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Chipping SodburySpecialist Technology School

“Students are very

proud of their school

and wear their uniforms

exceptionally well.

They show respect to one

another and to adults.”

OFSTED

“I like how teachers

support us and encourage

us to do our best.”

Y9 STUDENT

Welcome to Chipping Sodbury School

It is a real privilege to be head teacher at

Chipping Sodbury School. I am very proud of

all that we do here to ensure that every

student achieves beyond their expectations.

It is important to me that we develop an

environment which will allow each and every

student to find the right combination of

challenge and opportunity suited to their

unique talents and gifts.

We seek constantly to improve outcomes for

students of all ability levels. One of my main

roles is to ensure that high quality and

inspirational teaching is taking place in all

subject areas and to deliver a curriculum that

is both accessible and stretching. Whilst I am

pleased with our academic achievements,

education is about so much more.

At Chipping Sodbury School we promote an

environment where effort and curiosity are

valued, where persistence and resilience are

encouraged and where each student has the

chance to realise their potential.

Our students enjoy some excellent facilities,

not least the multi-million pound sports hall,

dance studio and floodlit artificial grass

pitch. Our status as a specialist technology

school means students get access to high

quality technical equipment in addition to

their more traditionally academic subjects.

Most of our students stay on after year 11

to join the fast growing, ambitious and

exciting sixth form.

I am always delighted to meet prospective

parents who wish to see the school 'in action'

on a normal day or who wish to discuss any

particular issues that they may have. Please

do not hesitate to make an appointment

should you wish to do so.

I do hope you will want to join our thriving

community.

Gareth MillingtonHeadteacher

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“Thank you for doing

such a great job for

giving our daughters an

excellent education. We

think you are brilliant!”

PARENT

“There are great

opportunities for

sport and out of

school activities.”

STUDENT

Creating ExcellenceWe have high expectations for everyone in our

school community. We aspire to excellence in

teaching and achieving impressive standards

of learning. The values expressed in the school

reflect our shared belief in providing opportunities

for all students to reach their full potential,

whatever their starting point. We know that this

is best achieved in a supportive, encouraging

environment where mutual and self-respect

is promoted.

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We want students to leave this school as

confident, tolerant young people able to

work independently and think creatively,

making a positive contribution in a fast-

changing world.

We encourage students to –

• Have high aspirations

• Work hard and take responsibility

for their future

• Be prepared to ‘have a go’

• Have enquiring minds

• Develop a range of skills

• Show respect and integrity

By encouraging and forming these habits

students can face the future with confidence,

whether this is in higher education, training

or employment.

Many of our students continue their studies

with us in the sixth form.

InspiringFutures

“Students feel safe and

their behaviour is good

in lessons and around

the school.”

OFSTED

“I just have to contact

you and say how brilliant

the show was.

I attended last night

and I thoroughly enjoyed

it all, your students are

all so very talented and

I know they have worked

extremely hard to produce

the show.”

PARENT

Student Support At Chipping Sodbury School we strive to

be an inclusive school for all our students.

We are proud of our reputation as a caring

school, committed to placing the individual

needs of students at the heart of all we do.

Before students start in Year 7, we work

closely with local primary schools to build

good relationships with parents, carers and

pupils to make the transition from primary

to secondary as smooth as possible.

On joining the school students are placed in

one of four houses. Each house contains

students from all year groups, including the

sixth form, led by a Head of House who

takes responsibility for student progress and

achievement. There are four House

Coordinators, each responsible for day to

day pastoral matters.

Moral, social, emotional and spiritual

development of our students is important

and support is provided not only through our

house structure but also designated lessons

taught once a fortnight.

We have a specialist learning base to provide

further support to students on a more

individual basis when required. Daily support

and encouragement is provided by students’

form tutor during tutor time at the start of

the school day.

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“The staff are always

kind and sympathetic

when they help us.”

Y7 STUDENT

“I achieved the grades

I wanted to thanks to

your help.”

Y11 STUDENT

Partnerships The school works very closely with its

community in many ways. Our specialist

technology school status allows us to support

adult and community learning programmes

for different groups, as well as our cluster

primary and first schools.

Our superb sports facilities are available for

community use in the evenings and at

weekends.

We have good links with local employers

through our extensive work experience

programme as well as support from local

businesses and organisations.

As a school we are proud to be part of the

local community, supporting many events

outside school including the Chipping

Sodbury Festival and the Victorian Day.

We are well supported by Chipping Sodbury

Rotary Club and the Lions Club of Chipping

Sodbury. A variety of firms support the

Greenpower Challenge group.

Chipping Sodbury School is proud to belong

to the growing family of Cooperative

Schools. This means that we subscribe to

the ethical values of: openness, honesty,

social responsibility and caring for others.

We also sign up to the cooperative values of:

self-help, self-responsibility, democracy,

equality, equity and solidarity.

The school’s Endowed Foundation supports

us very generously, purchasing equipment

which would not be possible out of the local

authority budget and subsidising educational

visits, including residential study courses and

visits abroad.

Further beneficiaries have been the library,

information and communications technology

resources and physical education.

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“Teachers set high

expectations and show

enthusiasm for their

subjects, and students

respond well to the

tasks provided for

them, extending

their knowledge

and deepening their

understanding.”

OFSTED

“The sports centre

and football pitch

are fantastic.”

VISITING Y5

PRIMARY PUPIL

Beyond theClassroomStudents across the school have numerous

opportunities to develop and add to their

experiences. There are plenty of activities to

choose from.

During lunchtime or after school –

• Music and choir opportunities

• Football, cricket, rounders, athletics, hockey,

rugby, basketball

• Debating club, chess, business, Chinese

to name just a few.

Students can also participate in outdoor

activities such as the Ten Tors challenge

and Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.

During Alternative Curriculum Week in

July, students can choose from a range of

activities in school, such as judo, ‘Masterchef’,

kite making, Egyptology and enterprise

activities.

Further afield, climbing, surfing, camping and

trips to London are on offer together with a

watersports trip to the south of France. The

school is proud of its international work

which reflects the range of worldwide

opportunities available to students including

• Comenius exchange programme in France

• Skiing in the Alps

• Adventure expeditions abroad

• Confucius Institute cultural and

language visit to China.

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Sixth Form

The school has its own Sixth Form Centre.

We work in partnership with Brimsham Green

School to provide a wide range of level 3

courses in preparation for higher education,

further training or employment. Sixth form

students take on other responsibilities and act

as role models for younger ones.

A strong support team provides information

and guidance to students to help make

decisions that are right for them as they move

from school into university or employment

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Chipping SodburySpecialist Technology School

Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire BS37 6EW

Tel: 01454 862900 Fax: 01454 862901email: enquiries@chippingsodburyschool.com

www.chippingsodburyschool.com

Chipping Sodbury School is a Co-operative Trust School

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