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ANNUAL REPORT 2015

Ackworth School

Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF7 7LT.Telephone: 01977 611401 Fax: 01977 616225

Email: [email protected]. Website: www.ackworthschool.com

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ACKWORTH SCHOOL

ANNUAL REPORT 2015

CONTENTS

PageLegal and Administration Information 3 - 4School Committee Annual Report 5 - 11Head’s Annual Report 12 - 22Destination of Upper Sixth 2015 23Ackworth School Staff January 2016 24 - 29Independent Auditor’s Report to the Trustees 30 - 31Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities 32 - 33Balance Sheet 34Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 35Notes to the Financial Statements 36 - 48The following pages do not form part of the audited financial statementsSchool’s Summary Income and Expenditure Account 49School’s Detailed Income and Expenditure Account 50 - 52Five Year Statistics 53The School Committee 54

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ACKWORTH SCHOOL

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

Year ended 31 August 2015

The School Committee members are the trustees of the charity, except those who are employees of the School shown thus (*). They have all served in office throughout the year except where indicated. The members of the School Committee are: Sub-committee affiliations

Clerk: David Bunney (appointed 01/09/2015) A B C G Adrian Sharp (resigned 31/08/2015) A B C

Treasurer: Carol Rayner (appointed 01/09/2015) A B C F Christopher Rengert (resigned 31/08/2015) A B C F

Christopher Allen (appointed 01/09/2014) D HRichard Bamford (appointed 01/09/2014) EZephyrine Barbarachild A B C E F H David Cook (resigned 31/08/2015) D FErica Dean * EDavid Ditcham DAndrew Ducker A B C EKirk Dyson (appointed 01/09/2015) DStewart Huntington (appointed 01/09/2015) EChristopher P. Jones C D FRobert Lincoln (appointed 01/09/2015) DMichael McRobert E Stuart McWilliam (resigned 31/08/2015) E HAidan Mortimer EKatharine Napier A B D FNick Seed (appointed 01/09/2014) E FSally Slater * (appointed 01/09/2014) DNick Smith A B EDigby Swift (appointed 01/09/2015) DAndrew Whiteley (appointed 01/09/2015) E

Sub-committee Affiliations:A – Executive Sub-Committee D – Education Sub-CommitteeB – Planning Sub-Committee E – Estate & Domestic Sub-CommitteeC – Finance Sub-Committee F – Ackworth & Freshfield Education FoundationG – Representative to the Friends Schools’ CouncilH – Representative to the Association of Governing Bodies of Independent SchoolsThe Head, Bursar, Deputy Head (Academic), Deputy Head (Pastoral) and the Head of Coram House will normally attend Committee meetings.The Bursar is Secretary to the Committee.

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ACKWORTH SCHOOL

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT


The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their annual report and the consolidated financial statements for the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2015.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTATIVE INFORMATION

The Charity was founded in 1779 and is registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 529280. The Trustees, executive officers and principal address of the Charity, along with the particulars of the Charity’s professional advisors, are given on pages 3 and 4.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

The Charity is governed by its Trust Deed dated 20 April 1799 as amended by a subsequent deed dated 9 August 1873.

Organisation, Governance and Management

Ackworth School was founded by Dr. John Fothergill (and others) on behalf of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in the latter part of the 1770s, the first pupils arriving on 18 October 1779, a day still traditionally celebrated as Founders’ Day. The Founders intended that the School should provide an education for the children of Friends who were “not in affluence”. Much has changed since then but Quaker values still underpin the School which now takes children of all faiths, denominations and backgrounds.The School continues to be conducted by Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) which appoints the School’s Governing Body which is known as the School Committee. Members of Britain Yearly Meeting meet at the School to receive a report from the Trustees and approve the audited accounts at Ackworth General Meeting which is held in May each year.The School Committee carries out its responsibilities in accordance with the published rules for Government which Ackworth General Meeting has the power to amend. The School Committee is responsible for governing the School and delegates the day to day management of the School to the Head.

Recruitment and training of Governors

As noted above, the members of the School Committee are appointed by Ackworth General Meeting. Nine members, who must be Friends, and the Treasurer, who need not be a Friend, are nominated by a nominations committee which is drawn from Ackworth General Meeting. A further two members, who need not be Friends, are nominated by each of: the School Staff, the Parent Staff Association, and four members of the Ackworth Old Scholars Association.Induction into the workings of the Charity is carried out by Friends and Officers already serving on the Committee with ongoing training being undertaken through attendance at events organised by the Friends Schools’ Council, the Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS), and other relevant organisations. This included, this year, a training day given by a member of AGBIS.The School Committee keeps a record of the training received by each individual member of School Committee.

The Committee is appointed by the Ackworth School Annual General Meeting based on nominations as follows: a) Nine Friends, being Members of Britain Yearly Meeting, appointed by Ackworth General

Meeting on the recommendation of a Nominations Committee drawn from Ackworth General Meeting.

b) A Treasurer, preferably, but not necessarily a member of Britain Yearly Meeting, appointed by Ackworth General Meeting on the recommendation of the School Committee.

c) Four members of the Ackworth Old Scholars’ Association, (being former scholars of the School, but not necessarily Members of the Religious Society of Friends) appointed by Ackworth General Meeting on the nomination of the Ackworth Old Scholars’ Association.

d) Two parent members (not necessarily Members of the Religious Society of Friends) appointed by Ackworth General Meeting on the nomination of the Parent Staff Association Annual General Meeting.

e) Two nominees of the staff (being any full-time Member of Staff of the School) appointed by Ackworth General Meeting on the nomination of the School Staff, will normally attend.

f) The School Committee may co-opt for one year in exceptional circumstances additional members (not necessarily members of the Religious Society of Friends). The period may be extended if the need arises. General Meeting shall be informed each year of the names of co-opted members with the date of first co-option and the reason for the co-option.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Anton Maree (Head) (appointed 01/09/2014) Jeffrey Swales (Deputy Head, Academic) Guy Emmett (Deputy Head, Pastoral) Mary Wilson (Head of Coram House) John Lebeter (Secretary and Bursar)

REGISTERED OFFICE Ackworth School Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7LT

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS HPH Chartered Accountants 54 Bootham York YO30 7XZ

BANKERS Barclays Bank Plc 5 Market Place Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1AD

SOLICITORS Weightmans LLP (formerly Ford & Warren) Westgate Point Westgate Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 2AX

INVESTMENT ADVISORS C. Rengert & Company Chequers Watling Lane Thaxted Essex CM6 2QY

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ACKWORTH SCHOOL

SCHOOL COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT


The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their annual report and the consolidated financial statements for the Charity for the year ended 31 August 2015.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTATIVE INFORMATION

The Charity was founded in 1779 and is registered with the Charity Commission under charity number 529280. The Trustees, executive officers and principal address of the Charity, along with the particulars of the Charity’s professional advisors, are given on pages 3 and 4.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document

The Charity is governed by its Trust Deed dated 20 April 1799 as amended by a subsequent deed dated 9 August 1873.

Organisation, Governance and Management

Ackworth School was founded by Dr. John Fothergill (and others) on behalf of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in the latter part of the 1770s, the first pupils arriving on 18 October 1779, a day still traditionally celebrated as Founders’ Day. The Founders intended that the School should provide an education for the children of Friends who were “not in affluence”. Much has changed since then but Quaker values still underpin the School which now takes children of all faiths, denominations and backgrounds.The School continues to be conducted by Britain Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) which appoints the School’s Governing Body which is known as the School Committee. Members of Britain Yearly Meeting meet at the School to receive a report from the Trustees and approve the audited accounts at Ackworth General Meeting which is held in May each year.The School Committee carries out its responsibilities in accordance with the published rules for Government which Ackworth General Meeting has the power to amend. The School Committee is responsible for governing the School and delegates the day to day management of the School to the Head.

Recruitment and training of Governors

As noted above, the members of the School Committee are appointed by Ackworth General Meeting. Nine members, who must be Friends, and the Treasurer, who need not be a Friend, are nominated by a nominations committee which is drawn from Ackworth General Meeting. A further two members, who need not be Friends, are nominated by each of: the School Staff, the Parent Staff Association, and four members of the Ackworth Old Scholars Association.Induction into the workings of the Charity is carried out by Friends and Officers already serving on the Committee with ongoing training being undertaken through attendance at events organised by the Friends Schools’ Council, the Association of Governing Bodies of Independent Schools (AGBIS), and other relevant organisations. This included, this year, a training day given by a member of AGBIS.The School Committee keeps a record of the training received by each individual member of School Committee.

The Committee is appointed by the Ackworth School Annual General Meeting based on nominations as follows: a) Nine Friends, being Members of Britain Yearly Meeting, appointed by Ackworth General

Meeting on the recommendation of a Nominations Committee drawn from Ackworth General Meeting.

b) A Treasurer, preferably, but not necessarily a member of Britain Yearly Meeting, appointed by Ackworth General Meeting on the recommendation of the School Committee.

c) Four members of the Ackworth Old Scholars’ Association, (being former scholars of the School, but not necessarily Members of the Religious Society of Friends) appointed by Ackworth General Meeting on the nomination of the Ackworth Old Scholars’ Association.

d) Two parent members (not necessarily Members of the Religious Society of Friends) appointed by Ackworth General Meeting on the nomination of the Parent Staff Association Annual General Meeting.

e) Two nominees of the staff (being any full-time Member of Staff of the School) appointed by Ackworth General Meeting on the nomination of the School Staff, will normally attend.

f) The School Committee may co-opt for one year in exceptional circumstances additional members (not necessarily members of the Religious Society of Friends). The period may be extended if the need arises. General Meeting shall be informed each year of the names of co-opted members with the date of first co-option and the reason for the co-option.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Anton Maree (Head) (appointed 01/09/2014) Jeffrey Swales (Deputy Head, Academic) Guy Emmett (Deputy Head, Pastoral) Mary Wilson (Head of Coram House) John Lebeter (Secretary and Bursar)

REGISTERED OFFICE Ackworth School Ackworth Pontefract West Yorkshire WF7 7LT

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS HPH Chartered Accountants 54 Bootham York YO30 7XZ

BANKERS Barclays Bank Plc 5 Market Place Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1AD

SOLICITORS Weightmans LLP (formerly Ford & Warren) Westgate Point Westgate Leeds West Yorkshire LS1 2AX

INVESTMENT ADVISORS C. Rengert & Company Chequers Watling Lane Thaxted Essex CM6 2QY

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Related Parties

The Ackworth School 1950 Trust exists to hold funds of gifts, legacies, donations etc. for the benefit of Ackworth School, and to lend these funds to the School. The Trustees of the 1950 Trust (being members of the School Committee who are Friends or Old Scholars) are also the holders of the whole of the issued share capital of Ackworth School Estates Limited (ASEL) which is a trading company which has responsibility for the external letting of the School’s land, premises and facilities. Any profit made by ASEL is donated to the School.The Wennington School Bursary Fund provides bursary support to the School. This is administered by Trustees who are all current members of School Committee.The Ackworth & Freshfield Educational Foundation provides grants and scholarships to pupils and is empowered to make grants to the School at the discretion of its Trustees who are appointed by School Committee.The finances of all of the above trusts have been incorporated into the School’s consolidated accounts.

Risk Management

The School Committee, through its management, keeps under review any potential risks to the School’s activities, and monitors the effectiveness of the School’s system of internal controls and other means, including insurance, of protecting the well-being of the School against identifiable risks. The work is now an integral part of the ongoing construction of a revised School Development Plan and has given impetus to the consideration of both existing risks and new risks as they emerge.

A key element in the management of financial risk is the setting of a reserves policy and its regular review by Trustees.

OBJECTIVES, AIMS AND ACTIVITIES

Charitable Object

The object of the Charity is to be a boarding school with day pupils also attending, run by the Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends for the education of boys and girls of both the Religious Society of Friends and others. It aims to create a happy and secure environment in which all pupils realise and develop their own special abilities in constant awareness of the needs and claims of others.

Public Benefit Aims and Intended Impact

In meeting its object, Ackworth School’s public benefit aim is to provide an excellent independent education, both through strong academic tuition, and through developing wider sporting, artistic and social skills in all of its pupils. It strives to develop in its young people a strong sense of self-worth and recognition of the duties of citizenship required of us all in support of the wider community. It seeks to develop every child in the context of their own special gifts and abilities.As well as the provision of mainstream education, the School also maintains a unit for the support and education of children on the autistic spectrum and who cannot be adequately accommodated by the education system provided by Local Authorities. There is also a thriving International Study Centre which caters for overseas students who wish to develop English language skills prior to joining mainstream education.The School provides facilities to the local community in support of its wider educational context and seeks to support other charities where possible.


In pursuing these aims Ackworth School Committee, as the Charity Trustees, have given due regard to the Charity Commission’s published general and relevant sub-sector guidance concerning the operation of the Public Benefit requirements under the Charities Act.

Objectives for the year

The School’s main objective has continued to be the provision of a first class education in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. Such education is to be as broad as possible and tailored, as far as possible, to meet the needs of each individual student. The School takes care that the Quaker ethos, particularly that of recognising and responding to “that of God in everyone”, underpins the whole approach to education.

Strategies to achieve the year’s objectives

The School Committee, being the body responsible for the governance of the School, has entrusted the management of the School to the Head.Much detail of how the School has worked towards achieving the year’s objective is contained in the Head’s Report.In order to oversee, monitor and evaluate this management, the Committee has held three main meetings (one each term) during the year at which reports have been received and discussed. Also at these regular meetings, visits have been made to academic and support departments, additional meetings have been held when the need has arisen, e.g. to plan future strategies. This year we have been looking to seek evidence of Quakerism in action within the School Community. To this end we have taken testimony from students, teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, and School Committee members. We are content that Quakerism is very evident and dynamic in all aspects of the life of the School. In saying this we are not complacent, and never should be, and continue to find ways to expand the ethos of Quakerism in our lives.Individual members of the Committee with a special interest have linked themselves with the school department wherein such interest lies. On a day to day basis, the Clerk of Committee maintains regular contact with the Head and the Bursar and other staff members, either by email, telephone or by personal visits; similarly, the Treasurer has regular contact with the Bursar. The Clerks of the two main sub-committees (Education and Estate & Domestic) keep in touch, as the need arises, with, respectively, the Head and the Bursar. Furthermore, any Committee member is welcome in the School at any time, particularly at special school functions, it being understood that such visits shall be made in accordance with the usual courtesies and shall not be seen to be interfering with the management of the School. We are all very conscious of the separation of Governance and Management of the School.

Grant Making Policy

The School has at its heart the testament of equality espoused by Friends and encourages pupils to attend irrespective of their parents’ ability to meet the fees. A significant portion of incoming charitable resources is expended on means-tested Bursaries and Scholarships each year; 12.5% of gross fee income was disbursed in this manner during the reporting period (10.9% in 2014).In addition the School had 10 pupils in the year who were funded by governmental organisations (12 in 2014). Eight of these pupils are educated in the School’s Autism Resource. They are placed by the Local Education Authorities which are unable to provide a suitable school for them in the public sector. The remaining two are the children of Service personnel.

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Related Parties

The Ackworth School 1950 Trust exists to hold funds of gifts, legacies, donations etc. for the benefit of Ackworth School, and to lend these funds to the School. The Trustees of the 1950 Trust (being members of the School Committee who are Friends or Old Scholars) are also the holders of the whole of the issued share capital of Ackworth School Estates Limited (ASEL) which is a trading company which has responsibility for the external letting of the School’s land, premises and facilities. Any profit made by ASEL is donated to the School.The Wennington School Bursary Fund provides bursary support to the School. This is administered by Trustees who are all current members of School Committee.The Ackworth & Freshfield Educational Foundation provides grants and scholarships to pupils and is empowered to make grants to the School at the discretion of its Trustees who are appointed by School Committee.The finances of all of the above trusts have been incorporated into the School’s consolidated accounts.

Risk Management

The School Committee, through its management, keeps under review any potential risks to the School’s activities, and monitors the effectiveness of the School’s system of internal controls and other means, including insurance, of protecting the well-being of the School against identifiable risks. The work is now an integral part of the ongoing construction of a revised School Development Plan and has given impetus to the consideration of both existing risks and new risks as they emerge.

A key element in the management of financial risk is the setting of a reserves policy and its regular review by Trustees.

OBJECTIVES, AIMS AND ACTIVITIES

Charitable Object

The object of the Charity is to be a boarding school with day pupils also attending, run by the Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends for the education of boys and girls of both the Religious Society of Friends and others. It aims to create a happy and secure environment in which all pupils realise and develop their own special abilities in constant awareness of the needs and claims of others.


In meeting its object, Ackworth School’s public benefit aim is to provide an excellent independent education, both through strong academic tuition, and through developing wider sporting, artistic and social skills in all of its pupils. It strives to develop in its young people a strong sense of self-worth and recognition of the duties of citizenship required of us all in support of the wider community. It seeks to develop every child in the context of their own special gifts and abilities.As well as the provision of mainstream education, the School also maintains a unit for the support and education of children on the autistic spectrum and who cannot be adequately accommodated by the education system provided by Local Authorities. There is also a thriving International Study Centre which caters for overseas students who wish to develop English language skills prior to joining mainstream education.The School provides facilities to the local community in support of its wider educational context and seeks to support other charities where possible.


In pursuing these aims Ackworth School Committee, as the Charity Trustees, have given due regard to the Charity Commission’s published general and relevant sub-sector guidance concerning the operation of the Public Benefit requirements under the Charities Act.

Objectives for the year

The School’s main objective has continued to be the provision of a first class education in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. Such education is to be as broad as possible and tailored, as far as possible, to meet the needs of each individual student. The School takes care that the Quaker ethos, particularly that of recognising and responding to “that of God in everyone”, underpins the whole approach to education.

Strategies to achieve the year’s objectives

The School Committee, being the body responsible for the governance of the School, has entrusted the management of the School to the Head.Much detail of how the School has worked towards achieving the year’s objective is contained in the Head’s Report.In order to oversee, monitor and evaluate this management, the Committee has held three main meetings (one each term) during the year at which reports have been received and discussed. Also at these regular meetings, visits have been made to academic and support departments, additional meetings have been held when the need has arisen, e.g. to plan future strategies. This year we have been looking to seek evidence of Quakerism in action within the School Community. To this end we have taken testimony from students, teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, and School Committee members. We are content that Quakerism is very evident and dynamic in all aspects of the life of the School. In saying this we are not complacent, and never should be, and continue to find ways to expand the ethos of Quakerism in our lives.Individual members of the Committee with a special interest have linked themselves with the school department wherein such interest lies. On a day to day basis, the Clerk of Committee maintains regular contact with the Head and the Bursar and other staff members, either by email, telephone or by personal visits; similarly, the Treasurer has regular contact with the Bursar. The Clerks of the two main sub-committees (Education and Estate & Domestic) keep in touch, as the need arises, with, respectively, the Head and the Bursar. Furthermore, any Committee member is welcome in the School at any time, particularly at special school functions, it being understood that such visits shall be made in accordance with the usual courtesies and shall not be seen to be interfering with the management of the School. We are all very conscious of the separation of Governance and Management of the School.

Grant Making Policy

The School has at its heart the testament of equality espoused by Friends and encourages pupils to attend irrespective of their parents’ ability to meet the fees. A significant portion of incoming charitable resources is expended on means-tested Bursaries and Scholarships each year; 12.5% of gross fee income was disbursed in this manner during the reporting period (10.9% in 2014).In addition the School had 10 pupils in the year who were funded by governmental organisations (12 in 2014). Eight of these pupils are educated in the School’s Autism Resource. They are placed by the Local Education Authorities which are unable to provide a suitable school for them in the public sector. The remaining two are the children of Service personnel.

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Policies and Welfare

The School is fully compliant with regards to statutory policies. One of Guy Emmett’s (Deputy Head Pastoral) roles is to work on compliance with all the School’s policies. All Committee members and all Staff receive Child Protection training to level one and Kate Napier has gained level two. Committee reviews all School policies on a rolling programme, and is working on improving its understanding of the quality and effectiveness of this monitoring to ensure that it is conversant with their content and effectiveness and can discuss any changes with senior staff. There are now a great many statutory policies which are regularly reviewed by Committee.

Estate

Inevitably with the estate that we have the buildings continue to need repair on a rolling programme. The maintenance system is working extremely well and we are very grateful to the maintenance team for their enthusiastic and flexible approach to their work whilst working within tight budget constraints. The new sixth form centre, born from the adversity of structural defects in the former sixth form study block near Back Lane, will provide a modern and hugely beneficial resource for sixth form students. The refurbished library has transformed the library facility within the School coupled with the inspiring leadership of our librarian, Erica Dean.

Development Plan

As usual, the planning Sub-Committee of the School Committee considers the plan and its implementation at the main Committee meeting each term. We continue to keep the development plan in view and together with the Head, list the priorities each term.With resources always in demand, there is as always a need to balance priorities.The School Committee continues to look at the future of the School and its Quaker connections in the short and longer term, taking the long distance planning as seriously as the day to day and year to year provision.The School Committee is continuing to review and update the School’s 10 year financial plan to ensure that we move forward with developments in the most prudent and effective manner, keeping a close eye on the likely effects of any decisions on our future financial wellbeing.

Volunteering and Community Action

With its Quaker foundation and the motto ‘non sibi sed omnibus’ (not for oneself but for all) the School encourages a sense of consideration for others and service to the wider community. With this in mind it is good to report the School’s involvement in the Peace Jam, Fair Trade, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the Eco-Schools programme.The Old Scholars’ Cup is presented to the student who “during the course of the school year, has shown the best qualities of initiative, innovation, enterprise and service. This service will be one that is to benefit the community, either within the School or locally. It shall not have any bearing on normal scholastic endeavour or with performance in sport”. This year the cup was presented by the President of the Old Scholars’ Association, Peter Speirs, to Kurt Hope.

Student Numbers

Numbers in School have risen during the year and we have been particularly pleased with the rise in boarding numbers. All our staff but particularly our Marketing department continue to work hard to keep existing students and to attract new students, with some notable success. The School Committee is ever mindful of the sacrifices made by parents to keep their children in School, particularly when fixing the School budget and setting fees.Ackworth, like all independent schools, has to work hard in a competitive market to maintain its numbers and aims to balance its budget. We recognise the great effort being put in by our management team to continually evaluate the value derived from expenditure without endangering the quality of care and education at Ackworth at the same time as endeavouring to maintain or increase pupil numbers. Open days for prospective pupils continue to attract good attendance and we work to encourage those attending to become pupils of the School.Coram House and the Nursery continue to be very well supported.The Autism Resource and the International Centre are, as ever, much in demand.The number of pupils opting for boarding is very good with our boarding houses being expanded to accommodate the increasing demand. There is still capacity to increase our numbers in the day market.

