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Leigh Academy Halley

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour Specialist

Instructs in English

Ages 11 - 18 years

Pupils 902

Type Co-educational

Leigh Academy Halley is a mixed, 11–18 academy in Blackheath, London, part of Leigh Academies Trust. The school delivers IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), alongside BTEC and the British Curriculum, preparing students for regional and international qualifications. It opened in 2018 and became an IB World School in 2019. The campus sits on a 16-acre site of historic listed buildings and includes playing fields with three full-size football pitches, a Sports Centre with indoor Sports Hall, Dance Studio and Fitness Studio, plus the Tallow Chandlers Engineering and Design Centre equipped with industry-standard facilities. In June 2022 a new Engineering and Design Centre further expanded capabilities. The school provides Year 7 transition space, a Sixth Form, extensive IT with Chromebooks and virtual classrooms, a well-stocked library, and an on-site restaurant. A broad range of clubs supports STEM, arts, Debate, Duke of Edinburgh and community initiatives.

Stages

Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Years 7–9; a two-year Key Stage 4 with GCSEs in Years 10–11; Sixth Form offers International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP) and T-Levels. The academy is organised into three small school communities for Years 7–11: Easley, Franklin and Turing, with Hawking for Sixth Form.

Type

Academy; mixed (co-educational); part of Leigh Academies Trust; International Baccalaureate (IB) World School since 2019

Additional learning support

The Infinity Hub Local Academy Resource Provision provides SEND support; SENCo leads the SEND team; SEND Code of Practice (2014) and Equality Act (2010) guide practice; Local Offer and SEND Information Report are published.

Application fees

- There is no charge to submit an application for a place at Leigh Academy Halley; applications for Year 7 are made through the home local authority and in-year applications are made directly to the academy.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)

- Years 7–11 (Key Stages 3–4): No tuition fees are charged for the standard day-time curriculum. Education provided during academy hours does not incur a charge. This applies on a per-term and per-year basis (i.e., there are no recurring tuition fees billed per term or per year for curriculum provision).

- Sixth Form (Years 12–13): No tuition fees are charged for participation in the academy's post-16 provision as a state-funded academy place. Exam entry or specific course-related optional costs may be charged in the circumstances described under "Other charges and optional extras" below.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Optional activities, trips, peripatetic lessons and other chargeable extras are identified and charged in advance on a per-activity basis; parental agreement is required before a pupil is enrolled in any optional, chargeable activity. Parents are expected to pay the requested charge prior to the activity where required.

- Instrumental (peripatetic) music lessons are charged per block of lessons and must be paid through the school's online payments system. Specifically, individual instrumental lessons are charged at £171.08 per eight lessons (payment via ParentPay).

- Residential trip charges (board and lodging) and other optional extras are billed for the full cost of the approved activity (including travel, insurance, entrance fees, and staffing costs where applicable); where costs are charged they are normally collected in advance. Remissions or reductions may apply for eligible families (see "Remissions and refunds" below).

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered; the academy operates as a day school and therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and typical chargeable items

- Uniform: Branded uniform can be purchased from the academy's approved suppliers (Brigade and Matthews Schoolwear). Delivery charges from the approved supplier apply (Brigade standard delivery shown at £3.99 for orders under £50). Non-branded required items may be bought from other retailers.

- Instrumental lessons: charged at stated block rates (see above). Payment is collected via the academy's online payment platform.

- Trips, visits and residentials: costs for optional trips and residential trips (board, lodging, travel, entrance fees, materials, insurance and staffing) are charged to parents where the activity is optional or falls outside the statutory free provision.

- Materials and equipment: The academy may charge for materials, books or equipment only where parents wish to own these items (for example, take-home materials or optional project packs).

- Examination fees: The academy will charge for external examination entries in defined circumstances (for example where the academy has not prepared the student for the examination in that year, where the examination is not on the set list, where a student fails to meet course requirements without good reason, or where a student requests a re-sit for which the academy previously paid).

- Chromebook / device contributions or voluntary contributions: the academy may invite voluntary contributions to cover certain items or schemes; such contributions are genuinely voluntary.

Remissions and refund information

- Remissions: Families in receipt of qualifying state benefits (for example Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, Universal Credit and others listed in the Trust policy) are eligible for full remission of board and lodging charges for residential activities that take place during academy hours; other remissions may be authorised in hardship cases on written application to the Principal.

- Refunds: Where the academy or Trust is required to refund payments (for example cancelled activities or surplus trip balances above an administratively set threshold), refunds are processed back to parents in line with the academy's payment procedures and the online payment provider's refund mechanism. Payments made via the online provider are normally refunded via the same method (for card payments the refund is processed back to the original card where applicable). Parents are advised that refunds for externally supplied items or third-party payments may follow the supplier's own refund arrangements.

Fee payment options and channels

- The academy operates a cashless approach for most chargeable items and uses ParentPay as its online payments platform for lunches, trips, peripatetic lessons and other payable items; payments by debit/credit card are supported via ParentPay. Parents receive account activation details and payment requests through the academy's communications channels.

- Where alternative payment methods are offered (for specific items or exceptional circumstances), the academy communicates those options directly to parents for the relevant activity; refunds of card payments made via ParentPay are typically processed back to the originating card/account by the ParentPay system.

