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                                                                                                            Manor
                                                                                                            Church of England
                                                                                                            Academy, York

Manor Church of
England Academy                      Tel: 01904 798722
Millfield Lane
Nether Poppleton
York YO26 6PA
                         2007 2008
                                     Email: hello@mce.hslt.academy
                                     Website: mce.hslt.academy
                                     Twitter: @manorceacademy
                                                                                                            Prospectus
Principal: Mr Simon Barber
                                                                                                            2021-22
Manor Church of England Academy, York
welcome

             Life in all
             its fullness,
             a place to
             thrive...                                                                                                                               A warm
                                                                                                                                                     welcome
              Manor CE Academy is one of                 others and in turn, the school            academically, as creative and
              our schools within the Hope                benefits from shared practice from        moral young people and as
              Sentamu Learning Trust family.             other schools in the Trust. We            citizens who can make our
              As a Trust we have a simple motto          are a big family, and we look after       community a better place to live.

                                                                                                                                                     awaits...
              which is ‘Life in all its fullness,        each other so that all of our pupils         We want every young person and
              a place to thrive.’ Living out             have the opportunity to thrive in         their family to believe that if they                                                                                            transform education within
              this motto every day is crucial            a warm and welcoming learning             choose a Hope Sentamu Learning                                                                                                  York, Hull and North Yorkshire.
              to the success of the Trust. All           environment. We are relentless            Trust school, they have the best and                                                                                               We are blessed to have
              of our schools in the Trust are            in raising academic standards,            most exciting education available.                                                                                              state-of-the-art facilities and
              committed to supporting each               whilst making sure that we                                                                                                                                                supportive families, however
              other and working together for             develop the whole young person.                                                                                                                                           our greatest assets are the 1,000-
              the benefit of our children.                  The team at Manor CE Academy            Helen Winn                                                                                                                     plus amazing young people and
                Manor CE Academy has many                is passionate about enabling               Chief Executive Officer,                                                                                                       the 140 highly gifted teaching
              strengths and much to share with           every young person to flourish             Hope Sentamu Learning Trust                          As the Principal of Manor CE         provide a 21st century education     and support staff. Our aim is
                                                                                                                                                         Academy I am delighted to            for our young people, founded on     that all students and staff ‘serve
                                                                                                                                                         introduce our school to you.         Christian belief, and carry on the   others, grow together and live
                                                                                                                                                         Thank you for your interest.         work that the National Society       life to the full’. We want to
                                                                                                                                                         Manor has a proud history,           began in the early 19th century.     develop compassionate, serving
              key people at manor church of england academy                                                                                              having served the young people         We are an outstanding              young leaders that work to
                                                                                                                                                         of York for over 210 years. We are   academy with a reputation            make their communities and
                                                                                                                                                         a Church of England academy          for academic excellence. In          our society a better place.
                                                                                                                                                         and our Christian values guide,      recent years we have taken on           I hope that we might have
                                                                                                                                                         influence and underpin all that      the role of a National Support       the opportunity of welcoming
                                                                                                                                                         we do. We proudly strive to          School and through the Hope          you in person at some point in
                                                                                                                                                                                              Sentamu Learning Trust we are        the future and that the rest of
                                                                                                                                                                                              heavily invested in training the     this prospectus provides you
                                                                                                                                                                                              next generation of teachers.         with all the information you
              Simon Barber
              Principal
                             Liz Mastin
                             Vice Principal:
                                               Andrew Hill
                                               Vice Principal:
                                                                 Louise Scaum
                                                                 Vice Principal:
                                                                                   Paul Muskett Tom Candlin
                                                                                   Assistant       Assistant
                                                                                                                 Graham Reagan
                                                                                                                 Assistant
                                                                                                                                  Aaron Lethem
                                                                                                                                  Support
                                                                                                                                                 We are an outstanding                          We are also a founder member       require about our academy.
                             Staffing          Attainment        Welfare           Principal: Data Principal:    Principal:       Services       academy with a reputation                    of the Hope Sentamu Learning
                                               and Progress                                        Ethos         SENCO            Manager
                                                                                                                                                 for academic excellence.                     Trust, a growing family of
                                                                                                                                                                                              schools working together to          Mr Simon Barber | Principal
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Manor Church of England Academy, York
our school                                                                                                                                                                                                    Our school

     Manor is
     ambitious for
     its students
     and sets high
     standards.