Education

As some subject teachers have left, others have replaced them and the quality of teaching is maintained at a high standard. Anton Maree has made a significant positive impact on the life of the School during his first year as Head. His vision and energy have been an inspiration to all the School community and he has led the School forward with a pace during this year. We are excited by the potential being unlocked within the School. Andrew Ward retired at the end of the year after many years as a dedicated teacher and head of sixth form. We wish him well. New staff are introduced to our Quaker ethos early in their first term and this continues to make the atmosphere within the School generally happy and helpful.Educational matters are not dealt with at any length in this part of the report as the Head’s report gives detail of all aspects of education at Ackworth.

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Policies and Welfare

The School is fully compliant with regards to statutory policies. One of Guy Emmett’s (Deputy Head Pastoral) roles is to work on compliance with all the School’s policies. All Committee members and all Staff receive Child Protection training to level one and Kate Napier has gained level two. Committee reviews all School policies on a rolling programme, and is working on improving its understanding of the quality and effectiveness of this monitoring to ensure that it is conversant with their content and effectiveness and can discuss any changes with senior staff. There are now a great many statutory policies which are regularly reviewed by Committee.

Estate

Inevitably with the estate that we have the buildings continue to need repair on a rolling programme. The maintenance system is working extremely well and we are very grateful to the maintenance team for their enthusiastic and flexible approach to their work whilst working within tight budget constraints. The new sixth form centre, born from the adversity of structural defects in the former sixth form study block near Back Lane, will provide a modern and hugely beneficial resource for sixth form students. The refurbished library has transformed the library facility within the School coupled with the inspiring leadership of our librarian, Erica Dean.

Development Plan

As usual, the planning Sub-Committee of the School Committee considers the plan and its implementation at the main Committee meeting each term. We continue to keep the development plan in view and together with the Head, list the priorities each term.With resources always in demand, there is as always a need to balance priorities.The School Committee continues to look at the future of the School and its Quaker connections in the short and longer term, taking the long distance planning as seriously as the day to day and year to year provision.The School Committee is continuing to review and update the School’s 10 year financial plan to ensure that we move forward with developments in the most prudent and effective manner, keeping a close eye on the likely effects of any decisions on our future financial wellbeing.

Volunteering and Community Action

With its Quaker foundation and the motto ‘non sibi sed omnibus’ (not for oneself but for all) the School encourages a sense of consideration for others and service to the wider community. With this in mind it is good to report the School’s involvement in the Peace Jam, Fair Trade, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the Eco-Schools programme.The Old Scholars’ Cup is presented to the student who “during the course of the school year, has shown the best qualities of initiative, innovation, enterprise and service. This service will be one that is to benefit the community, either within the School or locally. It shall not have any bearing on normal scholastic endeavour or with performance in sport”. This year the cup was presented by the President of the Old Scholars’ Association, Peter Speirs, to Kurt Hope.

Student Numbers

Numbers in School have risen during the year and we have been particularly pleased with the rise in boarding numbers. All our staff but particularly our Marketing department continue to work hard to keep existing students and to attract new students, with some notable success. The School Committee is ever mindful of the sacrifices made by parents to keep their children in School, particularly when fixing the School budget and setting fees.Ackworth, like all independent schools, has to work hard in a competitive market to maintain its numbers and aims to balance its budget. We recognise the great effort being put in by our management team to continually evaluate the value derived from expenditure without endangering the quality of care and education at Ackworth at the same time as endeavouring to maintain or increase pupil numbers. Open days for prospective pupils continue to attract good attendance and we work to encourage those attending to become pupils of the School.Coram House and the Nursery continue to be very well supported.The Autism Resource and the International Centre are, as ever, much in demand.The number of pupils opting for boarding is very good with our boarding houses being expanded to accommodate the increasing demand. There is still capacity to increase our numbers in the day market.

Education

As some subject teachers have left, others have replaced them and the quality of teaching is maintained at a high standard. Anton Maree has made a significant positive impact on the life of the School during his first year as Head. His vision and energy have been an inspiration to all the School community and he has led the School forward with a pace during this year. We are excited by the potential being unlocked within the School. Andrew Ward retired at the end of the year after many years as a dedicated teacher and head of sixth form. We wish him well. New staff are introduced to our Quaker ethos early in their first term and this continues to make the atmosphere within the School generally happy and helpful.Educational matters are not dealt with at any length in this part of the report as the Head’s report gives detail of all aspects of education at Ackworth.

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FINANCIAL REVIEW AND RESULTS FOR THE YEAR

Overview

In a challenging economic environment the School’s results show an improvement in performance for the year ended 31 August 2015. The School has seen an increase (0.9%) in the average number of pupils over the year (2014: reduction 6.6%). Effective management and budgetary control policies have enabled the School to achieve an operating deficit of £166,947 (2014: deficit £169,336).Fee income has increased by 7.7% (2014: 5.8% decrease). Scholarships and bursaries represented 12.5% of fee income (2014: 10.9%). The results continue to demonstrate the Trustees’ aspiration to promote accessibility by providing financial support where possible.

Pension Liability

The School participates in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (England and Wales) (“the TPS”) for its teaching staff. The TPS is an unfunded multi-employer defined benefits pension scheme governed by the Teachers’ Pensions Regulations 2010 and, from 1 April 2014, the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Regulations 2014. The Trustees are aware that there will be an increase in the employer payment rate. The next actuarial valuation is due at 31 March 2016, see note 23 for further information.

Reserves Policy

The School’s business plan recognises the need to build up reserves to ensure the maintained financial stability of the School. Whilst no specific level of reserves can be defined as ideal, the Trustees would hope to achieve a level of free reserves equivalent to one-half of budgeted annual expenditure. In this respect there is much work to be done: the School currently holds no free reserves in the accounting sense. However, unrestricted funds currently stand at £2.4m (2014: £2.8m).

Ackworth School Estates Limited

Ackworth School Estates Limited (ASEL) continues to derive income from the letting of the School’s land and buildings and has contributed £126,619 (2014: £114,276) to the School under gift aid provisions.

Future Plans

The coming year will continue to present the School’s financial management with challenges: the continuing global economic climate seems set to persist, whilst inflationary pressures continue. The School’s management will continue to develop value for money initiatives to help increase income and reduce our operating costs.

Investment Powers, Policy and Performance

The Trust Deed permits the School to invest the funds of the School in any way that it feels appropriate. The School Committee places restrictions upon investment by following ethical guidelines appropriate to the relationship between the School and the Religious Society of Friends. The Trustees remain confident that C Rengert and Company will apply their ethical guidelines appropriately and hold this principle above setting a target for the performance of the portfolio. During the year the School’s investments yielded 4.1% (2014: 8.6%).

Appointment of Auditors

Ackworth General Meeting 2014 appointed HPH Chartered Accountants of York to audit the accounts of the School and associated bodies for the year ended 31 August 2015.

Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:• Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;• Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;• State whether applicable UK accounting standards and statements of recommended practice

have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

• Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law, regulations and trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.The Trustees are also responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information on the Charity’s website.Approved by the School Committee on 20 February 2016 Minute Number 5/16/2016 (di) and signed on its behalf by:

David Bunney Clerk to the School Committee

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FINANCIAL REVIEW AND RESULTS FOR THE YEAR

Overview

In a challenging economic environment the School’s results show an improvement in performance for the year ended 31 August 2015. The School has seen an increase (0.9%) in the average number of pupils over the year (2014: reduction 6.6%). Effective management and budgetary control policies have enabled the School to achieve an operating deficit of £166,947 (2014: deficit £169,336).Fee income has increased by 7.7% (2014: 5.8% decrease). Scholarships and bursaries represented 12.5% of fee income (2014: 10.9%). The results continue to demonstrate the Trustees’ aspiration to promote accessibility by providing financial support where possible.

Pension Liability

The School participates in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (England and Wales) (“the TPS”) for its teaching staff. The TPS is an unfunded multi-employer defined benefits pension scheme governed by the Teachers’ Pensions Regulations 2010 and, from 1 April 2014, the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Regulations 2014. The Trustees are aware that there will be an increase in the employer payment rate. The next actuarial valuation is due at 31 March 2016, see note 23 for further information.

Reserves Policy

The School’s business plan recognises the need to build up reserves to ensure the maintained financial stability of the School. Whilst no specific level of reserves can be defined as ideal, the Trustees would hope to achieve a level of free reserves equivalent to one-half of budgeted annual expenditure. In this respect there is much work to be done: the School currently holds no free reserves in the accounting sense. However, unrestricted funds currently stand at £2.4m (2014: £2.8m).

Ackworth School Estates Limited

Ackworth School Estates Limited (ASEL) continues to derive income from the letting of the School’s land and buildings and has contributed £126,619 (2014: £114,276) to the School under gift aid provisions.

Future Plans

The coming year will continue to present the School’s financial management with challenges: the continuing global economic climate seems set to persist, whilst inflationary pressures continue. The School’s management will continue to develop value for money initiatives to help increase income and reduce our operating costs.

Investment Powers, Policy and Performance

The Trust Deed permits the School to invest the funds of the School in any way that it feels appropriate. The School Committee places restrictions upon investment by following ethical guidelines appropriate to the relationship between the School and the Religious Society of Friends. The Trustees remain confident that C Rengert and Company will apply their ethical guidelines appropriately and hold this principle above setting a target for the performance of the portfolio. During the year the School’s investments yielded 4.1% (2014: 8.6%).

Appointment of Auditors

Ackworth General Meeting 2014 appointed HPH Chartered Accountants of York to audit the accounts of the School and associated bodies for the year ended 31 August 2015.

Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:• Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;• Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;• State whether applicable UK accounting standards and statements of recommended practice

have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

• Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ascertain the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law, regulations and trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.The Trustees are also responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information on the Charity’s website.Approved by the School Committee on 20 February 2016 Minute Number 5/16/2016 (di) and signed on its behalf by:

David Bunney Clerk to the School Committee

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HEAD’S ANNUAL REPORT


The main objective upon my arrival at Ackworth in September 2014 was to improve the retention of our existing pupils and also to attract new pupils to the School. What was immediately important was the need to establish momentum without increasing costs. It was also essential to make the School more visible to the community within which we are placed.We were pleased with our results at GCSE, AS level and A2 level, with most of our pupils performing as expected and almost all pupils able to get the grades they needed to allow them to proceed to their chosen Universities. We are very proud of Isabel Parkinson who has gained a place at Oxford. It is very clear that Quakerism is evident in all areas of school life at Ackworth. Generosity and respect underpin relationships between Staff and students and one actively cultivated between Staff and parents, students and the outside world. It is evident in the trust that is placed in our students by Staff and in our Staff by the School, it is also evident in the conduct of our meetings, the way in which our officers are chosen, all Staff are treated, and visitors are regarded. A ‘day-to-day kindness’ characterises the spirit of the School. Silent worship is central to our lives and is practised with great dignity and respect in the Meeting House which is at the heart of the School.We were inspected by the ISI in September 2014. The Inspectors confirmed that Ackworth is a very good school. They looked at all aspects of the School, including the Nursery and Early Years; Coram House; the Boarding and Day element of Senior School and Autism Resource.The Inspectors found that pupils’ achievements throughout the School were good and noted that they made effective progress across academic and other activities, with an excellent range of opportunities available through clubs, visits and residential trips. Supporting these good achievements were the positive relationships between all in the school community, the pupils’ exemplary behaviour and their outstanding attitudes to learning.Designed to expand all pupils’ horizons, the Fothergill Society has worked hard to push at the boundaries of their knowledge and experience. Through the external speaker Platform series, we have had University professors, undergraduates and local charities visiting to lead interactive talks on subjects as varied as the importance of classical music, the necessity of wider learning, and a sociological view of the internet and the challenges of offender resettlement. The society challenges all of our pupils by offering indoor enrichment of the highest order. In addition we were fortunate to welcome to the School a number of external speakers through Sixth Form Specials and Sunday Readings.Recognising that Ackworth School needed to play a far greater role within the community, we commenced a policy of including and befriending our local junior schools. The Howard School and Bell Lane both use our swimming pool without charge. We feel that there is a moral duty to make sure that all of the children in our village are able to swim and we realise that increased access to Ackworth’s facilities will make friends for the School locally which will benefit the School in time. We also introduced sporting initiatives which have led to increased competition and co-operation with our local feeder schools and other primary schools in the wider community. We are encouraging these schools to learn new sports and in the future we will look at sharing academic resources and access to InSeT. Far from being invisible to the parents, pupils and staff at these schools, Ackworth School has quickly become a real presence in their lives. We have also initiated contact with secondary schools such as King’s School, Pontefract and Campsmount Academy, for similar reasons. Further examples of extending our outreach to our local feeder schools this year was the Mathematics Challenge which welcomed 35 Year 5 and Year 6 pupils from local primary schools, including Coram House. The pupils were given a variety of mathematical challenges to complete, testing their

mathematical knowledge, their problem-solving skills and their ability to work as part of a team. Our senior pupils helped stage the event, but most of the hard work was done by the Maths Department, who hope to make this an annual event. The weather was kind and it was possible for some of the activities to take place on The Green and in Great Garden. The education our children receive at our school is a wonderful preparation for life. Our challenges at Ackworth are more interesting and more diverse and are made even more intriguing by the different cultural expectations of all of our groups. It would be good to share this with our wider community in a far more significant manner.The Music Department has been very busy this year. We hosted the Northern Quaker Schools’ Concert in Selby Abbey and ended the year with two important concerts at Party on the Green and Open Day. We are in a very fortunate position to have so many musical groups and solo musicians to call upon for these events. In August the Choir, led by Sarah McAlindon and Ian Lenihan, enjoyed a very successful tour to Washington. The School’s production of the ‘Sound of Music’ was excellent; the Fothergill Theatre was certainly full for three nights! It was a sophisticated production, combining our great strengths, music and drama, to stunning effect.There were many trips this year and you may have followed our success on Facebook and Twitter. We have become more adept at communicating our success through social media. In addition to sporting trips to Holland and the Isle of Man, 13 pupils went to Paris on an Art Trip. Pupils were also taken to London to see some wonderful and inspirational art work at the National Portrait Gallery. We had a Natural History Society trip to Somerset; a Biology field trip, the last of many over the years for Andrew Ward, and a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition. We are fortunate to have dedicated staff who make these trips possible. Throughout the year it was encouraging to see the large number of pupils who were awarded individual and team awards for their accomplishments. This includes success in the UKMT Intermediate Mathematics Challenge, Senior Maths Challenge, Royal School of Music examination grades and drama, sport and art both within and outside of the School. We have worked hard to increase the number of academic, sporting, drama, art and musical opportunities at the School and have also increased access to extra curricular activities which enrich and advance our educational experience. This includes the approach we take through Morning Readings where pupils are exposed to a variety of issues and events, both current and historical, that encourage contemplation and reflection and often lead to charitable initiatives. The School’s support for charities both local and international is deeply established and Charity Week was a focus for our efforts. Staff and students participated in a range of activities to raise money for TASK Brazil and Candlelighters. Ackworth also has a special service partnership set up with The Prince of Wales Hospice. Our students support the Hospice through a range of volunteering activities including helping to manage their eBay site, supporting with palliative care and working in their charity shops. We have also recently set up links with the Trussel Trust Food Bank in Pontefract. Not only do these volunteering activities give students the opportunity to contribute positively to their community, sowing seeds for the future, they also give the students vital employability skills to enhance their CV and undoubtedly boost their UCAS applications, as well as opening their eyes to the difficulties others face on a daily basis.Sports that have become popular at Ackworth include cross-country and athletics, squash and tennis. This owes much to the dedication of our teachers. Team sports such as hockey, football and netball continue to be well supported and both swimming and cricket are a focus for development, particularly with the excellent facilities we have available at the School.

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The main objective upon my arrival at Ackworth in September 2014 was to improve the retention of our existing pupils and also to attract new pupils to the School. What was immediately important was the need to establish momentum without increasing costs. It was also essential to make the School more visible to the community within which we are placed.We were pleased with our results at GCSE, AS level and A2 level, with most of our pupils performing as expected and almost all pupils able to get the grades they needed to allow them to proceed to their chosen Universities. We are very proud of Isabel Parkinson who has gained a place at Oxford. It is very clear that Quakerism is evident in all areas of school life at Ackworth. Generosity and respect underpin relationships between Staff and students and one actively cultivated between Staff and parents, students and the outside world. It is evident in the trust that is placed in our students by Staff and in our Staff by the School, it is also evident in the conduct of our meetings, the way in which our officers are chosen, all Staff are treated, and visitors are regarded. A ‘day-to-day kindness’ characterises the spirit of the School. Silent worship is central to our lives and is practised with great dignity and respect in the Meeting House which is at the heart of the School.We were inspected by the ISI in September 2014. The Inspectors confirmed that Ackworth is a very good school. They looked at all aspects of the School, including the Nursery and Early Years; Coram House; the Boarding and Day element of Senior School and Autism Resource.The Inspectors found that pupils’ achievements throughout the School were good and noted that they made effective progress across academic and other activities, with an excellent range of opportunities available through clubs, visits and residential trips. Supporting these good achievements were the positive relationships between all in the school community, the pupils’ exemplary behaviour and their outstanding attitudes to learning.Designed to expand all pupils’ horizons, the Fothergill Society has worked hard to push at the boundaries of their knowledge and experience. Through the external speaker Platform series, we have had University professors, undergraduates and local charities visiting to lead interactive talks on subjects as varied as the importance of classical music, the necessity of wider learning, and a sociological view of the internet and the challenges of offender resettlement. The society challenges all of our pupils by offering indoor enrichment of the highest order. In addition we were fortunate to welcome to the School a number of external speakers through Sixth Form Specials and Sunday Readings.Recognising that Ackworth School needed to play a far greater role within the community, we commenced a policy of including and befriending our local junior schools. The Howard School and Bell Lane both use our swimming pool without charge. We feel that there is a moral duty to make sure that all of the children in our village are able to swim and we realise that increased access to Ackworth’s facilities will make friends for the School locally which will benefit the School in time. We also introduced sporting initiatives which have led to increased competition and co-operation with our local feeder schools and other primary schools in the wider community. We are encouraging these schools to learn new sports and in the future we will look at sharing academic resources and access to InSeT. Far from being invisible to the parents, pupils and staff at these schools, Ackworth School has quickly become a real presence in their lives. We have also initiated contact with secondary schools such as King’s School, Pontefract and Campsmount Academy, for similar reasons. Further examples of extending our outreach to our local feeder schools this year was the Mathematics Challenge which welcomed 35 Year 5 and Year 6 pupils from local primary schools, including Coram House. The pupils were given a variety of mathematical challenges to complete, testing their

mathematical knowledge, their problem-solving skills and their ability to work as part of a team. Our senior pupils helped stage the event, but most of the hard work was done by the Maths Department, who hope to make this an annual event. The weather was kind and it was possible for some of the activities to take place on The Green and in Great Garden. The education our children receive at our school is a wonderful preparation for life. Our challenges at Ackworth are more interesting and more diverse and are made even more intriguing by the different cultural expectations of all of our groups. It would be good to share this with our wider community in a far more significant manner.The Music Department has been very busy this year. We hosted the Northern Quaker Schools’ Concert in Selby Abbey and ended the year with two important concerts at Party on the Green and Open Day. We are in a very fortunate position to have so many musical groups and solo musicians to call upon for these events. In August the Choir, led by Sarah McAlindon and Ian Lenihan, enjoyed a very successful tour to Washington. The School’s production of the ‘Sound of Music’ was excellent; the Fothergill Theatre was certainly full for three nights! It was a sophisticated production, combining our great strengths, music and drama, to stunning effect.There were many trips this year and you may have followed our success on Facebook and Twitter. We have become more adept at communicating our success through social media. In addition to sporting trips to Holland and the Isle of Man, 13 pupils went to Paris on an Art Trip. Pupils were also taken to London to see some wonderful and inspirational art work at the National Portrait Gallery. We had a Natural History Society trip to Somerset; a Biology field trip, the last of many over the years for Andrew Ward, and a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition. We are fortunate to have dedicated staff who make these trips possible. Throughout the year it was encouraging to see the large number of pupils who were awarded individual and team awards for their accomplishments. This includes success in the UKMT Intermediate Mathematics Challenge, Senior Maths Challenge, Royal School of Music examination grades and drama, sport and art both within and outside of the School. We have worked hard to increase the number of academic, sporting, drama, art and musical opportunities at the School and have also increased access to extra curricular activities which enrich and advance our educational experience. This includes the approach we take through Morning Readings where pupils are exposed to a variety of issues and events, both current and historical, that encourage contemplation and reflection and often lead to charitable initiatives. The School’s support for charities both local and international is deeply established and Charity Week was a focus for our efforts. Staff and students participated in a range of activities to raise money for TASK Brazil and Candlelighters. Ackworth also has a special service partnership set up with The Prince of Wales Hospice. Our students support the Hospice through a range of volunteering activities including helping to manage their eBay site, supporting with palliative care and working in their charity shops. We have also recently set up links with the Trussel Trust Food Bank in Pontefract. Not only do these volunteering activities give students the opportunity to contribute positively to their community, sowing seeds for the future, they also give the students vital employability skills to enhance their CV and undoubtedly boost their UCAS applications, as well as opening their eyes to the difficulties others face on a daily basis.Sports that have become popular at Ackworth include cross-country and athletics, squash and tennis. This owes much to the dedication of our teachers. Team sports such as hockey, football and netball continue to be well supported and both swimming and cricket are a focus for development, particularly with the excellent facilities we have available at the School.

