Are lockers available?

creative452023-08-16T09:29:06+01:00You can order a locker from the Arbor Shop. Lockers are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Year 7 students will have the opportunity to have a locker for a one-year period. At the end of the year, they will need to empty their locker and return the key. The cost of a locker is £5 for one year with the £5 deposit for the key. If the key is returned at the end of the year, you will receive a £5.00 refund. Please note that in the event of a lost key, there will be a charge for a replacement.

Can I request a preferred language choice?

creative452023-08-16T09:30:54+01:00The Wren teaches Spanish to all students in Year 7. There are 2 sides in each year group and students will be timetabled with other students from their half of the year.

Can my child be in the same tutor group as their best friend?

creative452023-08-16T09:29:24+01:00Using the knowledge of the students that has been collated from their Year 6 teachers, we do our best to place each student in the tutor group that is right for them. The Year 7 tutor groups are carefully constructed to allow the possibility for new friendships to develop and students to be supported in an effective way. There will usually be at least one other member of the tutor group from a student’s link primary/junior school, but it should be noted that this is unlikely to always be a ‘best friend.’

Can my child bring a bike into school?

creative452023-08-16T09:35:34+01:00Yes. We encourage students to walk or cycle to school to stay healthy. Students must bring a bike lock to secure their bike at school using the bike racks available. Students may not cycle on the school premises and must wear a helmet. They should observe safe cycling rules on the roads as they approach and leave school.

How are the tutor groups decided?

creative452023-08-16T09:29:46+01:00The formation of the tutor groups is critical as we want to ensure an even number of boys and girls, a mixed academic ability, and a range of students from all our main linked schools. Mr Marsh, Year 7 Progress Leader, is informed of any information from all primary schools and taken this into account when arranging the tutor groups. Whilst wishing to engage with families to ensure students make a positive start at The Wren and are not put with students they do not work well with, we cannot unfortunately accommodate individual requests for specific students to be together.

How does the school restaurant and Café operate?

creative452023-08-16T09:35:53+01:00Our school caterers are Harrison. We have a café and restaurant on site. They serve free breakfast between 8:15-8:30am, hot and cold snacks during break, and serve nutritious food during lunchtime, there is something for everyone’s taste. The cashless biometric system means that students do not need to worry about carrying loose change, as they just need their fingerprint to pay for food. Biometrics will be taken on their first day at The Wren School, if not sooner when they come in for their transition day. Please ensure you have filled in the Biometric agreement form on Arbor so we can ensure any dietary needs are identified and catered for. Please use the online service Arbor to add more money on their account. If you have any queries, please contact the [email protected].

How many students are there in a tutor group?

creative452023-08-16T09:30:27+01:00On average there are around 28 students in each tutor group.

How will my child know where to go on the first day?

creative452023-08-16T09:30:41+01:00Please head to main reception, where staff will meet you and your child, and direct them where to go.