All schools in the Borough try to achieve the highest standards possible and are continuously improving.
Every school produces a prospectus giving information about the school, including the subjects on offer, extra-curricular activities, class sizes, arrangements for school meals and the school uniform. The prospectus also includes details of policies the school has on behaviour, discipline, avoiding bullying, and special educational needs. School prospectuses are a valuable source of information and you can get them direct from the school. Every school has an open evening which is usually held during the autumn term. Visiting the schools you are interested in will give you first-hand experience of the facilities and teaching staff and will allow you to ask any questions you may have. (You can get more information free of charge, such as School and College Achievement Tables published by the Department for Education and Skills, by calling their order line on 0800 242322, or by email at: coi.perftables@isky.co.uk, or you can visit their website on www.dfes.co.uk/perfomancetables. Our website www.stockton.gov.uk/citizenservices/learning/schooladmissions/SchoolsandLearningProviders/ofstedreports/ may be-able to help you.
You should use this information carefully as it can be misleading if you are not aware of all the factors that can influence results. You should only use performance tables as part of the overall decision about the school you feel is most suitable for your child.
You can also find reports about schools in the area on the website of the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) at www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports.
Transport to schools should also be taken into consideration when choosing a school.
Our choiceadviser is available please see /schooladmissions and look at the tab choice adviser. |
