About Us
Statutory Key Information
| 1. School name, address and phone number |
Kingsmead School King's Avenue Hednesford Staffordshire, WS12 1DH Tel: 01543 227320 Email: office@kingsmeadschool.net |
| 2. A named person who deals with enquiries |
Contact Mrs D Derry (the Head's PA) Email: d.derry@kingsmeadschool.net |
| 3. Name of the Head of School |
Mrs M Mincher |
| 4. Name and address of the chair of the governing body |
Mr D Statham Kingsmead School King's Avenue Hednesford Staffordshire, WS12 1DH |
| 5. Name and details of your SEN co-ordinator (SENCO) |
Mr D Farrell |
| 6. Full name, address and telephone number of school MAT |
JTMAT CEO: Mr M Donoghue John Taylor High School Dunstall Road Barton Under Needwood Staffordshire DE13 8AZ Telephone: 01283 247800 Email: office@jths.co.uk |
| 7. Pupil premium information and spend analysis |
Please click here |
| 8. Year 7 Catch-up Premium including spend analysis |
Please click here |
| 9. Careers Leader in School |
Mrs K Greenwood Tel: 01543 227320 |
| 10. Independent, impartial advice and guidance co-ordinator |
Mrs N Kendall |
| 11. Careers link governor |
Mr R Dyke Email: r.dyke@kingsmeadschool.net |
| 12. CEIAG+ Careers approach |
Please click here Please click here |
| 13. Curriculum content |
For KS3 please click here For KS4 please click here |
| 14. School's approach to curriculum |
For our Curriculum Statement please click here |
| 15. How to obtain additional information on the curriculum? |
Please contact: Mr Truby Assistant Headteacher for Progress (Key stages 3 and 4) Mr Russell Director of Sixth Form (Key Stage 5) |
| 16. KS4: A list of courses available to students, including GCSEs |
Art, Animal Management, Business Studies, Combined Science, Triple Science, Computer Science, Creative Media, English Language, English Literature, French, Spanish (Y 10 cohort only) GCSE PE, BTEC PE, Geography, Health & Social Care, History, Information Technology (Y10 cohort only), Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Music, Performing Arts, Religious Studies, Design Technology, Dance (Y10 cohort only), Hospitality and Catering. |
| 17. Post-16 qualifications on offer |
All courses offered are validated and meet the 16-19 study programme requirements. Please contact Mr Russell for more information if you are interested. |
| 18. KS4 exam results |
Please click here |
| 19. KS5 exam results and destinations |
Please click here |
| 20. Admission arrangements including appeals diary |
Please click here |
| 21. How we consider applications for every year KS3 and KS4? |
Admissions follow the guidance given by the LEA. Please find in the additional link to this page information about Y6 and in-year admissions. Kingsmead school is a comprehensive school and does not select students on ability. |
| 22. How we consider applications for every Post-16 student? |
Admissions are considered based on GCSE APS against minimum course requirements. |
| 23. What parents should do if they want their child to attend our school? |
Please contact the Head's PA Mrs D Derry. We can arrange for you and your child to visit the school and be taken on a tour as well as answer any questions you may have. Application packs are available from the office. Information regarding admissions are included above as point 16. |
| 24. Kingsmead oversubscription criteria |
Kingsmead is oversubscribed in Year 7 from 2019. An oversubscription approach is currently being ratified |
| 25. Behaviour policy | |
| 26. Statement of values and ethos |
Please click here |
| 27. Charging and remissions policy | |
| 28. Complaints procedure | |
| 29. Whistleblowing policy | |
| 30. SEN information report |
For SEN information please click here |
| 31. Accessibility plan | |
| 32. A link to our most recent Ofsted report |
Please click here |
| 33. Equality objectives | |
| 34. Exclusion arrangements | |
| 35. Link to performance tables |
Please click here |
| 36. Governance structure including committees |
Please click here |
| 37. Governors names and roles |
Please click here |
| 38. GDPR policy and record management | |
| 39. Financial information and reporting page |
Link to the financial information and reporting page on the Trust website Please click here |
| 40. Details of how hard copies can be obtained |
Contact Mrs D. Derry - Headteacher's PA |