Risinghill School
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Risinghill School was an early Comprehensive school
opened in 1960 in Islington
, under the headmastership of Michael Duane
; a charismatic advocate of progressive and non-authoritarian education. The school's methods prompted criticism in the media and disputes with the London County Council
. The school closed in 1965,
The school buildings in Risinghill Street, London N1, were subsequently utilised by Starcross School which was later renamed Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
.
The school observed the national curriculum
, with pupils receiving religious education through Saint Silas Church, which was part of Risinghill. Lessons included technical and craft skills, taught through dual or multi-purpose creative methods.
Comprehensive school
A comprehensive school is a state school that does not select its intake on the basis of academic achievement or aptitude. This is in contrast to the selective school system, where admission is restricted on the basis of a selection criteria. The term is commonly used in relation to the United...
opened in 1960 in Islington
Islington
Islington is a neighbourhood in Greater London, England and forms the central district of the London Borough of Islington. It is a district of Inner London, spanning from Islington High Street to Highbury Fields, encompassing the area around the busy Upper Street...
, under the headmastership of Michael Duane
Michael Duane (head teacher)
Michael Duane was a British teacher known for his progressive educational views, his belief in inclusivity and a multi-racial approach, his encouragement of informal relationships between staff and pupils and his opposition to corporal punishment...
; a charismatic advocate of progressive and non-authoritarian education. The school's methods prompted criticism in the media and disputes with the London County Council
London County Council
London County Council was the principal local government body for the County of London, throughout its 1889–1965 existence, and the first London-wide general municipal authority to be directly elected. It covered the area today known as Inner London and was replaced by the Greater London Council...
. The school closed in 1965,
The school buildings in Risinghill Street, London N1, were subsequently utilised by Starcross School which was later renamed Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Language College is a large comprehensive secondary school for girls in Islington, London, England. It is classified as a Language College...
.
The school observed the national curriculum
National curriculum
A national curriculum is a school curriculum which is mandated by a government for schools within its jurisdiction.National Curriculum may refer to:...
, with pupils receiving religious education through Saint Silas Church, which was part of Risinghill. Lessons included technical and craft skills, taught through dual or multi-purpose creative methods.