                                                                                                                                                                                                             ROMANIA TRIP
                                                                                                                                                                                                             ANSWERS A CRY
                                                                                                                                                                                                             IN THE DARK
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Each year, students travel
                                                                                                                                                                                                             to Romania to assist with
                                                                                                                                                                                                             the work of the Cry in the

          An outstandi ng school
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Dark charity which has a
                                                                                                                                                                                                             longstanding relationship
                                                                                                                                                                                                             with Manor and the Hope
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Sentamu Learning Trust.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               During their last visit
                                                                                                                                                                                                             students visited Casa
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Lumina, Cry in the Dark’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                             residential home for young
                                                                                                                                                                                                             adults with learning and
                                                                                                                                                                                                             physical needs, the charity’s
                     An outstanding school                A faith school Manor                young people. It started from                         term. Students        Our pastoral system targets        Day Centre for young adults
                                   Awarded an            maintains strong Christian           the most humble of beginnings         experience prayer, readings,        individual needs of our students     with life limiting illnesses
                                   ‘Outstanding’         beliefs, with our own school         and today is one of the most          music and meditation and take       who are supported by their form      and a state-run institute
                                    rating by Ofsted     chaplain and a core set of values    respected Church of England           Religious Studies up to GCSE.       tutor, Head of House and Year        for adults with learning
                      2007 2008
                                    in 2007, Manor is    centred around serving others,       secondary schools in York               We aim to be at the heart of      Leader. We want students to          and physical needs.
                    ambitious for its students and       growing together and living          and the north of England.             the local community and our         feel safe and secure in our care       At each venue, the
                    sets high academic standards. In     life to the full. An inclusive                                             students engage in valuable         and to leave Manor as confident      students spent time with
                    summer 2019, Manor students          school Special educational                                                 community work, including The       young adults, ready for the next     the adults and young
                    achieved 79% 9-4 standard
                    pass in Maths and English.
                                                         needs provision at Manor is
                                                         recognised by City of York
                                                                                              Living out                            Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. All
                                                                                                                                    students take the Archbishop
                                                                                                                                                                        stage of their journey in life.      people, talking, listening,
                                                                                                                                                                                                             interacting and enjoying
                       Some 53% of students achieved
                    the English Baccalaureate
                                                         Council as a centre of excellence.
                                                                                              our motto                             of York’s Young Leaders Award
                                                                                                                                    and many take on volunteering
                                                                                                                                                                        Living life to the full
                                                                                                                                                                         We aim to engage young people
                                                                                                                                                                                                             time with them. They
                                                                                                                                                                                                             also visited Negustralui, a
                    measure. SIAMS also rated Manor       A support school Manor is           Serving others                        and charitable work during their     in learning that captures their     remote Roma Village with
                    as ‘Outstanding’ in 2018 reporting   at the heart of teacher training     As a Church of England academy        time with us, often overseas         imagination. Each student is        no running water, very little
                    that “The Christian vision of        in the city, preparing the           we have a very special relationship   in Malawi and Romania.               unique and each deserves a          access to education and
                    being led by God (Deo Duce) to       next generation of teachers          with the Church of the Holy                                                curriculum that meets their         minimal interaction with
                    serve others, grow together and      and school leaders.                  Redeemer. Both our clerical           Growing together                     needs and helps them become         the surrounding area.
                    live life to the full underpins                                           chaplain, the Reverend Tony           How we treat each other is as        independent learners.                 Here they worked with
                    every aspect of the school.           A proud history Manor CE            Hand, and lay chaplain, Lawrence      important as our academic              Ofsted recognised the high        the children, playing games
                       This leads to students who        Academy has been giving hope         Rab are integral parts of this        performance. We have seven           quality of teaching at Manor,       with them, painting faces ,
                    want to live purposefully and        to the people of York since 1812.    partnership and of our community.     values, taken from the Hebrew        with five times the national        hair braiding and having fun.
                    with meaning, bringing about           For over two centuries Manor          We make every effort to            scriptures, which advocate that      average of lessons deemed           According to our students
                    change and transformation            has occupied six different sites,    live out the faith we confess.        all students and staff should be    “outstanding”. Our staff develop     the trip is hugely rewarding,
                    in the communities in which          employed 18 headteachers – and       Our acts of collective worship        compassionate, gracious, patient,    their teaching skills continually   eye opening, humbling and
                    they live and beyond.”               educated tens of thousands of        include a Eucharist service each      kind, loyal, forgiving and just.     and share best practice.            thoroughly life-changing.

