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Prospectus
2020/21
01282 812292 www.westcraven.co.uk
Welcome
Hello and a very warm welcome from West Craven High School.
West Craven serves its local and wider community as a small and vibrant secondary school for young people aged 11 to 16 years. At West
Craven we know that you want the best for your child – and so do we! We endeavour to give our students the very best start in life. The
dedicated team of staff ensure that students know that they can do anything they set their hearts on – that we will teach, support, guide
and mentor them throughout their time with us.
Our culture and ethos promotes high aspirations and expectations, balanced with the highest level of care and support. We want students
to love coming to this school, love learning and love being part of our school family. We believe in educating the whole child, and our school
motto ‘Ad Vitam Paramus’ means ‘We Are Preparing for Life’. We encourage all students to get fully involved in the life of the school and
the opportunities beyond the classroom including extra-curricular activities, after school clubs, sports teams, school events and the many
opportunities for visits and trips.
As part of Pendle Education Trust and with help and guidance from the ‘outstanding’ Nelson and Colne College, the future of our
school is bright.
We look forward to welcoming you to the West Craven family.
Lynne Blomley Tracy Foy
Executive Principal Principal
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Why choose us? APPLYING TO
West Craven High School
At West Craven High School, you can expect:
VISIT
• An academy at the heart of the community
Come and see us at an Open Event or contact
• Staff to get to know and develop every child us to arrange a tour of our Academy
as an individual
• A commitment to quality teaching and learning
• A curriculum tailored to individual needs that enables all
students to succeed
APPLY
• High levels of care and support Make your application through Lancashire
County Council’s website
• Extra-curricular activities
• An excellent range of visits and trips
• A commitment to develop the whole child – their social,
moral, spiritual and cultural experiences and interests
STAY IN TOUCH
• To become part of the West Craven family If you have any queries, do not hesitate to
contact us by calling 01282 812 292
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Teaching
and Learning
At West Craven High School we have a dedicated team of
teaching staff. Our staff range from the very experienced to the
newly qualified. All are committed to providing the very best for
every student.
We believe this balance between experience and youth helps
foster a high quality learning environment. Each student is
valued as an individual and is encouraged to take an active part
in all aspects of school life. We recognise that all students have
different strengths, aptitudes, interests, areas for development
and preferred ways of learning. A culture of high expectations
alongside a curriculum and lessons personalised to meet the
needs of all students underpins our aim to bring out the best in
all our students.
Our Curriculum
At Key Stage 3 we aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum,
building upon the experiences in English and Maths at primary
school and broadening students’ experiences in a range of subjects
including Science, History, Geography, alongside practical subjects
such as Art, Drama, Technology and Music. We aim to nurture the
social, moral and cultural interests and experiences of students
within the subjects they learn and also through the RE and
PSE curriculum.
At Key Stage 4 we encourage students to maintain a balance of
core subjects including English, Maths, Science and a Humanities
subject. Beyond this we aim to provide opportunities to suit all
students with academic, practical and vocational courses on offer.
Our curriculum is under constant review to ensure we are meeting
the needs of individual students in an ever changing world as we
prepare them for life as adults.
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The behaviour of students and
their attitudes to learning are good.
Students are polite and well mannered.
Ofsted
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Able and
Talented
Students
We provide opportunities to stretch and challenge the most able
inside the classroom and beyond. Our Key Stage 4 curriculum
encourages the most able to attain the English Baccalaureate, a
suite of subjects including English, Maths, Science (our most able
will study Triple Science), a Humanities subject and a language.
This qualification is highly regarded by universities as a balanced
foundation for higher education.
There will be opportunities for our most able to study additional
qualifications such as Further Maths. We actively encourage our
most able to read ambitious and challenging texts to broaden their
minds and vocabulary.
We are proud to be part of the Pendle Elite programme, a unique
training and extra-curricular programme set up by Nelson and Colne
College. The programme runs over three years to help students
prepare for College, progress to top universities in the country, and
ultimately reach their career aspiration. The programme includes a
visit to the University of Oxford.
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Students receive an interesting range of subjects
and topics. This contributes very effectively to their social and
academic development and prepares them well for the next
stage of their education, training or employment.
Ofsted
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Community Involvement
and Extracurricular
Community Links
We have been serving the West Craven community for over 70 years
and have developed strong links with individuals and organisations.
We encourage our students to be active citizens in their local community.
Community Events Race for Life
Our students take part in a host of community events each Staff and students ended the last academic year by taking part in
year including the remembrance parade, Pendle Music a 5K Race for Life in aid of Cancer Research UK, raising over £500
Festival, coffee mornings and many more. for the charity.
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Extra-curricular Charities
There are many opportunities for extra-curricular activities including Our students have a strong desire to support local charities
the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Recent extra-curricular and have raised money for Pendleside Hospice, Children in
visits have included a trip to Italy, a French trip, a London Art trip as Need, Macmillan Cancer Support, Sport Relief and many other
well as more local trips and visits to support and enrich the curriculum. local charities.
Boat Race Challenge Work Experience and
Students at West Craven have the opportunity to apply to take
place in Nelson and Colne College’s Boat Race challenge for
Career Preparation
gifted and talented students. Students take part in a wide range of All students in year 10 have the opportunity to take part in work
activities, including a visit to the University of Oxford. experience, a valuable opportunity to experience the world of work.
We work in school to develop the skills employers’ value and also to
provide every student with appropriate independent careers advice
and guidance.
