News

view more results here

Latest Results

  • U15’s draw with Grange but still leave disappointed Tuesday 12th March 2013

    U15’s draw with Grange but still leave disappointed Tuesday 12th March 2013

  • Thornton Centurions March through Selby with record 100-0 win!

    Thornton Centurions March through Selby with record 100-0 win!

view more results here

School Policies

School Policies
Name of Policy Overview Date Approved Date Implemented Review Date Contact details for more information
Admissions          Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher
Antibullying Policy

Procedures in place so that all members of the school community enjoy a safe, caring and protective environment

November 2009 Re-ratified February 2010   Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
Assessment Policy

The aim of this policy is to ensure that the school’s processes of assessing, recording and reporting are consistent within and between departments and are easily understood by all stakeholders.

June 2012 June 2012   Mr Andrew Nicholls - Assistent Headteacher
Attendance

It is essential that students learn to value the importance of good attendance and punctuality and we consider this to be an integral part of their education.

 March 2007 Re-ratified February 2010   Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
Behaviour

Thornton Grammar School has a clear Behaviour Policy, based on traditional values and high standards and expectations.

February 2010 February 2010   Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
Careers and guidance

The Careers Education and Independent Advice Guidance programme enables students to make informed decisions about the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.

December 2009 December 2009    
Charges and Remission

Details of charges and remissions for educational activities

March 2010 March 2010    Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher
Citizenship

Education in citizenship and democracy will provide coherence in a way in which all pupils are helped to develop a full understanding of their roles and responsibilities as citizens in a modern democracy.

December 2009 December 2009    
Collective Worship

The School has a long tradition of formal morning assemblies which have formed the basis for collective worship within the School. During its association with the Bradford LEA the School subscribed to the Authority's policy on assemblies, and this has remained unchanged since.

 June 2003 June 2003 Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher
Complaints

Consideration and disposal of complaints relating to matters concerning the curriculum followed within the School.

 January 2013 January 2013   Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher
Curriculum

Aims of the Curriculum: What are we trying to achieve?

June 2008  June 2008    Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher
Data Protection

The purpose of this policy statement is to make staff aware of the main requirements in the Data Protection Act.

April 2003 April 2003   Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher
Drugs Education

This policy is to be used in conjunction with the Policy for PSHCE and "Drugs: Guidance for School" (DfEE 0092/2004)

May 2007 May 2007    
Equal Opportunities

Thornton Grammar School abhors all forms of discrimination, injustice and inequality.

October 2009  October 2009   Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
Exams

The aim of this policy is to establish an examinations system that is beneficial for all users

May 2012  May 2012   Mr Andrew Nicholls - Assistent Headteacher
Food

Thornton Grammar School aims to give pupils consistent messages about all aspects of health to help them understand the impact of particular choices and encourage them to take responsibility for the choices they make.

December 2005  December 2005   Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
Gifted and Talented

The policy for Gifted and Talented pupils (also referred to as ABLE PUPILS) aims at ensuring that a consistent and effective approach is taken towards provision for identified pupils by laying down a shared purpose and approach to provision.

May 2003 Re-ratified February March 2010

Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher /

Mrs Karen Hull

Health and Safety

We recognise the duties and obligations imposed upon us both under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Novemebr 2009 February 2010   Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
ICT Acceptable Use Policy

The Internet is to be used in a manner that is consistent with the Educational Institution's standards of conduct and as part of the normal execution of a student's responsibilities.

October 1999 October 1999   Mrs Karen Kingston - Assistant Headteacher
Language Across the Curriculum

Thornton Grammar School will recognise and value the language capacity of every child irrespective of ability, background and home language.

      Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher
 Library

The School Library will play a role in contributing to the school’s aim of providing all pupils with the opportunity to develop their full potential.

November 2009 November 2009 Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher
Looked After Children and Young People in Care

Thornton Grammar School is committed to implementing the principles and practice, as outlined in the DfEE circular 0269/2000 and DfEE/DOH Guidance 2000.

June 2010 June 2010   Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
Management of School Visits

Safely managed educational visits with a clear purpose are an indispensable part of a broad and balanced curriculum and a vibrant part of Thornton Grammar School

April 2012 April 2012   Mr Andrew Halliley - Assistant Headteacher
 Marking

To establish a broad, consistent approach to the way learners‟ work is marked, so that pupils feel valued and have a clear understanding of how well they are doing and how to improve

February 2011 February 2011   Mrs Liz Dawson - Deputy Headteacher
 Medical and Health

Thornton Grammar School will endeavour to help all students to access the curriculum and support their medical needs in school.

