Acklam Grange Secondary School
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Acklam Grange School is a specialist college
of mathematics and computing, situated at the end of Lodore Grove, Acklam, Middlesbrough
. It opened in 1952 and has gone through many changes, being first Hugh Bell School, then Stainsby School, and currently Acklam Grange Secondary School
.
Andrea Crawshaw became headteacher in 2011 replacing John Bate who retired in 2011.
The school is one of the few in the area that have continued to be a part of Building Schools for the Future
after announced spending cuts by the Government.
which traditionally separates students into groups of mixed age.
Rewards for pupils are issued in a tiered system, including certificates, vouchers, and school trips. In Year 11, pupils have the opportunity to become Prefects and Senior Prefects, where they assist in the management of the school and are overseen by a Head Pupil.
The old school (consisting of the former Oaklands and Stainsby school) is due to be demolished from August 2010 to December 2010. It will be replaced by a carpark and landscaping to lead up to the school from the Lodore Grove entrance by April 2011.
The Acorn Centre is a Dual Use facility for local school and community networks.
The new building is currently being constructed on the playing fields opposite the school by contractors Wilmott Dixon. The build is expected to open in September 2010 and has cost over £27 million.
Specialist school
The specialist schools programme was a UK government initiative which encouraged secondary schools in England to specialise in certain areas of the curriculum to boost achievement. The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust was responsible for the delivery of the programme...
of mathematics and computing, situated at the end of Lodore Grove, Acklam, Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is a large town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in north east England, that sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire...
. It opened in 1952 and has gone through many changes, being first Hugh Bell School, then Stainsby School, and currently Acklam Grange Secondary School
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
.
Andrea Crawshaw became headteacher in 2011 replacing John Bate who retired in 2011.
The school is one of the few in the area that have continued to be a part of Building Schools for the Future
Building Schools for the Future
Building Schools for the Future is the name of the previous UK Government's investment programme in secondary school buildings in England. The program is very ambitious in its costs, timescales and objectives, with politicians from all English political parties supportive of the principle but...
after announced spending cuts by the Government.
Structure
Acklam Grange uses pastoral management schemes that manage the pupils by age. This was chosen instead of a House SystemHouse system
The house system is a traditional feature of British schools, and schools in the Commonwealth. Historically, it was associated with established public schools, where a 'house' refers to a boarding house or dormitory of a boarding school...
which traditionally separates students into groups of mixed age.
Rewards for pupils are issued in a tiered system, including certificates, vouchers, and school trips. In Year 11, pupils have the opportunity to become Prefects and Senior Prefects, where they assist in the management of the school and are overseen by a Head Pupil.
Facilities
On the site of the School is the Middlesbrough City Learning Centre, providing specialist ICT facilities for the school and others in the area. The centre is located on the Lodore side of school; there is also the Acorn Centre, a local sports centre, situated at the Heythrop entrance.New Build
As of 6 September 2010, the new school is open to pupils. Prior to this, pupils had involvement in areas ranging from landscaping to the naming of select areas through pupil voice schemes such as their School Council. This has helped to make the school right for the pupils to ensure that they get the most out of it.The old school (consisting of the former Oaklands and Stainsby school) is due to be demolished from August 2010 to December 2010. It will be replaced by a carpark and landscaping to lead up to the school from the Lodore Grove entrance by April 2011.
Acorn Centre
The Acorn Centre is a £2.2 million sport and inclusion facility which was opened in late January 2005 following its official launch by Gary Pallister (former Middlesbrough and England International footballer) and Councillor Hazel Pearson OBE. Situated on the site of Acklam Grange School, a specialist college of Mathematics and Computing in West Middlesbrough. The development has been made possible due to receiving significant investment from Acklam Grange School, Middlesbrough Council, The West Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Trust (WMNT) and The Big Lottery Fund.The Acorn Centre is a Dual Use facility for local school and community networks.
The new building is currently being constructed on the playing fields opposite the school by contractors Wilmott Dixon. The build is expected to open in September 2010 and has cost over £27 million.
Notable past pupils
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