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Copleston High School 
Type Comprehensive Religion Non-denominational Headteacher Mr Shaun Common Specialism Sports College Location Copleston Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 5HD
EnglandLocal authority Suffolk DfE URN 124842 Ofsted Reports Students 1800 (approx.) Gender Coeducational Ages 11–18 Website www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk Coordinates: 52°03′16″N 1°11′39″E / 52.05455°N 1.19412°E
Copleston High School is a secondary school for ages 11–18 in Ipswich, England. It is a community comprehensive and has had Specialist Sports College status since 2001. It caters for around 1,800 students,[1] as well as between 340-370 students in the sixth form which is shared with Holywells High School. A 2009 Ofsted inspection rated its overall performance as good with outstanding features.[2]
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History
The school first opened in 1939 as two separate boys and girls secondary modern schools. [3]
2006 arson attack
A severe fire on August 27, 2006 damaged the school's gym, classrooms and staff room, which prevented many students from returning after the summer break while repairs were being carried out.[4] Former pupil Ashley Norman plead guilty to starting the fire at Ipswich Crown Court in January 2007, whilst a second boy denied the charges.[5] They were both found guilty of arson and charged with 3 and 4 years respectively in a young offenders institution.
Two separate fires were started on site. The first in the staff block of the main building and the second in the girls gym where a trampoline was set alight.[6] For a time the school used an old air raid siren to signify the end of classes after the fire destroyed the old bell system.[7]
2010 Sixth Form Revamp
The sixth form centre, built in 1996, received a £70,000 refurbishment during 2010. This allowed the development of specialist individual study areas with computer access.[8]
Enterprise
In 2007 a scheme by students to run a "juice bar" selling smoothies in cooperation with a local firm earned one of the students the title of East of England Student of the Year and attracted interest from other schools in the county. The myjuice bar subsequently closed due to the closure of the company behind the idea.[9] A coffee bar now stands in its place today. However, in the Summer of 2010, the previous myJuice bar was selling 'Summer Smoothies', under myJuice branding, advertised on a Chalk Board. The myJuice branding, when Smoothies are available, can still be prominent.
References
- ^ "Copleston High School School overview". Directgov. http://schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk/9354092/overview/. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Copleston High School Inspection report". Ofsted. http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_reports/download/%28id%29/106624/%28as%29/124842_328228.pdf. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Copleston High School, Ipswich". www.schoolsnet.com. http://www.schoolsnet.com/uk-schools/school-details-reviews/suffolk/copleston-high-school/16180339/0/213749.html. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Fire school opens for some pupils". BBC News. 2006-09-02. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/5308858.stm. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Teen admits starting school fire". BBC News. 2007-01-26. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/6304283.stm. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Teen started massive fire after break-up". East Anglian Daily Times. http://www.eadt.co.uk/content/eadt/news/story.aspx?brand=EADOnline&category=News&tBrand=EADOnline&tCategory=News&itemid=IPED30%20Aug%202007%2000%3A28%3A34%3A760. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Fire school using air raid sirens". BBC News. 2006-09-07. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/5323660.stm. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ^ "Learning boost for students enjoying revamped centre". Evening Star. 2010-10-02. http://www.eveningstar.co.uk/news/learning_boost_for_students_enjoying_revamped_centre_1_661377. Retrieved 2011-09-13.
- ^ Juicy school scheme to roll out Evening Star, 2007-07-27
Categories:- Comprehensive schools in Suffolk
- Sports Colleges in England
- Ipswich
- Schools damaged by arson
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