About Us

• Job Vacancies

  Assistant Head - Learning and Teaching

  We received over 70 applications for this position, unfortunately we are unable to give individual feedback to every applicant who was not successful to be shortlisted.  We thank you for your time in applying and wish you well in the future.

   

  We currently have no job vacancies.

   

• What is our Aim?

  The Corbet School provides education in North Shropshire and wishes to develop confident, caring, enquiring, individuals who are well prepared for the future and who become valued members of society.  The whole school community is committed to fulfilling this aim in the following way:-

  • the pursuit of excellence

  • equal opportunities for all

  • the highest expectations of all achieveing individual potential

  • praising good effort and achievement

  • high standards of behaviour and appearance

  • providing opportunities for the professional development of staff

  • harmonious working relationships within the school communities and with other agencies

  •  developing links with local, national and international communities

  • an attractive, safe and happy environment

  • a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum

  • high quality teaching

  • effective leadership and mangement.

• Specialist Status

  The Corbet School is both a specialist Technology College and a specialist Languages College. This means that – along with the core subjects of English, science and mathematics –modern foreign languages and technology subjects are placed at the heart of our curriculum.

  An ongoing programme of investment means that The Corbet School offers some of the best specialist facilities for teaching technology and modern languages in the county.

  Through our specialist status we support the delivery of language teaching in our feeder primary schools and work closely with other secondary schools and the community.

  We are always seeking to develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning so that the school can deliver the high quality education which underpins all we do.

  Opportunities for overseas travel ensure that the school is outward looking towards both local and global communities which broadens students’ horizons.

   

   

• Curriculum & Learning

  During the first three years (Key Stage 3) at The Corbet School all students follow a curriculum designed to give them a broad and balanced experience that meets the requirements of the National Curriculum as well as equipping them with a strong foundation for future study.
  
  
  In the final year of Key Stage 3 (year 9) we support students and their parents in making choices from a range of courses including GCSEs, BTECs and Diploma courses available to study at Key Stage 4 (years 10 and 11). All students at Key Stage 4 study English, mathematics, science, information and communication technology and religious education. In addition, to reflect our specialist status, students also follow a language course together with a choice from a range of technology options.
  
  
  Throughout both key stages the progress of all students is monitored very closely. The performance of every student, including those who have special educational needs or who are gifted, is tracked against individual expectations. Those expectations are high and are based on individuals working to their full potential.
  
  
  The curriculum at The Corbet School is further enhanced by our Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education and Citizenship programme throughout years 7 to 11. A host of extra-curricular clubs, trips and other activities enrich students’ experience beyond the classroom and help to develop their self esteem and confidence.

   

   

• Home School Links

  The Corbet School believes that building a good relationship between home and school is essential in helping each child to access their full potential. 

  We encourage communications of any kind from parents throughout their child’s time at the school. This can be via phone, e-mail, and letter or in person through a pre-arranged meeting. Whatever form of contact you prefer we always respond rapidly to parental concerns. We keep parents informed by letters, newsletters, e-mails, a personal phone call or the school’s text messaging service. 

  Good communication is paramount not only to academic success but also to the wellbeing of all our students. Developing good communication between tutors, pupils and parents enables us to support your child in achieving their maximum potential and assist them throughout their development and education.

   

   

• Safeguarding Pupils

  The Corbet School has a robust system of policies and procedures that ensure the safeguarding and welfare of our pupils and we employ safer recruitment procedures and are accredited to the Safer School Initiative. 
  
  

  We have an efficient and effective route for pupils, staff and parents to communicate concerns or complaints. Senior staff are trained to a high level to deal with safeguarding issues and we have a dedicated school counsellor who works in collaboration with other support services including CHAT, School Nurse, Multi Agency Teams and looked After Children’s Services. 

  Our priority is to keep pupils safe so that they can thrive in a safe and happy environment.

   

   

• Ofsted Report

  Please click on link below to access The Corbet School's most recent OFSTED report:

  2008 Ofsted report

   

   

• Key Stage 3

  Years Seven, Eight and Nine 
  
  During their first three years all pupils follow a similar course, designed to give a sound general education, and to provide the base upon which the more specialised studies in Years Ten and Eleven can build.

