Exam Results 2008

Congratulations to all our year 11 and year 9 students on their excellent GCSE and SATs results.

• GCSE 5 A*-C RESULTS 65%
• Massive Improvemement in English and Maths (Well exceeding targets)
• Very High Performance at KS3
• National recognition for the exceptional progress that pupils in the school make.

Dear Parents

Dear Parents

All Hallows Roman Catholic. Business & Enterprise College provides excellent Catholic, academic and vocational opportunities for all its pupils in accordance with the Gospel Values of Saint Matthew.

2008 was a very successful year. GCSE and Key Stage 3 results were excellent, reflecting the hard work of staff and pupils.

As a Business & Enterprise Specialist School, over the last year we have involved our own pupils associated primary schools and local high schools in exciting and innovative activities. The success of the school is reflected in the many awards which we have received: most recently the prestigious Leading Aspect Award for” Promoting self esteem and high levels of achievement through Entrepreneurial Learning, in collaboration with the Community and Business Partners” also the “Award for Connexions Excellence”. The National Mentoring Award, National Enterprise Network Award, Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Education and Care, and Success in Adding Value Award amongst others. This year we have received: International School Status at Foundation and Intermediate levels, Membership of the Value Added Schools Club and of the DfES club for Most Improved Schools. Currently we are applying for, the Inclusion Mark and the Quality Standard in Cultural Diversity.

We are grateful to the Arcadia Group, Capio Oaklands Hospital and Salford Foundation not only for their generous sponsorship but also for the whole hearted commitment they continually demonstrate in support of our activities.

Our Pupil Progress Leaders, Transition Mentor and Social Inclusion Co-ordinators all support our pupils in order to ensure that pupils obtain the maximum benefit from the stimulating environment we provide.

We see education as a partnership between home and school. You will always be welcome in school should you have any questions or wish to discuss any aspect of your child’s welfare.

In this prospectus you will find information about how the school operates. If there is anything else you would like to know, please contact us. We will be glad to help.

Yours sincerely

M. Owens
Headteacher

Leading Aspect Award

"Promoting self esteem and high levels of achievement through Entrepreneurial Learning, in collaboration with the Community and Business Partners"

The college has recently been awarded the Leading Aspect Award for its work with Business & Enterprise. Here is a short excert of what was said:

• All Hallows is a caring and harmonious school where students, many of whom are from disadvantaged backgrounds, achieve very well indeed 
• The school has successfully built on the good education it was providing at the time of the last inspection and now provides an outstanding education for its students and excellent value for money 
• The head teacher’s leadership and vision are central to the school’s success 
• Staff share the Head teacher’s high ambitions for the students.  They work together as a highly committed and united team.  They ensure that students have all the support they need and, as a result, students of all abilities and aptitudes make excellent progress