St.Peter's School

Set among fields at the edge of Old Windsor we have modern facilities and long traditions. We are a family school with high expectations in a Christian environment.

We are a Christian community based on the Church of England faith and practice. We have a tradition of welcoming and respecting children of different faiths, and world religions have a place within the curriculum.

St. Peter's has been part of the community for more than 250 years. In 1725 a bequest provided for the building of a "convenient dwelling for a master who shall teach the children" on the present site. By the 19th century it had become a Church of England "National School"; by 1974 it had developed into the present Middle School serving the 9-13 age group within the Windsor three tier system. 

PROSPECTUS

Mission

"A family school with high expectations in a Christian environment."

We are a Christian community based on the Church of England faith and practice. As a Church school we are concerned with moral and spiritual values, learn respect for each other, hold regular acts of worship and have rewarding links with the Parish Church. We also have a tradition of welcoming and respecting children of different faiths and world religions have a place within the curriculum.


INTRODUCTION to ST.PETERS

"Set among fields at the edge of Old Windsor we have modern facilities and long traditions."

We believe that St. Peter's School offers your child something special. Set among fields at the edge of Old Windsor we have modern facilities and long traditions. Small enough for every child to be known in an unthreatening environment, we are large enough to provide high quality education and competitive sport. Many of our pupils come from Old Windsor and we have close links with that community, but as part of the Windsor family of schools we also draw widely from the area and send children on to the Windsor upper schools. 



CONFIDENCE IN OUR PAST

At. Peter's has been part of the community for more than 250 years. In 1725 a bequest provided for the building of a "convenient dwelling for a master who shall teach the children" on the present site. By the 19th century it had become a Church of England "National School"; by 1974 it had developed into the present Middle School serving the 9-13 age group within the Windsor three tier system. Through the greater part of three centuries St. Peter's has developed and grown, with the education and welfare of our children as its purpose.

CONFIDENCE IN OUR FUTURE

St. Peter's is determined to continue providing the best for present and future generations of young people. The school has a range of facilities including well equipped areas for technology, art and music, extensive playing fields, floodlit sports courts, and a new computer network.

However it is the children that are our resource and our future. Our pupils, aged 9-13, are at an important stage of academic, emotional and physical development. We have high expectations of them as individuals, actively monitor their progress, and liaise with first and upper schools to ensure challenging and appropriate development through and beyond our school. We also believe our children should develop a sense of responsibility for themselves and each other; exemplified by our system of school prefects in Year 8 


PARTNERSHIP

Partnership between home and school is essential if pupils are to achieve their full potential. We aim to keep parents well informed and value parents' interest and support. The school diary provides a quick and easy way of communicating between home and school and monitoring progress. Invaluable support for the school comes from our active Parent-Teacher Association.

Governing Body

Two representatives of the Diocese of Oxford
One representatives of Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead
Six representatives of the Parochial Church Council
Two Parents
Two Teachers
One Non-Teacher
Ex-officio: the Vicar 
                the Headmaster
Chairman: Mr Tony Gough

Teaching Staff - September 2005

Mr. R.I. Entwistle, Headteacher
Mr. D. Attwell, Deputy Headteacher, SENCO, R. E. Co-ordinator
Mrs. H. Houghton, English Co-ordinator, Senior Teacher
Mrs. M. Beckford, Design & Technology Co-ordinator, KS2 Co-ordinator
Mrs. J. Hazel, Music Co-ordinator
Mr. P. Prystupa, PSHE Co-ordinator
Mrs. D. Gerard, ICT
Miss K Rosten, Art Co-ordinator
Mrs. R. Teague, P.E. & Games Co-ordinator
Mrs. C. Laurain, French Co-ordinator
Mrs. N. Ghinn, Science Co-ordinator
Mr. B. Robinson, Mathematics Co-ordinator
Miss M. Greening, History & Geography Co-ordinator
Miss A. Crittenden, English & Mathematics Teacher

Support Staff

Mrs. S. Cook, Bursar
Mrs. K. Hayes, Head's Secretary
Mrs. B. Bonnie, Clerical Assistant
Mrs. T. Kidby, Technician
Mr P. Doore, Site Supervisor
Miss H. Grech, School Cook Supervisor
Mrs. D. Johnson, Dinner Controller
Mrs. J. Edwards, Attendance Officer
Mrs. D. Sloan, Teaching Assistant
Mrs. J. Cawthorne, Teaching Assistant
Mr. H. Emery, Teaching Assistant
Mrs. M. Bold, Teaching Assistant
Mrs. L. Whearty, Teaching Assistant
Mrs M. Dudzinska, Teaching Assistant
Mr. T Hindson, Teaching Assistant
Mrs. J Holliday, Teaching Assistant
Mrs. S Lee, Teaching Assistant
Mrs. W. Dodds, Technician
Mr. Lovejoy, Technology Technician

The Curriculum

We believe that the pupils of St. Peter's need a curriculum which will enable them increasingly to take control of their own lives and learning.
Within a framework which supports equality of opportunity for all our pupils, we will provide a curriculum which will:
support Christian values and tolerance of the views of others;
promote the personal development of all to their fullest potential;
teach them how to make the best use of their time;
enable them to cope with the processes of learning;
equip them with essential transferable skills and expertise;
enlarge their imaginative understanding, capacity for enjoyment and creative powers.

All of this will be undertaken in a positive spirit within a secure yet stimulating environment. We aim not only to meet the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum, but also to provide a wide variety of learning experiences.