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Manor Church of England Academy, York
the school day

           A place
           to flourish
                    The School Day
                    All students are required to be in
                    school by 8.35am. Breakfast club
                                                          Homework
                                                          All students are expected
                                                          to do homework regularly.
                                                                                              Cycling to school
                                                                                              Some students choose to cycle
                                                                                              to school and there are plenty of
                                                                                                                                    school/home
                                                                                                                                    communications
                                                                                                                                                                         Senior colleagues will also be
                                                                                                                                                                         available to discuss progress.
                                                                                                                                                                                                              School uniform
                                                                                                                                                                                                              All students are expected to wear full uniform
                                                                                                                                                                                                              and to have appropriate equipment each day.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Boys
                                                                                                                                                                                                                lazer
                                                                                                                                                                                                               B
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Black with school crest.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Girls
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     lazer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Black with school crest.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Shirt                               Shirt
                    opens at 8.00am and is free to        Parents/carers receive a copy       cycle sheds where bikes can be        Progress Reports                     Manor Association (PTA)                Plain white – not                    Plain white – not ‘fashion’ shirt,
                    access by all students. The pattern   of the homework timetable at        locked up. Please do be aware that    In all subjects there will be        All parents/carers are                 ‘fashion’ shirt, with the            with the top button fastened
                    of the school day is as follows:      the beginning of the autumn         cycles are left at the owner’s risk   continuous monitoring of             automatically members of               top button fastened.                 or white open neck shirt to
                                                          term. Students are given a          and we suggest that all students      progress. Assessments take           the Manor Association which            Trousers                            wear only with the kilt.
                                                          planner which parents/carers        bring a strong lock for their bike    place on a regular basis –           arranges educational, social            Long formal black                   Trousers
      Year 7 + 8                 Year 9, 10 + 11                                                                                                                                                                 trousers (not jeans, cords           Long formal black trousers
                                                          are asked to check and sign.        and that they wear a cycle helmet.    reported assessments by subject      and fundraising activities. It          or fashion trousers).                (not jeans, cords, leggings
      08.40	Daily Act of        08.40 	Daily Act of
             Worship and                 Worship and
                                                            The amount of homework                                                  take place once per term. If         is governed by a committee,             Footwear                            or fashion trousers).
             registration                registration     set varies according to the         What equipment will I need?           particular concerns arise about a    including representatives                 Plain black school shoes, not      School kilt with black tights, or
                                                          age and ability of the students     Before you start at Manor we          student’s progress, then parents/    from the staff. The work of the           training, canvas shoes or           black socks (not trainer socks).
      09.00 Period 1             09.00 Period 1           and increases as the students       will give you an equipment            carers will be contacted.            Association is highly valued.             boots. Shoes should be plain        Footwear
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   with no logos or accessories.       Plain black school shoes, no
      10.00 Break                10.00 Period 2           move up the school. Parents/        list, but the basics include:                                              Fundraising activities have helped
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Sleeveless pullover                  stilettos, sling backs, open
      10.20 Period 2             11.00 Break              carers are asked to encourage       n Suitable school bag which can       Parents’/Carers’                     to provide many additional               Years 7/8: Charcoal grey             toed sandals, boots or canvas
      11.20 Period 3             11.20 Period 3
                                                          their children to do homework          fit all necessary equipment        Consultations                        facilities for the benefit of the        sleeveless pullover with             shoes. Shoes should be plain
                                                          conscientiously as this is an       n PE bag                              Parents/carers are invited to the    students. These include DVD              red stripe                           with no logos or accessories.
      12.20 Lunch                12.20 Lunch              important factor in achieving       n Biro                                academy annually to meet the         players, computers, sports               Years 9/10/11: Black                 Sleeveless pullover
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   sleeveless pullover                  Years 7/8: Charcoal grey
      13.20 	Afternoon          13.20 	Afternoon        success in examinations.            n Pencil                              teaching staff and to discuss        equipment, musical instruments,           with red stripe                      sleeveless pullover with red stripe
              registration/              registration/                                        n Pencil sharpener                    progress in subject areas. They      stage lighting, curtains, digital        Tie                                  Years 9/10/11: Black sleeveless
              Period 4                   Period 4         Transport                           n Ruler                               are also encouraged to visit the     cameras, equipment for Design             Years 7/8: Lower school tie          pullover with red stripe
      14:20 Period 5             14:20 Period 5           The academy is easily accessible    n Highlighter pen                     academy on the Tutor Days to         Technology Food, equipment                – red with fine black stripes        Tie
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Years 9/10/11: Upper
      15.20 	School day         15.20 	School day       from most parts of the York area.   n Coloured pencils                    discuss the overall progress and     for students’ common room                 school tie – black with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Years 7/8: Lower school tie –
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         red with fine black stripes
              ends                       ends             The local bus services from the     n 5mm width padlock                   attitude to learning of their son/   area and helping students to              fine red stripes                      Years 9/10/11: Upper school
                                                          City Centre pass the academy.       n Calculator                          daughter with the Form Tutor.        purchase Prom tickets.                                                          tie – black with fine red stripes