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The end of the year is an apposite time to look back and celebrate national success achieved in English by our students. Three have had their work recognised at national levels. Gillian Clarke, the National Poet of Wales, selected Jacob Sowter as the winner of the Specially Commended prize in this year’s HMC 6th Form National Poetry Competition with his entry ‘Delivery’. Charlotte Sowter won the 2015 Dorothy Trippier Peace Essay Competition and Ally Hyde offered a piece of performance poetry with musical accompaniment to the National Eczema Society, examining the experience of living with Eczema. The NES were so moved by her performance that they have published the recording on their social media outlets. Many congratulations to all three. Throughout the year we have made improvements to the quality of the educational experience. The Library is now a popular resource with the attractive spaces within allowing collaborative work, quiet study or comfortable reading in addition to the technology associated with modern libraries. The best features of the Library were retained and some new ones added. It is an initiative like this that has helped us to retain pupils and attract new ones. Another has been the improvement to our IT infrastructure. Most of our classrooms now have wi-fi access and this will allow our teaching to make greater use of IT to enhance learning and also allow our pupils to make use of their devices during lessons. Many of our boarders should now choose to stay at Ackworth instead of leaving at the point of transition because of the access to reliable wi-fi. During the summer important work was done extending our provision in our Boys’ Boarding House. Over 20 new spaces were created by moving staff accommodation and adding carefully designed furniture to existing rooms. Other parts of the School received attention as well. The East and West colonnades were refurbished at considerable expense and the sixth form provision was added to with the refurbishment of the old Art Study block into a sumptuous lounge and a collaborative and innovative working space. Pupils now have access to studies and a more distinctive larger area in which to integrate relax and study. We also commenced work on extending our provision in the Autism Resource Unit which will allow teaching areas for two additional pupils. Huge progress has been made to extend the facilities we offer to our pupils.Agents visiting the School this year were struck by the sincerity of our pupils; the value of our historic buildings and the beauty of the setting; the evidence of good teaching; the rapport between our pupils and their teachers; the quality of our catering and the courtesy and hospitality of everyone they met. These Agents know what to look for – they were able to admire the way in which we work to identify and develop the individual gifts of our children. They could see that what we are offering is something rather special.The Inspection Report certainly informed detailed discussions about strategic planning as did the contributions of staff, pupils and parents. A strategic plan will be implemented next year which will address the following priorities:

1) Attainment

2) Learning, teaching and the curriculum

3) Student welfare and personal development

4) Staff professional development

5) Recruitment, admissions and marketing

6) Alumni, fundraising and reputational growth

7) Resources

8) Regulatory compliance

9) Quaker ethos

We did very well to attract 30 additional pupils to the School during the academic year. This is due to excellent work done by Marketing and Admissions through improved relationships with the agents who provide us with pupils, but also our ability to attract to the School good sportsmen and women.Another challenge was to improve the retention of Year 11 pupils and also to recruit more international boarders to the School. New agents have visited the School and we have made them aware of the improvements to the School that are being carried out during the summer holidays. It is hoped that this will help to raise the number of boarders at the School to 120 and move the overall pupil numbers closer to a target of 500. New markets have to be considered to recruit new boarders. The political situation in Russia and the Ukraine has had a pronounced effect upon our recruitment of boarders from these countries. Maintaining the ‘correct’ balance of nationalities has become very difficult in the interim and whilst it may be desirable to control the number of pupils from China and Hong Kong, it does not make sense when the School has a deficit. The number of pupils attending the nursery has increased as a result of effective leadership and the initiative to increase the length of operation and develop the site. Our nursery is now very competitive and we will start the new school year in September 2015 with heightened confidence. Numbers in Coram House continue to rise and we hope for an increase of at least 20 students for the new school year in September 2015. This academic year saw a spectacular increase in the amount of regulatory activity emanating from the Department for Education. The ISSR Regulatory Handbook has been updated and reissued at least twice since January 2015. The current inspection regime was created in 1992 with five broad areas for inspection; now there are over 400 regulations for all-through, co-educational, boarding schools. The inspection framework has to be redesigned for today. We have been told that the inspection process will be split into two parts: compliance and quality assessment. The key issues in the future are likely to be Safeguarding, fundamental British Values and the Prevent Duty. There is a rising tide of mental health problems at schools and we should be very concerned about this. Social media has ensured that there is no escape and the internet is a source of questionable advice and sometimes an opportunity to self-destruct. Some schools have made a shift towards mindfulness and well-being training. We are told that pupils cannot learn if they are fearful; that silence is nourishing; that training the mind to focus in a moment of pressure is desirable. It is good that we have been undertaking these things since 1779.

OTHER AWARDS 2015

The Old Scholars’ CupThe winner this year was Kurt Hope. He impressed Staff with his friendly manner and polite approach, which has embodied the very best of what we expect in terms of behaviour from our students. His willingness to go the extra mile to make other people’s lives easier has been noticed by a wide range of people and reflects the ethos of the School. His contribution to so many aspects of the school community made him a very worthy winner. Kurt was a member of Woolman House and has done a huge amount to encourage participation in House events by members of all ages and has taken part in House competitions, even when the activity has not been his forte. In House his willingness to organise events has been much appreciated; he has been a central figure both by ensuring arrangements are in place, and by enthusiastic participation. His recent involvement in music has done much to encourage other boys to get involved. Charity Week saw him take a key role, and the boys’ dance, which was largely his conception, was appreciated by a very enthusiastic audience. The fact that the dance has been reprised on several other occasions, to great hilarity, is a testimony to the success of his creation.

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The end of the year is an apposite time to look back and celebrate national success achieved in English by our students. Three have had their work recognised at national levels. Gillian Clarke, the National Poet of Wales, selected Jacob Sowter as the winner of the Specially Commended prize in this year’s HMC 6th Form National Poetry Competition with his entry ‘Delivery’. Charlotte Sowter won the 2015 Dorothy Trippier Peace Essay Competition and Ally Hyde offered a piece of performance poetry with musical accompaniment to the National Eczema Society, examining the experience of living with Eczema. The NES were so moved by her performance that they have published the recording on their social media outlets. Many congratulations to all three. Throughout the year we have made improvements to the quality of the educational experience. The Library is now a popular resource with the attractive spaces within allowing collaborative work, quiet study or comfortable reading in addition to the technology associated with modern libraries. The best features of the Library were retained and some new ones added. It is an initiative like this that has helped us to retain pupils and attract new ones. Another has been the improvement to our IT infrastructure. Most of our classrooms now have wi-fi access and this will allow our teaching to make greater use of IT to enhance learning and also allow our pupils to make use of their devices during lessons. Many of our boarders should now choose to stay at Ackworth instead of leaving at the point of transition because of the access to reliable wi-fi. During the summer important work was done extending our provision in our Boys’ Boarding House. Over 20 new spaces were created by moving staff accommodation and adding carefully designed furniture to existing rooms. Other parts of the School received attention as well. The East and West colonnades were refurbished at considerable expense and the sixth form provision was added to with the refurbishment of the old Art Study block into a sumptuous lounge and a collaborative and innovative working space. Pupils now have access to studies and a more distinctive larger area in which to integrate relax and study. We also commenced work on extending our provision in the Autism Resource Unit which will allow teaching areas for two additional pupils. Huge progress has been made to extend the facilities we offer to our pupils.Agents visiting the School this year were struck by the sincerity of our pupils; the value of our historic buildings and the beauty of the setting; the evidence of good teaching; the rapport between our pupils and their teachers; the quality of our catering and the courtesy and hospitality of everyone they met. These Agents know what to look for – they were able to admire the way in which we work to identify and develop the individual gifts of our children. They could see that what we are offering is something rather special.The Inspection Report certainly informed detailed discussions about strategic planning as did the contributions of staff, pupils and parents. A strategic plan will be implemented next year which will address the following priorities:

1) Attainment

2) Learning, teaching and the curriculum

3) Student welfare and personal development

4) Staff professional development

5) Recruitment, admissions and marketing

6) Alumni, fundraising and reputational growth

7) Resources

8) Regulatory compliance

9) Quaker ethos

We did very well to attract 30 additional pupils to the School during the academic year. This is due to excellent work done by Marketing and Admissions through improved relationships with the agents who provide us with pupils, but also our ability to attract to the School good sportsmen and women.Another challenge was to improve the retention of Year 11 pupils and also to recruit more international boarders to the School. New agents have visited the School and we have made them aware of the improvements to the School that are being carried out during the summer holidays. It is hoped that this will help to raise the number of boarders at the School to 120 and move the overall pupil numbers closer to a target of 500. New markets have to be considered to recruit new boarders. The political situation in Russia and the Ukraine has had a pronounced effect upon our recruitment of boarders from these countries. Maintaining the ‘correct’ balance of nationalities has become very difficult in the interim and whilst it may be desirable to control the number of pupils from China and Hong Kong, it does not make sense when the School has a deficit. The number of pupils attending the nursery has increased as a result of effective leadership and the initiative to increase the length of operation and develop the site. Our nursery is now very competitive and we will start the new school year in September 2015 with heightened confidence. Numbers in Coram House continue to rise and we hope for an increase of at least 20 students for the new school year in September 2015. This academic year saw a spectacular increase in the amount of regulatory activity emanating from the Department for Education. The ISSR Regulatory Handbook has been updated and reissued at least twice since January 2015. The current inspection regime was created in 1992 with five broad areas for inspection; now there are over 400 regulations for all-through, co-educational, boarding schools. The inspection framework has to be redesigned for today. We have been told that the inspection process will be split into two parts: compliance and quality assessment. The key issues in the future are likely to be Safeguarding, fundamental British Values and the Prevent Duty. There is a rising tide of mental health problems at schools and we should be very concerned about this. Social media has ensured that there is no escape and the internet is a source of questionable advice and sometimes an opportunity to self-destruct. Some schools have made a shift towards mindfulness and well-being training. We are told that pupils cannot learn if they are fearful; that silence is nourishing; that training the mind to focus in a moment of pressure is desirable. It is good that we have been undertaking these things since 1779.

OTHER AWARDS 2015

The Old Scholars’ CupThe winner this year was Kurt Hope. He impressed Staff with his friendly manner and polite approach, which has embodied the very best of what we expect in terms of behaviour from our students. His willingness to go the extra mile to make other people’s lives easier has been noticed by a wide range of people and reflects the ethos of the School. His contribution to so many aspects of the school community made him a very worthy winner. Kurt was a member of Woolman House and has done a huge amount to encourage participation in House events by members of all ages and has taken part in House competitions, even when the activity has not been his forte. In House his willingness to organise events has been much appreciated; he has been a central figure both by ensuring arrangements are in place, and by enthusiastic participation. His recent involvement in music has done much to encourage other boys to get involved. Charity Week saw him take a key role, and the boys’ dance, which was largely his conception, was appreciated by a very enthusiastic audience. The fact that the dance has been reprised on several other occasions, to great hilarity, is a testimony to the success of his creation.

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Kurt has played an important role in welcoming new students into the School by giving tours and generally making them feel settled and secure. He is an excellent communicator and his positive interaction with visitors to the School has been a feature of his contributions.

The Creative Arts – Music

This year has been an exceptionally busy and successful year for the Music Department. Instrumental lessons continue to be a popular option for our pupils and various initiatives such as Clarineo group, bassoon lessons and targeted taster lessons in Coram are encouraging pupils to take up instruments that might not automatically be as popular. The Autumn Term had a number of high profile events including a Cabaret Evening in early November where a large number of pupils perform solo songs or play in an ensemble with the peripatetic teachers. We were very grateful to the teachers who gave their time freely for this event and it was so successful that another event is planned for November 2015. This term also included the school production of ‘The Sound of Music’. This was an ambitious project that took a lot of commitment from everyone involved and the run of shows at the end of November was of top quality. In addition to these bigger events, we saw some ‘A’ Level students entertain the Boarders during a Sunday Evening Reading and there were two Wednesday lunchtime concerts which gave pupils an opportunity to perform to an audience. The term closed with the annual Christmas Concert which included newly formed clubs such as Woodwind Ensemble and a Christmas Medley from the Orchestra with an audience sing-along. The focus of Spring Term was undoubtedly on the Northern Quaker Schools’ Three Choirs Concert hosted by Ackworth School and held in Selby Abbey. Preparation for this involved weekend rehearsals, as individual choirs and all together. In January, the Department took the Choir to sing in Wakefield Cathedral, under the direction of Ian Lenihan. The Easter Concert provided another opportunity to perform before the big concert at Selby Abbey at the end of the term. Ian Lenihan was thrilled to conduct a choir of well over 100 singers alongside a 15 piece orchestra. The Spring Term also saw the return of the lunchtime concerts and the varied repertoire was well received by both the staff and students who came to see them. Another big success was the Sunday evening Boarders’ Concert. A number of boarders worked with Ian Lenihan over the course of a weekend to prepare for a delightful concert – bringing the boarding community together and also providing an excellent Sunday Evening Reading.Also during the Spring term was the Imogen Young Day for Singers, an initiative created by Ian Lenihan and Sarah Bentham and funded by the Imogen Young Trust, where singers have the opportunity to work with professionals in a workshop setting for a day. The opera singers who gave the workshop were inspiring and the performance at the end of the day was most enjoyable. A number of pupils accompanied Ian Lenihan to see ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ at the end of the day and this really helped to consolidate everything they had learned at the workshop. Summer Term was busy with external examinations including GCSE, AS, ‘A’ Level, London College of Music and ABRSM. The Leavers’ Concert was a bittersweet event with very proud Staff and parents feeling emotional as they listened to some pupils’ last performances in School. The Music Department also prepared students for the annual ‘Party on the Green’ – a Parent Staff Association event. This year the weather was lovely and helped to bring out excellent numbers, as did the superb cake stall! The Coram Choir, Coram Singers, Senior School Choir, Orchestra, Staff Choir, Senior String Group, many soloists and Rock Band all took part and quite simply the atmosphere couldn’t have been better. The Open Day concert brought the year to a close and allowed ensembles to regroup (after the busy examination season) and perform for one last time before the Summer Holidays. Repertoire favourites

from the school year were performed by a vast number of ensembles and soloists and the choir brought the concert to a close with some beautifully reflective Dvořák. The concert was of an extremely high standard and provided a fitting end to what has been an eventful, busy and exciting year for the Music Department.However, 27 pupils and Ian Lenihan, Sarah McAlindon, Bryony Lebeter and Jeffrey Swales were not quite finished yet and at 2am on Monday 24 August they set off for Washington D.C. The choir gave two concerts, one in the National Christian Church and another in a Franciscan Monastery. The pupils’ behaviour was excellent throughout and a most enjoyable time was had by all.

Sport

The Annual Badsworth and Hessle cross-country runs took place on 13 February and the winners were as follows: Badsworth HessleJunior: Josh Dawson Leona ClarksonIntermediate: Sam Dawson Holly KitchingSenior: Henry Lodge Zoe Jefferies

Inter-house winners were:Sport HouseFootball Junior: Penn Senior: Fothergill Overall: Fothergill

Rounders GurneyNetball Penn

The McRobert Cup, donated by an Old Scholar, James McRobert, was awarded to Holt Hogan for Excellence and Support in Sport.Individual Athletics Trophies went to:

Senior Girls Jenny Stauffer-GreenwoodIntermediate Girls Holly KitchingSenior Boys Fentin Garba Intermediate Boys Sam DawsonJunior Boys Robert Elwis

Many students have undertaken Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions and a significant number of students have completed their awards programme at different times throughout the year. Our thanks are extended to all the teaching staff, especially Lucinda Hamill and Gwen Casey, who gave their time, energy and commitment to support these expeditions.

The Creative Arts – Art

The Art Department continues to be a lively and vibrant part of the School, where pupils work hard to achieve the wonderful results they attain each year. We have had several successes with regard to students gaining places on art courses at university too.

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Kurt has played an important role in welcoming new students into the School by giving tours and generally making them feel settled and secure. He is an excellent communicator and his positive interaction with visitors to the School has been a feature of his contributions.

The Creative Arts – Music

This year has been an exceptionally busy and successful year for the Music Department. Instrumental lessons continue to be a popular option for our pupils and various initiatives such as Clarineo group, bassoon lessons and targeted taster lessons in Coram are encouraging pupils to take up instruments that might not automatically be as popular. The Autumn Term had a number of high profile events including a Cabaret Evening in early November where a large number of pupils perform solo songs or play in an ensemble with the peripatetic teachers. We were very grateful to the teachers who gave their time freely for this event and it was so successful that another event is planned for November 2015. This term also included the school production of ‘The Sound of Music’. This was an ambitious project that took a lot of commitment from everyone involved and the run of shows at the end of November was of top quality. In addition to these bigger events, we saw some ‘A’ Level students entertain the Boarders during a Sunday Evening Reading and there were two Wednesday lunchtime concerts which gave pupils an opportunity to perform to an audience. The term closed with the annual Christmas Concert which included newly formed clubs such as Woodwind Ensemble and a Christmas Medley from the Orchestra with an audience sing-along. The focus of Spring Term was undoubtedly on the Northern Quaker Schools’ Three Choirs Concert hosted by Ackworth School and held in Selby Abbey. Preparation for this involved weekend rehearsals, as individual choirs and all together. In January, the Department took the Choir to sing in Wakefield Cathedral, under the direction of Ian Lenihan. The Easter Concert provided another opportunity to perform before the big concert at Selby Abbey at the end of the term. Ian Lenihan was thrilled to conduct a choir of well over 100 singers alongside a 15 piece orchestra. The Spring Term also saw the return of the lunchtime concerts and the varied repertoire was well received by both the staff and students who came to see them. Another big success was the Sunday evening Boarders’ Concert. A number of boarders worked with Ian Lenihan over the course of a weekend to prepare for a delightful concert – bringing the boarding community together and also providing an excellent Sunday Evening Reading.Also during the Spring term was the Imogen Young Day for Singers, an initiative created by Ian Lenihan and Sarah Bentham and funded by the Imogen Young Trust, where singers have the opportunity to work with professionals in a workshop setting for a day. The opera singers who gave the workshop were inspiring and the performance at the end of the day was most enjoyable. A number of pupils accompanied Ian Lenihan to see ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ at the end of the day and this really helped to consolidate everything they had learned at the workshop. Summer Term was busy with external examinations including GCSE, AS, ‘A’ Level, London College of Music and ABRSM. The Leavers’ Concert was a bittersweet event with very proud Staff and parents feeling emotional as they listened to some pupils’ last performances in School. The Music Department also prepared students for the annual ‘Party on the Green’ – a Parent Staff Association event. This year the weather was lovely and helped to bring out excellent numbers, as did the superb cake stall! The Coram Choir, Coram Singers, Senior School Choir, Orchestra, Staff Choir, Senior String Group, many soloists and Rock Band all took part and quite simply the atmosphere couldn’t have been better. The Open Day concert brought the year to a close and allowed ensembles to regroup (after the busy examination season) and perform for one last time before the Summer Holidays. Repertoire favourites

from the school year were performed by a vast number of ensembles and soloists and the choir brought the concert to a close with some beautifully reflective Dvořák. The concert was of an extremely high standard and provided a fitting end to what has been an eventful, busy and exciting year for the Music Department.However, 27 pupils and Ian Lenihan, Sarah McAlindon, Bryony Lebeter and Jeffrey Swales were not quite finished yet and at 2am on Monday 24 August they set off for Washington D.C. The choir gave two concerts, one in the National Christian Church and another in a Franciscan Monastery. The pupils’ behaviour was excellent throughout and a most enjoyable time was had by all.

Sport

The Annual Badsworth and Hessle cross-country runs took place on 13 February and the winners were as follows: Badsworth HessleJunior: Josh Dawson Leona ClarksonIntermediate: Sam Dawson Holly KitchingSenior: Henry Lodge Zoe Jefferies

Inter-house winners were:Sport HouseFootball Junior: Penn Senior: Fothergill Overall: Fothergill

Rounders GurneyNetball Penn

The McRobert Cup, donated by an Old Scholar, James McRobert, was awarded to Holt Hogan for Excellence and Support in Sport.Individual Athletics Trophies went to:

Senior Girls Jenny Stauffer-GreenwoodIntermediate Girls Holly KitchingSenior Boys Fentin Garba Intermediate Boys Sam DawsonJunior Boys Robert Elwis

Many students have undertaken Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions and a significant number of students have completed their awards programme at different times throughout the year. Our thanks are extended to all the teaching staff, especially Lucinda Hamill and Gwen Casey, who gave their time, energy and commitment to support these expeditions.

The Creative Arts – Art

The Art Department continues to be a lively and vibrant part of the School, where pupils work hard to achieve the wonderful results they attain each year. We have had several successes with regard to students gaining places on art courses at university too.

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There have been a number of art trips to The Hepworth, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and to London to extend pupils’ experiences of art both in and out of the classroom. The 2nd year enjoyed their visit to the National Portrait Gallery for their Portraiture project too. The Art trip to Paris took place again in the autumn, which was a wonderful opportunity for pupils to see some of the world’s most stunning masterpieces.The Art Department was asked to devise the Coram House Nursery mural which was no mean feat! The mural has taken pride of place on the Nursery walls and will be added to over the following months, with tactile imagery to enable the piece to be interactive.The Art Department continues to run successful cross-phase workshops for feeder primary schools, which give an exciting insight into life in senior school. The Department also supports whole school productions by creating some interesting props and backdrops for the stage.This year, the creative arts magazine ‘Mosaic’ features some wonderful examples of our pupils’ art work alongside the English Department’s creative writing and poetry entries. This is an excellent way of showcasing their many talents.

