Rushey Mead School

Rushy Mead School is a coeducational secondary school, located in Leicester, England. The school was rated as being a Grade 1 "Outstanding" school by Ofsted for overall effectiveness in November 2007. [ [http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/pdf/?inspectionNumber=313575&providerCategoryID=8192&fileName=\school\120\s5_120282_20071129.pdf "Rushey Mead School - Inspection report"] , Ofsted, 29 November 2007] The current head is Carolyn Robson.

Rushey Mead has a representative staff to children apportionment, including Asian teachers in nearly every subject.The school also boasts a good example of an environmentally friendly building in their 'green' academy building (colloquially known as 'G' Block). Amongst the many features of this building it has photovoltaic modules on its roof which power the lights.

History

The school was originally a boys' school before allowing girls and female teachers in the 1970s. The school has since gone on to receive Sports and Science specialist status, which has involved a rejuvenation of several of the school's buildings, including a new science building.

chool culture

Rushey Mead has a long rivalry with neighbour school Soar Valley. Soar Valley students frequently call Rushey Mead 'Mushey Peas' because of their former green P.E. kit.

References

External links

* [http://www.rusheymead-sec.leicester.sch.uk/ Official site]