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Manor Church of England Academy, York
our curriculum

          Our students leave with the
          confidence and maturity for
          the next stage in their lives.

An extensive
                    Key Stage 3 Years 7-9
                    At Key Stage 3 (KS3), students
                    fulfil all of the requirements of
                    the National Curriculum and
                    take the full range of subjects:
                    n English
                    n Mathematics                                                                                               Organisation                         equality of opportunity; to           in one or more subjects such as
                    n Science                                                                                                                                        experience teaching which allows      English, Drama, Technology or
                    n Geography
                                                                                                                                and learning                         them to move forward in their         Mathematics. A talented student
                    n History                                                                                                    Years 7, 8 and 9                    learning and to be provided with      is one who has the ability to excel
                    n Modern Foreign Languages                                                                                  Students are taught mainly           opportunities and appropriate         in practical skills such as Sport,
                      (French)                                                                                                  in mixed ability forms with          support to meet their individual      Leadership or Artistic Performance.
                    n Art and Design Technology                                                                                 some setting in certain areas.       needs. We are committed to:           An able student is identified using
                      (including Computer Science)                                                                              (Maths in Year 7, Maths              n providing an environment            a variety of methods such as
                    n Performing Arts (Music,                                                                                   and Science in Year 8 and 9).          which encourages all students       National tests, Cognitive Ability
                      Dance and Drama)                                                                                                                                 to maximise their potential.        Tests in Year 7, teacher assessment
                    n Physical Education                                                                                         Years 10 and 11                     n recognising the needs of            and nomination. This is a
                    n Religious and Social Studies                                                                              Students are divided into sets         more able students both             continuous whole school process.
                      (including personal, social          Design, Food Technology,         parents and students are            for Mathematics and Science.           academically and socially.
                      and health education)                Product Design, Textiles,        informed about the choices          They are taught in mixed ability     n ensuring that more able students    External
                                                           Hospitality and Catering)        available and the work to           groups for English, Religious          are motivated to achieve to
                     Key Stage 4 Years 10-11             n Humanities (Geography            be covered in each course.          Studies and Core PE. For Option        the best of their ability.          examinations
                    At Key Stage 4 (KS4), all students     and History)                     Students are offered advice         subjects they are taught in groups   n providing enrichment and            All students are encouraged to aim
                    study English (Language              n Leadership                       from subject teachers and an        according to their choice of           enhancement opportunities           for academic success. They are
                    and Literature), Mathematics,        n Performing Arts (Dance,          independent Careers Adviser         subject and the examination level      for more able students.             entered for GCSE examinations
                    Science, Religious Studies             Drama, and Music)                before any decisions are made.      to which the subject is taught.      n communicating effectively           in the syllabus appropriate to their
                    (personal, social and health         n Physical Education                 Cross-curricular skills are                                              with parents and carers with        abilities. Most students will be
                    education and citizenship) and                                          developed throughout KS4, in         Able, Gifted and                      regard to issues related to         entered for nine or potentially ten
                    core PE. They are encouraged         Other optional courses available   ICT, economic and industrial         Talented Students                     Gifted and Talented students.       subjects. Parents are informed of
                    to study a Modern Foreign            are Child Development              understanding, enterprise           Manor CE Academy is committed        n providing a co-ordinated            the entries being made on behalf of
                    Language (French or German).         and Creative iMedia. We            education, environmental            to the provision of high-quality       approach to transition              their child and have an opportunity
                      In addition, students              also offer a comprehensive         education and citizenship. PE       education for all students but         between the primary and             to discuss these with the Head
                    have access to study further         Foundation Learning strand         and Enrichment are taught as        recognises the need to make            secondary phases.                   of Year 11 before the entries are
                    optional courses:                    of courses to students with        non-accredited core subjects.       additional provision for students                                          finalised. Where appropriate,
                    n Computer Studies                   specific requirements.               Please note that the curriculum   who are able, gifted and talented.   A gifted student is one who has the   students may be encouraged to take
                    n Design Technology (Art and           In the Spring term of Year 9,    offer changes on an annual basis.   All students have the right to       potential to excel automatically      different routes of accreditation.

