guidance to ensure furtherprogress.

BEHAVIOUR

We aim to foster self-discipline, encouraging boys to takeresponsibility for their own actions, through a disciplinarysystem which is firm yet fair. We expect good behaviourboth within school and on the journey to and from school.We expect pupils to show tolerance, consideration andrespect for others. We expect boys to be punctual, to workhard and to allow others to do likewise.

REWARDS

Boys are rewarded for good quality work, commitment,good behaviour, attendance and service to the schoolthrough a system of House Points.

Academic attainment and commitment, musical andsporting success and boys’ contributions to the general lifeof the school are acknowledged and celebrated throughoutthe year but especially at our Annual Prize GivingCeremony.

SANCTIONS

Sometimes it is necessary to invoke sanctions which mayrange from a verbal reprimand through to an officialdetention. If we become concerned about a boy’s attitudeto school then we enlist the support of his parents as amatter of course. We reserve the right to remove a boyfrom lessons or exclude a boy from school for a seriousoffence.

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THE SCHOOL DAY

The school normally operates with six periods in themorning and two in the afternoon (6:2 split) as follows:

MondayArrival 08.30 Period 1 (inc. Registration) 08.45 Period 2 09.20 BREAK 10.00 - 10.15Period 3 10.15 Period 4 10.50 BREAK 11.30 - 11.45Period 5 11.45 - 12.20Period 6 12.20 - 12.50Form Time 12.50 - 12.55Assembly etc. 12.55 - 13.20LUNCH 13.20 – 14.15Period 7 (inc. Registration) 14.15 - 14.50Period 8 14.50 - 15.30Dismissal 15:30 - 15:40

Tuesday to FridayArrival 08.30 Period 1 (inc. Registration) 08.45 Period 2 09.20 BREAK 10.00 - 10.15Period 3 10.15 Period 4 10.50 BREAK 11.30 - 11.45Period 5 11.45 - 12.20Period 6 12.20 - 13.00LUNCH 13.00 - 13:55Form Time 13:55 - 14:00Assembly etc. 14:00 - 14.15Period 7 (inc. Registration) 14.15 - 14.50Period 8 14.50 - 15.30Dismissal 15:30 - 15:40

Boys in Years 7 to 11 are not permitted to enter the schoolbefore 7.30 am unless weather conditions are extreme.

All boys are permitted to remain in school during Break andLunch periods

UNIFORM

All boys must wear the school uniform. An acceptance of aplace at ICHS implies an acceptance by parents of theschool’s dress code.

Main School:School blazer (with badge)White shirt and School tieGrey or black trousersBlack sensible shoes (lace- up or slip-on)Grey V-neck pullover (optional for KS3)Black V-neck pullover (optional for KS4)

Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13):In the Sixth Form students should wear a two piece suit,collar and tie, which we refer to as ‘City Smart’.

Outer Clothing:When boys are travelling to and from school, it is expectedthat their appearance will be a credit to the school and totheir homes. No particular colour or length of outerclothing is stipulated: the only requirement is that the boysshall look respectable – no denim or obvious logos.

Not Permitted:We do not permit jewellery of any sort, hairstyles liable todraw attention, training shoes (as normal wear) or heavyboots. Facial hair (beards, moustaches, stubble) is notpermitted, except in certain agreed circumstances. Parentsshould write to the Headteacher directly if they wish theirson to wear a beard.

Details of the PE and Sports kit are available separately.

UNIFORM SUPPLIERS

Carolina’s 708 Chigwell RoadWoodford Bridge, Essex

Lucilla’s179 Cranbrook Road,Ilford,Essex


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Outside TheClassroomWe believe that participation in extra-curricular activities isof great importance and all pupils are encouraged toinvolve themselves in this broader aspect of school life. Theschool is fortunate in having staff who are willing to giveup their time to organise a wide range of clubs andsocieties which take place throughout the school yearduring lunchtime and after school.

SCHOOL TRIPS

Education off-site provides different learning experiencesand our pupils are involved in numerous trips and visits.Many are arranged in order to enhance and support thecurriculum and relate directly to subjects being studiedwhilst others are ‘optional extras’. Each year there are visitsto the theatre, art galleries and places of historical interest.Amongst many others, by way of example, there are theYear 7 Camp, Biology and Geography field trips andoverseas visits.