Creative Writing

Inter-house Poetry Competition (on the theme of “Doubt”)

Junior Winner: “I doubt therefore I am” Abigail Stretton-MooreRunners up: “Doubt” Robert Elwis “The Homework” Katie Assassa

IntermediateWinner: “The Sceptic” Charlotte Sowter

SeniorWinner: “Self-doubt”, Isabel ParkinsonRunners Up: “Doubt”, Alex Zeitlin “Why I haven’t written a poem” Jacob SowterOverall House winner: Woolman and Gurney

Inter-house Prose Competition (ending with the line, “That was how it was then, in the old days, when we were poor and happy”)

Junior Winner: “Rich with Love” Alice MasonRunners up: “Flashback” Madison Cusworth “Talk to the Dance, not to the Stick” Edward Ducker

IntermediateWinner: “A Financial Diet” Abigail Stretton-MooreRunner up: “Fond Memories” Charlotte Sowter

SeniorWinner: “Joe” Ally HydeRunner up: “Arrangements” Priya KaurOverall House winner: GURNEY

CORAM HOUSE – NURSERY

We were delighted to begin the new school year with the full refurbishment of our Nursery and the addition of a new large multifunctional room, dining room and kitchen through the aesthetically pleasing conversion of two barn rooms. Following the architect’s plans, much of the work was carried out by our own Works Department who were able to make appropriate amendments to improve our ‘fit for purpose’ needs. Thank you to Andy Rushton (Clerk of Works) and Roy Simpson (Deputy Clerk of Works) and their team and Heather Jones and her staff for their successful involvement and completion of these projects during the Summer and early Autumn Term. From September 2014 we advertised that we could offer extended daily opening hours and all year round provision. The greater flexibility in opening hours, together with the refurbishment, has produced very positive results. Three new highly qualified staff were recruited to join the Nursery Team for our September launch followed by the arrival of Lucy Cruddas, Nursery Manager from January 2015. The improvements to our provision and the drive to recruit younger children between the age of two and two and a half have helped to grow our Nursery numbers and Lucy has been instrumental in promoting links within the local community and maximising our presence within the local market. Although places in each session are limited to 22, we are closely monitoring how we can continue to increase our Nursery provision. Plans had been drawn up for a new Nursery build but the refurbishment and extensions have offered other development avenues that are still being actively pursued within the Annual Development Plan of 2015-2016. The large multifunctional room has enhanced opportunities for music and movement indoors to supplement our outdoor programme. ‘Dough Disco’, ‘Squiggle while you Wiggle’ and ‘Boogie Mites’ are examples of creative and exciting activities. The room has also been used by outside providers such as Jo Jingles, Gym Babies and Baby Massage. These activities help to attract new families into the Nursery and with a separate entrance and the use of the dining room to store the belongings of visitors our Nursery provision is not compromised. The staff facilities upstairs in the hostel were also improved over the Christmas holidays so that there is an effective work area as well as a rest room for the staff and the hostel users. Lucy’s launch of our own Baby and Toddler session has also proved to be hugely successful, capturing interest from families before they even consider Nursery education. Recognising the importance of specialist teaching to attract and retain Nursery children and their families, new initiatives have been introduced into the Nursery timetable including ‘Magical Maths’ and French along with the use of two iPads and improved software provision. The Nursery children were also delighted to take part in a national competition for ‘Thomas and Friends’. They sang ‘Happy Birthday’ in five different languages representing the cultural background of our Nursery children: French, English, Russian, Catalan and Afrikaans supported by Anton Maree who joined the children in their singing. We were also delighted that Glenn Middleditch received the five star rating for the Nursery kitchen facilities and quality of food and further initiatives have taken place recently to extend the snack food choices. Our transitional ‘Nursery Day’ once again proved to be successful this year with the addition of a weekly early morning swimming session. There were also a series of themed afternoons where the Nursery children joined the Reception children with activities such as: Fun with French, Mural Magic, Nursery Games, Musical Maestros, Great Bake Off, Spanish Fiesta, Secrets of the Forest and a Teddy Bears’ picnic with family and friends. Leaflet drops, advertising signage on our minibuses and local advertising (such as through the Ackworth Arrow) have all helped to bring in new enquiries to the Nursery. We were disappointed that the Government’s plans to start a tax-free childcare scheme have been delayed but we continue to promote other childcare voucher schemes such as Fideliti which can be more financially beneficial than the 15 hours of free government childcare provision.

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There have been a number of art trips to The Hepworth, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and to London to extend pupils’ experiences of art both in and out of the classroom. The 2nd year enjoyed their visit to the National Portrait Gallery for their Portraiture project too. The Art trip to Paris took place again in the autumn, which was a wonderful opportunity for pupils to see some of the world’s most stunning masterpieces.The Art Department was asked to devise the Coram House Nursery mural which was no mean feat! The mural has taken pride of place on the Nursery walls and will be added to over the following months, with tactile imagery to enable the piece to be interactive.The Art Department continues to run successful cross-phase workshops for feeder primary schools, which give an exciting insight into life in senior school. The Department also supports whole school productions by creating some interesting props and backdrops for the stage.This year, the creative arts magazine ‘Mosaic’ features some wonderful examples of our pupils’ art work alongside the English Department’s creative writing and poetry entries. This is an excellent way of showcasing their many talents.

Creative Writing

Inter-house Poetry Competition (on the theme of “Doubt”)

Junior Winner: “I doubt therefore I am” Abigail Stretton-MooreRunners up: “Doubt” Robert Elwis “The Homework” Katie Assassa

IntermediateWinner: “The Sceptic” Charlotte Sowter

SeniorWinner: “Self-doubt”, Isabel ParkinsonRunners Up: “Doubt”, Alex Zeitlin “Why I haven’t written a poem” Jacob SowterOverall House winner: Woolman and Gurney

Inter-house Prose Competition (ending with the line, “That was how it was then, in the old days, when we were poor and happy”)

Junior Winner: “Rich with Love” Alice MasonRunners up: “Flashback” Madison Cusworth “Talk to the Dance, not to the Stick” Edward Ducker

IntermediateWinner: “A Financial Diet” Abigail Stretton-MooreRunner up: “Fond Memories” Charlotte Sowter

SeniorWinner: “Joe” Ally HydeRunner up: “Arrangements” Priya KaurOverall House winner: GURNEY

CORAM HOUSE – NURSERY

We were delighted to begin the new school year with the full refurbishment of our Nursery and the addition of a new large multifunctional room, dining room and kitchen through the aesthetically pleasing conversion of two barn rooms. Following the architect’s plans, much of the work was carried out by our own Works Department who were able to make appropriate amendments to improve our ‘fit for purpose’ needs. Thank you to Andy Rushton (Clerk of Works) and Roy Simpson (Deputy Clerk of Works) and their team and Heather Jones and her staff for their successful involvement and completion of these projects during the Summer and early Autumn Term. From September 2014 we advertised that we could offer extended daily opening hours and all year round provision. The greater flexibility in opening hours, together with the refurbishment, has produced very positive results. Three new highly qualified staff were recruited to join the Nursery Team for our September launch followed by the arrival of Lucy Cruddas, Nursery Manager from January 2015. The improvements to our provision and the drive to recruit younger children between the age of two and two and a half have helped to grow our Nursery numbers and Lucy has been instrumental in promoting links within the local community and maximising our presence within the local market. Although places in each session are limited to 22, we are closely monitoring how we can continue to increase our Nursery provision. Plans had been drawn up for a new Nursery build but the refurbishment and extensions have offered other development avenues that are still being actively pursued within the Annual Development Plan of 2015-2016. The large multifunctional room has enhanced opportunities for music and movement indoors to supplement our outdoor programme. ‘Dough Disco’, ‘Squiggle while you Wiggle’ and ‘Boogie Mites’ are examples of creative and exciting activities. The room has also been used by outside providers such as Jo Jingles, Gym Babies and Baby Massage. These activities help to attract new families into the Nursery and with a separate entrance and the use of the dining room to store the belongings of visitors our Nursery provision is not compromised. The staff facilities upstairs in the hostel were also improved over the Christmas holidays so that there is an effective work area as well as a rest room for the staff and the hostel users. Lucy’s launch of our own Baby and Toddler session has also proved to be hugely successful, capturing interest from families before they even consider Nursery education. Recognising the importance of specialist teaching to attract and retain Nursery children and their families, new initiatives have been introduced into the Nursery timetable including ‘Magical Maths’ and French along with the use of two iPads and improved software provision. The Nursery children were also delighted to take part in a national competition for ‘Thomas and Friends’. They sang ‘Happy Birthday’ in five different languages representing the cultural background of our Nursery children: French, English, Russian, Catalan and Afrikaans supported by Anton Maree who joined the children in their singing. We were also delighted that Glenn Middleditch received the five star rating for the Nursery kitchen facilities and quality of food and further initiatives have taken place recently to extend the snack food choices. Our transitional ‘Nursery Day’ once again proved to be successful this year with the addition of a weekly early morning swimming session. There were also a series of themed afternoons where the Nursery children joined the Reception children with activities such as: Fun with French, Mural Magic, Nursery Games, Musical Maestros, Great Bake Off, Spanish Fiesta, Secrets of the Forest and a Teddy Bears’ picnic with family and friends. Leaflet drops, advertising signage on our minibuses and local advertising (such as through the Ackworth Arrow) have all helped to bring in new enquiries to the Nursery. We were disappointed that the Government’s plans to start a tax-free childcare scheme have been delayed but we continue to promote other childcare voucher schemes such as Fideliti which can be more financially beneficial than the 15 hours of free government childcare provision.

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Coram has continued to work tirelessly through the year for the chosen Dogs’ Trust charity. Following a series of fundraising events such as decorating the Christmas tree with pet themed decorations, a sponsored doggy paddle and the popular ‘Coram’s Got Talent’, the children raised a magnificent sum of £3,079.18 and a cheque was recently presented in assembly to a representative from the Dogs’ Trust with her two dogs Oscar and Winnie. Our communication with parents continues to thrive through the weekly Coram Connects news bulletin and the Coram Chronicle which report upon the ongoing activities within Coram House and Coram House Nursery. However a major development this year has been the use of social media with regular Twitter and Facebook posts which give instant access for parents and friends to follow the activities taking place for the pupils both in and out of school. This is further supplemented by the whole school Ackworth Today and the regular letters from the Head and Head of Coram House. The parent portal is now fully functioning as a reporting tool with other items of interest uploaded such as the Behaviour Policy. Coram House Junior pupils and their parent helpers joined with the Senior School for the traditional Founders’ Day Morning Meeting. The Pre-Prep pupils had a lovely walk around Cannon Hall whilst the junior children this year walked to Nostell Priory. The Nursery children also took part in our tradition with a walk around the school playing fields followed by a picnic.Coram’s sports teams have been in action throughout the year with football and netball fixtures for Years 3 and 4 and Years 5 and 6 both home and away against Pocklington School and Bootham as well as schools from further afield through the HMC tournaments. Our presence at cross-country events continues to flourish with some excellent performances at the Grammar School at Leeds, the HMC event at Barlborough Hall School and in our own Cross County Tournament hosted for local schools. We have also had an excellent run of results through our swimming events. This included an amazing triple gold medal performance from James Bourke (Year 6), Dan Bourke (Year 4) and Max Cooper (Year 5) at the prestigious HMC Swimming Tournament. Victories were secured in our local fixtures against Pocklington School, Silcoates School and a primary cluster meeting with Grove Lea and Mill Dam. We hosted the Primary Catholic Schools’ Swimming Tournament this year, winning against six other schools. Participation in triathlons, biathlons, aquathons, the HMC athletics and the summer rounders and cricket season are testimony to how we continue to embrace a full sporting programme to facilitate breadth and depth of opportunity to unlock the potential of all our children. Inter-house sporting events continue to provide opportunities for inclusion across all year groups along with other events such as the Junior Conker Tournament, the Junior Inter-house Poetry Competition and Pre-Prep Art Competition. We have also changed how we record the house points for our three houses Barclay, Dalton, and Fry with the purchase of three Perspex houses where pupils can now post their coloured house point token. The change is a visible one promoting vertical friendly competition throughout the School rewarded by a house activity chosen by the children. We were delighted to welcome Ros Wilson to Ackworth School for a wonderful evening of humour and engaging advice on improving children’s writing. Presenting an Education Seminar ‘Talking with Children’ to staff, parents and friends, Ros focused particularly on how children need to hear and use new language repeatedly in order to absorb and use it effectively in their writing. Ros is widely acknowledged as the expert for teaching children how to write. Her work has been published by Oxford University Press, Andrell Education and others. Our own English specialists in Coram delivered a workshop on Reading and Spelling strategies. This was welcomed by a healthy attendance of parents who have requested a Maths session next time. A whole school e-safety workshop was hugely informative. E-safety remains at the forefront of our safeguarding responsibilities and included focus teaching on digital citizenship for Years 1, 2 and 3 as well as a ChildLine assembly and workshop for Years 5 and 6. A valuable booklet resource produced by Vodafone is also periodically sent home to parents.

A number of staff retired at the end of the summer term including Linda Armstrong, Coram House Deputy Head, Steve Bontoft, Class Teacher and Christine Morley, Lunchtime Supervisor. We thank them all for their service to the school and wish them and their families continued health and happiness. Emma Tate, Class Teacher also left and has been replaced by Fiona McCormack; Emma Greveson, Learning Support Assistant, left having secured a PGCE placement and Emily Wandless, Learning Support Assistant, also left following the transfer of a pupil to another school. We thank them for their service and wish them well in their continuing careers. Owing to increased numbers we also appointed Will Stover as a further Class Teacher to support Years 3 and 4 and welcomed Dan Robson as a GAP student, who along with Georgia Izzett and Vanessa Wroblewska offer many opportunities in Coram House, including enhancing our after school provision.

The Autism Resource

This has been another year of change and growth for our Shed Court community. Change is extremely challenging for our pupils but with Staff support they have coped well. We have found that new pupils who seek out a placement are generally high-functioning, have autism-related high levels of anxiety, and have struggled to cope in mainstream settings. Some have been out of mainstream schools for some time. This necessitated an exploration of new ways of supporting pupils effectively. We have ongoing training and a team approach to support, and Staff have risen to this challenge. Ackworth is a marvellous setting for these pupils: our school ethos, respect for diversity, calm environment and the centrality of silence to our daily school life (for instance, at the start of lunchtime) has made a real difference to pupils who find noise and crowds a frightening experience. We encourage our pupils into mainstream wherever possible and this has given opportunities for academic achievement. One pupil has obtained four very good grades at GCSE after following an intensive one-year course with a group of international students; another has gained five ‘AS’ levels. We have also developed additional ways of helping our pupils to progress and achieve over the past year and we are proud of the Entry Level achievements of two of our pupils – one in English and Maths, and one in History and Geography. Trips and visits have been highlights in the year; Shed Court visited Bradford Media Museum for Founders’ Day and we particularly enjoyed the interactive displays! We endeavour to respond to individual needs and as some of our pupils are able to work increasingly with their mainstream peers, they have joined them for school trips. Some, therefore, joined their year groups for Founders’ Day. One pupil has been successfully included in a much-enjoyed school trip to Italy and another took a big step forward when he was able to join a Coram House trip to Cannon Hall with support. We love the creativity and innovation of our pupils, and two of our younger members developed a ‘Spoints’ (‘Shed Court Points’) reward system over the summer term which resulted in a trip to Hemsworth Water Park. Earlier in the year this same resourcefulness and purpose resulted in a group of our pupils raising £132 for Cancer Research after making and selling hand-made items at the Christmas Fair. Our thanks go to the PSA for encouraging this! We would like to thank, too, the sixth formers who continue to give their time and friendship to our pupils, to all teaching and support staff throughout the School, to the Head, the Senior Management Team and to Committee for their ongoing support.

Staff News and Results

As expected, the end of an academic year brings with it a number of changes in staffing for the next academic year 2015-16. Staff leave for a number of reasons but generally either due to a promotion giving them greater responsibility; a change in career; or to retire. Andrew Ward retired after over 30 years of service. He has been at the forefront of the Quaker ethos at the School and has led the Sixth Form, Biology Department, Natural History Society and Longitude 90 with conviction, intelligence and dedication for many years; the School will miss him very much.

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Coram has continued to work tirelessly through the year for the chosen Dogs’ Trust charity. Following a series of fundraising events such as decorating the Christmas tree with pet themed decorations, a sponsored doggy paddle and the popular ‘Coram’s Got Talent’, the children raised a magnificent sum of £3,079.18 and a cheque was recently presented in assembly to a representative from the Dogs’ Trust with her two dogs Oscar and Winnie. Our communication with parents continues to thrive through the weekly Coram Connects news bulletin and the Coram Chronicle which report upon the ongoing activities within Coram House and Coram House Nursery. However a major development this year has been the use of social media with regular Twitter and Facebook posts which give instant access for parents and friends to follow the activities taking place for the pupils both in and out of school. This is further supplemented by the whole school Ackworth Today and the regular letters from the Head and Head of Coram House. The parent portal is now fully functioning as a reporting tool with other items of interest uploaded such as the Behaviour Policy. Coram House Junior pupils and their parent helpers joined with the Senior School for the traditional Founders’ Day Morning Meeting. The Pre-Prep pupils had a lovely walk around Cannon Hall whilst the junior children this year walked to Nostell Priory. The Nursery children also took part in our tradition with a walk around the school playing fields followed by a picnic.Coram’s sports teams have been in action throughout the year with football and netball fixtures for Years 3 and 4 and Years 5 and 6 both home and away against Pocklington School and Bootham as well as schools from further afield through the HMC tournaments. Our presence at cross-country events continues to flourish with some excellent performances at the Grammar School at Leeds, the HMC event at Barlborough Hall School and in our own Cross County Tournament hosted for local schools. We have also had an excellent run of results through our swimming events. This included an amazing triple gold medal performance from James Bourke (Year 6), Dan Bourke (Year 4) and Max Cooper (Year 5) at the prestigious HMC Swimming Tournament. Victories were secured in our local fixtures against Pocklington School, Silcoates School and a primary cluster meeting with Grove Lea and Mill Dam. We hosted the Primary Catholic Schools’ Swimming Tournament this year, winning against six other schools. Participation in triathlons, biathlons, aquathons, the HMC athletics and the summer rounders and cricket season are testimony to how we continue to embrace a full sporting programme to facilitate breadth and depth of opportunity to unlock the potential of all our children. Inter-house sporting events continue to provide opportunities for inclusion across all year groups along with other events such as the Junior Conker Tournament, the Junior Inter-house Poetry Competition and Pre-Prep Art Competition. We have also changed how we record the house points for our three houses Barclay, Dalton, and Fry with the purchase of three Perspex houses where pupils can now post their coloured house point token. The change is a visible one promoting vertical friendly competition throughout the School rewarded by a house activity chosen by the children. We were delighted to welcome Ros Wilson to Ackworth School for a wonderful evening of humour and engaging advice on improving children’s writing. Presenting an Education Seminar ‘Talking with Children’ to staff, parents and friends, Ros focused particularly on how children need to hear and use new language repeatedly in order to absorb and use it effectively in their writing. Ros is widely acknowledged as the expert for teaching children how to write. Her work has been published by Oxford University Press, Andrell Education and others. Our own English specialists in Coram delivered a workshop on Reading and Spelling strategies. This was welcomed by a healthy attendance of parents who have requested a Maths session next time. A whole school e-safety workshop was hugely informative. E-safety remains at the forefront of our safeguarding responsibilities and included focus teaching on digital citizenship for Years 1, 2 and 3 as well as a ChildLine assembly and workshop for Years 5 and 6. A valuable booklet resource produced by Vodafone is also periodically sent home to parents.

A number of staff retired at the end of the summer term including Linda Armstrong, Coram House Deputy Head, Steve Bontoft, Class Teacher and Christine Morley, Lunchtime Supervisor. We thank them all for their service to the school and wish them and their families continued health and happiness. Emma Tate, Class Teacher also left and has been replaced by Fiona McCormack; Emma Greveson, Learning Support Assistant, left having secured a PGCE placement and Emily Wandless, Learning Support Assistant, also left following the transfer of a pupil to another school. We thank them for their service and wish them well in their continuing careers. Owing to increased numbers we also appointed Will Stover as a further Class Teacher to support Years 3 and 4 and welcomed Dan Robson as a GAP student, who along with Georgia Izzett and Vanessa Wroblewska offer many opportunities in Coram House, including enhancing our after school provision.

The Autism Resource

This has been another year of change and growth for our Shed Court community. Change is extremely challenging for our pupils but with Staff support they have coped well. We have found that new pupils who seek out a placement are generally high-functioning, have autism-related high levels of anxiety, and have struggled to cope in mainstream settings. Some have been out of mainstream schools for some time. This necessitated an exploration of new ways of supporting pupils effectively. We have ongoing training and a team approach to support, and Staff have risen to this challenge. Ackworth is a marvellous setting for these pupils: our school ethos, respect for diversity, calm environment and the centrality of silence to our daily school life (for instance, at the start of lunchtime) has made a real difference to pupils who find noise and crowds a frightening experience. We encourage our pupils into mainstream wherever possible and this has given opportunities for academic achievement. One pupil has obtained four very good grades at GCSE after following an intensive one-year course with a group of international students; another has gained five ‘AS’ levels. We have also developed additional ways of helping our pupils to progress and achieve over the past year and we are proud of the Entry Level achievements of two of our pupils – one in English and Maths, and one in History and Geography. Trips and visits have been highlights in the year; Shed Court visited Bradford Media Museum for Founders’ Day and we particularly enjoyed the interactive displays! We endeavour to respond to individual needs and as some of our pupils are able to work increasingly with their mainstream peers, they have joined them for school trips. Some, therefore, joined their year groups for Founders’ Day. One pupil has been successfully included in a much-enjoyed school trip to Italy and another took a big step forward when he was able to join a Coram House trip to Cannon Hall with support. We love the creativity and innovation of our pupils, and two of our younger members developed a ‘Spoints’ (‘Shed Court Points’) reward system over the summer term which resulted in a trip to Hemsworth Water Park. Earlier in the year this same resourcefulness and purpose resulted in a group of our pupils raising £132 for Cancer Research after making and selling hand-made items at the Christmas Fair. Our thanks go to the PSA for encouraging this! We would like to thank, too, the sixth formers who continue to give their time and friendship to our pupils, to all teaching and support staff throughout the School, to the Head, the Senior Management Team and to Committee for their ongoing support.

Staff News and Results

As expected, the end of an academic year brings with it a number of changes in staffing for the next academic year 2015-16. Staff leave for a number of reasons but generally either due to a promotion giving them greater responsibility; a change in career; or to retire. Andrew Ward retired after over 30 years of service. He has been at the forefront of the Quaker ethos at the School and has led the Sixth Form, Biology Department, Natural History Society and Longitude 90 with conviction, intelligence and dedication for many years; the School will miss him very much.

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Valerie Gough took early retirement after great success as Head of the International Centre and Head of ESL. Claire Cougan, as the kind and committed Housemistress of Girls’ School House and part-time mathematics teacher, moved to Scotland after 10 years at Ackworth.Gwen Casey, Andrew Hobson and Emma Tate are all moving to pastures new and we wish them every success in the next stage of their careers; Suzanne Burton who has fulfilled the role of French Teacher to cover maternity leave also left at the end of the academic year.

GCSE and ‘A’ Level Results 2015

GCSEAt GCSE the results were impressive. The overall statistic of 84.8% A* to C grades reflects the results of every student taking GCSEs including members of the International Centre and the one year intensive International GCSE course. More specifically, looking at the results of the UK Fifth Formers, the A* – C statistic rises to 91.2%, with the A* – B being 66.7%. It is interesting to note that our top 20 students’ A* – C performance was 98.4%, and that they achieved 91.1% A* – B. Once again Ackworth had some remarkable individual performances. The awards for the best performance at GCSE this year went to Thomas Atkinson (7 A*, 3A); Luca Steele (7 A*, 2A, 1B) and Georgia Whelan (3 A*, 6A, 1B). We wholeheartedly congratulate these students on their outstanding results and also acknowledge the dedication and commitment of their teachers.

