Amery Hill School
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Amery Hill School is an 11-16 comprehensive secondary school
set on a hill above the market town of Alton
in Hampshire
, England
. Its Headteacher is Stephen Crabtree. M.A.
specialist school
status in 2004 by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and was rated 'a good school with many outstanding features' at the last Ofsted inspection (2007). Specialist status has enabled the school to do much to develop the school's excellent reputation for music through outreach into the community and fund work within the primary sector. Children from the whole range of abilities and talents are welcome. Examination performance is strong at both Key Stage
s 3 and 4. Whilst being well known for its music (approx. ¾ of the students play a musical instrument
), it is the ethos of the school which is remarked on mainly by visitors.
s and data projectors
in all classrooms and an artificial turf
sports pitch. The school has recently been designated as 'accessible' through the provision of lifts and ramps to make all parts of the building suitable for disabled persons. Having reached the standard for recognition as a 'High Performing Secondary School', a second specialism in Mathematics is being developed.
and Amery Hill students attend the College for some enrichment and curriculum courses. In addition the school works closely as a member of the East Hampshire 14-19 Consortium in developing Applied Diplomas for first teaching in 2009.
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
set on a hill above the market town of Alton
Alton, Hampshire
Alton is a historic market town and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of the English county of Hampshire. It had a population of 16,584 at the 1991 census and is administered by East Hampshire district council. It is located on the source of the River Wey and is the highest town in...
in Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. Its Headteacher is Stephen Crabtree. M.A.
Academics
It was awarded Music CollegeMusic College
Music Colleges were introduced in 2004 as part of the Specialist Schools Programme in England. The system enables secondary schools to specialise in certain fields, in this case, music. Schools that successfully apply to the Specialist Schools Trust and become Music Colleges will receive extra...
specialist school
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...
status in 2004 by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and was rated 'a good school with many outstanding features' at the last Ofsted inspection (2007). Specialist status has enabled the school to do much to develop the school's excellent reputation for music through outreach into the community and fund work within the primary sector. Children from the whole range of abilities and talents are welcome. Examination performance is strong at both Key Stage
Key Stage
A Key Stage is a stage of the state education system in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the British Territory of Gibraltar setting the educational knowledge expected of students at various ages...
s 3 and 4. Whilst being well known for its music (approx. ¾ of the students play a musical instrument
Musical instrument
A musical instrument is a device created or adapted for the purpose of making musical sounds. In principle, any object that produces sound can serve as a musical instrument—it is through purpose that the object becomes a musical instrument. The history of musical instruments dates back to the...
), it is the ethos of the school which is remarked on mainly by visitors.
Facilities
In recent years, much has been done to enhance the visual attraction of the pre-war premises through display and redecoration. School facilities include interactive whiteboardInteractive whiteboard
An interactive whiteboard , is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. A projector projects the computer's desktop onto the board's surface where users control the computer using a pen, finger, stylus, or other device...
s and data projectors
Video projector
A video projector is an image projector that receives a video signal and projects the corresponding image on a projection screen using a lens system. All video projectors use a very bright light to project the image, and most modern ones can correct any curves, blurriness, and other...
in all classrooms and an artificial turf
Artificial turf
Artificial turf is a surface manufactured from synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well...
sports pitch. The school has recently been designated as 'accessible' through the provision of lifts and ramps to make all parts of the building suitable for disabled persons. Having reached the standard for recognition as a 'High Performing Secondary School', a second specialism in Mathematics is being developed.
Area Schools
The school enjoys close collaboration with nearby Alton CollegeAlton College
Alton College is a sixth form college located in Alton, Hampshire, England. As well as being a sixth form, the college provides an adult education service to the local population as well as catering for students with disabilities from nearby Treloar College...
and Amery Hill students attend the College for some enrichment and curriculum courses. In addition the school works closely as a member of the East Hampshire 14-19 Consortium in developing Applied Diplomas for first teaching in 2009.