Scalby School
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Scalby School is a comprehensive school
in Scarborough, North Yorkshire
, England
. It caters for boys and girls, aged 11–16, with around 980 on roll. The school was built in 1942, and the current Headteacher is David Read, who took over from Paul Tarn in September 2010..
In January 2011 Scalby was named the top school in Yorkshire, and 18th in England in the 2010 School League Tables using the CVA measure (Contextual value added
).
On 5 July 2010 the school released a digital download Somewhere Over The Rainbow/Wonderful World, in an attempt to reach the charts. The song is a tribute to a young student of the school who raised over £25,000 with her friends, whilst battling against a brain tumour.
status as a Technology College
.
In January 2009 the school joined the Outwood Grange College
Family of Schools. A number of measures were introduced soon afterwards. In August 2009, the school achieved record results at GCSE, with some 61% achieving 5A*-C (including English and mathematics), the chief measure for English school league tables. This was a climb of 28% in one year, and placed the school top along the North Yorkshire coastal strip for raw results. In the same year there was a similar 5A*-C improvement, with the results reaching 85%. Over the summer a number of rooms have been refurbished, and two extra ICT suites created. A giant banner celebrating the results of the 2009 Year 11 Leavers has appeared on the front of the building, made up of student photographs taken at the school Prom
. In the 2009 League Tables, published in January 2010, it was confirmed the school was top in Scarborough for the benchmark 5A*-C including English & mathematics. The school also climbed to 9th in North Yorkshire out of 42 secondary schools for Level 2 CVA, a measure of the progress made by all students.
In 2010 the school saw another large increase in performance, with 68% of students achieving at least 5 A*-C grades including English and maths, and 99% of students achieving at least 5 A*-C grades. This placed the school as the top performing in Scarborough for the second year running. 49% of students achieved at least 3 A* or A grades, a rise of 20%. The school exceeded the FFTD target, a threshold for the top 25% of schools, by 10% overall, and by 8% in English and maths. The CVA score placed the school 18th in England.
In many cases individual teachers also use Praising Stars as a way of marking pieces of classwork
.
, beginning with C1 and ranging through to C6 (exclusion
).
Upon reaching a C4, a student is removed from the classroom and given an after-school detention. If the student chooses not attend the detention, then they are given a C5, which means isolation for one school day, in the "Consequences Room". A C6 is given if the student misbehaves in that room, resulting in a fixed term of exclusion from the school.
s were constructed, altering the way provision of pastoral care
was organised. This involved a move away from the traditional horizontal (same age) structure of forms to a more progressive vertical one. The former structure saw each student belonging to a form group
of around 30 pupils from their own year-group, with a teacher acting as a tutor
. The new structure maintains a teacher acting each year as a tutor to the group, but the group is mixed-age with students from all years included. They are known as 'Vertical Mentor Groups' ("VMGs"). Each group therefore evolves annually, as older students leave and are replaced by new Year 7 student entering the school.
Each VMG is given the name of a country, and the countries are arranged in four continents. The continents are in different parts of the school: Africa, Asia, Americas, Australasia.
Vertical structuring has been implemented in other secondary schools, the main advantages being seen as the mixing of ages leading to an increased sense of community
, allowing for pupils to share experiences, foster understanding and reduce bullying
. The system also complements the school curriculum, where in many cases, students in Years 9 and 10 and 11 are in the same subject mixed-age option groups.
Comprehensive school
A comprehensive school is a state school that does not select its intake on the basis of academic achievement or aptitude. This is in contrast to the selective school system, where admission is restricted on the basis of a selection criteria. The term is commonly used in relation to the United...
in Scarborough, North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It caters for boys and girls, aged 11–16, with around 980 on roll. The school was built in 1942, and the current Headteacher is David Read, who took over from Paul Tarn in September 2010..
In January 2011 Scalby was named the top school in Yorkshire, and 18th in England in the 2010 School League Tables using the CVA measure (Contextual value added
Contextual value added
Contextual value added is a statistic used by the government of the United Kingdom to assess the performance of schools.The statistic is intended to show the progress children have made whilst attending a particular school...
).
On 5 July 2010 the school released a digital download Somewhere Over The Rainbow/Wonderful World, in an attempt to reach the charts. The song is a tribute to a young student of the school who raised over £25,000 with her friends, whilst battling against a brain tumour.