Summary (short)

- No application or tuition fees are charged for day-time education for Years 7–11 or for the Sixth Form place; Leigh Academy Halley is a state-funded day academy. Optional extras (instrumental lessons, trips, residentials, certain exam entries, take-home materials, uniform and voluntary contributions) are chargeable and are billed on an activity-by-activity basis and collected in advance through the academy's cashless payments system (ParentPay). Remissions and refunds are handled in accordance with the Trust charging and remissions framework and the online payments provider's processes.

Uniform Requirement

The school has a formal uniform: a black blazer with the Academy logo worn at all times, plus tailored black trousers or a plain knee-length black skirt, a white shirt and a black tie. PE kit consists of a Leigh Academy Halley polo shirt with plain black shorts or plain black tracksuit bottoms and plain black shoes. Jewellery is limited to a wristwatch and one small stud; other piercings, acrylic nails and false eyelashes are not permitted, and items not meeting the uniform code may be confiscated.

Food Options

Food is provided on-site by Cucina, with a restaurant serving breakfast from 8:10 am, break and lunch, and a Street Kitchen for grab-and-go meals, plus an after-school takeaway service. A main meal costs £2.70, and free school meals can be applied for online via the academy.

Governance and Ownership

The school is part of Leigh Academies Trust, the sponsor of the academy, providing governance within a multi-academy trust.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Leigh Academy Halley places social and emotional development at the heart of its approach. A Values Education Programme is taught mainly in tutor periods to support personal well-being and safe relationships. The core values – respect, resilience, integrity and collaboration – guide behaviour and learning across the academy. Pastoral care underpins daily life, with staff supporting students' well-being and resilience through a range of welfare initiatives. Counselling and mentoring are available for identified students as part of the well-being and SEND-related support.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Leigh Academy Halley is a mixed, inclusive academy. The Infinity Hub provides specialist support as a Local Academy Resource Provision for 24 students with ASD, within the mainstream setting. The academy meets the needs of students who require additional support with academic or social and emotional development. The SEND Code of Practice (2014), the Children and Families Act (2014) and the Equality Act (2010) inform practice. The Leigh Academies Trust SEND policy and the Leigh Academy Halley Local Offer direct staff to ensure all students are fully included and supported to achieve their potential. A range of targeted SEMH, literacy and specialist interventions are delivered, including counselling and mentoring for identified students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The language of instruction is English at Leigh Academy Halley and English is a compulsory subject in Key Stages 3 and 4. Every teacher is a teacher of EAL, and the EAL curriculum equips students to participate actively in the wider world and to develop confidence in using English. For Key Stage 3, the New Arrivals Team delivers a bespoke English acquisition curriculum that also teaches culture and intercultural understanding. In Years 7–9, every student receives a weekly library lesson, and the Learning Resource Centre is open at breaks and after school. Heritage Language qualifications are offered in students' first language with support from multilingual staff and the local community. There are 79 mother tongues spoken in the community, and 46.19% of students have English as their mother tongue.

Mental Wellbeing

Leigh Academy Halley provides a range of social, emotional and mental health interventions for students identified as needing additional support. Staff deliver SEMH interventions via the SEND and inclusion framework, with Learning Support Assistants contributing to targeted programmes. The academy liaises with outside agencies through Local Authority services, CAMHS and other partners as needed. Counselling and mentoring are available for identified students. Infinity Hub and related provisions support social and emotional development within mainstream lessons.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is of paramount importance at Leigh Academy Halley. The academy operates safeguarding and child protection policies with trained staff ready to respond to concerns. Clear procedures exist for reporting safeguarding concerns to designated safeguarding leads and to relevant external agencies. The Principal notes safeguarding in the context of the International Baccalaureate World School status (since 2019). The Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy outlines legal duties, DBS referrals and protective measures to keep students safe. The academy collaborates with parents and external agencies to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Admissions

1) Year 7 admissions for September 2026: There are 180 places in Year 7. Applications must be made through the home Local Authority under the coordinated admissions scheme. To be invited to sit the fair banding test, applicants must submit the LAT Supplementary Form by 31 October 2025. The Fair Banding Test is a non-verbal reasoning paper, with test dates on 12 November 2025 and 26 November 2025. Those who sit the test are prioritised based on banding results; those who do not sit the test are prioritised after those who sat. National Offer Day is 2 March 2026.

Waitlist

2) Waiting list for Year 7: The Academy maintains a waiting list in all ability bands for the Year 7 cohort when applications exceed places. The waiting list is managed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich admissions team until 31 August, after which transfer to the Academy occurs on 1 September. Applicants on the waiting list undertake the fair banding test, and lists are ranked in line with the oversubscription criteria; a place is offered to the next eligible applicant in the appropriate band when available. To remain on the waiting list for the following academic year, a new in-year admission application must be submitted; looked-after children and those allocated a place under the Local Authority's Fair Access Protocol take precedence over waiting list applicants.

