Hope Valley College
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| Established | 1958 |
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| Type | Academy |
| Specialism | Technology |
| Location | Castleton Road Hope Hope Valley Derbyshire S33 6SD  England |
| Local authority | Derbyshire |
| DfE URN | 112942 |
| Students | 570 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Houses | Derwent, Howden & Ladybower |
| Website | www.hvcollege.com |
Coordinates: 53°20′51″N 1°45′01″W / 53.34742°N 1.75017°W
Hope Valley College, Castleton Road (A6187), Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire is an academy school, adjacent to the Peakshole Water, in the High Peak district for students in years 7 to 11.
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[edit] History
The school was first opened in September 1958 but did not officially open until July 1959 and has celebrated its 50th anniversary.[1]
In July 2000, it became a Technology College. In 2005, it also gained Arts College specialist status. The college also received a specialism in Applied Learning with Gifted and Talented in March 2009 making it the first school in Derbyshire to be awarded three specialisms.[2]
[edit] Admissions
It has 618 students attending.[3] The college has a 'Big Band'.[4]
[edit] Houses
The school has three houses named after the Upper Derwent Valley dams situated approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) from the school:
[edit] Academic performance
Students from the school get better than average GCSE results.[5] It does not have a sixth form, although the adult education programme thrives.[citation needed]
[edit] School timetable
| Time | Activity / Event |
|---|---|
| 9:05 | Registration or Year/House assembly |
| 9:25 | Lesson 1 |
| 10:25 | Break |
| 10:45 | Lesson 2 |
| 11:45 | Lesson 3 |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 1:45 | Lesson 4 |
| 2:45 | Lesson 5 |
| 3:30 | End of school day / lesson 6 for students to which it applies. |
[edit] References
- ^ "Hope Valley College turns 50". Hope Valley College. 2008-11-04. http://www.hopevalley.derbyshire.sch.uk/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=735&Itemid=678. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ "Hope Valley College awarded 3rd specialism". Hope Valley College. 2008-03-06. http://www.hopevalley.derbyshire.sch.uk/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=782&Itemid=1. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
- ^ "Principle's Welcome". Hope Valley College. 2008-06-09. http://www.hopevalley.derbyshire.sch.uk/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2&Itemid=132. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ "Big Band". Hope Valley College. 2008-07-07. http://www.hopevalley.derbyshire.sch.uk/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=156&Itemid=517. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ "Hope Valley College". BBC Online. 2005-10-19. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/education/04/school_tables/secondary_schools/html/830_4111.stm. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
