Shaping the Future

WELCOME TO BELFAIRS ACADEMY,

PART OF LEGRA ACADEMY TRUST

“ We hope the website provides enough information for you to sense the flavour of what Belfairs Academy has to offer young people and their families. You are warmly invited to see us in action at any time by arranging a visit.

Our aims are for Belfairs Academy to become a ‘culture of excellence’ in education, as recognised in our Ofsted report. To help us achieve our aim we work closely with our families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of the opportunities provided.”

Parents

Admissions

At Belfairs Academy, our admissions process is clear, fair and designed to support families at every stage. Applications for Year 7 are made through Southend City Council within the published timescales, with offers confirmed nationally in March. In-year admissions for Years 7 to 11 are managed directly by the Academy and considered individually. We carefully review each application and keep parents informed throughout the process, including outcomes, waiting list arrangements and the right to appeal where a place is not offered.

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Attendance

At Belfairs Academy, we promote regular attendance as a vital foundation for academic success, wellbeing and personal development. We work closely with parents and carers to ensure clear expectations around attendance, absence and punctuality are understood and consistently followed. Through a supportive and proactive approach, we encourage positive routines, responsibility and strong engagement with learning. Our aim is to ensure every pupil attends school regularly, feels safe, valued and supported, and is given the best possible opportunity to achieve, develop confidence and reach their full potential.

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Beginning Year 7

At Belfairs Academy, we are committed to making the transition into Year 7 a positive, supportive and reassuring experience for every pupil and family. We provide clear information about starting secondary school, including key dates, expectations and how we help students settle confidently into academy life. Through transition events, close communication with families and strong pastoral support, we ensure pupils feel welcomed, prepared and ready to learn. Our focus is on building confidence, establishing routines and helping every child begin their Year 7 journey with a strong sense of belonging and purpose.

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Behaviour & Expectations

At Belfairs Academy, our Code of Behaviour sets clear expectations to ensure a calm, safe and respectful learning environment for all. We promote positive behaviour based on mutual respect, responsibility and high standards, enabling every pupil to learn and succeed. Our approach is fair, consistent and supportive, focusing on recognising positive choices while addressing behaviour in a constructive way. We work closely with pupils and families to encourage self-discipline, accountability and respect for others. Our aim is to help students develop strong character, make positive decisions and contribute positively to our academy community.

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Parents

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Admissions

Admissions Policies Admissions Policy 25-26 Admissions Policy 26-27 Belfairs Academy Catchment Areas: School Catchment Areas – S-O-S City Council Applying, Offers and Waiting Lists Applying for a Year 7 place for September 2026: The application window for on time applications is between 1st September 2025 and 31 October 2025 and parents are to apply direct with Southend City Council: Click here to apply. Please ensure you use your main email address when applying, as this will be the email we use to contact you before your child starts with us. Offers:

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Attendance

Attendance Officers: Attendance Officer: Mrs. C SmithPost 16: Mrs A. Buckley Absence Line Contact Details: There may be times when your child has to miss school. If your child is ill, contact the school on each day of your child’s illness stating their name, tutor group and full details of their absence. Stating a child is “sick, unwell or poorly” is not accepted as we need the full reason to provide to the local authority. You will be contacted by the Attendance Office if your child is absent from school without notice.

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Beginning Year 7

This page is for students joining us in September 2025. Most people can remember their first day at secondary school. This is often a daunting time for students; however, it is also an exciting and important milestone for your child. At Belfairs, we have strategies and support in place to ensure that your child’s transition from primary to secondary school, is a smooth one. TRANSITION BOOKLET After National offer day, we will email our Transition booklet to the *main parental contact. This is an important document which will have links

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Behaviour & Expectations

Behaviour Policy Uniform: Uniform List Uniform Policy Mobile Phone Ban: To further safeguard our students and ensure that pupils are focused on their learning, Belfairs Academy has banned the use of mobile phone/smart devices and students are not permitted to use their phones or smart devices anywhere on the academy premises. This has ensured that students are not distracted from their studies and academy staff can spend more time supporting pupils with their learning. If a student is found using a mobile phone on the academy site, it will be confiscated immediately and only

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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ADMISSIONS

Admissions Policies, Applying, Offers and Waiting Lists

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CAREERS

The Academy welcomes approaches from employers and
businesses who would like to contribute to the academy
Careers Programme

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