  All pupils will take:-
  
  English
  Mathematics
  Combined Science
  French
  History
  Geography
  Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education
  Physical Education
  Religious Education
  Design & Technology
  Art
  Music
  Drama
  Information and Communication Technology
  Textiles is experienced under different guises in Technology and Art.
  Spanish is added to French as a new language experience during Year 8 and pursued in Year 9 by those who show a particular aptitude.

   

  Teaching Groups

  Most lessons in the first two years will be taught in mixed-ability groups. English, Maths, Science and French will set some time in the Autumn Term of Year 7 if appropriate to that particular year cohort. Pupils are grouped according to ability in Mathematics, Science, Modern Languages and English in Years 8 & 9.

   

   

• Key Stage 4

  Years Ten and Eleven

  In Years 10 and 11 all pupils take
  English*
  Mathematics*
  Combined Science* or Triple Sciences*
  A Design and Technology subject*
  Information and Communication Technology*
  French*
  Religious Education*
  Physical Education
  Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education
  Pupils then have either two options from Art & Design*, Drama*, Geography* or History*, a second Modern Language*, Music* and PE.*
  BTEC courses are on offer in Sport, Drama, Science and Engineering
  
  * All starred subjects in the Year Ten and Eleven curriculum lead to G.C.S.E. examinations, or other external certification. Provision is also made for the very few pupils who would not necessarily benefit from a full range of G.C.S.E. courses.

   
  
  

  Teaching Groups

   

  In Key Stage 4 pupils are taught in groups according to ability in Mathematics, English, French and Science. Most other subjects are taught in mixed-ability groups.

   

  Options

  Wherever a choice of subjects is allowed, pupils will be given the opportunity to discuss their decision with relevant teachers, and to consult with their parents. The staff will give careful consideration to the wishes of pupils and parents, but should a problem arise the final decision must rest with the School. Our planned procedures mean this rarely happens.

   

   

• Exam Results

  Exam Results Summer 2011

  85% of our pupils achieved at least 5A*-C at GCSE.

   

  73% of our pupils achieved at least 5A*-C at GCSE (including Maths and English).

   

  29% of the grades were A* and A.

   

  Also 85% of pupils achieved GCSE Maths at Grade C or above.

   

  78% of pupils achieved GCSE English at grade C or above.

   

  75% of pupils achieved at least two GCSE’s in Science at grade C or above.

   

  These are excellent results reflecting the hard working pupils, excellent teachers and committed parents and carers that typify this school.

• Security

  All staff will wear identity badges to indicate that they are authorised personnel.  Visitors are issued with a temporary badge which is returned to Reception on departure.  All staff and pupils are encouraged to report anyone who is on the school premises and not clearly displaying a school badge.

  We also have an extensive range of CCTV equipment to record activity in key areas of the school grounds and buildings.  The recordings can be retrieved to evidence security incidents, as well as for monitoring general behaviour and reviewing Health & Safety matters.  The system provides essential support to our "Safer Schools" initiative, conducted in association with West Mercia Police and Shropshire County Council.

• Publications

• Governing Body

  Mr R. Ford - Community Governor and Chairman
  Mr J. Golland  - Community Governor and Vice Chairman
  Mr P. N. Adams - Head
  Mrs A. Angell-James - Parent Governor
  Mrs S. Beckett - Parent Governor
  Mr T. Benyon - Community Governor
  Mr N. Boniface - Staff Governor
  Mr C. Brown - Parent Governor
  Mr I. Connor - Parent Governor
  Mrs E. Cluderay - Parent Governor
  Mrs S. Harris - Co-opted Governor
  Mr T. Harte - Community Governor
  Mr C. Jones - Community Governor
  Mrs D. Lake - Staff Governor
  Mrs W. Lowdon - PCo-opted Governor
  Mr S. Sibley - Parent Governor 
  Vacancy - Staff Governor
  Mr A. Wright -  Co-opted Governor
  Mrs J. Davies - Clerk to the Governing Body

   

   

• Pupil Support

  Pupils belong to a tutor group of approximately 28 pupils in the same year.  They are looked after by a teacher acting as their tutor.  When grouping children we consider their need for helpful friendships as well as their educational needs.  The tutor is the key person in the life of a pupil providing counseling, guidance, discipline, communication and administration for the group.  Pupils usually remain with the same tutor throughout the whole of their Corbet career.  This enhances the support that the tutor can give your child.  Parents with any kind of queries should make first contact with the tutor.