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Ashcroft Technology Academy

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour Basic

Ashcroft Technology Academy (ATA) delivers a knowledge-rich curriculum for Key Stages 3 to 5. KS3 (Year 7–8) offers a broad range of subjects with scope to specialise later, and a STEAM focus alongside languages and drama. KS4 (Year 9–11) includes English Language and English Literature, Mathematics (with Further/Additional Mathematics for the most able), Combined Science (Triple Science for the most able), French and Geography or History, plus Religious Studies or Citizenship; students study ten GCSEs and may take up to 13 subjects, with enrichment opportunities. At KS5, pupils choose between A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate, with a weekly pastoral programme and a strong super-curricular offer including an Extended Project Qualification and support for Oxbridge/medicine applicants. The EBACC emphasis and extended-day provision underpin progression to top sixth forms and universities. The Sixth Form is among the country's top-performing and offers both A-levels and the IB Diploma. The campus at 100 West Hill includes three gymnasiums, a large auditorium with retractable seating and a drama studio; there is a Learning Resource Centre and ample parking. ATA is sponsored by Lord Ashcroft, with £13 million invested in new buildings and refurbishment.

Application fees

- There are no application fees to apply for a place at Ashcroft Technology Academy. Admission is through the normal local authority/academy admissions process and any specialist testing procedures; no charge is made for application.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- Ashcroft Technology Academy is a state-funded academy and does not charge tuition fees for any year group. There are no per-term or per-year tuition charges for Years 7–11 or for Sixth Form (Years 12–13). All statutory taught education is provided without tuition cost.

Billing schedule and payment terms (for chargeable items)

- Charges apply only for optional or non-statutory items and activities (see list below). When a charge is made, parents are normally asked to pay at the time of booking or before the activity takes place. The Academy may offer a payment-by-instalments option for trips or other larger charges; a schedule and approximate costs are normally published at the start of the academic year for planned visits. Payments for chargeable items are collected through the Academy's online payment systems and by the payment methods listed below.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered at Ashcroft Technology Academy. There are no boarding facilities or boarding charges.

Other costs and fees (items that may be charged)

- Music tuition: Fees are charged for optional per‑instrument music lessons where parents agree to tuition that is not an integral part of the curriculum. A remission (discount) policy can apply for eligible families.

- Residential trips and visits: Costs for trips that take place mainly outside Academy hours, and the board, lodgings and travel elements of residential trips, are chargeable. Voluntary contributions are invited for some day trips; no student will be excluded from a curriculum trip for inability to pay, but residential/trip costs where charging is permitted will be billed. The Academy may publish estimated costs and offer instalment payments.

- Examination and accreditation fees: Charges may apply where a parent requests accreditation outside the Academy's normal provision, for alternative forms of accreditation, or where a student is entered for an external examination and then fails to attend without good reason. Certain examination fees may be returnable in specified circumstances.

- Materials and practical subject contributions: Where a student chooses to own a finished practical product (e.g., in art, design or food subjects), the cost of materials may be requested.

- Replacement or repair costs: Charges may be made for replacement of defaced, damaged or broken Academy property, fixtures, fittings or equipment caused by a student's inappropriate behaviour. Charges may also be raised for lost or damaged learning resources, text or exercise books.

- Uniform and kit: Branded blazers, ties and specified sports kit are available from the Academy uniform shop and carry prices. The published uniform price list (as at September 2025) shows sample prices such as Blazer £58.50, Tie £4.75, White Polo Shirt £10.00, Track Top £12.50, Football Shorts £5.25 and Games Socks £4.00; the full price list and ordering is managed through the College shop area in the Wisepay/Squid ordering system.

Remissions and financial support

- Remission (full or partial waiver) is available for certain chargeable activities for families meeting specified benefit/income criteria. The Academy's remissions criteria align with standard qualifying benefits and include provisions for assistance with free school meals, support towards uniform purchase at entry points, travel assistance grants in qualifying cases, and reductions for music tuition where eligibility applies. Discretionary remission may be granted by the Principal in cases of temporary hardship.

Refund information

- Examination fees: In specified circumstances examination or entry fees may be returnable (for example, where a student has been entered but later meets conditions for a refund or achieves the required grades as set out by the Academy).

- Other refunds: Refund arrangements for trips, uniform or other chargeable items are handled according to the Academy's operational policies for those services; where applicable the Academy will set out payment, instalment and cancellation terms at the time a charge is requested.

Fee payment options and how payments are accepted

- Online payments via the Academy's Wisepay/Squid ordering portal are used for trips, uniform, meal top-ups and other payable items; Wisepay accepts online debit and credit card payments. Payment by the Academy's online portal is the primary method for most chargeable items.

- Uniform shop payments: Uniform orders are placed through the Wisepay/Squid shop and the Uniform Shop page notes payment can be made by debit/credit card or cheque where applicable.

- Cheque: The Academy accepts cheque payments for certain school purchases (for example through the uniform shop) where stated.

- Other methods: The Academy uses its financial procedures to manage receipts and may accept other methods as specified for particular activities; parents should follow the payment instructions provided with each chargeable activity.