‘A’ LEVELOnce again this year’s ‘A’ level results were very pleasing with the pass rate being a healthy 93.2%. Our A* – C grades were 76.9%. There were some superb individual performances: our top performers at ‘A’ Level are awarded the Highest Scholarship and this year the recipients of the award are Jacob Sowter (2A*, 3A) and Isabel Parkinson (2A* 2A).Of the 42 students who left Ackworth in 2015, 93% chose to make an application for Higher Education either in the UK or overseas. Following ‘A’-level Results Day in August, 78% of those who made an application were successful in gaining a place at their firm or insurance institution. The remaining 22% either chose to alter the institution they wished to attend, or were placed through the clearing system within a week of Results Day. This is testament to the excellent careers advice and guidance which our students receive. Of those students who will begin their degree courses this Autumn Term, 68% will attend a university ranked in the Top 50 institutions in the UK (according to the independent Complete University Guide), and 38% will be attending a university which is part of the Russell Group (an organisation representing the 24 leading large research institutions).

Final ThoughtsIt is impossible to ignore the collective effort that it takes to make the School such a success. I am fortunate to have a common room filled with teachers who are excited about teaching and are unrelenting in their drive to offer the very best. I am also fortunate to be supported by a very interested and effective School Committee, have a loyal and committed Senior Management Team and a very capable PA, Delia Coburn. Finally, nothing happens without the work of the office staff; the Works Department and Gardeners, the Catering and Domestic Staff – they support, fix, create, feed us and keep the buildings and accommodation clean – without them we would not know where to start.

Anton Maree Head

DESTINATION OF UPPER SIXTH 2015

MEGAN BACKHOUSE UnknownANDREW BAGLEY Bangor Film Studies & HistoryJOE BEACOCK Keele Law with CriminologyTOM BROADLEY ApprenticeshipSAM DENNISON York BiologyNASEMA DUNCAN Coventry Management & LeadershipERIC FENG Essex Accounting & FinanceREBECCA FINLEY Sheffield Hallam Law with CriminologyRYAN FIRTH Southampton Mechanical Engineering/AutomotiveABIGAIL GREEN Northumbria Business ManagementEMILY HARDY Nottingham Modern Languages with TranslationKURT HOPE Central Lancashire Product Design (Foundation Entry)SHUWEN HOU Southampton Accounting & FinanceSAM HUANG Imperial College Civil EngineeringDANIEL LIN Essex Accounting & FinanceKATIE LIVOCK Liverpool John Moores EnglishHENRY LODGE Kent Military HistorySANDRA MARTINKOVA Charles University Prague MathematicsGEORGIA MATTISON Lincoln Business & ManagementMARY BETH MOXON Coventry Food & NutritionTARA MOXON Lincoln ZoologyKIRSTY-ELISE NOONAN Keele History & International RelationsISABEL PARKINSON Oxford Philosophy & GermanNICHOLAS PLAYFORTH Hull GeographyTOM PRESTON In EmploymentFLORENCIA PRODAN Gap YearTOM RICE Huddersfield Popular MusicJAMES ROCHE Birmingham EconomicsSARAH ROCHE York PsychologyBARBARE RUKHADZE Study AbroadJAMES SCHOFIELD Edinburgh Biomedical SciencesCHARLOTTE SEARBY Hull Accounting & Financial ManagementMAE SMITH ApprenticeshipJACOB SOWTER Bristol EconomicsJACOB SPOONER Essex EconomicsDANIEL STRUTT Keele (2016) Politics & EconomicsLIZZIE UPSON Exeter Zoology with Study AbroadJIALIN WANG Study AbroadBRADLEY WORSLEY Roehampton Creative WritingALEX ZEITLIN Willem De Kooning Art Academy, Rotterdam

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Valerie Gough took early retirement after great success as Head of the International Centre and Head of ESL. Claire Cougan, as the kind and committed Housemistress of Girls’ School House and part-time mathematics teacher, moved to Scotland after 10 years at Ackworth.Gwen Casey, Andrew Hobson and Emma Tate are all moving to pastures new and we wish them every success in the next stage of their careers; Suzanne Burton who has fulfilled the role of French Teacher to cover maternity leave also left at the end of the academic year.

GCSE and ‘A’ Level Results 2015

GCSEAt GCSE the results were impressive. The overall statistic of 84.8% A* to C grades reflects the results of every student taking GCSEs including members of the International Centre and the one year intensive International GCSE course. More specifically, looking at the results of the UK Fifth Formers, the A* – C statistic rises to 91.2%, with the A* – B being 66.7%. It is interesting to note that our top 20 students’ A* – C performance was 98.4%, and that they achieved 91.1% A* – B. Once again Ackworth had some remarkable individual performances. The awards for the best performance at GCSE this year went to Thomas Atkinson (7 A*, 3A); Luca Steele (7 A*, 2A, 1B) and Georgia Whelan (3 A*, 6A, 1B). We wholeheartedly congratulate these students on their outstanding results and also acknowledge the dedication and commitment of their teachers.

‘A’ LEVELOnce again this year’s ‘A’ level results were very pleasing with the pass rate being a healthy 93.2%. Our A* – C grades were 76.9%. There were some superb individual performances: our top performers at ‘A’ Level are awarded the Highest Scholarship and this year the recipients of the award are Jacob Sowter (2A*, 3A) and Isabel Parkinson (2A* 2A).Of the 42 students who left Ackworth in 2015, 93% chose to make an application for Higher Education either in the UK or overseas. Following ‘A’-level Results Day in August, 78% of those who made an application were successful in gaining a place at their firm or insurance institution. The remaining 22% either chose to alter the institution they wished to attend, or were placed through the clearing system within a week of Results Day. This is testament to the excellent careers advice and guidance which our students receive. Of those students who will begin their degree courses this Autumn Term, 68% will attend a university ranked in the Top 50 institutions in the UK (according to the independent Complete University Guide), and 38% will be attending a university which is part of the Russell Group (an organisation representing the 24 leading large research institutions).

Final ThoughtsIt is impossible to ignore the collective effort that it takes to make the School such a success. I am fortunate to have a common room filled with teachers who are excited about teaching and are unrelenting in their drive to offer the very best. I am also fortunate to be supported by a very interested and effective School Committee, have a loyal and committed Senior Management Team and a very capable PA, Delia Coburn. Finally, nothing happens without the work of the office staff; the Works Department and Gardeners, the Catering and Domestic Staff – they support, fix, create, feed us and keep the buildings and accommodation clean – without them we would not know where to start.

Anton Maree Head

DESTINATION OF UPPER SIXTH 2015

MEGAN BACKHOUSE UnknownANDREW BAGLEY Bangor Film Studies & HistoryJOE BEACOCK Keele Law with CriminologyTOM BROADLEY ApprenticeshipSAM DENNISON York BiologyNASEMA DUNCAN Coventry Management & LeadershipERIC FENG Essex Accounting & FinanceREBECCA FINLEY Sheffield Hallam Law with CriminologyRYAN FIRTH Southampton Mechanical Engineering/AutomotiveABIGAIL GREEN Northumbria Business ManagementEMILY HARDY Nottingham Modern Languages with TranslationKURT HOPE Central Lancashire Product Design (Foundation Entry)SHUWEN HOU Southampton Accounting & FinanceSAM HUANG Imperial College Civil EngineeringDANIEL LIN Essex Accounting & FinanceKATIE LIVOCK Liverpool John Moores EnglishHENRY LODGE Kent Military HistorySANDRA MARTINKOVA Charles University Prague MathematicsGEORGIA MATTISON Lincoln Business & ManagementMARY BETH MOXON Coventry Food & NutritionTARA MOXON Lincoln ZoologyKIRSTY-ELISE NOONAN Keele History & International RelationsISABEL PARKINSON Oxford Philosophy & GermanNICHOLAS PLAYFORTH Hull GeographyTOM PRESTON In EmploymentFLORENCIA PRODAN Gap YearTOM RICE Huddersfield Popular MusicJAMES ROCHE Birmingham EconomicsSARAH ROCHE York PsychologyBARBARE RUKHADZE Study AbroadJAMES SCHOFIELD Edinburgh Biomedical SciencesCHARLOTTE SEARBY Hull Accounting & Financial ManagementMAE SMITH ApprenticeshipJACOB SOWTER Bristol EconomicsJACOB SPOONER Essex EconomicsDANIEL STRUTT Keele (2016) Politics & EconomicsLIZZIE UPSON Exeter Zoology with Study AbroadJIALIN WANG Study AbroadBRADLEY WORSLEY Roehampton Creative WritingALEX ZEITLIN Willem De Kooning Art Academy, Rotterdam

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ACKWORTH SCHOOL STAFF JANUARY 2016

SENIOR SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF Chemistry ABHA AGGARWAL B.Sc. Leeds (PGCE) MSc. LeicesterHead of Chemistry NAYYAR AZIZ B.Sc. M.Sc. (Pakistan) PhD (Hull)Head of Biology/Boys’ Housemaster CHRISTOPHER BAILEY B.Sc. Bath (UGCE) M.A. LeedsBiology, Physics, Psychology, HELEN BATTY M.A. Oxon (PGCE) Head of Careers Assistant House Staff Physics TOM BOOTYMAN B.Sc. Manchester (PGCE) Senior Year Tutor 4th YearHead of Sixth Form, ALISTAR BOUCHER B.A. Warwick M.A. London (PGCE) Head of English, PsychologyGirls’ PE and Games LAUREN BRADSHAW BSc. Sheffield (PGCE)Head of Girls’ PE and Games ELIZABETH BURROWS MSc. Leeds (PGCE)Boys’ PE and Games MICHAEL CALLISTER B.A. Leeds (PGCE) Dyslexia Tuition KAREN CHADWICK B.Ed. Leeds, DipSpLd SheffieldGeography, Fothergill Society ELENA CLARK B.A. Durham (PGCE)History, ALEXANDRA COLLINGWOOD B.A. Hull (PGCE) Assistant Head of Sixth FormMarketing, Admissions, KATHRYN DAWSON B.A. Humberside (PGCE) Alumni and Development Assistant Art, Assistant House Staff KATY DEVINE B.A. Leeds (PGCE)Deputy Head (Pastoral), History GUY EMMETT B.A. Durham, M.A.(Ed) Durham (PGCE)Head of Mathematics LUCINDA HAMILL B.Ed. Exeter B.A. Open M.A. LeedsEnglish STEVIE-ANN HARRISON B.A. Leeds (PGCE)Head of Physics FRANCIS HICKENBOTTOM B.Sc. Birmingham (PGCE)Head of German MFL, ESL ANDREW HILTON B.A. Sheffield (PGCE)Senior Year Tutor 3rd YearModern Foreign Languages LAURA HILTON B.A. Durham M.A. Leeds (PGCE) and Careers (part-time) Head of Home Economics BRENDA HODGE B.Ed. Bradford and Ilkley Community College Girls’ HousemistressEnglish CATHERINE JACKSON B.A. York (PGCE)Biology (part-time) SHAMIMA JOGEE B.Sc. Leicester (PGCE)ESL BRYONY LEBETER B.Ed. Leeds M.I.L. TEFLDirector of Music IAN LENIHAN B.A. Cork; MMus. Leeds (PGCE)Head, History ANTON MAREE B.A. Rhodes (HDE)Music SARAH McALINDON B.A. Birmingham GBSM, ABSM (Teaching)

ABSM (Performing) QTSMathematics GILL MURRAY B.Sc. Leeds (PGCE)Mathematics (part-time) REBECCA NICHOLSON B.Sc. Durham (PGCE)Head of Geography ROSALIND NOBLE MPhysGeog. Hull (PGCE)Mathematics (part-time) DIANE PARKIN B.Sc.Ed. KeeleHead of History, TOM PLANT B.A. Leeds (PGCE) Senior Year Tutor 5th YearHead of French (part-time) ELIZABETH RAYNER B.A. Newcastle (PGCE)Head of Boys’ PE and Games PATRICK ROBERTS B.A. Leeds Assistant Housestaff Modern Foreign Languages, ESL DANIEL ROOTS B.A. Central Lancashire (PGCE)

Head of Art, SARAH ROSE B.A. Staffordshire (PGCE) Senior Year Tutor 1st and 2nd YearsHead of International Study ELIZABETH SOCHACKA B.Ed. (MFL) Trinity College Cert.TESOL Centre and Head of ESL Design Technology EMMA SPEAKE B.Sc. with QTS Assistant House Staff Head of Religious Studies JOHN STEPHENSON M.A.Leeds (PGCE)Classics, RS, Deputy Head JEFFREY SWALES M.A. Oxon (PGCE) (Academic)Head of Business Studies NICOLA TOD B.A. Dundee (PGCE) and EconomicsDirector of Drama (part-time), RICHARD VERGETTE B.A. Leeds (PGCE) M.Ed Nottingham Head of Learning and Teaching Head of Spanish CAROLINE WILSON M.A. Barcelona, PhD, Dip. Language TeachingHead of Design Technology MICHAEL WINDSOR B.A. Nottingham Trent (PGCE) UWIC

LANGUAGE ASSISTANTSGerman ANDREAS EMERFrench GOLVINE CHADAUD

AUTISM RESOURCESpecialist Learning Mentor ELISE AGER Level 3 CYPW (part-time) Specialist Learning Mentor BEVERLEY DAVIS CASHE L3 SEN and Teaching Assistant

HLTA L4 (Sheffield Hallam)Specialist Learning Mentor GEORGINA DYSONSpecialist Teacher GRAEME HEMMINGWAY B.A. Sheffield (PGCE)Specialist Teacher MICHAEL ISHERWOOD Cert. Ed.Specialist Learning Mentor JANE LONG STAL L3Specialist Learning Mentor KAREN METCALFE B.A. London, M.Sc. London, SEN L3 (OCN)Specialist Learning Mentor JUNE PEASESpecialist Learning Mentor LAURA SMITH NVQ L3 CCLDHead of Autism Resource LYNNE WARD B.A. London (PGCE) MA (Autism Spectrum)

CORAM HOUSE TEACHING STAFFYear 6 Form Teacher ADEN BALL B.Ed. LiverpoolYear 4 Form Teacher MARK CHAPPELL B.A. Music (Jazz) MiddlesexHead of Coram House KATHARINE ELWIS B.Ed. Hons. Drama and Education, CambridgeYear 1 Form Teacher DAVID FRANCE B.Ed. University of LeedsYear 3 Form Teacher JULIE HOAR B.Ed. Bedford CollegeSenior Teacher, Assessment/ ELIZABETH JORDAN B.A. Leeds (QTS) PG Cert. Year 5 Form Teacher National Award for SEN Co-ordinationMusic and Year 5 Form Teacher SARAH McALINDON B.A. Birmingham GBSM, ABSM (Teaching)

ABSM (Performing) QTSReception Teacher and EYFS FIONA MCCORMACK B.A. Northumbria (PGCE) Assistant Housestaff GSHDeputy Head, SALLY SLATER B.A. Open (PGCE) PG Cert. Warwick Year 3 Mathematics/English Teacher Senior Teacher Pre-Prep/ KATHRYN STATON B.A. Sheffield (QTS) Year 2 Form TeacherYear 5 Form Teacher WILLIAM STOVER B.Sc. Glamorgan (PGCE)Year 6 Form Teacher MARY WILSON B.A. Liverpool (PGCE)

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SENIOR SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF Chemistry ABHA AGGARWAL B.Sc. Leeds (PGCE) MSc. LeicesterHead of Chemistry NAYYAR AZIZ B.Sc. M.Sc. (Pakistan) PhD (Hull)Head of Biology/Boys’ Housemaster CHRISTOPHER BAILEY B.Sc. Bath (UGCE) M.A. LeedsBiology, Physics, Psychology, HELEN BATTY M.A. Oxon (PGCE) Head of Careers Assistant House Staff Physics TOM BOOTYMAN B.Sc. Manchester (PGCE) Senior Year Tutor 4th YearHead of Sixth Form, ALISTAR BOUCHER B.A. Warwick M.A. London (PGCE) Head of English, PsychologyGirls’ PE and Games LAUREN BRADSHAW BSc. Sheffield (PGCE)Head of Girls’ PE and Games ELIZABETH BURROWS MSc. Leeds (PGCE)Boys’ PE and Games MICHAEL CALLISTER B.A. Leeds (PGCE) Dyslexia Tuition KAREN CHADWICK B.Ed. Leeds, DipSpLd SheffieldGeography, Fothergill Society ELENA CLARK B.A. Durham (PGCE)History, ALEXANDRA COLLINGWOOD B.A. Hull (PGCE) Assistant Head of Sixth FormMarketing, Admissions, KATHRYN DAWSON B.A. Humberside (PGCE) Alumni and Development Assistant Art, Assistant House Staff KATY DEVINE B.A. Leeds (PGCE)Deputy Head (Pastoral), History GUY EMMETT B.A. Durham, M.A.(Ed) Durham (PGCE)Head of Mathematics LUCINDA HAMILL B.Ed. Exeter B.A. Open M.A. LeedsEnglish STEVIE-ANN HARRISON B.A. Leeds (PGCE)Head of Physics FRANCIS HICKENBOTTOM B.Sc. Birmingham (PGCE)Head of German MFL, ESL ANDREW HILTON B.A. Sheffield (PGCE)Senior Year Tutor 3rd YearModern Foreign Languages LAURA HILTON B.A. Durham M.A. Leeds (PGCE) and Careers (part-time) Head of Home Economics BRENDA HODGE B.Ed. Bradford and Ilkley Community College Girls’ HousemistressEnglish CATHERINE JACKSON B.A. York (PGCE)Biology (part-time) SHAMIMA JOGEE B.Sc. Leicester (PGCE)ESL BRYONY LEBETER B.Ed. Leeds M.I.L. TEFLDirector of Music IAN LENIHAN B.A. Cork; MMus. Leeds (PGCE)Head, History ANTON MAREE B.A. Rhodes (HDE)Music SARAH McALINDON B.A. Birmingham GBSM, ABSM (Teaching)

ABSM (Performing) QTSMathematics GILL MURRAY B.Sc. Leeds (PGCE)Mathematics (part-time) REBECCA NICHOLSON B.Sc. Durham (PGCE)Head of Geography ROSALIND NOBLE MPhysGeog. Hull (PGCE)Mathematics (part-time) DIANE PARKIN B.Sc.Ed. KeeleHead of History, TOM PLANT B.A. Leeds (PGCE) Senior Year Tutor 5th YearHead of French (part-time) ELIZABETH RAYNER B.A. Newcastle (PGCE)Head of Boys’ PE and Games PATRICK ROBERTS B.A. Leeds Assistant Housestaff Modern Foreign Languages, ESL DANIEL ROOTS B.A. Central Lancashire (PGCE)

Head of Art, SARAH ROSE B.A. Staffordshire (PGCE) Senior Year Tutor 1st and 2nd YearsHead of International Study ELIZABETH SOCHACKA B.Ed. (MFL) Trinity College Cert.TESOL Centre and Head of ESL Design Technology EMMA SPEAKE B.Sc. with QTS Assistant House Staff Head of Religious Studies JOHN STEPHENSON M.A.Leeds (PGCE)Classics, RS, Deputy Head JEFFREY SWALES M.A. Oxon (PGCE) (Academic)Head of Business Studies NICOLA TOD B.A. Dundee (PGCE) and EconomicsDirector of Drama (part-time), RICHARD VERGETTE B.A. Leeds (PGCE) M.Ed Nottingham Head of Learning and Teaching Head of Spanish CAROLINE WILSON M.A. Barcelona, PhD, Dip. Language TeachingHead of Design Technology MICHAEL WINDSOR B.A. Nottingham Trent (PGCE) UWIC

LANGUAGE ASSISTANTSGerman ANDREAS EMERFrench GOLVINE CHADAUD

AUTISM RESOURCESpecialist Learning Mentor ELISE AGER Level 3 CYPW (part-time) Specialist Learning Mentor BEVERLEY DAVIS CASHE L3 SEN and Teaching Assistant

HLTA L4 (Sheffield Hallam)Specialist Learning Mentor GEORGINA DYSONSpecialist Teacher GRAEME HEMMINGWAY B.A. Sheffield (PGCE)Specialist Teacher MICHAEL ISHERWOOD Cert. Ed.Specialist Learning Mentor JANE LONG STAL L3Specialist Learning Mentor KAREN METCALFE B.A. London, M.Sc. London, SEN L3 (OCN)Specialist Learning Mentor JUNE PEASESpecialist Learning Mentor LAURA SMITH NVQ L3 CCLDHead of Autism Resource LYNNE WARD B.A. London (PGCE) MA (Autism Spectrum)

CORAM HOUSE TEACHING STAFFYear 6 Form Teacher ADEN BALL B.Ed. LiverpoolYear 4 Form Teacher MARK CHAPPELL B.A. Music (Jazz) MiddlesexHead of Coram House KATHARINE ELWIS B.Ed. Hons. Drama and Education, CambridgeYear 1 Form Teacher DAVID FRANCE B.Ed. University of LeedsYear 3 Form Teacher JULIE HOAR B.Ed. Bedford CollegeSenior Teacher, Assessment/ ELIZABETH JORDAN B.A. Leeds (QTS) PG Cert. Year 5 Form Teacher National Award for SEN Co-ordinationMusic and Year 5 Form Teacher SARAH McALINDON B.A. Birmingham GBSM, ABSM (Teaching)

ABSM (Performing) QTSReception Teacher and EYFS FIONA MCCORMACK B.A. Northumbria (PGCE) Assistant Housestaff GSHDeputy Head, SALLY SLATER B.A. Open (PGCE) PG Cert. Warwick Year 3 Mathematics/English Teacher Senior Teacher Pre-Prep/ KATHRYN STATON B.A. Sheffield (QTS) Year 2 Form TeacherYear 5 Form Teacher WILLIAM STOVER B.Sc. Glamorgan (PGCE)Year 6 Form Teacher MARY WILSON B.A. Liverpool (PGCE)

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CORAM HOUSE NURSERYNursery Assistant DEBORAH BARRACLOUGH NVQ 2 CCLDNursery Assistant MAYAN BUCKTON BA Childhood & Youth Studies and Education/Studies,