SPORT

The school prides itself on its achievements in football,cricket and swimming and there are lunchtime and after-school clubs in these and other sports such as rugby,athletics, basketball and volleyball. The recently built SportsHall complex has greatly enhanced the teaching of PE. ThePE department, helped by volunteers from the rest of thestaff, provide a wide range of teams giving our bestsportsmen the opportunity to compete against otherschools not only in Redbridge but throughout London,Essex and the Home Counties. A number of pupils eachyear gain Redbridge and Essex County Honours in a varietyof sports. We combine this with a ‘sport for all’ philosophy,enabling all boys in the school to sample competitive sportin one form or another. To this end there are several inter-form competitions during the year and an annual sportsday.

There is a very successful Sailing Club, established in 1975,which holds weekly meetings using facilities at Fairlop Lakefor instruction in seamanship and to enable boys to enjoythe thrill of racing.

MUSIC

The Music Department has a very active extra-curricular lifewith various clubs, ensembles, and ad-hoc groupsrehearsing regularly in preparation for our school concertsand various other school-wide and community performanceopportunities, including the biennial Redbridge Music

Festival at the Royal Albert Hall. These groups include theSymphony and Chamber Orchestras, Choir and ChamberChoirs, Big Band and Jazz Ensembles, Indian and CarnaticEnsembles, Guitar and Clarinet Ensembles, and severalRock Bands.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

In addition to the extra-curricular sports teams and musicgroups, there are several other well-established andsuccessful clubs and societies such as the Chess Club,Debating Society and the Reading Club. Also, there is apopular Warhammer Club and numerous clubs which aresubject-based such as Mathematics, Science, History,Technology, Electronics and Computing, all of which meetregularly at lunchtimes and after school.

COMPETITIONS

Ilford County High School pupils enjoy a challenge and,consequently, we enter a variety of competitions bothlocally and nationally each year. These usually include the‘Speak Out’ public speaking competition, the NationalSchools’ Mathematics Challenge, the Hans WoydaMathematics Competition, the Physics Olympiad,Magistrates Court ‘Mock Trial’ Competition, and severalothers linked to Business Studies and Economics.

CHARGING POLICY

The school is committed to the principle that educationprovision should be freely available to all pupils. However,the Education Reform Act 1988 enables charges to bemade for specific activities particularly in relation toexpenditure and instruction outside the usual curriculum.Copies of the charging policy are available from the school.

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SchoolAdmissionsADMISSIONS ENTRY AT 11+

All admissions to the school below the Sixth Form aremanaged by the London Borough of Redbridge, as theAdmissions Authority, and not by the school.

Admission to Ilford County High School is based on aselection procedure which includes tests taken in the lateautumn/early spring, for entry to the school in thefollowing September. The tests, which are designed by anationally recognised independent body to measure generalability having regard to age, are held at venues throughoutRedbridge. The level of ability for entry is very high. Thereare usually about 6 times as many children entered forselection as there are places available.

Ilford County High School is one of two Redbridgegrammar schools. The borough’s selective school for girls isWoodford County High School. Both schools have acommon catchment area. Children of parents living outsidethis catchment area will be considered only if vacanciesremain after all requests from within the catchment areahave been met. This means that it is most unlikely that out-of-catchment children will be considered.

If you live within the catchment area and are consideringwhether to enter your child for the optional selectionprocedure, you should attend the Open Evening forprospective pupils and their parents which is held each yearin June giving you an opportunity to view the work of theschool and meet with staff and pupils. Also, you are askedto discuss with your child’s primary school Headteacherwhether your child would benefit from a grammar schooleducation. If you are still undecided, you are advised tohave your child considered under the optional selectionprocedure as no children will be considered under thisprocedure once they have transferred to secondary school.

Parental preference is a key factor when applying for asecondary school place and therefore any parent wishingtheir son to be admitted to Ilford County High Schoolshould indicate the school as their first preference or it isvery unlikely that an application will be successful. Theschool has been extremely popular in recent years and theallocation of places is competitive, based upon the 11+tests. It is very likely that oversubscription criteria will beapplied to applications for places.

