Burlington Danes Academy An ARK Academy
Church of England mixed
Address and contact details
Wood Lane, London W12 0HL
tel: 020 8735 4950
email: school@burlingtondanes.org
website: www.burlingtondanes.org
Principal: Miss Sally Coates MA
DfES number: 205 - 4610
Overview
Burlington Danes Academy was recognised as a ‘good’ school in our recent (January 2009) OfSTED inspection and we are getting even better. In February 2009 we were nationally recognised as one of the most improved academies. This truly is an exciting time to be part of Burlington Danes. OfSTED inspectors commented that a “huge improvement has taken place over the last year”. The report also highlights the “ambitious vision for the academy that is shared among staff”, and concludes that “the improvements achieved and the energetic determination of staff indicate that the academy has good capacity for further improvement.”
Staff are totally committed to ensuring that by our next inspection the academy will move to an outstanding grade. Our aim is to make Burlington Danes London’s best academy. This means thoroughly planned, exciting and creative lessons, challenging work, independent learning and a rigorous assessment system every six weeks. All classes are grouped by ability. Expectations are high: of work, of appearance, of personal organisation. Students who are underachieving are targeted and intervention programmes instigated to support progress more effectively. Achievement is a passion of every teacher.
We work closely with parents and carers to ensure that all students do their best and achieve at least their target grades. Parents are our partners and their support is essential to guarantee that students meet their potential. Our Parent Teacher Association provides an additional forum for parents to support the academy. We are deeply proud to be a Church of England academy and students learn within a Christian ethos which values all students regardless of faith. Every child matters to us. We emphasise the importance of spirituality and morality within the school curriculum. Curriculum opportunities are further enriched by a full and vibrant extended day curriculum, excursions, residential trips and visits.
Students complete daily homework tasks monitored by advisors and parents through the student planner. We run a wide range of homework clubs, study and revision programmes but we also expect our students to play a full part in extending and monitoring their own work. The student’s voice is now a key aspect of academy life, whether it is through a small school or whole academy council, our ambassador system, or the focus groups we hold to discuss the quality and nature of their education.
We are a specialist mathematics and performing arts college and enjoy stunning facilities: The Stanley Fink Building is a state-of-the-art, brand new maths, english and science building and a performing arts centre, with a 300 seat theatre, sixth form area and a digital music centre will open in January 2010. Both these new facilities complement our beautiful Burlington Building – nationally renowned as a fine example of art deco architecture – and together with extensive fields and hard play areas they comprise, in our view, one of the best school sites in London.
At Burlington Danes we believe that every student has the right to learn in a safe, secure and joyful community founded on mutual respect and care for one another. We are driven by success and do not accept excuses for underachievement. Be assured that the happiness and achievement of all students at Burlington Danes is our number one priority.
How to find out more about the academy:
• Write or telephone for a detailed prospectus and application forms.
• Visit the school on the open days and evenings during the autumn term
• Visit the Ofsted website at www.ofsted.gov.uk
• To find out more about the Academy sponsor ARK visit the website: www.arkschools.org
• Visit our website: www.burlingtondanes.org
• Admissions criteria
