- Ralph Allen School
Infobox Secondary school
name = Ralph Allen School
motto = Celebrating 50 Years (2008)
type = Mixed + 6th Form
colours = Green, White
gender = Mixed
address = Combe Down
city = Bath
state = B&NES
country =England
established = 1958
grades = 7 - 13
head_label = Headmaster
head = Libby Lee
students = 1200 +
accreditation = Science College
website = [http://www.ralphallen.bathnes.sch.uk/]Ralph Allen School in
Combe Down , Bath,England is a non-denominational, co-educational school for 11-18 year olds.The school was built and named in 1957 to commemorate
Ralph Allen . It opened in 1958, and is this year celebrating its 50 years anniversary. Events to mark this occasion have so far included a free celebration lunch for all pupils, a rocket launch for local primary school pupils, and an open day with a music concert attended by former pupils of the school from 1958.The school recently gained specialist Science College status, and has also been recognised by Artsmark Silver, Investors in People, Investors in Student Careers, Schools for Health, Partnership Promotion School and Sportsmark Gold awards.
The current headteacher is Ms Libby Lee, supported by four other senior staff.
Notable alumni
*
Jeremy Guscott , rugby player
*Scott Sinclair , football player
*Danny Wallace (writer) , comic writer
*Tears for Fears , 1980s musiciansExternal links
* [http://www.ralphallen.bathnes.sch.uk/ Ralph Allen School Website]
*ofsted|109305|Ofsted inspection reports for Ralph Allen School
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