PGCE – EYFS Teacher StatusNursery Manager LUCY CRUDDAS BA European Business Nottingham (QTS)Nursery Assistant LYDIA HOROBIN BA Early Years & Education StudiesDeputy Nursery Manager SHARON MARSH BTEC National DiplomaNursery Assistant NEETU MISSRA BA Education Studies & Early YearsNursery Assistant CLAIRE PHELPS Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce and

BA (Hons) Textile CraftsNursery Assistant DELLA RUDENKO NVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education

PRE-PREP AND AFTER-SCHOOL CAREChildcare Assistant ELISE AGER Level 3 CYPWLunchtime Assistant AMANDA APPLETONDeputy Reception Teacher SUSAN ARMITAGE HLTA, NVQ 3 CCLDLunchtime Supervisor SHARON BROOKETeaching Assistant CHRISTINE HODSON NVQ 2 CCLDTeaching Assistant JENNY PATCHETT NVQ 2 CCLDPlayground Supervisor ANDREW REESGraduate Student DANIEL ROBSONGraduate Student JAMES SUTCLIFFETeaching Assistant and Childcare JACKIE TAGG Teaching Assistant and Childcare KAREN WITHINGTON NVQ 3 CCLD

SUPPORT STAFFTechnician (DT) NEIL BENNETTExaminations Secretary, SARAH BENTHAM Deputy Head (Academic) Secretary, Head of Sixth Form Secretary Warden HOWARD BUNDYPA to Head of Coram House JANE BUTTERFIELDHead Groundsman KEVIN CHAMBERSSenior School Secretary KAREN CLARKEPA to the Head DELIA COBURN A.I.Q.P.S Librarian ERICA DEAN B.A. Leeds, M.A. MCilipSports Facilities Manager PHILIP EAMES BSc. LincolnReceptionist JULIE HARTDriver/General Support Worker RICHARD ILLINGWORTHDomestic Administrator HEATHER JONES M.H.C.I.M.ABursar and Secretary JOHN LEBETER I.C.S.A. to School Committee Catering Admin. Assistant SUSAN LIDDLEPayroll and Fees ALAINA LOGAN M.A.A.TDeputy Head (Pastoral) Secretary LAURA LUNNAssistant Warden PAUL MEESONManaging Chef GLENN MIDDLEDITCHAssistant Bursar BRENT MORANPurchase Ledger Clerk DEBBIE PROCTERTechnician (Sciences) CHRISTINE READMAN

Technician (Sciences) ANDREA RUDDY Temporary Mistress on Duty Clerk of Works ANDREW RUSHTON Plumber and Gas FitterNetwork Engineer ADAM SCOTT ITIL, SDI-SDADeputy Clerk of Works ROY SIMPSON ElectricianAdmissions/Marketing Sec. REBECCA STEPHENSONPA to the Bursar and JACQUELINE UTLEY Office Co-ordinatorTechnician (Home Economics) GILLIAN WILKESArchivist CELIA WOLFE B.A. Bangor M.A. UBC

BOARDING HOUSES – BOYS’ SCHOOL HOUSEHousemaster CHRISTOPHER BAILEY B.Sc. Bath (PGCE) M.A. LeedsAssistant House Staff JIM DAVIES M.Mus.(Adv. Musicology) P.G.Dip. LeedsAssistant House Staff TODOR DOYCHINOVAssistant House Staff PATRICK ROBERTS B.A. LeedsAssistant House Staff EMMA SPEAKE B.Sc. Design and Technology with QTSMatron MICHELLE WALKER

BOARDING – GIRLS’ SCHOOL HOUSEAssistant House Staff HELEN BATTY M.A. Oxon (PGCE)Assistant House Staff KATY DEVINE B.A. Leeds (PGCE)Matron MAUREEN GIBBINSHousemistress BRENDA HODGE B.Ed. Bradford and Ilkley Community CollegeAssistant Housestaff FIONA MCCORMACK B.A. Northumbria (PGCE)

PASTORAL CAREMedical Officer DR. GWENAN DAVENPORT MB, ChB (Sheffield) MRCGPNursing Sister PAMELA EVANS R.G.N., Cert HE (Nursing) LeedsSchool Counsellor BARBARA GOMERSALL B.Sc. Psych, M.Sc.,Dip. NLPt.,

Certificate in Counselling, MBPsS.

PERIPATETIC MUSIC TEACHERSSinging CHRISTINE BULLOUGH G.Mus. Huddersfield LTCL (PGCE)Brass, JIM DAVIES M.Mus.(Adv. Musicology) P.G.Dip. Leeds Assistant Boys’ House Staff Flute ELYSE GREENWOOD B.Mus. (Huddersfield)Piano HELEN ISSITT B.A. Music (Performance)Cello, Voice, Piano CLARE LITTLE B.Mus. (Hull)Guitar EILEEN ROBERTSWoodwind MICK ROBERTS D.P.L.M. L.G.S.M. Cert. EdPercussion CAROL STEPHENS B.Mus. HuddersfieldViolin, Piano and Recorder RAE STRONG B.A., L.L.C.M. A.T.C.L. C.T.V.C.M (Teaching Dip)

HuddersfieldGuitar JEFF SWIFT G.Mus. Huddersfield (PGCE)Drums RHODRI YOUNGER

HOBBY INSTRUCTORS / TRAINERS / VOLUNTEERSYoga Instructor DIANE BAYLISSDance Instructor SANDRA BEAUMONTHockey Instructor DANIEL BERRYSquash Coach KATIE CAMPION

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CORAM HOUSE NURSERYNursery Assistant DEBORAH BARRACLOUGH NVQ 2 CCLDNursery Assistant MAYAN BUCKTON BA Childhood & Youth Studies and Education/Studies,

PGCE – EYFS Teacher StatusNursery Manager LUCY CRUDDAS BA European Business Nottingham (QTS)Nursery Assistant LYDIA HOROBIN BA Early Years & Education StudiesDeputy Nursery Manager SHARON MARSH BTEC National DiplomaNursery Assistant NEETU MISSRA BA Education Studies & Early YearsNursery Assistant CLAIRE PHELPS Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce and

BA (Hons) Textile CraftsNursery Assistant DELLA RUDENKO NVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education

PRE-PREP AND AFTER-SCHOOL CAREChildcare Assistant ELISE AGER Level 3 CYPWLunchtime Assistant AMANDA APPLETONDeputy Reception Teacher SUSAN ARMITAGE HLTA, NVQ 3 CCLDLunchtime Supervisor SHARON BROOKETeaching Assistant CHRISTINE HODSON NVQ 2 CCLDTeaching Assistant JENNY PATCHETT NVQ 2 CCLDPlayground Supervisor ANDREW REESGraduate Student DANIEL ROBSONGraduate Student JAMES SUTCLIFFETeaching Assistant and Childcare JACKIE TAGG Teaching Assistant and Childcare KAREN WITHINGTON NVQ 3 CCLD

SUPPORT STAFFTechnician (DT) NEIL BENNETTExaminations Secretary, SARAH BENTHAM Deputy Head (Academic) Secretary, Head of Sixth Form Secretary Warden HOWARD BUNDYPA to Head of Coram House JANE BUTTERFIELDHead Groundsman KEVIN CHAMBERSSenior School Secretary KAREN CLARKEPA to the Head DELIA COBURN A.I.Q.P.S Librarian ERICA DEAN B.A. Leeds, M.A. MCilipSports Facilities Manager PHILIP EAMES BSc. LincolnReceptionist JULIE HARTDriver/General Support Worker RICHARD ILLINGWORTHDomestic Administrator HEATHER JONES M.H.C.I.M.ABursar and Secretary JOHN LEBETER I.C.S.A. to School Committee Catering Admin. Assistant SUSAN LIDDLEPayroll and Fees ALAINA LOGAN M.A.A.TDeputy Head (Pastoral) Secretary LAURA LUNNAssistant Warden PAUL MEESONManaging Chef GLENN MIDDLEDITCHAssistant Bursar BRENT MORANPurchase Ledger Clerk DEBBIE PROCTERTechnician (Sciences) CHRISTINE READMAN

Technician (Sciences) ANDREA RUDDY Temporary Mistress on Duty Clerk of Works ANDREW RUSHTON Plumber and Gas FitterNetwork Engineer ADAM SCOTT ITIL, SDI-SDADeputy Clerk of Works ROY SIMPSON ElectricianAdmissions/Marketing Sec. REBECCA STEPHENSONPA to the Bursar and JACQUELINE UTLEY Office Co-ordinatorTechnician (Home Economics) GILLIAN WILKESArchivist CELIA WOLFE B.A. Bangor M.A. UBC

BOARDING HOUSES – BOYS’ SCHOOL HOUSEHousemaster CHRISTOPHER BAILEY B.Sc. Bath (PGCE) M.A. LeedsAssistant House Staff JIM DAVIES M.Mus.(Adv. Musicology) P.G.Dip. LeedsAssistant House Staff TODOR DOYCHINOVAssistant House Staff PATRICK ROBERTS B.A. LeedsAssistant House Staff EMMA SPEAKE B.Sc. Design and Technology with QTSMatron MICHELLE WALKER

BOARDING – GIRLS’ SCHOOL HOUSEAssistant House Staff HELEN BATTY M.A. Oxon (PGCE)Assistant House Staff KATY DEVINE B.A. Leeds (PGCE)Matron MAUREEN GIBBINSHousemistress BRENDA HODGE B.Ed. Bradford and Ilkley Community CollegeAssistant Housestaff FIONA MCCORMACK B.A. Northumbria (PGCE)

PASTORAL CAREMedical Officer DR. GWENAN DAVENPORT MB, ChB (Sheffield) MRCGPNursing Sister PAMELA EVANS R.G.N., Cert HE (Nursing) LeedsSchool Counsellor BARBARA GOMERSALL B.Sc. Psych, M.Sc.,Dip. NLPt.,

Certificate in Counselling, MBPsS.

PERIPATETIC MUSIC TEACHERSSinging CHRISTINE BULLOUGH G.Mus. Huddersfield LTCL (PGCE)Brass, JIM DAVIES M.Mus.(Adv. Musicology) P.G.Dip. Leeds Assistant Boys’ House Staff Flute ELYSE GREENWOOD B.Mus. (Huddersfield)Piano HELEN ISSITT B.A. Music (Performance)Cello, Voice, Piano CLARE LITTLE B.Mus. (Hull)Guitar EILEEN ROBERTSWoodwind MICK ROBERTS D.P.L.M. L.G.S.M. Cert. EdPercussion CAROL STEPHENS B.Mus. HuddersfieldViolin, Piano and Recorder RAE STRONG B.A., L.L.C.M. A.T.C.L. C.T.V.C.M (Teaching Dip)

HuddersfieldGuitar JEFF SWIFT G.Mus. Huddersfield (PGCE)Drums RHODRI YOUNGER

HOBBY INSTRUCTORS / TRAINERS / VOLUNTEERSYoga Instructor DIANE BAYLISSDance Instructor SANDRA BEAUMONTHockey Instructor DANIEL BERRYSquash Coach KATIE CAMPION

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Fencing GLENN COOPERLead Archery Instructor BRIAN DAVIES M.G.N.A.S.PE NICOLA DAVISONFitness Instructor HARRIET DWYERTae-Kwon-Do TERRY FROST Reg. Instructor BTC Archery Instructor CHRISTOPHER KEYFencing Instructor IAN LAWComputing and Electronics GARY LESLIEPE OLIVIA MOUNTAIN PGCE Work PlacementBasketball SAMUEL MESSAM England Basketball Association Level III Coach,

Level II Basketball TutorGardening Club ALBERT PARKINMusic Workshops SAMUEL MOORETennis Coach STEPHEN TURNBULL British Tennis Club CoachSquash Coach Volunteer MORRIS UNWIN SRA Level II Club CoachArchery Assistant Coach DAVID WHITHAM

CATERING DEPARTMENTCatering Assistant ANITA DEALCatering Assistant LANA FARRELLCatering Assistant TRACY FOSTERTemporary Agency Chef HOWARD GAMBLECatering Assistant ROSE GATESCatering Assistant DIANE GREENBANKCatering Assistant JANET GUYCatering Assistant JENNIFER HILLCatering Assistant SUSAN LIDDLECatering Assistant KAREN MORRISCook SCOTT MURPHYCook LISA RIPLEYCatering Assistant PATRICIA ROWBOTHAMCatering Assistant LINDA RUSHTONDining Room Supervisor DENISE SHAWCatering Assistant KELLYMARIE STEELECatering Assistant DEBBIE TINSLEYCatering Assistant MARIE WALKERCook LYNN WILSONCatering Assistant RHODA WORTLEYCatering Assistant ANDREA WYNN

DOMESTIC DEPARTMENTLaundry Supervisor JULIE ALLATTSeamstress TRACY BANKSDomestic Assistant DAWN BROWNDomestic Assistant JENNIFER CHAMBERSDomestic Assistant BEVERLEY COLLIERDomestic Assistant MICHELLE DAVISONDomestic Assistant DIANE DONALDSON

Domestic Assistant ELAINE FLETCHERDomestic Assistant LYNN GREENAWAYDomestic Assistant DEIRDRE HARVEYDomestic Assistant ANDREA HAYTONDomestic Assistant RUTH HIRSTDomestic Assistant SUE HOPTONDomestic Assistant CHRISTINE HORBURYDomestic Assistant JULIE LINDLEYDomestic Assistant CAROLINE LINDSAYDomestic Assistant PATRICIA McCORMICKDomestic Assistant CAROL ANN MIDDLETONDomestic Assistant LAURA PICKERINGDomestic Assistant ALISON PURDUEHouseman WAYNE RHODESHouseman STEPHEN ROBSHAWDomestic Assistant COLETTE SHAWDomestic Assistant THOMAS WESTHEADDomestic Assistant ANGELA WOODSupervisor – Domestic Department CHRISTINA WRIGGLESWORTHLaundry MARJORIE WRIGHT

GARDENS DEPARTMENTGarden Assistant STEVEN LEEGarden Assistant TONY WALKERGarden Assistant STEVEN WILKSGarden Assistant DAVID WRIGHT

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTPlumber MICHAEL CALLAGHANPainter GARY CONNELLYPainter DEAN MATTHEWSAssistant Warden PAUL MEESONJoiner DAVID WILSONJoiner STEPHEN WINDERGeneral Builder CHRISTOPHER WRIGGLESWORTH

INVIGILATORSInvigilator JANET ARUNDELInvigilator LYNNE BROMLEYInvigilator PAMELA HANBYInvigilator LYNNE IVESONInvigilator GILLIAN R. LEIVERSInvigilator LINDSEY SULLIVANInvigilator COLIN WILLIAMS

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Fencing GLENN COOPERLead Archery Instructor BRIAN DAVIES M.G.N.A.S.PE NICOLA DAVISONFitness Instructor HARRIET DWYERTae-Kwon-Do TERRY FROST Reg. Instructor BTC Archery Instructor CHRISTOPHER KEYFencing Instructor IAN LAWComputing and Electronics GARY LESLIEPE OLIVIA MOUNTAIN PGCE Work PlacementBasketball SAMUEL MESSAM England Basketball Association Level III Coach,

Level II Basketball TutorGardening Club ALBERT PARKINMusic Workshops SAMUEL MOORETennis Coach STEPHEN TURNBULL British Tennis Club CoachSquash Coach Volunteer MORRIS UNWIN SRA Level II Club CoachArchery Assistant Coach DAVID WHITHAM

CATERING DEPARTMENTCatering Assistant ANITA DEALCatering Assistant LANA FARRELLCatering Assistant TRACY FOSTERTemporary Agency Chef HOWARD GAMBLECatering Assistant ROSE GATESCatering Assistant DIANE GREENBANKCatering Assistant JANET GUYCatering Assistant JENNIFER HILLCatering Assistant SUSAN LIDDLECatering Assistant KAREN MORRISCook SCOTT MURPHYCook LISA RIPLEYCatering Assistant PATRICIA ROWBOTHAMCatering Assistant LINDA RUSHTONDining Room Supervisor DENISE SHAWCatering Assistant KELLYMARIE STEELECatering Assistant DEBBIE TINSLEYCatering Assistant MARIE WALKERCook LYNN WILSONCatering Assistant RHODA WORTLEYCatering Assistant ANDREA WYNN

DOMESTIC DEPARTMENTLaundry Supervisor JULIE ALLATTSeamstress TRACY BANKSDomestic Assistant DAWN BROWNDomestic Assistant JENNIFER CHAMBERSDomestic Assistant BEVERLEY COLLIERDomestic Assistant MICHELLE DAVISONDomestic Assistant DIANE DONALDSON

Domestic Assistant ELAINE FLETCHERDomestic Assistant LYNN GREENAWAYDomestic Assistant DEIRDRE HARVEYDomestic Assistant ANDREA HAYTONDomestic Assistant RUTH HIRSTDomestic Assistant SUE HOPTONDomestic Assistant CHRISTINE HORBURYDomestic Assistant JULIE LINDLEYDomestic Assistant CAROLINE LINDSAYDomestic Assistant PATRICIA McCORMICKDomestic Assistant CAROL ANN MIDDLETONDomestic Assistant LAURA PICKERINGDomestic Assistant ALISON PURDUEHouseman WAYNE RHODESHouseman STEPHEN ROBSHAWDomestic Assistant COLETTE SHAWDomestic Assistant THOMAS WESTHEADDomestic Assistant ANGELA WOODSupervisor – Domestic Department CHRISTINA WRIGGLESWORTHLaundry MARJORIE WRIGHT

GARDENS DEPARTMENTGarden Assistant STEVEN LEEGarden Assistant TONY WALKERGarden Assistant STEVEN WILKSGarden Assistant DAVID WRIGHT

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTPlumber MICHAEL CALLAGHANPainter GARY CONNELLYPainter DEAN MATTHEWSAssistant Warden PAUL MEESONJoiner DAVID WILSONJoiner STEPHEN WINDERGeneral Builder CHRISTOPHER WRIGGLESWORTH

INVIGILATORSInvigilator JANET ARUNDELInvigilator LYNNE BROMLEYInvigilator PAMELA HANBYInvigilator LYNNE IVESONInvigilator GILLIAN R. LEIVERSInvigilator LINDSEY SULLIVANInvigilator COLIN WILLIAMS

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ACKWORTH SCHOOL

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE (TRUSTEES) OF ACKWORTH SCHOOL

We have audited the Group and Parent Charity financial statements of Ackworth School for the year ended 31 August 2015 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities, the Consolidated and Parent Charity Balance Sheets, the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). This report is made solely to the School Committee, as a body, in accordance with section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the School Committee those matters we are required to state to it in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the School and the School Committee as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND AUDITOR

As explained more fully in the Statement of School Committee’s Responsibilities, the School Committee is responsible for the preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view. We have been appointed as auditor under section 151 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with regulations made under section 154 of that Act. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board’s (APB’s) Ethical Standards for Auditors.

SCOPE OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the School Committee’s circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the School Committee, and the overall presentation of the financial statements.In addition, we read all the financial and non-financial information in the Annual Report of the School Committee to identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial statements. If we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.

OPINION ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In our opinion the financial statements: • give a true and fair view of the statement of the Group’s and the Parent Charity’s affairs as at

31 August 2015 and of the Group’s incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended;

• have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and

• have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.

ACKWORTH SCHOOL

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE (TRUSTEES)OF ACKWORTH SCHOOL

MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities Act 2011 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

• the information given in the School Committee’s Annual Report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements; or

• sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or

• the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

• we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

54 Bootham HPH YORK STATUTORY AUDITOR YO30 7XZ 25 February 2016

HPH, Chartered Accountants is eligible to act as an auditor in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

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ACKWORTH SCHOOL

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE (TRUSTEES) OF ACKWORTH SCHOOL

We have audited the Group and Parent Charity financial statements of Ackworth School for the year ended 31 August 2015 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities, the Consolidated and Parent Charity Balance Sheets, the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). This report is made solely to the School Committee, as a body, in accordance with section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the School Committee those matters we are required to state to it in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the School and the School Committee as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND AUDITOR

As explained more fully in the Statement of School Committee’s Responsibilities, the School Committee is responsible for the preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view. We have been appointed as auditor under section 151 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with regulations made under section 154 of that Act. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board’s (APB’s) Ethical Standards for Auditors.

SCOPE OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by fraud or error. This includes an assessment of whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the School Committee’s circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by the School Committee, and the overall presentation of the financial statements.In addition, we read all the financial and non-financial information in the Annual Report of the School Committee to identify material inconsistencies with the audited financial statements. If we become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our report.

OPINION ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In our opinion the financial statements: • give a true and fair view of the statement of the Group’s and the Parent Charity’s affairs as at

31 August 2015 and of the Group’s incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended;

• have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and

• have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.

ACKWORTH SCHOOL

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE (TRUSTEES)OF ACKWORTH SCHOOL

MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities Act 2011 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

• the information given in the School Committee’s Annual Report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statements; or

• sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or

• the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or

• we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

54 Bootham HPH YORK STATUTORY AUDITOR YO30 7XZ 25 February 2016

HPH, Chartered Accountants is eligible to act as an auditor in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

For the year ended 31 August 2015

2015 2014

Note £ £ £ £

Net cash inflow/ (outflow) from operating activities 16 206,019 (80,329)

RETURNS ON INVESTMENT AND SERVICING OF FINANCE

Investment income received 50,612 52,605 Interest paid (143) (4,015) Net cash inflow from returns on investment and servicing of finance 50,469 48,590

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

Purchase of tangible fixed assets (200,264) (4,288) Purchase of investments (2,154) (2,254) Net cash outflow from capital expenditure and financial investment (202,418) (6,542)

Net cash inflow / (outflow) 18 54,070 (38,281)

Charity law requires separate administration of the cashflows of endowed and other restricted funds of the School. This constraint has not adversely affected group cashflows as stated above.

The notes on pages 36 to 48 form part of these financial statements.

