Address: The Sir John Colfox Academy, Ridgeway, BRIDPORT, DT6 3DT
Telephone: 01308 422291
Fax: 01308 420036
Email: office@colfox.dorset.sch.uk
Term-time Opening Times:
Mon – Thurs : 8:15 – 5:30 Fri : 8:15 – 4:30
Who to Contact at The Sir John Colfox Academy
The first point of contact for most issues is the form tutor who will act as liaison with other staff. However, for some things it is best to contact the member of staff responsible.
Attendance, behaviour and pastoral issues of a more serious nature – Head of Lower School (Years 7) Mr Farrow, Head of Middle School (Years 8, 9) Mrs Chudley, Head of Upper School (Years 10,11) Mr Littlechild
Welfare issues, school reports, progress of students and homework – Form Tutor
Teaching and learning issues – the individual teacher or Head of Faculty. Mr Hoffmann has overall responsibility for this area of the school.
SEND – Mr Glover
Class groups and subject sets – the Head of Department in the subject. Mr Hoffmann has overall responsibility for this area.
Sixth Form issues – Mr Teasdale (422291)
Option choices (Years 9 to 11) – Mr Farrow or Mr Glover if it is about a timetable issue.
Vocational courses and careers advice – Mr Farrow
Exams timetables and certificates – Mrs Smith (Exams Officer) (422291) option 3
Absence – when a student is absent call the school (422291) and option 1
Music lessons – timing of lessons etc. Brian Hocking
Money paid to the school (eg for trips etc) – Mrs Baber
Lost property – student reception (open between 8.30 – 9.00)
Transport and buses – Dorset County Council, Passenger Transport Team or Head of House about other concerns.