Full details of the school’s catchment area and how to applyfor your child to be considered for the optional selectionprocedure are included in the booklet ‘Transfer to

Secondary School’ which parents of all children attendingschools in Redbridge will receive through their primaryschools at the appropriate time. Parents of children wholive or attend school outside Redbridge should contact theChildren’s Services Department in order to receive a copy.The procedure to follow should you not be satisfied withthe outcome of the optional selection procedure is alsooutlined in the booklet.

SIXTH FORM ADMISSIONS

The school administers Sixth Form admissions under criteriaset by the London Borough of Redbridge, who are theAdmissions Authority.

A small number of students are admitted each year intoYear 12 in the Sixth Form. The admissions criteria for SixthForm admissions are available separately.


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PartnershipsTHE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION

One of the strengths of Ilford County High School is theloyal and enthusiastic support we receive from the Parents’Association. The Association sees its main function asengaging in activities to raise funds which can then be usedto purchase items to support and enhance the education ofthe pupils at the school. Recent contributions from the PAhave enabled us to purchase new curtains for the schoolhall, computer hardware and software, carpets for anumber of classrooms, lockers, scientific and technologicalequipment, audio-visual equipment, sports equipment,school team kit, and equipment for outdoor pursuits. TheParents’ Association was a major sponsor of the ScienceCollege and the school’s Fund Raising Campaign for thenew Learning Resource Centre.

HOME SCHOOL LINKS

Several years ago, the school formed the Home SchoolLinks Group which meets each half term at 7 p.m. We are agroup of volunteer parents, from all year groups, andmembers of staff who discuss together, in an informal way,topics of mutual concern and interest. For example, wemay choose to talk about our uniform code, our pastoralsystem, our induction process or draft policies. Whateverthe topic under discussion, it is invaluable to share differentviews and priorities to make sure that we are delivering aquality education for our boys. New members are alwaysmost warmly welcomed.

THE OLD PARKONIANS’ ASSOCIATION

The Old Parkonians’ Association was founded in 1902 asthe former pupils’ association of the Park Higher GradeSchool which later became the County High School, Ilfordand then the Ilford County High School for Boys as theschool moved to its present site in 1934. The OldParkonians is a thriving organisation which provides sportsand social activities for the pupils and former pupils of theschool. It is one of the largest old boys’ clubs in the Londonarea, fielding seven football teams every Saturday in thewinter with five cricket teams on Saturdays and two onSundays in the summer. In addition, the club runs juniorcricket teams and there is a tennis section and a golfsociety.

The school is very proud of its strong links with the cluband many pupils currently at the school, as junior membersof the Association, take an active part in the sports clubsand benefit from the use of the excellent facilities which areless than ten minutes away at Oakfield Playing Fields justoff Forest Road. A large number of pupils maintain theirlinks with the school through full membership of the OldParkonians once they have left ICHS.

Although the Association exists primarily to serve theinterest of pupils and former pupils of the school, it is notexclusive and an increasing number of parents are takingadvantage of the club’s facilities by becoming associatemembers.

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School Performance Information

Summary of GCSE ResultsAchieved by pupils aged 15

Pupils Achieving 5+ A*-C(percent) (inc. En/Ma)

ICHS(2012) 100

Redbridge(2011) 69

National(2011) 59

Statutory Targets

2012 2013 2014

Target Actual Target Target

Achieving 1+ A*-G 100% 100% 100% 100%

Achieving 5+ A*-C 99% 100% 99% 99%

GCSE EXAMINATIONS

KEY STAGE 3: Percentage at each level.