Recent developments
In September 2002 the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) awarded the school specialist schoolSpecialist school
The specialist schools programme was a UK government initiative which encouraged secondary schools in England to specialise in certain areas of the curriculum to boost achievement. The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust was responsible for the delivery of the programme...
status as a Technology College
Technology College
Technology College is a term used in the United Kingdom for a secondary specialist school that focuses on design and technology, mathematics and science. These were the first type of specialist schools, beginning in 1994. In 2008 there were 598 Technology Colleges in England, of which 12 also...
.
In January 2009 the school joined the Outwood Grange College
Outwood Grange College
Outwood Grange Academy is a modern comprehensive school and Sixth Form in Outwood, near Wakefield, England. It has a mixed intake of both boys and girls aged 11–18, and with in excess of 2400 pupils is one of the largest schools in England. The college, established in 1971, was formerly known as...
Family of Schools. A number of measures were introduced soon afterwards. In August 2009, the school achieved record results at GCSE, with some 61% achieving 5A*-C (including English and mathematics), the chief measure for English school league tables. This was a climb of 28% in one year, and placed the school top along the North Yorkshire coastal strip for raw results. In the same year there was a similar 5A*-C improvement, with the results reaching 85%. Over the summer a number of rooms have been refurbished, and two extra ICT suites created. A giant banner celebrating the results of the 2009 Year 11 Leavers has appeared on the front of the building, made up of student photographs taken at the school Prom
Prom
In the United States and Canada, a prom, short for promenade, is a formal dance, or gathering of high school students. It is typically held near the end of the senior year. It figures greatly in popular culture and is a major event among high school students...
. In the 2009 League Tables, published in January 2010, it was confirmed the school was top in Scarborough for the benchmark 5A*-C including English & mathematics. The school also climbed to 9th in North Yorkshire out of 42 secondary schools for Level 2 CVA, a measure of the progress made by all students.
In 2010 the school saw another large increase in performance, with 68% of students achieving at least 5 A*-C grades including English and maths, and 99% of students achieving at least 5 A*-C grades. This placed the school as the top performing in Scarborough for the second year running. 49% of students achieved at least 3 A* or A grades, a rise of 20%. The school exceeded the FFTD target, a threshold for the top 25% of schools, by 10% overall, and by 8% in English and maths. The CVA score placed the school 18th in England.
Tracking student progress
The school uses a reporting process known as "Praising Stars" where a summary is given to students at the end of each half-term, as a form of report to parents. Grades are prefixed with the letter "E", standing for "Effort". These range from E1 (Brilliant) to E3 (Reasonable) to E6 (Exclusion). The system also reports to parents whether the student is likely to reach Fischer Family Trust Band D "FFT D" targets, a common measure of progress in English schools. It is commonplace for individual year groups to have assemblies which recognize and commend students that have performed well throughout the term achieving E1s and E2s.In many cases individual teachers also use Praising Stars as a way of marking pieces of classwork
Schoolwork
Schoolwork is work assigned by a teacher, school, or other educational institution. The term generally refers to both work completed at home , as well as work completed during class . Typically, schoolwork is done in class, during the time period allotted by the instructor...
.
Behaviour measures
The school uses a system of escalating "Consequences" as a framework for disciplineSchool discipline
School discipline is the system of rules, punishments and behavioral strategies appropriate to the regulation of children and the maintenance of order in schools. Its aim is to control the students actions and behavior....
, beginning with C1 and ranging through to C6 (exclusion
Expulsion (academia)
Expulsion or exclusion refers to the permanent removal of a student from a school system or university for violating that institution's rules. Laws and procedures regarding expulsion vary between countries and states.-State sector:...
).
Upon reaching a C4, a student is removed from the classroom and given an after-school detention. If the student chooses not attend the detention, then they are given a C5, which means isolation for one school day, in the "Consequences Room". A C6 is given if the student misbehaves in that room, resulting in a fixed term of exclusion from the school.
