Tom Hood School
Encyclopedia
Buxton Secondary phase is a secondary, 11-16 co-educational school located in Waltham Forest, Leytonstone
, London
. The school holds specialist Science College
status.
Leytonstone
Leytonstone is an area of east London and part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It is a high density suburban area, located seven miles north east of Charing Cross in the ceremonial county of Greater London and the historic county of Essex...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. The school holds specialist Science College
Science College
Science Colleges were introduced in 2002 as part of the now defunct Specialist Schools Programme in the United Kingdom. The system enabled secondary schools to specialise in certain fields, in this case, science and mathematics...
status.
Students
The school has over 30 ethnic groups represented in its student body, admitting only 180 students per year.Facilities
The school includes six main block: Music room and Drama studio, Practical Block, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Main Teaching Block and Tom Hood Advice and Support Centre (THASC), as well as seven science labs.Uniform
The school uniform consists of a grey skirt or trousers, white top, grey jumper with badge, grey tie and a grey blazer for years 7 to 10Notable alumni
- Bobby MooreBobby MooreRobert Frederick Chelsea "Bobby" Moore, OBE was an English footballer. He captained West Ham United for more than ten years and was captain of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup...
, Former England Captain during the 1966 World Cup Win - Plan B, Rapper
- Kymberlee Jay, Choreographer, Nike Athlete