Description
Haydon School is leading State Secondary school in Pinner. This is a Non-selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Mixed.
The Vision for the school is Achieving Individual Excellence in a Caring Community and the school has a strong ethos centred on the belief that every student will become an exceptional learner, achieving success through their perseverance to make excellent progress. It is this aspiration for all students, which drives and motivates all members of our community. They have very high standards and expectations of the students, which they continue to meet. Haydon students are an exceptional group of young people who play a significant role in creating a warm, positive and friendly community that has a very special feel to it. The aim as Headteacher is to create a school that makes a difference to young people and most importantly, where they can be happy and enjoy growing and developing.
Facilities
Key Stage 3
In Years 7, 8 and 9, students follow the National Curriculum subjects as set out in detail in our Subject Maps available on the school website. The curriculum aims to provide an excellent grounding in the core subjects (Mathematics; Science; Computer Science; English; Religious Education; Personal, Citizenship, Social and Health Education (PCSHE) and Physical Education) as well as the Arts; the Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages and Design and Technology. As part of the board curriculum offered at Haydon students in y 9 also have the opportunity to study Key Stage 4 option subjects. Optional subjects will be delivered as part of a carousel, similar to the model followed in Technology in year 7 and 8. The opportunity to have an introduction to the full range of subjects on offer at Key Stage 4 enables students and families to make a sound and informed decision concerning which GCSE and Applied course to follow at Key Stage 4. Students will follow carousel programs in year 9 in the fields of Performing Arts and Social Sciences, studying each subject for a 6 week half term on rotation.
Key Stage 4
In Years 10 and 11 students continue following the National Curriculum Subjects in English; Maths; Science; Physical Education; Religious Education and Personal, Citizenship, Social and Health Education (PCSHE). We begin our KS4 guidance process in Year 9 where students have an option to continue to study Ebacc subjects alongside our wide range of specialist KS4 vocational, technical and academic subjects, with the vast majority of students following 10 separate qualifications. Whilst the government would like every child to study for the EBacc at Haydon School we want to give students the widest curriculum possible to suit their individual needs, as a result studying EBacc subjects is not compulsory. Our year 9 is seen as a fundamental preparation year for students, widening the curriculum whilst consolidating the skills and content covered in Years 7 and 8. All KS4 programs are accredited at the end of Year 11 following a coherent five or three year programme of study.
Sixth Form
Whether you are one of the vast majority of Haydon School students who choose to stay on for Years 12 and 13 or you are considering joining us from elsewhere, the Sixth Form at Haydon is an exciting place to learn. Judged by Ofsted as outstanding in every respect, we are an unrivalled combination of academic success, exciting opportunities, great facilities and a welcoming community. Through excellent teaching and pastoral support from experienced staff, our Sixth Formers achieve strong examination results; these enable many of them to proceed to their first choice of degree course, with a significant number gaining a place at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities.
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Haydon School is a fully inclusive school and is committed to ensuring that all students, irrespective of any disability and/or special need, are able to thrive by accessing an appropriate, engaging and aspirational curriculum. The aim is always to raise achievement through meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Features
- Ofsted Rating:
outstanding
Things to note
SMSC
SMSC is promoted across all aspects of school life. The full policy on the website sets out the vision and practice in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to develop students non-academic,such as understanding and appreciation of different cultures or dealing with moral conundrums, an appreciation of the arts in all their forms and practise the skills and attitudes required for them to participate fully in a democratic society.
Beyond the Curriculum
All students have access to and are actively encouraged to take part in an extensive programme during lunchtime after school or at weekends, which seeks to extend their learning and widen their life experiences. They seek to use active partnerships to support learning wherever possible and encourage students to interact with speakers and visiting groups/industries/organisations to enhance their communication skills and learning capacity. The school uses its Pupil Premium and other avenues of funding to ensure that all groups within the school are able to access these activities.Some LOtC activities had to be suspended due to the pandemic. However, we began relaunching our full program in 2021 which included work experience adn Sports Days for every year group, Futures provisions including Post 16 evenings, C.V. and personal statement creation workshops, Mock interviews with external business partners, Year, 8 and 9 Camps, visiting speakers, live performances from The Globe Players,The Duke of Edinburgh Award, planning Far Frontiers trips, and the National Citizen’s Service, School Productions, Prize Giving Evenings, Debating, sixth form community service as well subject specific, sporting, musical and performance opportunities to name but a few.
Co-curriculum
They provide a wealth of extra-curricular activities – creative, sporting, cultural and in enterprise – that enrich the learning experience. These help students to pursue their passions, raise their aspirations and develop their teamwork skills. A full programme of musical concerts, dramatic performances, art exhibitions and sporting fixtures enables students to showcase their many talents.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
1.66 miles
