Admissions
Admissions Policy
The school has the following admissions policies.
Main School
Students of all abilities are admitted to this 11-19 mixed comprehensive school on the basis of parental preference, except when the number of first choices exceeds the standard intake number of the school. In that case children will be given preference if parents can show one or more of the following, in order of precedence:
- Health reasons for attendance, supported by acceptable medical evidence, at this school rather than another.
- Special reasons, supported by evidence from Primary School, for attendance at this school.
- The presence of elder brothers or sisters still at the school at entry date.
- Proximity to the school, measured in a straight line from your home address.
The standard intake number at 11+ is planned to be 180.
School places available in the current school year from September 2009.
Department for Autism Admissions Policy
The Department for Autism at Stanley Park High School endeavours to provide for the development and management of a secondary department for students with autistic spectrum disorders.
This department develops effective inclusion practices throughout the whole school and ensures that students are promoted both as communicators and individuals.
Aims
The Department for Autism aims to:
- Provide opportunities and access to a broad, objective and if necessary differentiated curriculum based on the individual student’s needs.
- Encourage collaboration with parents that act as a partnership that is supportive and informative.
Present a proficient and qualified approach to the assessment, teaching and guidance of the students in our care. Additionally, to achieve this in an environment which is safe, student centred and caring in a structure to be found within the school and additional to it.Furthermore, we will provide the necessary resources and skills, which will enable the students to develop academically, physically and emotionally.
Admission to the Department for Autism is arranged through the London Borough of Sutton Special Educational Needs Team. Should you wish to visit the department please feel free to contact Mr D Wardle, Head of Department for Autism on the main school telephone number.