Summary (key points for a parent)

- No application or tuition fees: education at Ashcroft Technology Academy is provided without tuition charge for all year groups.
- Charges are limited to optional/non-statutory items (music tuition, residential trips, some exam entries, materials for ownership, replacement items, uniform).
- Payments are mainly collected via the Wisepay/Squid online system (debit/credit card), with cheque/debit/credit accepted for uniform purchases where indicated; instalment arrangements may be offered for larger costs.
- Remission and assistance are available to qualifying families and discretionary support may be provided in cases of hardship; certain limited refunds (for example specific examination fees) are recorded in the Academy's charging policy.

Curriculum

ATA delivers a knowledge-rich curriculum across Key Stages 3 to 5. KS3 (Year 7–8) offers a broad range of subjects with scope to specialise later, and the wider curriculum includes STEAM, languages, drama and trips. KS4 (Year 9–11) requires English Language and English Literature, Mathematics (with Further/Additional Mathematics for the most able), Combined Science (Triple Science for the most able), French and Geography or History, plus Religious Studies or Citizenship; students study ten GCSEs and may sit up to 13 subjects, with access to enrichment and extension opportunities. At KS5, students choose between A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate, with a weekly pastoral programme and a strong super-curricular offer including an Extended Project Qualification and support for Oxbridge/medicine applicants. The EBACC emphasis and extended-day provision underpin preparation for top sixth forms and universities. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for public examinations and progression to university or college programmes.

Exam Results

In Year 11, 2023 outcomes were exceptional: 79% of students obtained a grade 5 or above in English and mathematics, well above the national average of 45%. The Progress 8 score was 1.09, well above the national average and among the very highest in England. The Sixth Form has also been recognised for strong attainment, with the Prospectus noting high A-level results and progress.

Higher Education Progression

Sixth Form destinations typically include progression to Russell Group universities; many Ashcroft students pursue Oxbridge or other top universities, aided by detailed Higher Education guidance and UCAS support. The Sixth Form Prospectus states that graduates commonly progress to prestigious universities in the UK and abroad, including Oxbridge, with a broad range of degree courses pursued.

Gifted and Talented

The Honours programme (formerly Gifted and Talented) is offered to high-ability students, with opportunities to attend lectures and enrichment activities. There is a KS5 Gifted and Talented club and a Super Curriculum that provides a selection of advanced and challenging opportunities for able students.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Pastoral care is based on developing care, understanding and mutual respect. The CPSE curriculum covers social and personal issues, rights and responsibilities and British values, with a strong emphasis on sex and relationships education. It fosters confidence, mental and emotional well-being, and public speaking. The Social Curriculum reinforces CPSE learning through tutor time and weekly assemblies, with oracy and debate activities helping students present arguments and engage respectfully. The programme emphasizes values such as equality, respect, acceptance and kindness in daily interactions.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Learning Support provides extra help for students with Special Needs through a dedicated Learning Support suite staffed by three qualified Learning Support teachers. There is a Welfare Support Assistant and a Nurse. An Educational Psychologist is contracted to support diagnosis and ongoing SEND provision. Learning Support can work in-class or withdraw small groups or individuals to deliver targeted basic-skills work while minimising disruption to the main curriculum. Nicola Soliman is Curriculum Manager Academic Inclusion & Support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Inclusive study support is available in SEND Homework Clubs, and there are workshops that support students who have English as an Additional Language.

Mental Wellbeing

The CPSE programme includes a focus on mental and emotional well-being. It also emphasises oracy and debate to develop confidence and communication. The Social Curriculum supports well-being by providing tutor-time and assemblies focused on applying CPSE learning and developing resilience. The CPSE content promotes values such as equality, respect, acceptance and kindness in daily interactions.

Safeguarding

The Academy adopts a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, harassment and bullying. The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Deputy DSLs lead safeguarding, with staff trained to identify and report concerns. Staff raise safeguarding concerns with the DSL and log safeguarding information on MyConcern; concerns are referred to social care and other agencies as needed. The DSL leads safeguarding practice and liaises with outside agencies; staff are reminded to report concerns promptly. The policy aligns with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and related guidance and requires online-safety measures, staff training and enhanced safeguarding provision. The Academy informs parents as appropriate and works with agencies to safeguard students.

Admissions

Specialist Places: Up to 24 places are offered to applicants with high aptitude for technology who sit a separate technology aptitude test; the test is optional and not applicable to in-year admissions; a supplementary application form is required. General Places: All Year 7 applicants (except those with an EHCP) are allocated to one of five bands based on the score from the Wandsworth Year 6 Non-Verbal Reasoning Test, which is mandatory for applicants. After the EHCP and Specialist places are allocated, remaining places are offered according to oversubscription criteria: looked-after or previously looked-after status; a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of application; a parent employed by the Academy for a minimum of two years; and distance from home (nearest first). Age requirement: applicants must reach age 11 during the period 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2027, inclusive. Background: the intake should reflect the full range of ability and the social, economic and cultural character of the area. Appeal Arrangements: applicants refused a place may appeal to an independent admission appeal panel. Waiting list: based on the 2025 intake, 1116 applications were received for 240 places, with 17 appeals heard and 0 successful appeals. Unsuccessful applicants remain on a banded waiting list until 30 September 2026; from 1 October, unsuccessful applicants are retained on the waiting list by distance from the Academy until the end of the academic year (unless a place is subsequently offered). It is not possible to arrange visits outside scheduled Open Evening/Morning sessions.