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IN THE
NEWS
IN THE
NEWS
Results Day
Students at West Craven High School were all smiles after opening
their GCSE results envelopes to find a range of high grades.
They celebrated with family, friends and staff from the Academy as
they unveiled results which have helped them to progress to a wide
range of college courses, apprenticeships and employment.
Amongst the students celebrating were twins Michael and Alan
Hanson who achieved four grade 8s, three grade 7s and six grade
6s between them. They have now progressed to study A Levels
at Nelson and Colne College. Charley Berry achieved a grade 9 in
English as well as grade 8s in Biology, History and Art and former
GCSE Results Day
Head Girl Samantha Kendall was delighted with a grade 9 in Art. She
has now progressed to A Levels at Nelson and Colne College and
hopes to pursue a career in the science industry.
10 01282 812292 www.westcraven.co.ukWellbeing mentor West Craven students
joins West Craven win £2000 prize
West Craven High School has become one of the first two schools An app developed by students at West Craven High School
in Pendle to benefit from a new Burnley FC in the Community students was unanimously named the winner in this year’s Digital
initiative. Advantage competition.
Katy Westwell is working with the academy as a Psychological The students took part in Digital Lancashire’s Digital Advantage
Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to encourage young people to initiative which is supported by the Lancashire Skills and
talk about their mental health and open up the conversation in Employment Hub. It brings together a range of industry experts
everyday life. with schools and colleges to deliver digital industry skills and
experience to the classroom.
She is part of a three year project led by Burnley FC in the
Community which has been implemented in response to the The West Craven students worked over five days to generate a
increasing number of cases arising in schools of pupils suffering business idea, present it, perform market research and secondary
from mental health issues. research before creating a website and social media presence to
market their product.
The West Craven students created ‘Foodaway’, encouraging
people to give away unused food rather than throwing it away.
They worked with volunteers at West Craven Food Bank to
produce a video promoting their idea.
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Craven High
School
Care and Support
We aim to offer high levels of care and support for all our students.
Form tutors play a vital role in this and every day begins with a form
period. Each year group has a dedicated non-teaching Progress
Leader available at all times during the day. A dedicated Attendance
Officer works with parents and students to ensure excellent
attendance and punctuality. Our SENCO and team of Teaching
Assistants provide tailored support and intervention for students
with additional needs. This support underpins the progress students
are able to make in their learning.
House System
Every student and member of staff at West Craven High School
will belong to a ‘house’. These are Aire, Calder, Ribble and Wharfe.
Houses give students a sense of belonging as well as providing
opportunities for healthy competition and also charity fundraising
work. That competitiveness will be brought out in form time
competitions, challenges and of course through sporting events.
At the end of each half term a house assembly will recognise and
reward the achievements of students.
12 01282 812292 www.westcraven.co.ukLeadership Opportunities
There are numerous leadership opportunities for students of all ages. In year 7 students will have the opportunity to be a form monitor
or they could become involved in the school council. There are leadership opportunities within the PE department and students may
wish to become library monitors. Older students have the opportunity to act as mentors to our year 7 students and towards the end of
year 10 students can apply to become prefects.
Meet Head Boy... Meet Head Girl...
William Haythornthwaite Georgina MacDonald
Favourite subject: Favourite subject: Science as I find it interesting
Computer Science because I hope to one day and may want to pursue a career in this area.
work in computer hardware.
Hobbies: I play the piano and often take part in
Hobbies: concerts for charity that are arranged by my piano
I go to the gym every day to keep up my personal teacher. I read a lot, especially fiction books and
fitness and I also play the guitar. true crime stories.
I wanted to be Head Boy because I thought I wanted the role of Head Girl to have more
that I would fit the role well and could use the responsibility within the academy and to help the
positive experience to progress later in life. academy to develop.
01282 812292 www.westcraven.co.uk 13Where are they now?
We are always thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students, and to hear from former students who are
pursuing their dream career. Here are some of our success stories.
Meet... Meet...
Samantha Kendall Galius Cerniauskas
GCSE Results: GCSE Results:
1 x 9, 1 x 8, 5 x 7, 3 x 6 1 x 8, 3 x 7, 3 x 6, 1 x 5
and a Distinction
Where next?
Studying A Levels in Biology, Where next?
Chemistry, Mathematics and Studying Engineering
Psychology at Nelson and Colne with Maths at Nelson
College and Colne College
Meet... Meet...
Annie Vickers Lucy Whipp
Achieved: Achieved:
Double Distinction* and 3 A grades at A Level at
Distinction in Engineering Nelson and Colne College
Where next? Where next?
An Apprenticeship A degree in Psychology
with Bright Engineering at Lancaster University
14 01282 812292 www.westcraven.co.ukWest Craven High School is proud to be
part of the Pendle Education Trust family
Pendle Education Trust is a family of schools in Lancashire. Our
Trust is sponsored by the ‘Outstanding’ Nelson and Colne College.
Established in 2013 Pendle Education Trust continues to grow,
welcoming new schools to the family.
We believe every child should only be a short walk away from a
world class school.
Through close collaboration with our children, parents, staff and local
partners we strive to deliver an excellent education for children in
Pendle and the surrounding districts.
Please visit our website for more information:
www.pendleeducationtrust.co.uk
01282 812292 www.westcraven.co.uk 15West Craven High School
West Craven High School, Kelbrook Road,
Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5TB
Tel: 01282 812292
Fax: 01282 850427
westcraven.co.uk
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