Locksley Christian School

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name = Locksley Christian School


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motto = Nostra Totalitus In Jesu Lacet (Our wholeness lies in Jesus)
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established = 1992
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type = Private (not boarding)
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head_label = Headteacher
head = Amanda Franklin
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street = Bilney Block
Manby Park
Manby
city = Louth
county = Lincolnshire
country = United Kingdom
postcode = LN11 8UT
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enrollment = 50 (approx.)
gender = Mixed
lower_age = 3
upper_age = 19
houses = 4
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website = http://www.locksley.org/
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Locksley Christian School is an independent school based in Manby, Lincolnshire. The school was founded in 1992 by Amanda Franklin and her husband, Stephen Franklin, a pastor in a local church. The school takes both male and female students from ages 3 to 19. LCS is a very small school currently with 46 students.

History

The original site for the school was in the Franklin’s home, Locksley Hall, North Somercotes, Lincolnshire. The school moved to new premises in Manby Park, Lincolnshire in 1995. [ [http://www.locksley.org/history.htm Locksley Christian School - History ] ] Manby Park is a business park on the site of a former RAF base. In November 2004 the school expanded, opening a dedicated IT centre in Bowen house, a building next door to the main school.

Education

LCS uses the Accelerated Christian Education curriculum rather than the UK’s national curriculum. The qualification gained through this system is the International Certificate of Christian Education which have been designated by the ICCE Board as equivalent to A-level, AS-level, GCSE higher tier and GCSE foundation. LCS does offer GCSEs in certain circumstances if required or desired. The curriculum uses individual workbooks (called PACEs) for each unit of work. [ [http://www.locksley.org/ace.htm Locksley Christian School - ACE Programme ] ] At the end of each unit the student takes a test on which they must achieve a score of 80% or higher in order to advance to the next unit.

The school is separated into four learning centres based on the age and ability of students. Each learning centre has a supervisor, who provides academic assistance and motivation for students, and a monitor who performs administration tasks. [ [http://www.locksley.org/staff.htm Locksley Christian School - Staff ] ] The school day is split into morning and afternoon. The core curriculum including Maths, English, Social Studies, Science and Word Building (Etymology) is provided through the ACE curriculum in the morning. In the afternoon the expanded curriculum lessons aim to provide group-based activities in many subject areas such as ICT, Practical Science, Creative English, Literature, History, Art, Music, Devotions, Drama, Dance, and Physical Education. [ [http://www.locksley.org/extra.htm Locksley Christian School - Extra Curriculum ] ]

LCS is affiliated with Christian Education Europe, the central body for schools using the ACE curriculum in Europe, and has achieved CEE model school status since July 2006. Older students compete in the European Student Convention. This yearly event is organised by CEE and features events in various categories including academics, art, drama, music and sport. [ [http://www.christian-education.org/esc.html European Student Convention ] ]

LCS has been successful in providing education for students with special educational needs, a large minority of its students have Special Educational Needs statements.

The school has a large sports field and a playground. Indoor sporting facilities are provided by a nearby gym hired regularly by the school.

Houses

The students are split into four houses named after famous scientists: Kepler color box|Yellow, Faraday color box|Blue, Newton color box|Green and Pascal color box|Red. The houses compete for points which can be won through members of the house completing various achievements.

Inspections

The school was inspected by Ofsted in March 2008. Ofsted’s rates various areas of a school as inadequate, satisfactory, good or outstanding. The school achieved at least good in all areas and was rated outstanding in welfare and spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. [http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/pdf/?inspectionNumber=320743&providerCategoryID=16384&fileName=\school\120\s163_120744_20080428.pdf]

References

External Links

* [http://www.locksley.org/ LCS website]
* [http://www.isbi.com/isbi-viewschool/2404-Locksley_Christian_School-1.html ISBI entry for Locksley Christian School]
* [http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/portal/site/Internet/menuitem.7c7b38b14d870c7bb1890a01637046a0/?urn=120744&providerCategoryID=16384 Ofsted page for Locksley Christian School]
* [http://www.christian-education.org/ Christian Education Europe]