The school is situated near the centre of Todmorden on a pleasant site with its own playing fields and surrounded by hills. Todmorden is a reviving community which gives strong support to the school. It is situated on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border with easy access to both the M62 and M65 motorways and nearby metropolitan areas. The Pennine Way passes within a mile or two of the town centre and the town supports a wide variety of groups and societies.

The school has 900 students on roll, including approximately 120 in the Sixth Form. On entry students are placed into mixed ability tutor groups, and remain in that group for the five years of compulsory education. It is usual for form tutors to stay with their form throughout the school. The pastoral system is on a Year basis with each year group having a Pastoral Manager who moves through the school from Year 7 to Year 11. There is a separate Head of Sixth Form.

Academically the school is divided into nine faculties, each responsible for a major area of the curriculum. The school delivers the full range of National Curriculum subjects at Key Stage 3, and a range of options at Key Stage 4, including Vocational courses. Post-16 the school offers a variety of ‘A’ level and Vocational courses as well as an Intermediate programme. The staying on rate is static but the Sixth Form has a very good reputation. All students start in mixed ability teaching groups, but as students progress through the school many faculties set. There is Special Needs support within each faculty for students with learning difficulties.

The school offers a wide range of extra curricular activities and there is a flourishing High School Association. There are 55 teaching staff and 80 non-teaching staff, several of whom have been at the school for many years. The school was awarded I.I.P. status 4 years ago, and in September 2003 became a Specialist College for the Visual Arts, which has had a major impact on the school over the past few years. We are also part of the Sports Co-ordinator Scheme and have gained International school Intermediate status.

Recent statistics show that the school is the most improved in Calderdale at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, and is a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust “Most Improved Club”. Against the Calderdale trend of falling ratings, we have a 35% increase in our Year 7 intake for 2007/8.

TODMORDEN HIGH SCHOOL
SPECIALIST VISUAL ARTS COLLEGE

SIXTH FORM CENTRE
Todmorden High School Sixth Form Centre offers a comprehensive range of courses which will enable students to gain extra qualifications and so enter Higher Education or employment.

“100% success in securing first choice university places 2007”

THE FOLLOWING ‘AS’/’A’ LEVELS ARE AVAILABLE:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Media Studies, Art, Performing Arts, Graphics, History, Geography, Film Studies, French, Sociology, Sports Studies, Psychology, Textiles, Design Technology (Product Design or Textiles), General Studies

VOCATIONAL ‘A’ LEVELS ARE OFFERED
Health & Social Care, Business and ICT

VOCATIONAL GCSES
I.C.T., Leisure & Tourism, Health & Social Care, Art & Design and Childcare are available

We also provide GCSE re-sits in English and Maths

“The most popular choice for our Year 11 students”

All students follow an enrichment programme and may become senior school leaders

The Sixth Form provides a caring yet rigorous atmosphere in which students are supported and encouraged to achieve their best and to make a positive contribution to the life of the school

If you would like a copy of our prospectus, please telephone
Jennifer Town (PA to the Headteacher) on 01706 813558

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