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Manor Church of England Academy, York
support at Manor

                                                                                                                                                                                                             Performing arts
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Manor prides itself on        their specialist teachers,
                                                                                                                                                                                                             the rich vibrancy of its      whenever they need it.
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Performing Arts and             The academy boasts
                                                                                                                                                                                                             all students have the         exceptional state-of-
                                                                                                                                                                                                             opportunity to discover       the- art facilities for the
                                                                                                                                                                                                             what it means to thrive in    Performing Arts faculty,
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Dance, Drama and Music.       including stunning dance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Manor Music                and drama studios and
                                                                                                                                                                                                             City recognises the           high-specification music
                                                                                                                                                                                                             importance of constant        suites and studios. The
                                                                                                                                                                                                             learning and provides the     Performing Arts courses
                                                                                                                                                                                                             opportunity for every         at Manor help students

Supporting
                                                                                                                                                                                                             student to learn to play      develop confidence and
                                                                                                                                                                                                             a musical instrument          a deep understanding of
                                                                                                                                                                                                             or learn to sing with a       Dance, Drama and Music,
                                                                                                                                                                                                             specialist tutor. Financial   including aspects that
                                                                                                                                                                                                             support is available for      work together across
                                                                                                      Both the Satellite and       The Mobile Library Service        experience in Year 9 during
                                                                                                                                                                                                             those who need it.            the different disciplines.
                                                                                                      Orchard are managed        also operates from the LRC          the visit to Bewerley Park.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                In addition to the           In addition to the
                                                                                                      by Applefields Special     throughout the day offering staff      Geography field trips are also

your child
                                                                                                                                                                                                             tutoring programme,           many subject specific
                                                                                                      School. Applications for   and students a book delivery        arranged including a trip to Italy
                                                                                                                                                                                                             MMC and MMC+                  benefits, work in these
                                                                                                     this are made directly      service. The Wheelers ebook         to study volcanoes. In addition,
                                                                                                                                                                                                             activities ensure all         subjects also encourages
                                                                                                  to Applefields not Manor.      platform also offers students       students are invited to take part
                                                                                                                                                                                                             students have the             creativity, confidence,
                                                                                                                                 new fiction books on the go!        in language trips to France or
                                                                                                                                                                                                             opportunity to make           independence,
                                                                                            Beyond the classroom                   Every Tuesday lunchtime,          Germany, there is often a Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                             music every week              community, listening
                                                                                            At Manor CE Academy we pride         Chatterbooks Book Club is           trip abroad and a History trip to
                                                                                                                                                                                                             with others in their          and curiosity. Students
                                                                                            ourselves on offering quality        exclusively available to students   the First World War battlefields
                                                                                                                                                                                                             community, in addition        develop leadership
                                                                                            extra-curricular opportunities       in Years 7-9 for book reviews,      in Belgium and France.
                                                                                                                                                                                                             to their curriculum           skills through working
                    We support and nurture                                                  across all year groups. There are
                                                                                            over 40 different clubs/sporting
                                                                                            activities each week taking place
                                                                                                                                 competitions and creative
                                                                                                                                 writing. The Leeds Book Awards
                                                                                                                                 Book Club (date TBA) offers
                                                                                                                                                                        Students following the
                                                                                                                                                                     Leadership award have the
                                                                                                                                                                     opportunity to visit and
                                                                                                                                                                                                             lessons. Extra-curricular
                                                                                                                                                                                                             opportunities in Dance,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           as part of a team and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           delivering performances.