Year Abs W 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5+

EnglishICHS 2012 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 61 9 99National 2010 1 0 0 1 4 16 36 30 10 77

MathematicsICHS 2012 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 30 63 99National 2010 1 0 0 1 5 13 22 27 22 8 79

ScienceICHS 2012 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 45 41 8 98National 2010 1 0 0 1 4 16 32 30 15 78

Notes:Figures may not total 100% due to rounding. Key to abbreviations: Abs absent; W working towards; Teacher Assessed Level 1-8 level awarded

SCHOOL ADMISSIONS INTO YEAR 7

Number Intended to Admit: 120

Number of Applications (2012) 877

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

Total Number of Pupils on roll of compulsory school age: 600

Percentage of school sessions (half days) missed through Unauthorised Absence: 0.4%


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2012 GCSE RESULTS Achieved by Pupils aged 15

Entries A* A B C D E F G U/X %A*/A %A*/C A*/G

English Language 121 12 47 49 13 0 0 0 0 0 48.8% 100.0%100.0%

Maths 121 91 25 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 95.9% 100.0%100.0%

Biology 100 36 54 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 90.0% 100.0%100.0%

Chemistry 100 50 42 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 92.0% 100.0%100.0%

Physics 100 41 39 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 80.0% 100.0%100.0%

Science Core 21 0 7 10 4 0 0 0 0 0 33.3% 100.0%100.0%

Science Double 21 4 7 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 52.4% 100.0%100.0%

French 51 16 14 13 7 1 0 0 0 0 58.8% 98.0% 100.0%

German 23 3 7 4 4 4 1 0 0 0 43.5% 78.3% 100.0%

Spanish 57 10 14 16 12 3 2 0 0 0 42.1% 91.2% 100.0%

Geography 35 13 13 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 74.3% 97.1% 100.0%

History 48 28 13 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 85.4% 100.0%100.0%

Art 10 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 80.0% 100.0%100.0%

Economics 60 8 18 27 5 2 0 0 0 0 43.3% 96.7% 100.0%

EnglishLiterature 121 12 38 51 17 3 0 0 0 0 41.3% 97.5% 100.0%

IT 118 19 48 25 21 5 0 0 0 0 56.8% 95.8% 100.0%

Music 10 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 90.0% 100.0%100.0%

Product Design 21 1 9 7 3 1 0 0 0 0 47.6% 95.2% 100.0%

Graphics 19 1 4 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 26.3% 84.2% 100.0%

Resistant Materials 15 1 5 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0.0% 100.0%100.0%

Systems 14 3 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 14 2.9% 92.9% 92.9%

Additional Maths 55 28 23 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 92.7% 100.0%100.0%

Religious Studies (short) 120 46 36 25 9 2 1 0 0 0 168.3% 96.7% 99.2%

IT (short) 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.0% 100.0%100.0%

All 1,265.5 387 441 302.5 106 24 3.5 0 0 1.5 65.4% 97.7% 99.9%

Notes: The table includes all results achieved by pupils who reached the age of 15 by 31st August 2011

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ADVANCED LEVEL EXAMINATIONS

2012 GCE A. Level Results Achieved by Students aged 16, 17 or 18 at the end of Year 13.

Summary of 2012 GCE Advanced Level Results Achieved by Students aged 16, 17 or 18 takingtwo or more A. Level or AS Level equivalents

ICHS (2012) Redbridge (2011) National (2011)

Ave. Point Score per Candidate 1022.0 726.9 728.3

Ave. Point Score per Entry 241.8 216.2 213.1

Entries A* A B C D E U/X % A*- B % A-E

Art & Design 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 100% 100.0%

Biology 59 4 17 27 5 4 2 0 81.4% 100.0%

Chemistry 58 6 25 15 7 2 2 0 79.3% 98.3%

Computer Science 17 1 4 3 7 1 1 0 47.1% 100.0%

Critical Thinking 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.0% 100.0%

D & T Product Design 5 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 60.0% 100.0%

D & T Systems Control 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.0% 100.0%

Economics 39 4 18 12 5 0 0 0 87.2% 100.0%

English (Lang & Lit) 9 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 66.7% 100.0%

