What makes Priory “outstanding”? What makes Priory “outstanding”?  Excellent and improving examination results  High quality teaching  An exciting curriculum which offers breadth and depth  Many extra-curricular opportunities  Numerous awards (International School, Healthy School, CPD Mark)

Experiencing Teaching and Learning at Priory Osho Field - Year 8 Freya Austin – Year 8

Education at Priory  Education is more than passing exams!  Renaissance approach  Preparation for life

Extra curricular activities Naomi Lee – Deputy Head Girl Rohan Nijhawan – Deputy Head Boy

Enrichment and Enhancement  Priory in the community  Priory beyond the local community

School Trips Sophie Boddington - Year 9

Pastoral System  Well resourced  Personalised – founded on respect  House system Same age tutor groups Same age tutor groups Tutors - first point of contact Tutors - first point of contact House or year approach as appropriate House or year approach as appropriate Developing continuity Developing continuity  Additional support staff and external agencies

The House Structure  Organisation of Houses HOUSE (e.g. EARTH) LEARNING AREA (e.g. SCIENCE) 5 TUTOR GROUPS Y 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 LEARNING AREA (e.g. TECHNOLOGY) 5 TUTOR GROUPS Y 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

House Structure  Management Structure of Houses Assistant Head (e.g. Earth House) Learning Manager (e.g. Science) Teachers/Tutors Y7, Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11 Learning Coordinators (e.g. KS3, KS4) Learning Manager (e.g. Technology) Teachers/Tutors Y7, Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11 Learning Coordinators (e.g. ICT, DT) House Assistant

The House System – the students’ view Lewis Massie – Year 8

Ethos  Relaxed and friendly  Orderly and civilised  Considerate behaviour  Whole school community  Mutual support and encouragement  Students engaged and involved

Example of responsibilities Y6 transition Y7 Tutor support Y6 webpage Student tours Example of responsibilities Peer supporters Enrichment publicity Meet & greet mid year joiners Library team Learning mentors Example of responsibilities Council meetings House meetings Webpage Priory focus page Governors meeting Student vision Student voice drop in Example of responsibilities Lesson Observation LA review Curriculum review LA Notice boards Talk with NQT’s Talk with trainee teachers Example of responsibilities Sports reps Charity reps House notice board Support HA Example of responsibilities Run Eco club School sustainability Monitor school environment Eco projects Garden project Fair-trade group Example of responsibilities Volunteer groups Tea party Community links School publicity Student Awareness day Meet & Greet Transport monitor Community Team Teaching & Learning Team Head GirlHead Boy Deputy Head Boy Deputy Head Girl Eco Team House Team Student Council Well being Team Transition Team

Priory School  Serving young people and their parents  Providing the best possible education and preparation for life  Meeting the needs of every student

The (nearly) Last Word….Year 8 Lilah Peters Year 8

Finding out more Visit our website Visit our website Read the prospectus Read the prospectus Speak to our students Speak to our students ……………… and their parents ……………… and their parents  Speak to our partners  Talk to Governors  Look around

Important Dates - National  October 31 st – closing date for applications  March 1 st – allocation letters sent out by schools  March 19 th – closing date for acceptance letters  March 19 th – closing date for appeals  April / May / June – appeals heard

Important Dates – Priory School  April / May / June – visits to primary schools  June 19 th – Taster Day  July 16 th /17 th – parents, tutors and students meet  September 4 th – first day of term  September 19 th – parents and tutors meet  October 18 th – Fish and Chip supper

Key Stage 3 Curriculum  Classes set by ability: English, Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Languages  Mixed ability classes: Art, Classics, Dance, Drama, Design Technology, Geography, History, ICT, Life Skills, Music, PE, Religious Studies

Key Stage 4 Curriculum  Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Religious Studies, PE (non-exam), Life Skills (non-exam)  Options Subjects: Art (BTEC/GCSE), Arts Award, Classics, Citizenship, Dance (BTEC/GCSE), Drama, Design Technology Food/Product Design/Textiles, English Literature (A/S), French (NVQ/GCSE), Geography, German (NVQ/GCSE), History, ICT, Latin, Media Studies, Music, PE, Philosophy (A/S), Photography, Religious Studies, Sports Leadership, Separate Sciences, Sociology, Spanish (NVQ/GCSE), Sport BTEC, Statistics, Travel & Tourism  Level 2 Diplomas: Creative and Media (Expressive Arts)  Vocational Qualifications: Catering, Construction, Hairdressing, Public Services, Agriculture, Child Care, Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Plumbing, Small Animal Care…

This Evening  Programme/prospectus  Presentations at 6.30 and 7.30  Student helpers operating tours throughout the evening (start in Reception)  In Reception: Senior Leadership Team Senior Leadership Team Governors Governors House Assistants House Assistants  Displays/activities/staff in Learning Areas  Tea/coffee in the Servery/Lecture Theatre  Bell at 8.30  Close at 9.00

Beyond This Evening  Department for Education’s comparing schools facility  Priory School Performance Summary Website > Student Info > Exams  This presentation Website > About > Admissions

Have a great evening.