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BALANCE SHEET


Consolidated School Only 2015 2014 2015 2014

Note £ £ £ £

FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets 9 4,393,870 4,230,047 4,393,870 4,230,047

Investments 10 1,272,103 1,235,607 331,712 323,409

5,665,973 5,465,654 4,725,582 4,553,456

CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 11 49,578 42,617 49,578 42,617

Debtors 12 473,310 635,621 452,150 646,643

Cash at bank and in hand 267,098 213,028 184,376 125,339

789,986 891,266 686,104 814,599 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 13 (1,879,737) (1,451,964) (1,868,340) (1,440,357)

NET CURRENT LIABILITIES (1,089,751) (560,698) (1,182,236) (625,758)

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,576,222 4,904,956 3,543,346 3,927,698 CREDITORS: amounts falling due after more than one year 14 – – (1,803,542) (1,826,312)

TOTAL NET ASSETS 4,576,222 4,904,956 1,739,804 2,101,386 REPRESENTED BY

Restricted funds 19 2,078,640 2,036,370 941,481 907,664

Endowed funds 20 108,208 109,530 – –

Unrestricted funds 21 2,389,374 2,759,056 798,323 1,193,722

TOTAL FUNDS 4,576,222 4,904,956 1,739,804 2,101,386

The notes on pages 36 to 48 form part of these financial statements.These financial statements were approved by the members of the School Committee on the 20 February 2016 and signed on their behalf by:

David Bunney CAROL RAYNER Clerk to the School Committee Treasurer

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT


2015 2014

Note £ £ £ £

Net cash inflow/ (outflow) from operating activities 16 206,019 (80,329)

RETURNS ON INVESTMENT AND SERVICING OF FINANCE

Investment income received 50,612 52,605 Interest paid (143) (4,015) Net cash inflow from returns on investment and servicing of finance 50,469 48,590

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

Purchase of tangible fixed assets (200,264) (4,288) Purchase of investments (2,154) (2,254) Net cash outflow from capital expenditure and financial investment (202,418) (6,542)

Net cash inflow / (outflow) 18 54,070 (38,281)

Charity law requires separate administration of the cashflows of endowed and other restricted funds of the School. This constraint has not adversely affected group cashflows as stated above.

The notes on pages 36 to 48 form part of these financial statements.

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BALANCE SHEET


Consolidated School Only 2015 2014 2015 2014

Note £ £ £ £

FIXED ASSETS Tangible fixed assets 9 4,393,870 4,230,047 4,393,870 4,230,047

Investments 10 1,272,103 1,235,607 331,712 323,409

5,665,973 5,465,654 4,725,582 4,553,456

CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 11 49,578 42,617 49,578 42,617

Debtors 12 473,310 635,621 452,150 646,643

Cash at bank and in hand 267,098 213,028 184,376 125,339

789,986 891,266 686,104 814,599 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 13 (1,879,737) (1,451,964) (1,868,340) (1,440,357)

NET CURRENT LIABILITIES (1,089,751) (560,698) (1,182,236) (625,758)

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 4,576,222 4,904,956 3,543,346 3,927,698 CREDITORS: amounts falling due after more than one year 14 – – (1,803,542) (1,826,312)

TOTAL NET ASSETS 4,576,222 4,904,956 1,739,804 2,101,386 REPRESENTED BY

Restricted funds 19 2,078,640 2,036,370 941,481 907,664

Endowed funds 20 108,208 109,530 – –

Unrestricted funds 21 2,389,374 2,759,056 798,323 1,193,722

TOTAL FUNDS 4,576,222 4,904,956 1,739,804 2,101,386

The notes on pages 36 to 48 form part of these financial statements.These financial statements were approved by the members of the School Committee on the 20 February 2016 and signed on their behalf by:

David Bunney CAROL RAYNER Clerk to the School Committee Treasurer

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS


1. Accounting PoliciesBasis of preparationThe accounts are prepared under the Charities Act 2011, under the historical cost convention as modified by the adoption of current cost for investment assets and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the current Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting and Reporting by Charities: the Charities SORP 2005.The consolidated accounts include the results of Ackworth School Estates Limited, Ackworth School 1950 Trust, Ackworth & Freshfield Educational Foundation and Wennington School Bursary Fund which are consolidated on a line by line basis. In accordance with paragraph 397 of the Charities SORP 2005, no separate Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) has been presented for the School alone.

Going ConcernAckworth School depends on its existing bank facilities and cash resources to meet its day to day working capital requirements. Current forecasts indicate that the company expects to be able to operate within these facilities for whole of the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the School Committee believe it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.

Fees and other incomeFees receivable and charges made for services and use of premises are accounted for in the period in which the service is provided. Fee income is stated at the full standard rate, with allowances, scholarships and other remissions granted by the School shown as an expense. Fees are deferred when they are received in advance.

Composition FeesComposition fees relate to fees paid in advance for more than one year at a prearranged discount. Income accrued from holding these fees is allocated across the various balances.

Legacies and donationsLegacies and donations are accounted for in the period in which they are received or when the amount receivable is known with certainty. Legacies and donations given for the general purposes of the School are included in unrestricted funds. Legacies and donations given for specific purposes or subject to specific wishes are included in restricted funds.

Resources expendedExpenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. The irrecoverable element of VAT is included with the item of expense to which it relates.Governance costs are costs associated with compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. They include audit fees and estimated costs linked to the strategic management of the School. Support costs are those incurred directly in support of expenditure of the objects of the School.

Operating leasesRentals payable under operating leases are charged in the SOFA on a straight line basis over the lease term.

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Tangible fixed assets

CapitalisationThe School’s buildings are listed properties; the School is responsible for keeping them in a fit and usable condition. Extensions and major improvements to the buildings are capitalised as cost of freehold property. Repair costs are charged against income as incurred. Alterations and improvements which are incorporated in the long term development plan are disclosed in the Financial Statements as “Exceptional Expenditure”. Individual ICT purchases are written off in the year of acquisition. ICT project expenditure would normally be capitalised. Assets costing less than £1,000 are not normally capitalised.

DepreciationThe freehold school land is not depreciated. In accordance with the terms of trust on which they are held, the original school buildings have to be maintained in good working order in perpetuity and are therefore considered to have an indefinite useful economic life. As such they are not depreciated, but annual impairment reviews have so far confirmed that their service potential remains undiminished. Depreciation of other assets is charged at equal annual rates to write each asset off over its estimated useful life.The rates applicable to other assets are as follows:Plant and machinery 20% per annum straight lineFixtures and fittings 20% per annum straight lineMotor vehicles 20% per annum straight line

InvestmentsAll investments are shown in the financial statements at market value at the Balance Sheet date. The Statement of Financial Activities includes the unrealised net gains and losses arising on revaluation and realised net gains and losses arising on disposals throughout the year.

Pension SchemesThe Charity contributes to the Teachers’ Pension Defined Benefits Scheme at rates set by the Scheme Actuary and advised to the Committee by the Scheme Administrator. The Scheme is a multi employer pension scheme and it is not possible to identify the assets and liabilities of the scheme which are attributable to the School. In accordance with FRS17 therefore, the Scheme is accounted for as a defined contribution scheme. The Charity also contributes to a money purchase scheme for non-teaching staff. Contributions to both schemes are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable.

StockStock is valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value.

General FundsGeneral fund balances are comprised of school fees and unrestricted income and historic gifts, legacies and donations from numerous donors, for the general purposes of the School.

Restricted FundsRestricted fund balances are comprised of historic donations and legacies from numerous individual donors. The terms and conditions of the funds relate to specific requests at the time of receipt by the School.

Endowed FundsEndowed Funds are held in the Ackworth & Freshfield Educational Foundation and the incoming resources are restricted.

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1. Accounting PoliciesBasis of preparationThe accounts are prepared under the Charities Act 2011, under the historical cost convention as modified by the adoption of current cost for investment assets and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the current Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting and Reporting by Charities: the Charities SORP 2005.The consolidated accounts include the results of Ackworth School Estates Limited, Ackworth School 1950 Trust, Ackworth & Freshfield Educational Foundation and Wennington School Bursary Fund which are consolidated on a line by line basis. In accordance with paragraph 397 of the Charities SORP 2005, no separate Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) has been presented for the School alone.

Going ConcernAckworth School depends on its existing bank facilities and cash resources to meet its day to day working capital requirements. Current forecasts indicate that the company expects to be able to operate within these facilities for whole of the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the School Committee believe it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis.

Fees and other incomeFees receivable and charges made for services and use of premises are accounted for in the period in which the service is provided. Fee income is stated at the full standard rate, with allowances, scholarships and other remissions granted by the School shown as an expense. Fees are deferred when they are received in advance.

Composition FeesComposition fees relate to fees paid in advance for more than one year at a prearranged discount. Income accrued from holding these fees is allocated across the various balances.

Legacies and donationsLegacies and donations are accounted for in the period in which they are received or when the amount receivable is known with certainty. Legacies and donations given for the general purposes of the School are included in unrestricted funds. Legacies and donations given for specific purposes or subject to specific wishes are included in restricted funds.

Resources expendedExpenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. The irrecoverable element of VAT is included with the item of expense to which it relates.Governance costs are costs associated with compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements. They include audit fees and estimated costs linked to the strategic management of the School. Support costs are those incurred directly in support of expenditure of the objects of the School.

Operating leasesRentals payable under operating leases are charged in the SOFA on a straight line basis over the lease term.

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Tangible fixed assets

CapitalisationThe School’s buildings are listed properties; the School is responsible for keeping them in a fit and usable condition. Extensions and major improvements to the buildings are capitalised as cost of freehold property. Repair costs are charged against income as incurred. Alterations and improvements which are incorporated in the long term development plan are disclosed in the Financial Statements as “Exceptional Expenditure”. Individual ICT purchases are written off in the year of acquisition. ICT project expenditure would normally be capitalised. Assets costing less than £1,000 are not normally capitalised.

DepreciationThe freehold school land is not depreciated. In accordance with the terms of trust on which they are held, the original school buildings have to be maintained in good working order in perpetuity and are therefore considered to have an indefinite useful economic life. As such they are not depreciated, but annual impairment reviews have so far confirmed that their service potential remains undiminished. Depreciation of other assets is charged at equal annual rates to write each asset off over its estimated useful life.The rates applicable to other assets are as follows:Plant and machinery 20% per annum straight lineFixtures and fittings 20% per annum straight lineMotor vehicles 20% per annum straight line

InvestmentsAll investments are shown in the financial statements at market value at the Balance Sheet date. The Statement of Financial Activities includes the unrealised net gains and losses arising on revaluation and realised net gains and losses arising on disposals throughout the year.

Pension SchemesThe Charity contributes to the Teachers’ Pension Defined Benefits Scheme at rates set by the Scheme Actuary and advised to the Committee by the Scheme Administrator. The Scheme is a multi employer pension scheme and it is not possible to identify the assets and liabilities of the scheme which are attributable to the School. In accordance with FRS17 therefore, the Scheme is accounted for as a defined contribution scheme. The Charity also contributes to a money purchase scheme for non-teaching staff. Contributions to both schemes are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable.

StockStock is valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value.

General FundsGeneral fund balances are comprised of school fees and unrestricted income and historic gifts, legacies and donations from numerous donors, for the general purposes of the School.

Restricted FundsRestricted fund balances are comprised of historic donations and legacies from numerous individual donors. The terms and conditions of the funds relate to specific requests at the time of receipt by the School.

Endowed FundsEndowed Funds are held in the Ackworth & Freshfield Educational Foundation and the incoming resources are restricted.

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2. Income from charitable activities 2015 2014 £ £

School fees

Senior School 5,474,766 5,146,257

Coram House 1,132,024 1,073,366

Other fee income 396,002 283,213

7,002,792 6,502,836 Other educational income

Excursion income 154,188 145,555

Bursary income 40,650 54,962

194,838 200,517

Restricted 3. Investment income Unrestricted & Endowed 2015 2014 £ £ £ £

Bank deposit interest 30,142 4 30,146 27,818

UK quoted investments 6,856 13,610 20,466 24,787

36,998 13,614 50,612 52,605

Restricted 4. Voluntary Income Unrestricted & Endowed 2015 2014 £ £ £ £

Legacies – 25,000 25,000 250

Donations 2,000 676 2,676 69,226

2,000 25,676 27,676 69,476

5. Activities for generating funds 2015 2014

£ £

Trading income from Ackworth School Estates Limited 232,317 179,945

Rents receivable 1,328 2,310

Other income 4,277 7,933

237,922 190,188

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6. Analysis of total resources expended

Staff Other Total Total costs costs Depreciation 2015 2014 £ £ £ £ £

Cost of generating funds:

Pupil recruitment commission – 174,304 – 174,304 155,148

Bank overdraft interest – 143 – 143 1,224

Interest in composition fees – – – – 2,791

Total for School – 174,447 – 174,447 159,163

Trading costs of the subsidiary 51,674 54,044 – 105,718 65,709

Total for Group 51,674 228,491 – 280,165 224,872

Charitable activities

Teaching 3,254,246 529,402 3,802 3,787,450 3,674,271

Welfare 412,110 291,748 9,514 713,372 704,765

Premises 563,038 796,516 23,125 1,382,679 1,249,185

Support costs of schooling 431,352 384,012 – 815,364 644,430

School’s operating costs 4,660,746 2,001,678 36,441 6,698,865 6,272,651

Grants, awards and prizes – 875,739 – 875,739 705,574

School operating and grant making activities 4,660,746 2,877,417 36,441 7,574,604 6,978,225


4,660,746 2,878,788 36,441 7,575,975 7,006,026

Governance costs

Audit fees – 12,876 – 12,876 12,250

Auditor fees – non audit services – 1,800 – 1,800 1,800

Committee expenses – 6,100 – 6,100 5,530

Professional indemnity insurance – – – 212

– 20,776 – 20,776 19,792

Total group resources expended 4,712,420 3,128,055 36,441 7,876,916 7,250,690

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2. Income from charitable activities 2015 2014 £ £

School fees

Senior School 5,474,766 5,146,257

Coram House 1,132,024 1,073,366

Other fee income 396,002 283,213

7,002,792 6,502,836 Other educational income

Excursion income 154,188 145,555

Bursary income 40,650 54,962

194,838 200,517

Restricted 3. Investment income Unrestricted & Endowed 2015 2014 £ £ £ £

Bank deposit interest 30,142 4 30,146 27,818

UK quoted investments 6,856 13,610 20,466 24,787

36,998 13,614 50,612 52,605

Restricted 4. Voluntary Income Unrestricted & Endowed 2015 2014 £ £ £ £

Legacies – 25,000 25,000 250

Donations 2,000 676 2,676 69,226

2,000 25,676 27,676 69,476

5. Activities for generating funds 2015 2014

£ £

Trading income from Ackworth School Estates Limited 232,317 179,945

Rents receivable 1,328 2,310

Other income 4,277 7,933

237,922 190,188

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6. Analysis of total resources expended

Staff Other Total Total costs costs Depreciation 2015 2014 £ £ £ £ £

Cost of generating funds:

Pupil recruitment commission – 174,304 – 174,304 155,148

Bank overdraft interest – 143 – 143 1,224

Interest in composition fees – – – – 2,791

Total for School – 174,447 – 174,447 159,163

Trading costs of the subsidiary 51,674 54,044 – 105,718 65,709

Total for Group 51,674 228,491 – 280,165 224,872

Charitable activities

Teaching 3,254,246 529,402 3,802 3,787,450 3,674,271

Welfare 412,110 291,748 9,514 713,372 704,765

Premises 563,038 796,516 23,125 1,382,679 1,249,185

Support costs of schooling 431,352 384,012 – 815,364 644,430

School’s operating costs 4,660,746 2,001,678 36,441 6,698,865 6,272,651


School operating and grant making activities 4,660,746 2,877,417 36,441 7,574,604 6,978,225


4,660,746 2,878,788 36,441 7,575,975 7,006,026

Governance costs

Audit fees – 12,876 – 12,876 12,250

Auditor fees – non audit services – 1,800 – 1,800 1,800

Committee expenses – 6,100 – 6,100 5,530

Professional indemnity insurance – – – 212

– 20,776 – 20,776 19,792

Total group resources expended 4,712,420 3,128,055 36,441 7,876,916 7,250,690

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7. Grants, Awards and Prizes 2015 2014 £ £Bursaries and scholarships 700,675 570,985 Family and staff concessions 176,435 162,390 877,110 733,375 All grants are payable to individuals. 2015 2014 No. No.Bursaries and scholarships 109 80 Family and staff concessions 94 109 203 189

8. Employee details 2015 2014 £ £Wages and salaries 3,994,012 3,811,777 Social security costs 291,780 278,473 Pension costs 426,628 392,025 4,712,420 4,482,275

The average number of employees in the year, calculated on a full time equivalent basis was: 2015 2014 No. No.Teaching 64 63 Teaching support 19 19 Welfare 23 24 Nursery 6 4 Management and administration 13 14 Premises 29 28 154 152 Employees earning £60,000 or more per annum 2015 2014£80,001 – £90,000 1 1 £70,001 – £80,000 0 0 £60,000 – £70,000 1 1 2015 2014The number of high paid staff who accrued benefits under Company pension schemes were as follows:Defined benefit schemes 1 1 Defined contribution schemes 1 1 2015 2014 £ £Value of pension contributions in respect of high paid staff were as follows:Defined benefit schemes 10,928 12,390 Defined contribution schemes 9,107 8,927

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9. Tangible fixed assets

Freehold Motor Plant & Fixtures & Property Vehicles Machinery Fittings Total £ £ £ £ £

School

COST:

At 1 September 2014 4,131,041 35,579 573,635 1,052,745 5,793,000 Additions 121,672 – 28,765 49,827 200,264

At 31 August 2015 4,252,713 35,579 602,400 1,102,572 5,993,264

DEPRECIATION:

At 1 September 2014 – 26,547 512,266 1,024,140 1,562,953 Charge for the year – 4,515 19,034 12,892 36,441

At 31 August 2015 – 31,062 531,300 1,037,032 1,599,394

NET BOOK VALUES:

31 August 2015 4,252,713 4,517 71,100 65,540 4,393,870

31 August 2014 4,131,041 9,032 61,369 28,605 4,230,047

Consolidated

COST:


At 31 August 2015 4,252,713 35,579 602,400 1,107,689 5,998,381

DEPRECIATION:


At 31 August 2015 – 31,062 531,300 1,042,149 1,604,511

NET BOOK VALUES:

31 August 2015 4,252,713 4,517 71,100 65,540 4,393,870

31 August 2014 4,131,041 9,032 61,369 28,605 4,230,047

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7. Grants, Awards and Prizes 2015 2014 £ £Bursaries and scholarships 700,675 570,985 Family and staff concessions 176,435 162,390 877,110 733,375 All grants are payable to individuals. 2015 2014 No. No.Bursaries and scholarships 109 80 Family and staff concessions 94 109 203 189

8. Employee details 2015 2014 £ £Wages and salaries 3,994,012 3,811,777 Social security costs 291,780 278,473 Pension costs 426,628 392,025 4,712,420 4,482,275

The average number of employees in the year, calculated on a full time equivalent basis was: 2015 2014 No. No.Teaching 64 63 Teaching support 19 19 Welfare 23 24 Nursery 6 4 Management and administration 13 14 Premises 29 28 154 152 Employees earning £60,000 or more per annum 2015 2014£80,001 – £90,000 1 1 £70,001 – £80,000 0 0 £60,000 – £70,000 1 1 2015 2014The number of high paid staff who accrued benefits under Company pension schemes were as follows:Defined benefit schemes 1 1 Defined contribution schemes 1 1 2015 2014 £ £Value of pension contributions in respect of high paid staff were as follows:Defined benefit schemes 10,928 12,390 Defined contribution schemes 9,107 8,927

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9. Tangible fixed assets

Freehold Motor Plant & Fixtures & Property Vehicles Machinery Fittings Total £ £ £ £ £

School

COST:


At 31 August 2015 4,252,713 35,579 602,400 1,102,572 5,993,264

DEPRECIATION:


At 31 August 2015 – 31,062 531,300 1,037,032 1,599,394

NET BOOK VALUES:

31 August 2015 4,252,713 4,517 71,100 65,540 4,393,870

31 August 2014 4,131,041 9,032 61,369 28,605 4,230,047

Consolidated

COST:


At 31 August 2015 4,252,713 35,579 602,400 1,107,689 5,998,381

DEPRECIATION:


At 31 August 2015 – 31,062 531,300 1,042,149 1,604,511

NET BOOK VALUES:

31 August 2015 4,252,713 4,517 71,100 65,540 4,393,870

31 August 2014 4,131,041 9,032 61,369 28,605 4,230,047

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10. Fixed Asset Investments

Consolidated School 2015 2014 2015 2014 £ £ £ £

Market value at beginning of the year 1,235,607 1,135,089 323,409 300,742 Additions 2,154 2,254 2,154 2,254 Disposals – – – – Net unrealised investment gains 34,342 98,264 6,149 20,413 Market value at end of the year 1,272,103 1,235,607 331,712 323,409

UK quoted investments 547,677 538,996 210,296 204,970 Charities Official Investment Fund 711,596 685,935 109,241 107,763 UK portfolio cash 12,830 10,676 12,175 10,676 1,272,103 1,235,607 331,712 323,409 Historic cost at end of the year 503,608 501,454 193,275 191,121

11. Stocks 2015 2014 Consolidated and School £ £

School supplies 49,578 42,617

12. Debtors Consolidated School

2015 2014 2015 2014 £ £ £ £

Trade debtors 420,348 576,129 365,094 521,797 Ackworth School Estates Limited – – 65,164 72,340 Other debtors 30,696 22,566 – 16,960 Prepayments 16,392 36,926 16,018 35,546 Accrued income 5,874 – 5,874 – 473,310 635,621 452,150 646,643

Debtors due after more than 1 year total £156,034 (2014 – £nil) included within Trade debtors.