Scholarships

Sixth Form Scholarships: Each autumn, sixth form students are invited to apply for a scholarship worth £500 to enhance their academic studies. Applications are submitted as a written form (no more than one side of A4) detailing the scholarship purpose, expected outcomes and how the funds will be used, along with supporting information such as the applicant's name, previous school, area of study, and rationale for the award. Shortlisted students present to a Scholarship Selection panel for about 10 minutes. The maximum award is £500, and not all applications will receive funding. Examples of previously funded scholarships span areas such as arts, science and higher education pursuits.

Waitlist

Unsuccessful applicants are first placed on a banded waiting list. The waiting list is valid until 30 September 2026. From 1 October 2026, unsuccessful applicants are retained on the waiting list according to distance from the Academy until the end of the academic year, unless they are offered a place. No visits to the Academy outside scheduled Open Evening/Morning sessions are provided.

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Ecole Andre Malraux

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour None

Instructs in French, English

Ages 2 - 10 years

Fees £8,413 - 14,545

Pupils 200

Type Co-educational

Ecole Andre Malraux is a coeducational bilingual primary school in West London that participates in the AEFE network. Located at 44 Laurie Road, London W7 1BL, it welcomes about 200 children from 30 nationalities aged 2 to 10. The school teaches both the French national curriculum and elements of the British curriculum, delivered through daily language immersion in French and English. Eight French teachers and three English teachers tailor learning to each pupil's language level within small groups, using a crosscurricular approach that blends the two programmes. Facilities include two single-storey buildings, three playgrounds, a parents' courtyard and green spaces, plus access to a local swimming pool for PE. The Amicale des Parents de l Ecole Andre Malraux organises on-site after-school clubs such as judo, football, dance, arts and theatre. The school is bilingual and multicultural, with a strong emphasis on reading, speaking and writing in both languages and beyond.

Location

André Malraux Primary School is located in West London, in the leafy district of Ealing. It is approximately 20 minutes by tube from central London.

Stages

Nursery and Primary (ages 2 to 10). Maternelle: PS, MS, GS; Elémentaire: CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2.

Type

Co-educational bilingual primary school, part of AEFE; offers French-English language immersion.

Pupil Nationality Mix

About 200 pupils aged 2 to 10, representing 30 nationalities.

Country affiliation

France (AEFE network).

School day structure

The school week consists of 26 hours of teaching.

Application fees

- Initial registration fee (Droits de première inscription): Nursery (Petite Section) GBP 1,500 (VAT not applicable). For Pre-primary, Primary, Collège, Lycée and British Section the initial registration fee is charged as GBP 1,500 excluding VAT; where VAT at 20% applies the total charged is GBP 1,800. The initial registration fee is payable to secure a place and is non-refundable; it is not deductible from tuition.

Tuition fees (annual and per-term) — standard day provision (2025/26 schedule)

- Nursery — Petite Section (South Kensington / André Malraux / Marie d'Orliac): Annual tuition GBP 13,220. Per-term: Term 1 GBP 5,288; Term 2 GBP 3,966; Term 3 GBP 3,966.

- Pre-primary (MS & GS) — English intensive bilingual (French curriculum): Annual tuition GBP 10,956 (excl. VAT); VAT 20% = GBP 2,191.20; Total incl. VAT GBP 13,147.20. Per-term (excl. VAT): Term 1 GBP 4,382; Term 2 GBP 3,287; Term 3 GBP 3,287 (inclusive totals shown where VAT applies).

- Pre-primary (MS & GS) — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): Annual tuition GBP 12,630 (excl. VAT); VAT 20% = GBP 2,526; Total incl. VAT GBP 15,156. Per-term (excl. VAT): Term 1 GBP 5,052; Term 2 GBP 3,789; Term 3 GBP 3,789.

- Primary — English intensive bilingual (French curriculum): Annual tuition GBP 8,413 (excl. VAT); VAT 20% = GBP 1,682.60; Total incl. VAT GBP 10,095.60. Per-term (excl. VAT): Term 1 GBP 3,365; Term 2 GBP 2,524; Term 3 GBP 2,524.

- Primary — 50/50 bilingual (double curriculum): Annual tuition GBP 10,259 (excl. VAT); VAT 20% = GBP 2,051.80; Total incl. VAT GBP 12,310.80. Per-term (excl. VAT): Term 1 GBP 4,103; Term 2 GBP 3,078; Term 3 GBP 3,078.

- Secondary (general French curriculum streams): Annual and per-term tuition vary by year and stream; published mid/upper‑secondary examples in the schedule show annual amounts in the range of circa GBP 12,300 (excl. VAT) for standard secondary streams, with per-term splits similar to the patterns above (first term larger; second and third terms smaller). The British Section annual tuition is published as GBP 17,600 (excl. VAT); Total incl. VAT GBP 21,120. Per-term (British Section, excl. VAT): Term 1 GBP 7,040; Term 2 GBP 5,280; Term 3 GBP 5,280.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school year is accounted in three trimesters: Term 1 (September–December, 4 months), Term 2 (January–March, 3 months) and Term 3 (April–June, 3 months). Annual tuition is invoiced and payable in these three terms. Any term once started is payable in full. Payments are made by bank transfer; the school's bank details and the invoice reference must be used when making transfers. ParentPay is listed among school payment platforms for some services. The initial registration fee is payable on acceptance of a place and is non-refundable.

