Fulham College Boys` School

Fulham College
Boys’ School
Prospectus 2013/2014
Fulham College Boys’ School
Fulham College Boys’ School is part of Fulham College Academy
Trust. One of the greatest strengths of all the Fulham College
Academy schools is that we work with each student to shape a
curriculum that suits their strengths and needs, rather than the needs
of the system. It is a personalised approach which has seen our boys’
results improve dramatically over the past three years.
“… providing a very good
standard of education,
where students feel safe
and the environment is
happy and harmonious.”
Ofsted ‘Good’ 2010
Fulham College Boys’ School is the only non-faith boys’ school in the London Borough of Hammersmith and
Fulham. It opened on Kingwood Road in September 2012 alongside Fulham Enterprise Studio (FES), the first of
this innovative type of school in inner London.
Importantly, the leadership at Fulham College Boys’ has brought forward the best of over 60 years of boys’
education on this site. The school is in the top two per cent nationally, according to the progress that students
make between the ages of 11 and 16, and is the most improved school in the Borough. Last year, 95 per cent
of students under this leadership achieved five A*-C grades in 2013, up 18 per cent from two years ago. Fiftyfour per cent achieved 5 A*-C grades, including English and maths.
Students at Fulham College Boys’ come from all walks of life making up a rich and diverse community, where
each boy has an equal opportunity to progress through education. Importantly, it is a small school, creating a
friendly and supportive environment.
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“I like that the school is a
unique place to be: there
are people from lots of
different cultures and so
you can learn a lot more;
it makes learning fun!”
Taylor, Year 7
There have been significant developments in Fulham College over the
past year: Fulham Enterprise Studio (FES) has increased the choice
for our students when they are 14. They can either opt for traditional,
classroom-based teaching at Fulham College Boys’, or transfer to
FES which combines the core national curriculum with relevant work
skills training and placements in a co-educational environment. Find
out more at www.fulhamenterprise.net or call 020 7381 3606.
In March 2013, the Trust which manages Fulham Cross Girls’, Fulham
College Boys’ and Fulham Enterprise Studio secured unsponsored,
multi-academy Trust status, bringing with it the promise of improved
funding and independence.
Finally, 2012-13 saw the introduction at Fulham College Boys’ of the
ACHIEVE ethos. Every student signs up to it, to:
Aim high
Celebrate diversity
Help each other
Inspire
Embrace opportunity
Value their environment and
Exceed targets.
The ACHIEVE ethos sits alongside the Learning Charter for students
and the Teaching Charter for teachers. Together this signals a
commitment to excellence across the board. It is a great time to be
a Fulham College student – come ACHIEVE with us!
Bernie Peploe NPQH
Executive Principal, Fulham College Academy Trust
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Results
The
Curriculum
The school is in the top two per cent
nationally, according to the progress
that students make between the
ages of 11 and 16, and is the most
improved school in the Borough.
Last year, 95 per cent of students
under this leadership achieved five
A*-C grades in 2013, up 18 per cent
from two years ago. Fifty-four per
cent achieved 5 A*-C grades,
including English and maths.
Many schools fit their students into a set curriculum.
Fulham College Boys’ School works the other way
around. Whether a student is gifted and talented or needs
additional support, we build a curriculum to suit his
strengths and abilities.
There is mixed ability teaching in all key stage 3 subjects,
except maths and science, where boys are divided into
sets from the autumn half-term in Year 7. Our track
record shows that this system works well, as the most
able are stretched and those who benefit from greater
support are able to work with progress tutors, teaching
assistants or critical friends to ensure that they achieve.
“Before, I wanted
to be a chef but
my science
lessons have
made me really
excited about how
I can use the
subject in the
future. I’m really
interested in
studying quantum
physics now.”
Mostafa, Year 9
Broad and Balanced
Range of Subjects
The National Curriculum is at the centre of any planning.
Beyond that, boys have the opportunity to study a broad
and balanced range of subjects according to their ability
and interests. These can be as diverse as law, Italian,
psychology and Russian.
Additionally, as a multi-cultural, multi-faith school, Fulham
College Boys’ gives students a broad understanding of all
faiths through religious studies (RS). This subject helps
students to understand the world in which they live and
prepares them to be informed global citizens.
Personal, social, health and economic education (PHSEE)
is also compulsory to help the boys to gain a greater selfawareness and understanding of their world.
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Physical
Education
and Sports
Physical well-being helps with mental well-being and
every student at Fulham College Boys’ does physical
education (PE) as part of the core National Curriculum.
We have an extremely successful PE and sports
department with facilities including a well-equipped
gym, play area for court games, and multi-use sports
pitch. Additionally, we compete in inter-school and
borough-level competitions including football,
basketball, cricket and athletics.