Pastoral care
In the summer of 2009 the school restructured how tutor groupTutor group
A tutor group is a term used in UK schools, broadly equivalent to the United States term "homeroom". The term is most frequently used in Secondary schools where students may be taught in a number of different groupings throughout the day...
s were constructed, altering the way provision of pastoral care
Pastoral care
Pastoral care is the ministry of care and counseling provided by pastors, chaplains and other religious leaders to members of their church or congregation, or to persons of all faiths and none within institutional settings. This can range anywhere from home visitation to formal counseling provided...
was organised. This involved a move away from the traditional horizontal (same age) structure of forms to a more progressive vertical one. The former structure saw each student belonging to a form group
Form (education)
A form is a class or grouping of students in a school. The term is used predominantly in the United Kingdom, although some schools, mostly private, in other countries also use the title...
of around 30 pupils from their own year-group, with a teacher acting as a tutor
Tutor
A tutor is a person employed in the education of others, either individually or in groups. To tutor is to perform the functions of a tutor.-Teaching assistance:...
. The new structure maintains a teacher acting each year as a tutor to the group, but the group is mixed-age with students from all years included. They are known as 'Vertical Mentor Groups' ("VMGs"). Each group therefore evolves annually, as older students leave and are replaced by new Year 7 student entering the school.
Each VMG is given the name of a country, and the countries are arranged in four continents. The continents are in different parts of the school: Africa, Asia, Americas, Australasia.
Vertical structuring has been implemented in other secondary schools, the main advantages being seen as the mixing of ages leading to an increased sense of community
Community
The term community has two distinct meanings:*a group of interacting people, possibly living in close proximity, and often refers to a group that shares some common values, and is attributed with social cohesion within a shared geographical location, generally in social units larger than a household...
, allowing for pupils to share experiences, foster understanding and reduce bullying
School bullying
School bullying is a type of bullying that occurs in connection with education, either inside or outside of school. Bullying can be physical, verbal, or emotional and is usually repeated over a period of time.In schools, bullying occurs in all areas...
. The system also complements the school curriculum, where in many cases, students in Years 9 and 10 and 11 are in the same subject mixed-age option groups.
Notable alumni
Former pupils of the school include.- Jon Armstrong (Jono) - plays bassBass (instrument)Bass describes musical instruments that produce tones in the low-pitched range. They belong to different families of instruments and can cover a wide range of musical roles...
with the Gugun Blues ShelterGugun Blues ShelterGugun Blues Shelter, or Gugun and The Blues Shelter , or Gugun Power Trio is an Indonesian blues band, formed in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2004. The current members are Gugun on guitar, Jono on bass and Bowie on drums... - Ben James-EllisBen James-EllisBenjamin James Ellis is an English stage actor who starred in the role of Link Larkin in the West End production of the musical Hairspray from its opening in October 2007 until July 2009...
- stage actor - Peter Mileham - former president of the British Chambers of CommerceBritish Chambers of CommerceThe British Chambers of Commerce is the national body for a powerful and influential network of 52 accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK, representing 92,000 businesses that together employ 4,800,000 employees...
- Joel RossJoel RossJoel Ross is a British radio DJ. Along with Jason King he presented the coveted UK Top 40 show on BBC Radio 1 each Sunday from March 2005 to October 2007...
- BBC Radio 1BBC Radio 1BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
presenter - Paul TonkinsonPaul TonkinsonPaul Tonkinson is an English radio presenter and television personality. He is perhaps best known for his work presenting on The Big Breakfast and The Sunday Show and his appearances on list programmes where he comments on popular culture...
- comedian and former presenter of The Big BreakfastThe Big BreakfastThe Big Breakfast was a British light entertainment television show shown on Channel 4 and S4C each weekday morning from 28 September 1992 until 29 March 2002 during which period 2,482 shows were produced. The Big Breakfast was produced by Planet 24, the production company co-owned by former... - Jim Dickinson - keyboard player in the Little AngelsLittle AngelsLittle Angels were a hard rock band of the late 1980s and early to mid 1990s.-History and members:Little Angels formed in Scarborough, England in 1984, under the name Mr Thrud. The founding members were Toby Jepson , Mark Plunkett , Dave Hopper and the brothers Bruce John and Jimmy Dickinson...
- Danny Rhodes - finalist on Grease is the WordGrease Is the WordGrease Is the Word was the UK version of NBCs Grease: You're the One that I Want!. It aired during Spring/Summer 2007, and was produced by Syco TV ....
- Simon SlaterSimon SlaterSimon Slater, born in Scarborough, North Yorkshire is an English actor and composer. He was educated at Sedbergh School.He has been performing, playing and composing since his early teens and continued through university when he attended Goldsmiths College at the University of London.He plays...
- actor - Ellie Othick-Bowmaker - charity fundraiser