THISTLEY HOUGH HIGH SCHOOL in Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent

Education Centre Information: Thistley Hough High School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Stoke-on-Trent
Reason Establishment Closed: For Academy
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2013
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: Has Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 822
Number of boys: 421
Number of girls: 401
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:HI - Hearing Impairment

Background:

Thistley Hough High School is a secondary school for boys and girls. The age range of the pupils is 11 to 16. The school has superb facilities with eight science laboratories, a technology block, dance studio, audio visual theatre, computing rooms and electronic office and a learning resource centre. It has a wide and varied range of sporting provision, which includes: large tarmac area for football, hockey, cricket, one gym and two tennis/netball courts. All children have the opportunity to develop hobbies, acquire new skills and pursue activities to a very high standard at personal and competitive levels. These include athletics, basketball, cross-country, dance, rugby, table tennis, rounders, art, Spanish, netball and gymnastics. The school offers the opportunity for all pupils to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme at bronze and silver level. The school aims to work together to create a happy, safe, stimulating and structured environment, which allows all members of the community to participate and develop.