  Tutor groups enjoy many activities together like involvement in charity interests, and participation in sporting or other whole school events.

  Tutors are always keen to keep in close touch with you and you are invited to contact by an entry in the Student Planner, a note or telephone call over any worries you may have.  Staff will do their best to make an initial response on the same day.

  In September 2010 thuja school revised its management structure, which in turn changed the setup of the pastoral structure.  The tutors in each Key Stage are guided in the first instance by Every Child Matters Managers (ECMM's) who in Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) is Mr Mauro Hartshorn, and in Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) is Miss Gill Bamford.  As well as the ECMM's there is an overall leader, which is one of the school's Assistant Heads; Mrs Alison Millward.

  The school is arranged in five Houses - Cedar, Oak, Redwood, Beech and Elm.  Pupils support their House by gaining "Positive Tutor Information Slips (T+)" in Years 7 & 8 for good attitude and effort and by participating in House Sport, quizzes and competitions.  In Years 9, 10 & 11 pupils are awarded Achievement Rewards, which are issued to pupils for such things as effort with particular pieces of work, contribution to class discussions, homework, improved standards of work etc.

• Corbet Friends Association (CFA)

  

  The CFA supports school by organising events and activities for pupils, their families and friends throughout the year. CFA events are an excellent way to bring together the whole school community, raise funds to help provide ‘extras’ for pupils, and an opportunity for everyone to work together towards a common goal.

  In 2011 we held various fundraising events, including Easter and Christmas Bingo evenings, a Bags 2 School collection, and a Year 7 and 8 disco, together raising over £1’700.

  We have been able to help with transport costs for a trip to the Pioneer Centre for the whole of Year 7 and support BBC School News Report, by donating £200.00 to the English Department.  In June 2011 we contributed £100.00 towards the cost of the disco for the Year 11 Prom and in November we were able to purchase a new lectern for school.

  This coming year we hope to raise enough money to provide a whole year group with new lockers and to lease a minibus for school use.

  At a time when all schools will be affected by funding cuts, our school and children will benefit from the additional funds we can raise, the work of the CFA will be more important than ever!

  All parents can get involved even if they only have a small amount of time to offer, we look forward to welcoming new members and ideas.

  2011-2012 

  Chair - Paul Finnegan

  Secretary - Sue Hall

  Treasurer - Rachel Davies

  School Rep - Denise McEntee

  Governor Rep - Philip Adams

   

  Loleata Brown
  David Holbrook
  Tina Morris
  Rachel Gunnery
  Debbie Teckoe
  Diane Benson
  Sue Felton
  Kerry Prince
  Gail Savage

   

  Upcoming Events:

  Bags2school Collection - Friday 10th February 2012

  Bag2school collects good quality second hand adults and children`s clothing, sheets, blankets, curtains, soft toys, shoes, belts and handbags. All items collected are for RE-USE.  In July 2011 our Bag2school collection raised £260.00 - We hope to raise even more in February.

  

• Leadership Team

  The schools Leadership Team conists of:

  Mr P. N. Adams - Headteacher

  Mr. P. Sherwin - Deputy Head

  Mrs A. Millward - Assistant Head (Pupil Support)

  Mr G. Simms - Acting Assistant Head (Teaching & Learning)

  Mr K. Rendell - School Business Manager

• Teaching Staff

  The teaching staff at The Corbet School from September 2011:

  Mr P. Adams  - Headteacher, Science

  Mr P. Sherwin - Deputy Head, Mathematics

  Mrs A. Millward - Assistant Head, Science

  Mr G. Simms - Assistant Head, PE

  Miss M. Andrew - SENCO

  Ms K. Ashford - French, Spanish

  Miss G. Bamford - Learning Manager (KS4), Music

  Mrs E. Boniface - Head of Religious Education

  Mr N. Boniface - Head of Design Technology, Head of Oak, Technology College Manager