December 2009 December 2009   Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
Numeracy Across the Curriculum

Numeracy skills facilitate access, understanding and communication and are a key to educational achievement. It is essential that students acquire these skills if they are to have full access to educational opportunities both within and outside the school, and be able to fulfil their potential.

 December 2003 December 2003  

Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher

 

Political Education

The Governing Body and Headteacher will ensure that no teacher is allowed to promote one-sided political views when teaching any subject. Teachers must present different views in a balanced way where political issues are concerned.

 January 2010 January 2010    Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
PSHCE

The PSHCE (Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education) Policy (including Sex and Relationship Education and Drugs Education) reflects the school aims and ethos at all times.

December 2009  December 2009    
Racial Equality

 The policy will engender openness, trust and sensitivity that encourage discussion and enquiry, leading to a mutual respect and understanding.

 December 2009 December 2009   Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
Race Policy

The Policy Statement is issued in order to bring about a co-ordinated and consistent approach to combating racist behaviour.

December 2009 December 2009   Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
Religious Education

The place of Religious Education in the curriculum and its unique statutory position accord with a widely shared view that the subject has a distinctive contribution to make to a pupil’s education

 May 2010  May 2010   Mrs Liz Dawson - Deputy Headteacher
Safeguarding

Thornton Grammar School fully recognises its responsibilities for child protection.

February 2010 February 2010 Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
SEN

To adopt a whole school approach to SEN in which responsibility for students with SEN lies with all members of staff

November 2002 Re-ratified February 2010   Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
Sex Education

This policy is to be used in conjunction with the Policy for PSHE and "Sex and Relationship Education Guidance" (DfEE 0116/2000)

January 2013 January 2013   Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
Teaching and Learning Policy

 Principles that underpin teaching and learning

July 2012  July 2012   Mrs Liz Dawson - Deputy Headteacher
Teaching of Controversial Issues

Indoctrination has no part to play in the education of students at Thornton Grammar School.

December 2009 December 2009   Mr Chris Sampson - Headteacher
Traffic

The school is committed to ensuring that students are safe from traffic when on school premises.

 December 2009 December 2009   Mr David Lloyd
Travel

The aim of this information is to develop further proposals to demonstrate continuous improvement in the outcome of the School Travel Plan in support of the councils overall transport policy objectives.

 December 2009 December 2009   Mr David Lloyd
 Use of Force to Control or Restrain Pupils

This Policy was formulated in line with provisions, relating to Section 93 of the Education Act 2006.

March 2010 March 2010 Mr Clive Truelove - Deputy Headteacher
Young Carers Policy

Pupils are regarded as YOUNG CARERS if they have caring responsibility for a family member with a disability or long term illness.

 January 2012  January 2012    

The above policies are reviewed on a regular basis, and the web site will endeavour to host the most up to date policies.  Policies not yet available for download are still to be ratified by the Governing Body.  As soon as policies are developed and amended an up-to-date version will be put on-line here.

PUPIL PREMIUM – ACADEMIC YEAR 2012 – 2013

Context of Funding

The Pupil Premium is an amount of money allocated to schools by the Government to ensure that funding to tackle disadvantage reaches the pupils who need it most. It is additional to main school funding. The Government considers this to be the most effective way to address the inequalities between those pupils eligible for free school meals (FSM) or who are Looked-after Children and other pupils. The funding is allocated to schools per FSM pupil. It is for schools to decide how it is spent because they are in the best position to judge what additional provision should be made. Schools are accountable, however, for how they have used the additional funding to support FSM and LAC pupils.

Funding Allocation

The funding is allocated for children from families known to be eligible for free school meals (FSM) during Academic Year 2012 – 2013 and for children who had been looked after continuously for more than six months. This equates to 428 pupils, 32.8% of the total for Years 7 - 11. The level of funding is £623 per pupil from September 2012 to April 2013 and £900 for the period to August 2013 giving a total allocation for Academic Year 2012 – 2013 of £316,040.

Please download this document for a full breakdown of the allocation of funding

 

Outdoor Activities

A wide range of activities are available throughout the year

Yr 7 have the chance to visit Ingleborough Hall in October.

read more

Sport News

We have competitive fixtures weekly, in a range of sports

Fixtures and match reports will be uploaded weekly, video footage may follow!

read more

Science & STEM

We aim to develop students scientific literacy

We aim to develop pupils into scientifically literate citizens who are able to appreciate and understand the impact of science and technology on everyday life

read more

Applied Learning

Applied learning is a style of learning that equips and prepares students for life, learning and employment

Applied learning provides relevant, engaging and active learning opportunities for our students

read more