Boarding fees

- The Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle (including Ecole André Malraux as a primary campus) is a day school and does not charge boarding fees; no boarding provision is offered.

Other costs and mandatory/optional charges

- School meals (demi‑pension): charged separately and are VAT-exempt. Annual meal charges vary by campus and year group; published examples for the schedule show annual meal costs in the band GBP 783 to GBP 1,397 depending on campus and level, with per-term breakdowns in the fee schedule.

- Examination and examination-related charges (VAT-exempt examples): DNB (Brevet) enrollment circa GBP 20; certain anticipatory/GCSE/Baccalauréat registration entries (examples) up to around GBP 70–GBP 135 depending on the exam. British external exam fees are charged at cost plus 10% and rounded.

- Before/after‑school care and supervision (examples): morning care and pack‑lunch supervision have termised fees listed in the schedule (examples: Wix pack‑lunch supervision term 1 GBP 134 with term splits; South Kensington morning care term 1 GBP 289 with term splits shown). Replacement cards, minor administrative charges and small incidentals are also specified individually in the published fee schedule (examples: replacement meal card GBP 5).

- Textbooks, workbooks and certain external exam or application costs may be charged separately (amounts and who pays depend on year and service). Examples in the published documents include charges for school exam entries and application-related services.

Refund information

- The initial registration fee is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal and is not deductible from tuition. Any term commenced is due in full; this is stated in the financial rules. Other refunds (for example for unused meal packages or care options) are subject to the school's published financial regulation and invoicing terms.

Fee payment options

- Primary payment method: bank transfer (the school's bank details appear on invoices and the invoice reference must be quoted). ParentPay is used for certain services; other payment arrangements (where applicable) are detailed on invoices and in the school's financial rules. VAT treatment is applied where legally required and is shown separately in the published fee schedule for categories subject to VAT.

Notes

- The figures above are taken from the school's published fee schedules and associated financial decisions and examples contained in the school's fee documentation (2025/26 schedule and the school's decisions pages). If your child's year group or campus has options (for example 50/50 bilingual versus intensive English‑bilingual tracks) the applicable annual and per‑term totals differ because VAT treatment and curricular supplements vary by track; the fee schedule shows both excl. VAT and incl. VAT totals where VAT applies.

Boarding Arrangements

No boarding is available. A paid after-school care service (Aktiva) operates on site and takes children after class until 6:00 pm.

Food Options

Menus are published on the school meals page. Children with allergies or food intolerance can bring their own packed lunch under an individual healthcare plan (PAI).

Governance and Ownership

The André Malraux Primary School is part of the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) network, and the school implements AEFE's educational project.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school fosters solidarity, self-confidence and curiosity through civic, sporting, artistic and cultural projects. Pupils develop independence and critical thinking, and broaden their openness to the world. The bilingual, multicultural environment supports social and interpersonal development within daily school life. Students engage in collaborative projects and communities that build teamwork, empathy and responsibility. The school emphasises a caring and ambitious educational pathway created by a welcoming community of parents and a committed team of teachers.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

SEN support is provided through the medical and educational teams. An in-house orthophoniste (speech therapist) works with pupils to identify and address learning difficulties; the team participates in educational meetings and helps implement PAPs (Plan d'Accompagnement Personnalisé). The P.A.I. (Projet d'Accueil Individualisé) supports pupils with chronic medical conditions and is renewed yearly; exam accommodations can be arranged. Some pupils have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) funded by the local authority, with appropriate support from the school. The service is confidential and free, coordinating with families and external providers when needed.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

André Malraux Primary School is bilingual and multicultural, with 200 children aged 2 to 10 from 30 nationalities. It is part of AEFE (The French Agency for Abroad Education) and aims to achieve high standards in English and French while developing strong personal and interpersonal skills. The school offers a cross-curricular approach between the French and British programmes, enabling reading, speaking and writing skills in both languages through daily language immersion, individual monitoring and language teaching in small groups. This bilingual environment supports language development across the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing

The medical team includes a school doctor, a speech therapist and two nurses, and the doctor oversees the South Kensington site and the primary annexes. The service aims to support pupil health, balance and successful integration into school life, and participates in student psychological support and exam accommodations as needed. The orthophoniste works with families and teachers to support learners dealing with language-related or learning challenges, contributing to individualized plans as required.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and wellbeing are central to the school's approach. A designated safeguarding lead communicates safeguarding updates to families via monthly newsletters. The school operates as an inclusive environment and provides guidance on harassment and online safety. Staff and families work together to address safeguarding concerns and to support students who face difficulties, ensuring access to medical and educational teams as needed.