                    our students as they learn                                              at lunchtime or after school.        students in years 9-11 the chance
                                                                                                                                 to shadow this prestigious
                                                                                                                                                                     support a charity in Romania
                                                                                                                                                                     and every two years some
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Drama and Music are
                                                                                                                                                                                                             available to all students.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Every student also
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             In curricular work
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           there is a tradition of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           outstanding results in the

                    to serve, grow and live…
                                                                                            A sporting chance                    Book Awards and attend the          students have the opportunity
                                                                                                                                                                                                             has access to a secure        faculty and the number of
                                                                                            All students have the opportunity    Awards Ceremony in Leeds.           to support a charity in Malawi.
                                                                                                                                                                                                             online learning area to       students opting to take
                                                                                            to be involved in extra-               There is a Study Group Monday
                                                                                                                                                                                                             be able to ask for advice     Performing Arts subjects
                                                                                            curricular sport. The school         to Thursday after school from       Duke of Edinburgh                       or seek support from          at GCSE is very high.
                    Learning Support                     them to enjoy a full curriculum.   provides a range of practices        3.20–4.15pm. Quiz Thursday is       Award Scheme
                    Special Educational Needs            Other students may be taught       and fixtures throughout the          held every Thursday lunchtime       The Duke of Edinburgh Award
                    at Manor is at the heart of          and supported in smaller           year in team sports such as          and offers general knowledge        Scheme operates in the academy
                    the school, both physically          teaching groups, as appropriate.   football, netball, hockey,           quizzes and competitions.           and provides an excellent            Combined Cadet Force
                    and symbolically. Manor CE           In Key Stage 3 some students       rugby, cricket, basketball,          Additional after- school clubs      introduction to worthwhile           The Combined Cadet Force
                    Academy complies fully with the      may take part in literacy          rounders, athletics, tennis,         include: Film Club, Board           leisure activities and voluntary     (CCF) was established in 2017
                    Disability Discrimination Act.       or numeracy interventions          badminton and cross country.         Game Club and Chess Club.           service. The award provides          and enables students to take
                       We work with students in          as needs are identified.           We have also introduced                                                  an enjoyable, challenging            part in a variety of military style
                    a variety of ways depending            The HUB is a space for           new sports such as ultimate          Residential and overseas            and rewarding programme              activities, learning the values
                    on their personal needs. We          students who need a quiet space    frisbee and trampolining to          excursions                          of personal development for          that personify the armed forces.
                    support students with a wide         at break time or lunchtime and     our programme. We have a             All students in Year 7 will         young people, of the highest         The CCF meet each week after
                    range of issues and needs            offers a supportive atmosphere     strong tradition in sports and       have the opportunity to             quality and the widest reach.        school, they wear uniform and
                    including dyslexia, physical         and additional activities. The     an extensive list of competitive     spend a short time at the              Students taking part in the       take part in a wide-ranging
                    difficulties, speech, language and   HUB is also the centre of the      fixtures with other schools.         Outdoor Education Centre at         scheme are required to give          programme throughout the year.
                    communications difficulties and      partnership between Manor                                               Dearne Valley Kingswood.            service to the community,              Their year climaxes with a
                    autistic spectrum conditions like    CE Academy and Applefields         After school clubs and                 The residential course enables    develop a skill, participate         camp at Wathgill near Catterick
                    Autism and Asperger’s. We also       Special School and where the       activities                           students to spend a short time      in physical recreation and           when they wild camp, live off
                    support some students with rare      “Satellite” provision is based,    The Learning Resource Centre         away from home getting to know      complete an expedition. The          military rations and take part in
                    syndromes, visual and hearing        supporting students at Key         (LRC) is open every lunchtime        each other and their form tutors    personal development that            various exercises. The personal
                    impairment as well as students       Stage 3 and 4 with a wide range    and after school (Monday to          and develop their social skills.    occurs through the award is          development for students in
                    with attention deficit disorders.    of learning difficulties. It is    Thursday). It is a space for         Students will have a further        invaluable and above all young       the CCF is remarkable and
                       Students are supported with       also home to the Applefields       quiet reading, book discussion       opportunity to take part in a       people find participation            with limited spaces available
                    in-class support which allows        “Orchard” provision.               and individual study.                residential outdoor educational     enjoyable and satisfying.            each year, it is very popular.

