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Address to Prospective parents considering admission to the Academy for September 2009

Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy opened in September 2005 on the old Malory School site. I welcomed the opportunity to lead this exciting new school. We have both a highly qualified and experienced leadership team and a full complement of specialist teachers. Our accommodation was temporary, although refurbished to the highest standards until we moved into the new building at Easter 2007. All children entering Knights are now able to take full advantage of the tremendous on-site resources available. We have established the ethos of a Haberdashers’ school and of a sport specialist academy. Our examination results are demonstrating Ofsted's report that "Knights Academy is a rapidly improving school that provides a good education for its students" . In 2004 the Federation of Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College & Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy was set up by the Haberdashers' Company in order to increase the availability of an Aske's education to more students and make a wider use of the strengths that Aske's has to offer. The Aske's Vision is one where all students in the Federation are inspired to reach their full potential, regardless of ability or background, where aspirations and achievements are constantly raised through the highest quality academic, personal and vocational teaching and guidance, and where the students and staff at the two academies benefit from each other's strengths's. Ofsted grades our curriculum as 'outstanding'. It provides a personalised approach whereby students are offered pathways appropriate to individual needs. Knights' students are full members of the Haberdashers' family of schools. We work closely with the highly successful Hatcham College and participate in activities with Haberdashers' schools across the country. I am happy to lead Knights Academy on to ever increasing achievement as we prepare young people for citizenship in the 21st century.
Introduction The Academy was rebuilt on the Malory School site in Launcelot Road, Bromley Kent, BR1 5EB. There will eventually be 1300 students on roll from 11 - 18 years. There will be 208 places available for Year 7 in September 2009.-

We are delighted that you are interested in Knights Academy. Our staff will are all very experienced and specialists in their subjects.

All information regarding admissions can be obtained from the Registrar at Knights, Mrs Glenys Harris - Tel No 020 8698 1025, and also from the Federation Registrar: Mrs. S. Oliver - Tel. No. 020 7652 9500

We expect our Students and staff to work hard: the day starts 8.30 a.m. promptly. Breakfast will be served from 7.45 a.m.
We employ our own catering staff and promote a healthy eating policy using fresh ingredients and preparing food on site
All students and staff are involved in extra-curricular activities called Enrichment. These are an integral part of our curriculum and take place weekly. There are also many other clubs, teams, activities, visits and journeys on offer for our students to choose from.
Holidays are NOT authorised in term time.

The Academy curriculum is accessible, inclusive, challenging, flexible and on-line with e-learning, video-conferencing and wider understanding of the internet as an enabling factor. It is a curriculum for the 21st century, blending the best of academic and vocational elements.

ICT is not only be a 'tool' for learning but underpins the whole curriculum enabling collaboration and communication within local, national and global contexts.

The Academy is different from a normal school in that its curriculum will not necessarily be delivered within a classroom of four walls; it could even be delivered without a teacher. The Academy offers single sex teaching wherever possible in Years 7-11 and co-education for Post 16 courses.

Through the National Curriculum and Federation mission we aim to create an environment in which achievement is a prime factor. This is within a framework of equality of opportunity, spiritual, moral, cultural and social commitment and a balance of individual and institutional needs. Students are entitled to quality in all areas of their education and it is management's responsibility to ensure that this is maintained. A curriculum must demonstrate that it is providing value in relation to its resources.

As a sport specialst academy we offer over 4 hours of curriculum Physical Education a week as well as out of hours opportunities for physical activities. Whilst aiming for the highest sporting achievement we are also committed to the concept of 'sport for all'. A healthy life style is vital to all young people and regular exercise contributes to this.

Our curriculum offers a wide range of opportunities for all students whatever their ability, interests and ambitions.