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Leigh Stationers' Academy

📚 Learning Specialist 🧩 Behaviour None

Instructs in English

Ages 11 - 18 years

Pupils 1700

Type Co-educational

Leigh Stationers' Academy is an 11–18 secondary school in South East London, part of Leigh Academies Trust and sponsored by The Stationers' Company. It offers the IB Middle Years Programme alongside the British Curriculum and BTEC qualifications, for about 1,700 pupils. The school uses a distinctive five-college model—Angelou, Caxton, Hansard, Woolf and Equiano—with Equiano College designated as the Designated Special Provision. In August 2024 the academy opened under its new name after a partnership with The Stationers' Company, preserving the Crown Building as a heritage symbol. The campus houses the 2012 Centre (sports facility), the Equiano Centre (inclusion hub), the William Morris Centre (creative arts and digital media, with a Digital Media Centre opened in 2017), and Crown Building (drama studios, main hall, library). It offers extensive science labs and ICT suites, Sixth Form facilities, and rich enrichment, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Combined Cadet Force and Ravensbourne-linked projects.

Location

The school is located in South East London. Leigh Stationers' Academy serves a diverse and vibrant community and has over 1,700 students on roll. It is part of Leigh Academies Trust and is sponsored by The Stationers' Company.

Stages

11–18 secondary school. Years 7–11 are allocated to Angelou College, Caxton College, and Hansard College; each college admits 90 students per year and houses up to 450 students across Key Stages 3 and 4. Woolf College provides post-16 provision (Sixth Form).

Additional learning support

Equiano College is the Designated Special Provision (DSP) supporting around 30 students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for moderate learning difficulties.

Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply for a place at Leigh Stationers' Academy. Applications for Year 7 places are submitted through the applicant's home local authority under the coordinated admissions scheme.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)

- Years 7–11: There are no tuition fees for statutory 11–16 education. Education provided during academy hours is not charged. This applies on a per‑term and per‑year basis: no termly or annual tuition charge is levied for core provision.

- Years 12–13 (Sixth Form / Woolf College): There are no tuition fees for students enrolled in the Academy's post‑16 study programmes. Students may, however, encounter charges for optional extras, specific examination entries, materials or activities where permitted under the academy's charging policy; financial support is available through the 16–19 Bursary Fund for eligible students.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular tuition is not invoiced because statutory education is free. Charges only arise for optional extras (for example, trips, residentials, optional musical tuition, board and lodging on residential visits, and some external examination entries). When a charge applies, the Academy will notify parents/carers of the cost and payment deadline for that specific activity; participation is conditional on parental agreement to pay. Non‑payment may result in removal from the activity if no other funding is available.

- Payments for trips and other optional items are administered centrally by the Academy's finance processes; ParentPay is the named payment route for parents/carers to make payments and for resolving payment queries. Parents/carers are expected to meet the published deadlines for each charge.

Boarding fees

- Leigh Stationers' Academy operates as a day academy and does not provide boarding; there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (uniform, materials, trips, music, equipment, exams, device schemes, etc.)

- Uniform: A set of required uniform items is specified and a small number of branded items are required to be purchased from the Academy's approved suppliers. Required branded items include the Academy blazer (with crest), Academy tie, the Academy kilt (where chosen) and Academy PE top and PE shorts; other items may be bought from high‑street suppliers. Parents/carers should expect to pay for new uniform items through the listed suppliers. Second‑hand uniform is available in limited supply.

- Chromebooks / device scheme: Students are required to bring a Chromebook for daily learning. The Academy may invite contributions toward a Chromebook scheme or other IT provision as a chargeable item where applicable.

- Trips and residential visits: Where an activity is classed as an optional extra (including travel, board and lodging on residential trips and most visits outside academy hours) the full cost per student will be charged. The Academy may require deposits and staged payments for higher‑cost trips; those payment schedules and amounts are provided with each trip communication.

- Music tuition: Charges may be made for individual or small‑group instrumental or vocal lessons when these are optional and not required as part of the national curriculum. Parents/carers who request tuition for their child will be asked to meet the stated charges.

- Examinations and re‑sits: The Academy will not charge for entries for prescribed public examinations when the student has been prepared by the Academy. The Academy may charge for examination entries where the student has not been prepared by the Academy, where the Academy arranges entry for an examination not on the set list, if a student fails to complete coursework without good reason, or for re‑sit entries where the Academy has already paid an initial fee.

- Other potential charges: Costs for materials that parents wish the student to own (for example, technology components, specialist textiles, art materials), replacement items for damage caused wilfully or negligently, and any optional clubs or external activities will be charged as set out in the Academy's charging policy and individual communications.

Refund information

- Remissions and exemptions: Where a parent/carer is in receipt of qualifying benefits, the Academy will remit in full the cost of board and lodging for residential activities that take place during academy time, and may provide discretionary remissions in other hardship cases on application. Parents/carers may apply in confidence for remission of charges.

- Refunds for optional activities: The Academy handles refunds in line with the Charging and Remissions Policy and the arrangements stated for each activity. Where a trip or activity is cancelled, refunds will normally be processed subject to receipts and monies being returned from suppliers/organisers; the Academy may retain small surpluses where refund thresholds apply. Parents/carers should follow the payment/refund instructions issued for each activity.

Fee payment options

- The Academy uses ParentPay as the primary online payment platform for trips and optional charges; queries about payments are handled by the Academy finance team. ParentPay accepts common card payments and supports alternative payment channels for parents where available. The Academy also uses the My Child At School (MCAS) system for communications and account information. For any payment issues parents/carers are directed to the finance contact.

