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for Success” is our very clear behaviour code, which

gives students a great sense of security. We believe

in motivating our students through encouragement

and a comprehensive rewards system, which

emphasises positive achievement. We expect full

attendance from students to enable them to maximise

their learning.

Oversubscription criteria

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If there are more applications than the number of places available, places will be offered according to the following order of priority:

1. children applying who are in the care of a local authority or who were previously in care but who have since been adopted or made the subject of a residence or special guardianship order

2. children who, at the time of admission, have a sibling living at the same address in Years 7-11 at the school (or who is in Years 12 or 13 if they previously attended in Years 7-11 for at least one year). Siblings will include step siblings, foster siblings and adopted siblings. It will not include other children living permanently at the same address 3. children who, at the time of

admission, have a sibling as defined above living at the same address in Years 7-11 at our partner school Copthall School (or who is in Years 12 or 13 at Copthall School, if they previously attended Copthall School in Years 7-11 for at least one year) 4. children of members of staff at either

Christ’s College Finchley or Copthall School, provided they have been directly employed at the school/ for a minimum of two years or have been recruited to fill a post where there is a demonstrable skills shortage. (The definition of a direct employee is an employee holding a contract of employment with the school) 5. remaining places will be offered on

a geographical basis measuring distance in a straight line from the address point for the child’s home, supplied by the Royal Mail, to a point at the centre of the school main building using the Council’s geographical information system. Where a child lives with parents with shared responsibility, (with each parent for part of a week), the child’s home address will be taken to be the address of the main parent/carer

eligible to receive Child Benefit and/ or Child Tax Credit.

Facilities/Extra-curricular activities

There are excellent facilities for all areas of the curriculum. Following a recent redevelopment programme the school provides greatly enhanced facilities incorporating a new Sixth Form building, Central Learning resource area, Theatre, Dining facilities, classrooms and other general facilities. “MyZone” is our innovative whole school enrichment programme which benefits all students giving them access to a huge range of activities to complement the academic curriculum. There is a wide variety of extra-curricular activities available. The school has the country’s second oldest Combined Cadet Force Unit this year celebrating its 107th anniversary.

You and your child’s progress

Individual students’ progress is monitored closely and assessed formally against aspirational targets set by the school each half term. Progress towards these targets is tracked carefully via each individual student’s “Learning Ladder”. Parents have constant access to their child’s progress record on-line. Every year group has a parent consultation evening and a full report is produced for each student every year. The school prides itself on being welcoming to parents and places great emphasis upon forging productive links with families to support students’ learning.

Curriculum and homework

All students follow a traditional Curriculum in Year 7 and Year 8. Latin is offered in Year 9 and students have an opportunity to gain the Cambridge Latin Course qualification at the end of KS3. In Year 9 students start to study for separate Science GCSEs, providing a secure base from which to access Science A Levels.

At KS4, the curriculum offered is traditional in nature reflecting the subjects most welcomed by the major Universities. In Year 7 students are taught in their tutor groups for the first

few weeks. They are then placed into sets based on academic ability. These sets are regularly reviewed and students moved according to their progress. Homework is set once per week. The School places emphasis upon home learning and encourages parents to contact their son’s Learning Manager very early on so that any problems with homework can be discussed and resolved.

Teaching and learning

Your son will benefit from being taught in classes that are smaller than most state schools. This enables the school to target support, stretch the most able and ensure that all students have the best possible chance of achieving their potential. Students are assessed five times during the year with the results accessible to parents on-line. This enables you to monitor your son’s progress and support him effectively. We believe in the need to provide a broad educational experience for your son. The MyZone Curriculum enhancement programme with myriad activities supports this aim

Education after 16/

Sixth form curriculum

The school has a traditional Sixth Form curriculum offering A Level subjects enhanced by a variety of enrichment programmes. There is a special programme for students aspiring to study at Oxbridge or Russell Group Universities. Tutorial and pastoral support is of the highest quality. The progress of students is monitored closely.