  Mr D. Cowan - ICT

  Mrs J D’Aubyn - Maths

  Mrs J. Errington - Head of English

  Mr I. Evans - Head of Performing Arts, English

  Mrs S. Evans - Head of Modern Foreign Languages

  Miss L. Frank - Science

  Mrs C. Fry - English 

  Mrs K Gardner - PE

  Mrs F. Gerrard - Head of Science

  Mr R. Green - Mathematics, ICT Co-ordinator

  Mrs S. Greenland - Head of Art

  Mr M. Hartshorn - Learning Manager (KS3), Physical Education, Head of Elm

  Mrs S. Hill - Head of Maths

  Mrs L. Johnson - French, Spanish

  Mrs B. Jones - Mathematics

  Mrs J. Jones - Head of History, G & T Co-ordinator

  Mrs M. Jones - English, Drama, Head of Redwood

  Miss N. Jones - Geography, History

  Mrs D.E. Lake - Design Technology, Head of Cedar

  Mrs J. Leach - Science

  Mrs F.E. Martin - Head of Physical Education, SSCo

  Mrs D. McEntee - History, Religious Education

  Mrs A. Mellor - Music

  Mrs E. Moccia - English

  Mrs A. Mountford -  French, Spanish

  Mrs C. Niddrie-Davies - Art, Design Technology and Geography

  Mrs J. Reaney - PSHEE Co-ordinator, Design Technology

  Mrs R. Roberts B.A. Maths, ICT

  Mrs S. Roberts - French, Spanish

  Mrs S.M. Shepherd - Science

  Mr N. Simmonds - Design Technology

  Mr A. Tetsill - Head of Geography, Environmental Education Co-ordinator

  Miss H. Trickett - English

  Miss C. Van Mulders- French, Spanish

  Mrs F.C. Wood - Science

   

   

• Support Staff

  Mrs D. Andrews - Laboratory Technician
  Mrs T. Bairstow - Teaching Assistant
  Mrs C. Beard - Teaching Assistant
  Mrs D. Bebb - Reprographics Technician
  Mrs D. Benson - Teaching Assistant
  Mrs B. Blenkinsop - Teaching Assistant
  Mrs J. Brett - Administrator
  Mr N. Brown - Site Manager
  Mr K. Bridgewood - Pastoral Support Officer
  Mr J. Clarke -  ICT Assistant
  Mr D. Cowan - Cover Supervisor
  Mrs J. Davies - Governors Clerk / Administrator
  Mr M. Davies-  ICT Technician
  Mrs F. English - Teaching Assistant
  Mrs C. Fisher - Education Welfare Officer
  Mrs N. Francis - Teaching Assistant
  Mrs S. Gardner - Teaching Assistant
  Mrs H. Garmston - Teaching Assistant
  Mrs S. Hall - Administrator
  Mrs M. Hancocks - Finance Clerk
  Mrs V. Hussein - Student Councillor
  Mrs B. Jones - School Technician
  Miss H. Jones - Pastoral Support Assistant
  Miss J. Kear - Office Manager / Heads PA
  Mr G. Kozyra - Caretaker / Principle Key Holder
  Mrs T. Langley - Receptionist
  Mrs J. Leach - Cover Supervisor
  Mrs J. Lewis - Higher Level Teaching Assistant
  Mrs S. Mapp - Exams Officer
  Mrs T. Morris - Teaching Assistant
  Mrs E. Nixon - Teaching Assistant
  Mrs W. Pritchard - Laboratory Technician
  Mrs T. Pugh - Teaching Assistant
  Mr K. Rendell - School Business Manager
  Mr P. Shale - Caretaker
  Mrs A. Simpson - Attendance Manager / Admissions
  Mrs H. Spriggs - School Technician
  Mrs D. Teckoe - Teaching Assistant
  Mrs R. Townend - Science Technician
  Mrs B. Turner - Teaching Assistant
  Mr P. Wright - Pastoral Support Assistant
  Mrs J. Yeomans - Teaching Assistant

   

   

• Website Links

  www.baschurch.org.uk

  www.ceop.police.uk  - Internet Safety for parents.

  www.thinkuknow.co.uk  - Internet safety for pupils

  www.yourfamily.org.uk  - Positive Parenting

  Primary schools within the Corbet catchment area:

  www.kinnerley.shropshire.sch.uk

  www.st-john-ruyton.shropshire.sch.uk

  www.westfeltonprimary.co.uk

  www.westonlullingfields.shropshire.sch.uk