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13. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year


Trade creditors 140,037 120,412 139,304 112,911 Fees received in advance 960,117 808,246 960,117 808,246 Pension creditor 62,119 60,904 62,119 60,904 Other taxes and social security 94,116 78,015 94,116 85,399 Acceptance fees 33,475 32,038 33,475 32,038 Accruals 306,222 46,944 303,249 39,683 Deferred income 283,651 305,405 275,960 301,176 1,879,737 1,451,964 1,868,340 1,440,357

Deferred income relates to composition fees. This money may be returned in certain, exceptional circumstances. Assuming pupils will remain in school, composition fees will be applied as follows:

Consolidated and School 2015 2014 £ £

Within one year 109,589 60,558 Within two to five years 130,065 180,108 Over five years 36,306 60,510 275,960 301,176

Composition Fees: Balance brought forward 301,176 197,713 Income received 108,588 187,652 Fees applied (133,804) (86,979)Interest applied – 2,790 Balance carried forward 275,960 301,176

14. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Consolidated School

2015 2014 2015 2014 £ £ £ £

Ackworth School 1950 Trust – – 1,803,542 1,826,312

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10. Fixed Asset Investments


Market value at beginning of the year 1,235,607 1,135,089 323,409 300,742 Additions 2,154 2,254 2,154 2,254 Disposals – – – – Net unrealised investment gains 34,342 98,264 6,149 20,413 Market value at end of the year 1,272,103 1,235,607 331,712 323,409

UK quoted investments 547,677 538,996 210,296 204,970 Charities Official Investment Fund 711,596 685,935 109,241 107,763 UK portfolio cash 12,830 10,676 12,175 10,676 1,272,103 1,235,607 331,712 323,409 Historic cost at end of the year 503,608 501,454 193,275 191,121

11. Stocks 2015 2014 Consolidated and School £ £

School supplies 49,578 42,617

12. Debtors Consolidated School

2015 2014 2015 2014 £ £ £ £

Trade debtors 420,348 576,129 365,094 521,797 Ackworth School Estates Limited – – 65,164 72,340 Other debtors 30,696 22,566 – 16,960 Prepayments 16,392 36,926 16,018 35,546 Accrued income 5,874 – 5,874 – 473,310 635,621 452,150 646,643

Debtors due after more than 1 year total £156,034 (2014 – £nil) included within Trade debtors.

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13. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year


Trade creditors 140,037 120,412 139,304 112,911 Fees received in advance 960,117 808,246 960,117 808,246 Pension creditor 62,119 60,904 62,119 60,904 Other taxes and social security 94,116 78,015 94,116 85,399 Acceptance fees 33,475 32,038 33,475 32,038 Accruals 306,222 46,944 303,249 39,683 Deferred income 283,651 305,405 275,960 301,176 1,879,737 1,451,964 1,868,340 1,440,357

Deferred income relates to composition fees. This money may be returned in certain, exceptional circumstances. Assuming pupils will remain in school, composition fees will be applied as follows:

Consolidated and School 2015 2014 £ £

Within one year 109,589 60,558 Within two to five years 130,065 180,108 Over five years 36,306 60,510 275,960 301,176

Composition Fees: Balance brought forward 301,176 197,713 Income received 108,588 187,652 Fees applied (133,804) (86,979)Interest applied – 2,790 Balance carried forward 275,960 301,176

14. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year Consolidated School

2015 2014 2015 2014 £ £ £ £

Ackworth School 1950 Trust – – 1,803,542 1,826,312

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15. Reconciliation of group net incoming resources to net cash inflow from group operations

2015 2014 £ £

Net movement on funds (328,734) (136,804) Income from investments (50,612) (52,605) Gains on investments (34,342) (98,264) Bank interest paid 143 4,015 Operating loss (413,545) (283,658)

16. Reconciliation of operating surplus to net cash (inflow)/outflow from operating activities

2015 2014 £ £

Operating loss (note 15) (413,545) (283,658) Depreciation charges 36,441 54,917 (Increase) /decrease in stock (6,961) 7,330 Decrease /(increase) in debtors 162,311 (15,315) Increase in creditors 427,773 156,397 Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operations 206,019 (80,329)

17. Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net cash funds

2015 2014 £ £

Increase / (decrease) in cash in the year 54,070 (38,281) Change in net debt resulting from cash flows 54,070 (38,281)Net cash resources at 1 September 2014 213,028 251,309 Net cash resources at 31 August 2015 267,098 213,028

18. Analysis of changes in net cash resources

Balance at Cash Balance at 1 Sept 2014 Flow 31 Aug 2015 £ £ £

Cash at bank and in hand 213,028 54,070 267,098

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19. Restricted funds

Balance at Incoming Resources Transfers/ Balance at 1 Sept Resources Expended Investments 31 Aug 2014 gains/(losses) 2015 £ £ £ £ £

School Various Funds 907,664 75,764 (48,096) 6,149 941,481

Total for School 907,664 75,764 (48,096) 6,149 941,481

School consolidated 907,664 73,444 (45,776) 6,149 941,481 Ackworth School 1950 Trust 870,954 2,320 (2,138) 370 871,506 Ackworth & Freshfield 168,804 2,055 (925) 6,311 176,245 Educational Foundation Wennington School Bursary Fund 88,948 921 (778) 317 89,408

Total for the group 2,036,370 78,740 (49,617) 13,147 2,078,640

School various fundsThis balance is comprised of historic donations and legacies from numerous individual donors. The terms and conditions of the funds relate to specific requests at the time of receipt by the School, however, these have been lost over time.

Ackworth School 1950 TrustThis relates to various restricted donations lent to the School for specific use. During the year the Trust lent the School money to refurbish the meeting house, this has now been spent. Since the money has been spent on the appropriate project these funds have now been transferred to unrestricted.

Ackworth and Freshfield Educational FoundationThe provision of special benefits for Ackworth School with the residual being applied for the awarding of bursaries and providing financial assistance to those pupils going into further education or travelling.

Wennington School Bursary FundThis fund is for the provision of financial support to those under 25 attending or about to attend Ackworth School through the provision of scholarships and bursaries.

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15. Reconciliation of group net incoming resources to net cash inflow from group operations

2015 2014 £ £

Net movement on funds (328,734) (136,804) Income from investments (50,612) (52,605) Gains on investments (34,342) (98,264) Bank interest paid 143 4,015 Operating loss (413,545) (283,658)

16. Reconciliation of operating surplus to net cash (inflow)/outflow from operating activities

2015 2014 £ £

Operating loss (note 15) (413,545) (283,658) Depreciation charges 36,441 54,917 (Increase) /decrease in stock (6,961) 7,330 Decrease /(increase) in debtors 162,311 (15,315) Increase in creditors 427,773 156,397 Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operations 206,019 (80,329)

17. Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net cash funds

2015 2014 £ £

Increase / (decrease) in cash in the year 54,070 (38,281) Change in net debt resulting from cash flows 54,070 (38,281)Net cash resources at 1 September 2014 213,028 251,309 Net cash resources at 31 August 2015 267,098 213,028

18. Analysis of changes in net cash resources

Balance at Cash Balance at 1 Sept 2014 Flow 31 Aug 2015 £ £ £

Cash at bank and in hand 213,028 54,070 267,098

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19. Restricted funds

Balance at Incoming Resources Transfers/ Balance at 1 Sept Resources Expended Investments 31 Aug 2014 gains/(losses) 2015 £ £ £ £ £

School Various Funds 907,664 75,764 (48,096) 6,149 941,481

Total for School 907,664 75,764 (48,096) 6,149 941,481

School consolidated 907,664 73,444 (45,776) 6,149 941,481 Ackworth School 1950 Trust 870,954 2,320 (2,138) 370 871,506 Ackworth & Freshfield 168,804 2,055 (925) 6,311 176,245 Educational Foundation Wennington School Bursary Fund 88,948 921 (778) 317 89,408

Total for the group 2,036,370 78,740 (49,617) 13,147 2,078,640

School various fundsThis balance is comprised of historic donations and legacies from numerous individual donors. The terms and conditions of the funds relate to specific requests at the time of receipt by the School, however, these have been lost over time.

Ackworth School 1950 TrustThis relates to various restricted donations lent to the School for specific use. During the year the Trust lent the School money to refurbish the meeting house, this has now been spent. Since the money has been spent on the appropriate project these funds have now been transferred to unrestricted.

Ackworth and Freshfield Educational FoundationThe provision of special benefits for Ackworth School with the residual being applied for the awarding of bursaries and providing financial assistance to those pupils going into further education or travelling.

Wennington School Bursary FundThis fund is for the provision of financial support to those under 25 attending or about to attend Ackworth School through the provision of scholarships and bursaries.

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20. Endowed funds

Balance at Incoming Resources Transfers/ Balance at 1 Sept. Resources Expended Investment 31 Aug. 2014 gains/(losses) 2015 £ £ £ £ £

Permanent Endowed Funds

Ackworth & Freshfield 109,530 1,200 – (2,522) 108,208 Educational Foundation

Total for the group 109,530 1,200 – (2,522) 108,208

Ackworth & Freshfield Educational FoundationMonies held for the generation of income to support the provision of scholarships for Ackworth School with the residual being applied for providing financial assistance to those pupils going into further education.

21. Unrestricted funds

Balance at Incoming Resources Transfers/ Balance at 1 Sept Resources Expended Investment 31 Aug 2014 gains/(losses) 2015 £ £ £ £ £

Undesignated funds – General reserve 1,193,722 7,428,623 (7,824,022) – 798,323

Total for School 1,193,722 7,428,623 (7,824,022) – 798,323

School consolidated 1,193,722 7,169,711 (7,565,110) – 798,323 Ackworth School 1950 Trust 1,552,150 31,852 (29,852) 23,717 1,577,867 Non charitable trading funds 13,184 232,337 (232,337) – 13,184 Total for the group 2,759,056 7,433,900 (7,827,299) 23,717 2,389,374

22. Analysis of net assets between funds

The net assets are held for the various funds as follows: Net Current Tangible Assets/ Long Term Fixed Assets Investments (Liabilities) Liabilities Total £ £ £ £ £

Unrestricted funds 3,549,602 568,034 (1,728,262) – 2,389,374 Restricted funds 844,268 600,655 633,717 – 2,078,640 Endowed funds – 103,414 4,794 – 108,208 Total for the group 4,393,870 1,272,103 (1,089,751) – 4,576,222

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23. Pension schemes

The School participates in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (England and Wales) (“the TPS”), for its teaching staff. The pension charge for the year includes contributions payable to the TPS of £297,282 (2014 – £299,400). The best estimate given of contributions to be paid to the scheme for the next accounting period is £297,282. At the year end £42,335 (2014 – £42,248) was accrued in respect of contributions to this scheme.The TPS is an unfunded multi-employer defined benefits pension scheme governed by the Teachers’ Pensions Regulations 2010 and, from 1 April 2014, the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Regulations 2014. Members contribute on a “pay as you go” basis with contributions from members and the employer being credited to the Exchequer. Retirement and other pension benefits are paid by public funds provided by Parliament.The employer contribution rate is set following scheme valuations undertaken by the Government Actuary Department. The latest valuation report in respect of the TPS was prepared at 31 March 2012 and was published in June 2014. This report confirmed that the employer contribution rate for the TPS will increase from 14.1% to 16.4% although, recognising that teaching establishments work on an academic and not financial year, the Government has deferred the implementation of this increase to 1 September 2015.The Department of Education is also proposing that scheme administration costs will be devolved to scheme employers in the form of an administration charge. The Department provisionally estimates that the administration charge will be 0.08% of the employers’ salary costs which would increase the employer payment rate from 16.4% to 16.48%. The next revision to the employer contribution rate is not expected to take effect until 1 April 2019. This will follow on from the next actuarial valuation which is due at 31 March 2016. This valuation will also determine the opening balance of the cost cap fund and provide an analysis of the cost cap as required by the Public Service Pensions Act 2013.The School also contributes to defined contribution schemes for non-teaching staff. The pension charge for the year includes contributions payable to the schemes of £129,346 (2014 – £92,625). The total costs of contributions to these pension schemes is shown at note 8 above. At the year end £19,784 (2014 – £18,656) was accrued in respect of contributions to these schemes.

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20. Endowed funds

Balance at Incoming Resources Transfers/ Balance at 1 Sept. Resources Expended Investment 31 Aug. 2014 gains/(losses) 2015 £ £ £ £ £

Permanent Endowed Funds

Ackworth & Freshfield 109,530 1,200 – (2,522) 108,208 Educational Foundation

Total for the group 109,530 1,200 – (2,522) 108,208

Ackworth & Freshfield Educational FoundationMonies held for the generation of income to support the provision of scholarships for Ackworth School with the residual being applied for providing financial assistance to those pupils going into further education.

21. Unrestricted funds

Balance at Incoming Resources Transfers/ Balance at 1 Sept Resources Expended Investment 31 Aug 2014 gains/(losses) 2015 £ £ £ £ £

Undesignated funds – General reserve 1,193,722 7,428,623 (7,824,022) – 798,323

Total for School 1,193,722 7,428,623 (7,824,022) – 798,323

School consolidated 1,193,722 7,169,711 (7,565,110) – 798,323 Ackworth School 1950 Trust 1,552,150 31,852 (29,852) 23,717 1,577,867 Non charitable trading funds 13,184 232,337 (232,337) – 13,184 Total for the group 2,759,056 7,433,900 (7,827,299) 23,717 2,389,374

22. Analysis of net assets between funds

The net assets are held for the various funds as follows: Net Current Tangible Assets/ Long Term Fixed Assets Investments (Liabilities) Liabilities Total £ £ £ £ £

Unrestricted funds 3,549,602 568,034 (1,728,262) – 2,389,374 Restricted funds 844,268 600,655 633,717 – 2,078,640 Endowed funds – 103,414 4,794 – 108,208 Total for the group 4,393,870 1,272,103 (1,089,751) – 4,576,222

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23. Pension schemes

The School participates in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (England and Wales) (“the TPS”), for its teaching staff. The pension charge for the year includes contributions payable to the TPS of £297,282 (2014 – £299,400). The best estimate given of contributions to be paid to the scheme for the next accounting period is £297,282. At the year end £42,335 (2014 – £42,248) was accrued in respect of contributions to this scheme.The TPS is an unfunded multi-employer defined benefits pension scheme governed by the Teachers’ Pensions Regulations 2010 and, from 1 April 2014, the Teachers’ Pension Scheme Regulations 2014. Members contribute on a “pay as you go” basis with contributions from members and the employer being credited to the Exchequer. Retirement and other pension benefits are paid by public funds provided by Parliament.The employer contribution rate is set following scheme valuations undertaken by the Government Actuary Department. The latest valuation report in respect of the TPS was prepared at 31 March 2012 and was published in June 2014. This report confirmed that the employer contribution rate for the TPS will increase from 14.1% to 16.4% although, recognising that teaching establishments work on an academic and not financial year, the Government has deferred the implementation of this increase to 1 September 2015.The Department of Education is also proposing that scheme administration costs will be devolved to scheme employers in the form of an administration charge. The Department provisionally estimates that the administration charge will be 0.08% of the employers’ salary costs which would increase the employer payment rate from 16.4% to 16.48%. The next revision to the employer contribution rate is not expected to take effect until 1 April 2019. This will follow on from the next actuarial valuation which is due at 31 March 2016. This valuation will also determine the opening balance of the cost cap fund and provide an analysis of the cost cap as required by the Public Service Pensions Act 2013.The School also contributes to defined contribution schemes for non-teaching staff. The pension charge for the year includes contributions payable to the schemes of £129,346 (2014 – £92,625). The total costs of contributions to these pension schemes is shown at note 8 above. At the year end £19,784 (2014 – £18,656) was accrued in respect of contributions to these schemes.

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SCHOOL’S SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT


2015 2014

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INCOME

Fees 7,002,792 6,502,836 Rental and estates income 230,388 177,522 Other income 4,277 7,933 Other School income 194,838 200,517 7,432,295 6,888,808

Investment income 16,430 15,646 Interest receivable 30,126 27,805 TOTAL INCOME 7,478,851 6,932,259 EXPENDITURE

Costs of charitable activities

Teaching 3,787,450 3,674,271 Welfare 776,985 741,069 Scholarships and bursaries 875,739 705,574 Management and administration 989,668 799,578 Premises 1,195,187 1,157,446 Interest payable 143 4,015 Governance costs 20,626 19,642 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 7,645,798 7,101,595 OPERATING DEFICIT BEFORE EXCEPTIONAL ITEM (166,947) (169,336)

Exceptional maintenance and upkeep (226,320) (116,397) OPERATING DEFICIT AFTER EXCEPTIONAL ITEM (393,267) (285,733)

Legacies and donations 25,536 42,671

25,536 42,671 Unrealised gain on investment assets 6,149 20,413 NET DEFICIT (361,582) (222,649)

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24. Other financial commitments

As at 31 August 2015 the School had annual operating lease commitments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows: 2015 2014 Other plant and equipment £ £

Within one year – 6,478 Within two and five years 31,467 16,792 Over five years 1,136 – 32,603 23,270 Maintenance contractsWithin two and five years 37,566 37,566Over five years – – 37,566 37,566 70,169 60,836

25. Trustees remuneration and expenses

No remuneration is paid to trustees. During the year 12 (2014 – 11) trustees claimed £6,100 in total for out of pocket expenses for travelling to meetings and training costs (2014 – £5,530).The School has arranged indemnity insurance cover for trustees at a cost of £1,928 (2014 – £926).

26. Related party transactions

Four (2014 – two) members of the School Committee (trustees) have children who receive education at the School. Fees are payable on the same terms and conditions available for all other parents/guardians at the normal arms length rate.The Treasurer, Christopher Rengert, is a director of the School’s Investment Advisors; C. Rengert & Company Limited. The company receives trail commission on the School’s investments of approximately £1,500 per annum.

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SCHOOL’S SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT


2015 2014

£ £ £ £

INCOME

Fees 7,002,792 6,502,836 Rental and estates income 230,388 177,522 Other income 4,277 7,933 Other School income 194,838 200,517 7,432,295 6,888,808

Investment income 16,430 15,646 Interest receivable 30,126 27,805 TOTAL INCOME 7,478,851 6,932,259 EXPENDITURE

Costs of charitable activities

Teaching 3,787,450 3,674,271 Welfare 776,985 741,069 Scholarships and bursaries 875,739 705,574 Management and administration 989,668 799,578 Premises 1,195,187 1,157,446 Interest payable 143 4,015 Governance costs 20,626 19,642 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 7,645,798 7,101,595 OPERATING DEFICIT BEFORE EXCEPTIONAL ITEM (166,947) (169,336)

Exceptional maintenance and upkeep (226,320) (116,397) OPERATING DEFICIT AFTER EXCEPTIONAL ITEM (393,267) (285,733)

Legacies and donations 25,536 42,671

25,536 42,671 Unrealised gain on investment assets 6,149 20,413 NET DEFICIT (361,582) (222,649)

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24. Other financial commitments

As at 31 August 2015 the School had annual operating lease commitments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows: 2015 2014 Other plant and equipment £ £

Within one year – 6,478 Within two and five years 31,467 16,792 Over five years 1,136 – 32,603 23,270 Maintenance contractsWithin two and five years 37,566 37,566Over five years – – 37,566 37,566 70,169 60,836

25. Trustees remuneration and expenses

No remuneration is paid to trustees. During the year 12 (2014 – 11) trustees claimed £6,100 in total for out of pocket expenses for travelling to meetings and training costs (2014 – £5,530).The School has arranged indemnity insurance cover for trustees at a cost of £1,928 (2014 – £926).

26. Related party transactions

Four (2014 – two) members of the School Committee (trustees) have children who receive education at the School. Fees are payable on the same terms and conditions available for all other parents/guardians at the normal arms length rate.The Treasurer, Christopher Rengert, is a director of the School’s Investment Advisors; C. Rengert & Company Limited. The company receives trail commission on the School’s investments of approximately £1,500 per annum.

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FIVE YEAR STATISTICS


2014/15 2013/14 2012/13 2011/12 2010/11 No. No. No. No. No.

PUPILS IN SCHOOL

Boarders 108 99 108 124 118 Day 208 212 234 254 266 Coram House 124 125 125 124 143 440 436 467 502 527

£ £ £ £ £

FEES

Boarding 23,109 22,437 21,597 19,635 18,882 Day 12,855 12,573 12,102 11,760 11,535

Coram House: Rec – Y2 7,983 7,809 7,518 7,305 7,164 Y3 – Y6 8,214 8,034 7,734 7,515 7,368

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INCOME

Fees 7,003 6,503 6,903 7,000 6,959 Bursary Fund 41 55 22 30 24 Other Operating Income 435 374 461 324 317 TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 7,479 6,932 7,386 7,354 7,300

EXPENDITURE

Operating Costs 7,646 7,101 7,193 7,184 7,148 OPERATING (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS (167) (169) 193 170 152

The Annual Report and Accounts for the undermentioned bodies are available from the Bursar on request:

Ackworth School Estates Limited Ackworth School 1950 Trust

Ackworth and Freshfield Educational Foundation Wennington School Bursary Fund

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Boarders 108 99 108 124 118 Day 208 212 234 254 266 Coram House 124 125 125 124 143 440 436 467 502 527

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Boarding 23,109 22,437 21,597 19,635 18,882 Day 12,855 12,573 12,102 11,760 11,535

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INCOME

Fees 7,003 6,503 6,903 7,000 6,959 Bursary Fund 41 55 22 30 24 Other Operating Income 435 374 461 324 317 TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 7,479 6,932 7,386 7,354 7,300

EXPENDITURE

Operating Costs 7,646 7,101 7,193 7,184 7,148 OPERATING (DEFICIT)/SURPLUS (167) (169) 193 170 152

The Annual Report and Accounts for the undermentioned bodies are available from the Bursar on request:

Ackworth School Estates Limited Ackworth School 1950 Trust

Ackworth and Freshfield Educational Foundation Wennington School Bursary Fund

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ACKWORTH SCHOOL

THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE

(As at December 2015)

2012/2016

DAVID BUNNEY Ackworth CHRISTOPHER JONES Ackworth ANDREW DUCKER Badsworth AIDAN MORTIMER Great Milton

2013/2017

ZEPHYRINE BARBARACHILD Lancaster DAVID DITCHAM Newark ERICA DEAN Leeds

2015/2017

STEWART HUNTINGTON Leyburn

2014/2018

CHRISTOPHER ALLEN Pontefract NICK SEED Barrow-on-Trent RICHARD BAMFORD Wakefield SALLY SLATER Doncaster KATE NAPIER Sheffield

2015/2019

ROBERT LINCOLN Rotherham DIGBY SWIFT Doncaster

Co-options 2015/2016

KIRK DYSON Sheffield NICK SMITH Bedale MICHAEL McROBERT Redcar ANDREW WHITELEY Ilford

The addresses of the above members of the School Committee are available, if required, from:

The Bursar, Ackworth School, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT.

Treasurer:

CAROL RAYNER, C/O Ackworth School, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire. WF7 7LT

Clerk to the Committee:

DAVID BUNNEY, C/O Ackworth School, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire. WF7 7LT

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ACKWORTH SCHOOLAckworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF7 7LT

Telephone: 01977 611401 Fax: 01977 616225Email: [email protected] Website: www.ackworthschool.com

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