Brief note on available financial support

- For students aged 16–19, the Academy administers the 16–19 Bursary Fund to support students facing financial hardship; discretionary and vulnerable bursaries are available depending on eligibility and individual need.

Brief summary of findings and limitations

- Leigh Stationers' Academy is a state‑funded day academy: there are no published application or tuition charges for statutory school years or for sixth form tuition. Charges are applied only for optional extras and specific circumstances allowed under the Charging and Remissions Policy (trips, music tuition where optional, certain exam entries, materials for ownership, board and lodging on residential visits, etc.). Specific numeric prices (for example, per‑term or per‑year monetary amounts for uniform, trips, Chromebook contributions or exam fees) are not published as fixed, academy‑wide tuition charges; such amounts are set and communicated on an item‑by‑item basis (for example, per trip or per service) or are set by the academy's approved uniform suppliers. The Academy's finance contact handles ParentPay payments and queries.

Uniform Requirement

Uniform is required. The Academy has two uniform suppliers. Leigh Stationers' Kilt is available from JK Clothing.

House System

Colleges: Angelou College, Caxton College, Hansard College for Years 7–11; Equiano College (DSP); Woolf College (Sixth Form).

Governance and Ownership

The school is part of Leigh Academies Trust and sponsored by The Stationers' Company.

Curriculum

Leigh Stationers' Academy is an IB World School authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). The Key Stage 3 curriculum is broad and balanced and studied in Years 7–9, following the MYP framework; core subjects include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Combined Science, with Life Skills (non-examined) and Core Physical Education. Students are allocated a pathway to personalise progression: Pathway 1 – EBacc Pathway (English Language & Literature, Maths, Combined Science, Life Skills, Core PE, French or Spanish, Humanities, and an Open Subject Option); Pathway 2 – Extended Open Option Pathway (English Language & Literature, Maths, Combined Science, Life Skills, Core PE, Humanities or a language, plus two Open Subject Options). EBacc subjects include Computer Science, Geography, History, and Modern Foreign Languages (French or Spanish). The Sixth Form provides extensive support and guidance for university applications, including access to events, courses, guest speakers and career facilities.

Higher Education Progression

The Sixth Form provides extensive support and careful guidance including access to events, courses, guest speakers, career facilities and a well proven system for helping students with their university applications.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school provides strong pastoral care and an inclusive environment where every student is known, valued and supported, within a distinctive college model and a broad, ambitious curriculum.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Equiano College is the Designated Special Provision (DSP) and supports around 30 students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for moderate learning difficulties.

Mental Wellbeing

Pastoral care supports wellbeing and personal development.

Admissions

1. Apply through the home Local Authority under the Coordinated Planned Admissions scheme. The Local Authority coordinates the application process on Leigh Stationers' Academy's behalf according to the scheme published in the annual admissions booklet. Applicants should follow the Local Authority's published steps and deadlines to secure a Year 7 place. The Academy participates in the Local Authority admissions process to determine intake.

2. Year 7 intake and banding. There are 270 Year 7 places available for September 2026. All applicants are required to sit a fair banding test, including siblings of pupils already attending the academy. Applicants are divided into five bands based on test results, and admission criteria are applied within each band to ensure a comprehensive intake across the full ability range. It is not possible to pass or fail the test, but those not sitting the test at all will be prioritised after those who have sat.

3. Key dates. National Offer Day occurs in early March. National Offer Day is listed as Monday 2 March 2025, with emails sent after that date. A separate entry notes Monday 3 March 2025 as an additional offer date (emails sent after). Applicants should monitor correspondence via the Local Authority during the offer round.

4. Sixth Form admissions. There are up to 200 places available in Woolf Sixth Form for September. The admissions criteria for the Academy, including Sixth Form, are set out in the published Admissions Policy. In July 2026, a Taster Event is planned for prospective Year 12 students. Applications submitted after the February 20, 2026 deadline will still be processed, but students may be placed on a waiting list if courses are oversubscribed.

5. In-Year Admissions. In-year applications should be made directly to Leigh Stationers' Academy. The process for children admitted via the Fair Access Panel is in line with Greenwich Local Authority's published arrangements.

6. Appeals. If a place is not offered, applicants have the right to appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel.

Scholarships

16-19 Financial Support for Sixth Form. The 16-19 Bursary Fund includes Vulnerable and Discretionary Bursaries. A bursary can pay up to £1,200 per year for a student on a 30-week study programme to help with travel, books, equipment or specialist clothing. Discretionary bursaries are awarded to help students overcome individual barriers to participation, and the Academy decides which students receive bursaries and how much. Eligibility criteria for discretionary bursaries include household income below £25,000, travel distance over 10 miles, specialist requirements, or having an EHCP. Items that can be claimed include clothing, books and other equipment, transport and lunch on study days, UCAS fees and university visits/trips. An application form for bursaries is available as a Bursary Application Form (PDF).

Waitlist

Applications submitted after the published Year 7 admissions deadline will still be processed; however, if courses are oversubscribed, these applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

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