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Manor Church of England Academy, York
admissions

      Manor CE Academy has a
      distinctive Christian ethos which
      is at the centre of school life.

   Joining us...    We provide an inclusive, supportive
                    and caring environment, shaped by
                                                          of other faiths or none. We ask
                                                          that all parents applying for a
                                                                                                 application or request a paper
                                                                                                 copy of the secondary common
                    Christian values in which children    place at the academy respect           application form and return it to
                    can learn and flourish. Manor aims    our ethos and its importance           the local authority by 31 October
                    to provide the ultimate learning      to the whole community.                2021. These are available at www.
                    environment in which to deliver a        The school has a designated         york.gov.uk/schooladmissions
                    high-quality personalised education   priority area zone defined by
                    across a broad curriculum.            the Local Authority. City of           Further information is available
                      As a Church of England              York Council is committed to           from the Admissions Team at
                    academy, we welcome applications      the principles of local schools        the City of York Council where
                    from church families and those        for local people and all students      council officers will also be
                                                          living in this area are entitled to    able to offer advice to parents
                                                          a place with us. We are delighted      on low incomes on assistance
                                                          to welcome all students within         with uniform purchase and
                                                          our immediate catchment and            entitlement to free school meals.
                                                          those from beyond. Students
                                                          outside this area and when the         A warm welcome
                                                          school is oversubscribed are           In addition to our formal
                                                          allocated places according to          Open Evening and Open Week,
                                                          the local authority criteria.          students and their parents are
                                                             For full details about Manor’s      always welcome to make an
                                                          admissions criteria, please see        appointment to visit us during
                                                          our Admissions Policy at mce.          normal working hours by
                                                          hslt.academy/admissions                simply making arrangements
                                                             Parents can access the secondary    with the Principal’s PA.            Manor aims to provide the ultimate learning
                                                          school ‘guide for parents’ online at     Mr Barber or one of his           environment in which to deliver a high-quality
                                                          www.york. gov.uk/guideforparents       senior team will be delighted
                                                             Parents need to make an online      to show you around school.          personalised education across a broad curriculum.
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Manor Church of England Academy, York
student leadership

Manor CE Academy Student
Leadership Team pictured left-right:
Alice Crosby, James Gibson,
Anna Van Tol (Head Girl),
Alexander Savkovic (Head Boy),
Elizabeth Davie, Samuel Butler.

A cohesive
community                 Manor CE Academy is a
                         school that we absolutely love
                         attending. This is not only
                                                             will have chance to experience
                                                             how the values – serving others,
                                                             growing together and living
                                                                                                 We are proud to
                                                                                                 represent the school
                                                                                                 at various events because of
                         because of the excellent teaching   life to the full – are woven into   how much it means to us to be
                         and attitude to learning that       the learning experience. This       a part of it. Manor CE Academy
                         is widely encouraged, but           means that being gracious,          offers fantastic opportunities
                         because the school’s ethos is       compassionate, loyal, patient,      and we would encourage
                         authentically lived out by the      kind, forgiving and just, are all   all students to embrace
                         staff and students alike.           things that the school strives      the opportunities that this
                            During your time here, you       to pass on to all the students.     wonderful school can give them.

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