Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
| Number of students |
1125 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
43 |
| Most common nationality |
Pakistani |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
17% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Some |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
If required |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Chomebooks, Promethean Boards |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, Islam |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Removal of Islamic classes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A levels |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
10-40 minutes per subject as required |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
ACS ensures that students with SEND will be provided with the support, accommodations and curricular modifications required to enable equitable access to educational opportunities. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
With gifted and talented students, the school will provide customised enhancements and challenges designed to build on the identified student strengths. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Play based Teacher observation for FS1 & FS2. Written paper years 1-3. CAT 4 assessments Y4 and above. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
On going |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7.20 |
| School finish time |
FS/primary 1.30
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| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
NA |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- A large 1000 square metre multipurpose hall with provision for performing arts and sports
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Al Salam Community School follows the National Curriculum for England and the Cambridge International Curriculum in its ongoing journey towards academic excellence. |
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