English Literature 8 0 1 4 2 1 0 0 62.5% 100.0%

French 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 66.7% 100.0%

Geography 9 4 3 2 0 0 0 0 100.0% 100.0%

History 22 6 8 5 2 1 0 0 86.4% 100.0%

Mathematics 115 42 24 26 16 3 2 2 80.0% 98.3%

Further Maths 22 12 7 0 1 1 1 0 86.4 100.0%

Music 5 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 60.0% 100.0%

Physics 33 5 14 5 4 4 1 0 72.7% 100.0%

Politics 7 0 4 2 1 0 0 0 85.7% 100.0%

Psychology 14 3 3 4 3 1 0 0 71.4% 100.0%

Spanish 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 100.0% 100.0%

Totals 430 90 131 116 62 19 9 2 78.4% 99.3%

Extended Project Qualification 29 15 8 5 1 0 0 0 96.6% 100.0%


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Subject Entries A B C D E U A-B A-E

Art & Design 5 3 1 1 0 0 0 80 100

Biology 76 32 20 11 10 2 1 68 99

Chemistry 93 28 30 22 8 3 2 62 98

Computing 15 2 1 5 1 2 4 20 73

Critical Thinking 163 31 36 41 32 14 11 41 93Design Technology: Product Design 7 1 1 0 3 2 0 29 100Design Technology: Systems & Control 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 100

Economics 61 23 12 10 6 6 3 59 95

English Language & Literature 10 4 3 3 0 0 0 70 100

English Literature 22 9 3 10 0 0 0 55 100

French 10 6 2 1 1 0 0 80 100

Geography 30 15 4 5 4 1 1 63 97

German 4 1 1 1 1 0 0 50 100

Government & Politics 11 7 3 0 1 0 0 91 100

History 32 14 13 5 0 0 0 84 100

Mathematics 140 66 30 18 10 6 9 69 94

Mathematics A2* 32 13* 9 3 3 1 3 69 91

Music 4 1 2 0 0 1 0 75 100

Philosophy 6 0 2 2 0 2 0 33 100

Physics 58 24 13 9 4 4 4 64 93

Psychology 20 4 5 4 1 3 3 45 85

Spanish 8 3 0 1 4 0 0 38 100

Sport & Physical Education 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 75 100

2012 GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level Results Achieved by Students aged 16 and 17 at the end of Year 12

Destinations of Students Leaving the Year 13 in 2012

University 129

Gap Year prior to University 22

Employment 2

Unknown 2

*Those boys who opt for Further Mathematics sit all of the normal Mathematics A Level in Year 12 and all the FurtherMathematics units in Year 13. The A grade figure for Mathematics A2 therefore includes 11 candidates who scored the A*grade. The A* grade is not available at AS Level.

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Other Information NotesAPPEALS AGAINST ADMISSIONDECISIONS

Parents who require further information regardingadmission to the school should contact Children’s Services,London Borough of Redbridge, Lynton House, 255–259High Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 1NN The Education Act 1980allows parents to appeal against any decision made by oron behalf of Redbridge Council about the school at whicheducation is provided for a child. Every effort is made tomeet parental preferences and no appeal to an appealscommittee may be lodged before the Council has made afirm decision. Parents will, where this decision is not inaccordance with their preferences, be informed of the dateby which they must lodge their appeal. Places will continueto be filled in accordance with the Redbridge admissionspolicy full details of which can be obtained from TheAdmissions and Awards Team, Lynton House, 255-259 HighRoad, Ilford, IG1 1WN.

Ilford County High School’s admission limit for 2012 is 120.

ACCESSIBILITY

ICHS is situated about 400 metres to the west ofBarkingside High Street at the roundabout between FairlopRoad, Fremantle Road, Looe Gardens (leading to LongwoodGardens) and Clayhall Avenue. It is served by the followingbuses: 128, 150, 167, 247, 275, 462. Barkingside andFairlop underground stations are both about 10 to 15minutes’ walk away.

FURTHER INFORMATION

All the information in the prospectus is correct at the timeof publication, but is subject to change. The school iswilling to provide further information about matters such asroutines and procedures, and copies of all school policiesare available on request. If parents feel that the LocalAuthority or the school have not been carrying out theirlegal responsibilities concerning the curriculum then theyshould, in the first instance, discuss it informally with theHeadteacher.

A Local Authority complaints procedure exists if the matteris not resolved.

Headteacher: Mr M CaponChairman of Governors: Mr M Hickey

Ilford County High SchoolFremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2JBTel: 020 8551 6496 Fax: 020 8503 9960 Email: [email protected]

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