A warm welcome to King’s School RET on our Open Evening 2018 Presentation by Mrs Sarah Price – Headteacher
What makes us distinctive? o Christian values and ethos which permeate everything we do o ‘Small school’ feel actively nurtured o Academic stretch and support for all o Heavily invested staff team o Part of a small, dedicated trust staffed by educationalists – The Russell Education Trust
Who am I?
Our Ethos and Values o Biblical Christian values of Love, Forgiveness, Respect and Responsibility role modelled and promoted daily o Daily collective worship o Character education o Opportunities to serve
High Standards and Academic Stretch and Support for all o Uncompromising standards o Regular tracking of progress and close communication with home o Ambition for all students, regardless of starting points o A traditional curriculum, with an emphasis on Maths and English
GCSE Results o Exceptional results from founding cohort in 2018 o 75% 9-4 Maths and English o 83% 9-4 English o 82% 9-4 Maths o Provisional Progress 8 figure of +0.3
‘Small School’ Feel o Smaller average class size and tutor group size o Actively nurture a culture in which all students are known and valued as individuals o Clear sense of community o Outstanding pastoral care a priority for all staff
The Russell Education Trust o Small, dedicated, successful Trust staffed solely by education professionals o Four other schools across the South of England o Provision of subject specialist advisors o Opportunities to share best practice with colleagues
What do Ofsted think of what we do? A ‘Good’ school with Outstanding Leadership and Management and Outstanding behaviour - June 2015 “Students’ behaviour around the school and lessons is excellent.” “The school is an exceptionally harmonious community.” “School leaders and governors have a clear and uncompromising vision for the school that promotes the achievement of every student within a caring community.”
Our Permanent Site o Work progressing ahead of schedule on West Blatchington site o We will take occupation in early August 2019 o Brand new, three-storey building with specialist arts, technology and science classrooms and on site sports facilities o Direct bus routes from central Hove and Portslade in the mornings to the new site
Parent Speakers o Mr Knight – son in Year 11 and daughter in Year 9 o Mrs Kendrick – sons in Year 10 and Year 8 and daughter in Year 7
Student Speakers o Trinity – Year 7 o Nicholas – Year 7
You are most welcome in our school this evening – we hope you will choose to join our special community next year!
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