Jubilee High

Jubilee High

Jubilee High is a co-educational 11-16 Foundation School in Addlestone, Surrey. The school holds Specialist Arts College status and International School status.

History

It was formerly called "St Paul's Secondary Modern" and later "Abbeylands" ("Scabbylands" to local residents, then a school with "Serious weaknesses"). Pushed by S.C.C. into a "suspicious" P.P.P. deal to "outsource" its management to Nord Anglia, millions of pounds were pumped into the fabric of the school.

The previous headmaster and teaching staff were blamed for the school's poor performance. Although still below the national average, GCSE results have been steadily improving, rising from 11% in 2006, to 22% in 2007 and 48% in 2008. A number of students even managed to achieve multiple A* grades which was reported upon in local papers. "Having considered all the evidence I am of the opinion that at this time the school is making inadequate progress in addressing the issues for improvement and in raisingstudents’ achievement." Asyia Kazmi, Her Majesty’s Inspector (March, 2008).

Headmaster is Mr Gareth Balch.

tudents

With the capacity for 800 pupils (160 per year group), Jubilee values being small and caring, offering a fully comprehensive education.

International Links

It recently attained international status in six months, one quarter of the usual time. The school has make links with China, with student exchange trips underway. The school has already created links with other schools internationally; Elde College in The Netherlands and the Little Flower School in Africa. Through the latter it came into contact with the African Children's Choir. The choir has appeared on BBC news and has performed for Simon Cowell, reportedly bringing tears to his eyes.

Arts

It has recenly undergone a revamp including a £ 1.000.000 cylindrical theatre with a seating capacity of over 200. Recent performances range from Our Town to Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Other events have included a talent show and a fashion show.


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