“Having Fulham Enterprise Studio
as an option means I can do all
my GCSEs as well as plumbing,
which is a subject that I’m
interested in for work.”
Owen, Year 7
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“I enjoy having time to spend
in the library and the activities
we do there, like the school
newspaper and Chess Club.”
Taylor, Year 7
Extra-curricular
Activities
at the Heart of
Learning
“I enjoyed work experience as
it wasn’t just work, it was
social too and I learned how
to interact with different
people in different situations.”
Rabie, Year 11
We believe that extra-curricular and enrichment
activities are vital to help our students face life’s
challenges. Fulham College Boys’ places great
emphasis on extra-curricular and enrichment
activities including trips, guest speakers and
ACHIEVE days. These help us encourage the boys
to expand their horizons, improve their problemsolving and decision-making skills and to learn to
work with others.
We also find that learning in a different way can
increase confidence and self-esteem, build social
skills and improve self-awareness and awareness of
others. This all helps our students to be confident
and successful as they move on to further education
or employment.
Extra-curricular
and Enrichment
Activities
In addition, all students in Year 10 have the
opportunity to undertake two weeks’ work
experience. The school has excellent links with local
businesses and a formal preparation programme,
which means that students get the maximum benefit
from this.
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Student Progress
and Wellbeing
Pastoral Care
and the Tutoring System
Fulham College Boys’ has a strong Pastoral Team
and tutoring system to support boys’ emotional,
social, academic and behavioural development. If
issues arise, these are addressed sensitively and
parents/carers are always involved, if this is
appropriate.
Bullying is not tolerated at Fulham College and
students are regularly reminded who to approach if
they feel they have witnessed or experienced
bullying, through lessons, tutor time and assemblies.
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Student Voice
Fulham College also empowers boys through the
Student Voice – a School Council of representatives
elected by their peers to talk about and make
recommendations on issues of importance in the
school community.
There are also Head and Deputy Head Boys who
lead a team of prefects and act as role models for
younger students as they take on responsibilities
representing the school at key functions and
supporting staff in running clubs and activities.
Parent/Carer
Involvement
Young people need all-round support to get the
most from their education. We actively encourage
parent/carer involvement as research proves that
it will improve their chances of success. Every boy
has a Student Planner which helps with day-today contact between home and school, and
parents/carers are asked to sign this weekly.
The Fulham College Boys’ magazine is produced
twice a year to keep school, families and the
community in touch with what is happening in
school, and more regular updates can be found
on the website (www.fulhamcollegeboys.net).
Parent governors represent the views of parents/
carers on the governing body.
“I prefer teaching and
working in a smaller, more
intimate, school because
everyone knows everyone
and this generates a
real family feel about
the school.
We’re fully inclusive, giving
everyone a chance to
succeed and achieve,
irrespective of starting
points; this is a quality
I love about Fulham
College Boys’.”
Archie MacQueen, Staff
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Moving Up into
Secondary
School
Admissions
Fulham College Boys’ is a community school
which accepts boys aged 11-16 from the local
area. Applications are through the Pan London
system and more information about the
admissions policy is available via Hammersmith
and Fulham School Admissions team (9am-5pm)
on 020 8753 3643/2627/3628/3664,
or email your enquiry to:
school.admissions@lbhf .gov.uk
School
Attendance
It is a big step for many students to move from
primary to secondary school and Fulham College
Boys’ has developed outstanding support for this
transition. Activities run for primary schools
throughout the school year mean that many Year 5
and Year 6 pupils will already be familiar with the
Fulham College Boys’ School site. They include
language taster sessions, shared sports events and
‘bridging’ days designed to allow primary school
pupils to sample secondary school lessons and life.
There is a dedicated Transition Learning Mentor who
works with Year 6 pupils in many of the local primary
schools and who stays in close contact with the
Year 7 students after they join Fulham College.
‘Buddies’ – more senior students – are appointed to
look after new boys as part of a support system and
the pastoral team is also on hand to identify any
additional needs.
School starts at 8.40am and finishes at 3.00pm.
Boys are required to be on time and to attend,
unless they are sick. Permission is not given for
holidays during term time.
Fulham College Boys’ uniform is compulsory and
boys are encouraged to take a pride in their
appearance at all times.
“I’m proud of how I have improved
my grades at Fulham College –
that’s why we go to school!”
Kalem, Year 11
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If you are interested in finding out more, please
come to one of our open days or call the school
office to make an appointment to visit.
For further information about Fulham College Boys’
School you can also visit our website at
www.fulhamcollegeboys.net.
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Fulham College Boys’ School
part of Fulham College Academy Trust
Executive Principal: Bernie Peploe NPQH
Vice Principal/Head of School: Peter Haylock MA NPQH
Kingwood Road, London SW6 6SN
Tel: 020 7381 3606 Fax: 020 7386 9645
Email: FCBS@fulhamcollege.net