All Years are taught:

Religious Education
English 
Mathematics
Science
Technology
Information Technology
History
Geography
French
Art
Music
Physical Education
Personal, Social, Health, Education and Citizenship


Religious Education

Religious Education is based upon the Berkshire Agreed Syllabus. There is a particular emphasis upon Christianity, but also upon respect and understanding for all major world religions. Acts of worship are conducted on the basis of the doctrine and traditions of the Church of England.
Pupils attend an act of worship every day in school, and church services are arranged during term time. We hope that ALL pupils will attend, although parents have the right under the term of Section 9 of the Education Reform Act 1988 to withdraw their children from acts of worship and/or Religious Education. Parents wishing to exercise this right should discuss the matter with the Headteacher. 


Sex Education

It is school policy to deliver Sex Education in the context of moral, personal religious and health education at appropriate times in each pupil's school career. Teachers aim to set the subject of sex in a framework of Christian marriage and a loving home atmosphere. The full Sex Education policy may be seen in school on request. 
Parents may withdraw their children from that part of the Sex Education programme which is not part of the National Curriculum, although in most cases we would not see that as in the best interests of the children. Such requests should be made in writing to the Chairman of Governors.


Learning Support

Pupils with special educational needs are identified as quickly as possible. Individual Education Plans are drawn up and, wherever possible, extra support is provided. On occasion it may be necessary to seek specialist help outside the school. Pupils with Statements of Educational Need are provided with the level of support that is recommended in the Statement.


Homework Policy

It is school policy that pupils are set homework, typically 20 minutes a night in Year 5 rising to 1 hour 30 minutes in Year 8. This should be recorded in the school diary. Parents are asked to make sure that homework is completed and sign the diary once a week.


Teaching and Pastoral Care

We aim at an easy and secure transition from First School in Year 5. Teaching is class based in Year 5 for most subject areas, although in Technology there are smaller groups of around 20 to use the specialist facilities.

Pastoral Care is through the House structure. A House Tutor will look after a group of children drawn from Years 5, 6, 7 and 8, with older children 'buddying' the younger children in the first weeks of term by accompanying them, for example, into lunch. The tutor will meet the group daily and is responsible for guidance and welfare.

Progress in core subjects will be monitored termly.

We aim at a positive and secure environment that encourages pupils to develop a positive self-image. More details and procedures are available in our policy on 'Child Protection'.

1. St. Peter's Church of England Middle School, Old Windsor is a Voluntary Aided School. The Governors are the admission authority and are responsible for drawing up and implementing an Admissions Policy which reflects the ethos of the School.

2. The School's Standard Number is 60. The number is reached by calculation in accordance with formulae drawn up by the Department for Education and Employment and reflects the number of children which it is considered may be accommodated in the existing premises without prejudice to the provision of efficient education and the efficient use of resources within the school.

3. The Governors will admit 60 children in the forthcoming academic year in accordance with the Admissions Criteria set out below. If the number of children eligible in the 1st category does not fill the available places consideration will next be given to children who also qualify in the next category and so on until the Standard Admissions Number is reached.

Admissions Criteria

1. The child ordinarily lives in the Parish of Old Windsor and the child's parents are active members of a Christian Church.

2. The child ordinarily lives in the Parish of Old Windsor.

3. The child has a sister or brother attending St. Peter's when the child is to start at the school. And the child's parents are active members of a Christian Church.

4. The child has a sister or brother attending St. Peter's when the child is to start at the school.

5. The child attends King's Court First School or The Royal School and the child's parents are active members of a Christian Church.

6. The child attends King's Court First School or The Royal School.

7. The child attends one of the following Windsor First Schools: Alexander First; Braywood CE Controlled First: Clewer Green CE Aided First; Dedworth Green First; Eton Wick CE Controlled Combined; Hilltop First; Homer First; Oakfield First; Eton Porny CE Combined First; The Queen Anne Controlled First; St. Edward's RC Aided First, or Trinity St. Stephen CE Aided First, and the child's parents are active members of a Christian Church.

8. The child attends one of the Windsor First Schools, as mentioned in paragraph 7.

9. The child lives outside the Parish of Old Windsor and does not attend one of the schools named above but the child's parents are active members of a Christian Church.

10. The child's parents wish their child to attend St. Peter's CE Middle School because of its Christian Ethos.

Applying to the school

1. Parents who wish their child to attend St. Peter's must use an application form from their Local Education Authority. In order to fullfil the requirements of the school admissions policy they must also complete the school application form available from the school office.

2. Those parents who are active members of a Christian Church must supply details of the name and address of their minister.

3. Right to Appeal
Parents have a statutory right to appeal against the decision of the Governors and appeals should be addressed in the first instance to the Chairman of Governors at the School.

Further Information Available in School

1. LEA statement of curriculum policy and any curriculum statement of the Governing Body.

2. Statutory Instruments (including statutory orders for the National Curriculum subjects). Circulars and administrative memoranda relating to powers and duties under the Education Reform Acts issued by the DfES.

3. Schemes of work.

4. Details of Religious Education provision.

5. Records of pupils, subject to the Data Protection Act.

6. Details of Health and Welfare procedures.

7. OFSTED Report : December, 1999.

8. School policies adopted by the Governing body

Admission Numbers

St. Peter's is currently 2 form entry. We expect to take 60 children into Year 5 in September 2005.

Disclaimers

1. The Education Authority and School Governors shall not accept liability for any loss or damage whatever occurring to personal property brought onto education premises. Personal property should not be left unattended at any time.

2. The Education Authority and School Governors have no personal accident insurance arrangement to provide for compensation in the event of an accident involving a pupil. Personal accident insurance is purely a matter for parents and carers.