- Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School 
The school logo
Along the front of the school, towards receptionMotto Striving for Excellence Established 1952 Type Secondary Religion Non denominational Headteacher Simon Grieves Deputy Headteacher Debbie Langford Chair G A Nye Rowlands Specialism Technology College Location Long Lane
Chapel-en-le-Frith
Derbyshire
SK23 OTF
England
Local authority Derbyshire County Council DfE URN 112932 Ofsted Reports Students 912 Gender Mixed Ages 11–16 Houses Combs
Hollins
Bowden
KinderColours Black and Red Publication Summit UKPRN Number 10015122 Website Official website Coordinates: 53°19′07″N 1°55′21″W / 53.3186°N 1.9224°W
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School is a mixed gender comprehensive school in Chapel-en-le-Frith in the county of Derbyshire, England. It serves pupils aged 11 to 16 from the town, from nearby Whaley Bridge, and the surrounding villages.
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History
The school was established in 1952 as Long Lane Comprehensive. Its has since been renamed Chapel-en-le-Frith County Secondary School, and finally Chapel-en-le-Frith High School. In 2005 the school relocated to the other side of Long Lane, and the former site was redeveloped as the school's sports fields. The modern school is housed in a specially built one-piece building.
There have only been four headteachers to date,[1] Stuart Ash having left at the end of the 2010/11 academic year to be replaced by Simon Grieves.[2]
Admissions
Admission is open to all students aged 11–16 residing in the catchment area. As of January 2010[update] the number of pupils on roll is 912.[3]
Academic performance
In 2010, 52% of the school's students achieved at least five A*–C GCSE results including maths and English. This was below the averages nationally and for the Derbyshire Local Education Authority, 55% and 53.4% respecitvely.[4] It does not have a sixth form, although it does have an adult education programme.
Daily life
Uniform
The school uniform is a white polo shirt with the school emblem on the chest, a red stripe on the collar and sleeves; a black sweatshirt with the school emblem, and black trousers. It used to be a classic shirt-and-tie uniform, but changed when the school moved into the new building.
Houses
The four school houses (Bowden, Combs, Kinder and Hollins) are named after local hills in the area.
Dinner cards
The school restaurant operates a cash-free system where pupils 'top-up' a swipe card on a machine in order to pay for meals. This enables the students to pay for any meal quickly and efficiently. They can also be used to buy drinks and snacks at breaktime.
STEM day
Every year, the school holds an event called the STEM (Science, TEchnology and Maths) day where there are different displays and events relating to science. Some popular activities are building paper rockets and cooking.[5][6] The event is also officially recognized by the AA who place yellow signs around Chapel-en-le-Frith with directions to the school.
Alumni
- High Peak Constituency MP Andrew Bingham was a pupil at this school, when it was called Long Lane Comprehensive.[7]
References
- ^ http://www.chapel-en-le-frithhigh.derbyshire.sch.uk/internet_assets/documents/news_and_events/Newsletter%2012%20August%202011.pdf
- ^ Published on Sun Sep 18 09:00:00 BST 2011. "New headteacher starts at Chapel High School - Local". Buxton Advertiser. http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/new_headteacher_starts_at_chapel_high_school_1_3782963. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
- ^ "Establishment: Chapel-en-le-Frith High School". EduBase. Department for Education. http://www.edubase.gov.uk/establishment/summary.xhtml?urn=112932. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
- ^ "Secondary schools and colleges in Derbyshire". BBC News. 12 January 2011. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/special/education/school_tables/secondary/10/html/gcse_830.stm?compare=. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
- ^ http://www.chapel-en-le-frithhigh.derbyshire.sch.uk/internet_assets/documents/news_and_events/Fun%20Day%20Advert%20A4.pdf
- ^ "It really is rocket science! - Local". Buxton Advertiser. Thu Oct 13 09:20:20 BST 2011. http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/it_really_is_rocket_science_1_3865509. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
- ^ Andrew Bingham, Telegraph.co.uk, accessed 28 February 2011
External links
Categories:- Comprehensive schools in Derbyshire
- Educational institutions established in 1952
- Peak District
- Technology Colleges in England
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