Ralph Allen School
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| Motto | A learning institution, working in partnership towards excellence for all |
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| Established | 1958 |
| Religion | Non-denominational |
| Headteacher | Libby Lee |
| Chair of Governors | Matthew Gott |
| Specialisms | Science College, Sportsmark (Gold), Artsmark (Silver) |
| Location | Claverton Down Road Bath B&NES BA2 7AD England |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset Council |
| DfE URN | 109305 |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1,099 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | Atlas, Polair +2 Others |
| Colours | |
| Website | www.ralphallen.bathnes.sch.uk/ |
Coordinates: 51°21′57″N 2°19′24″W / 51.36591°N 2.3232007°W
Ralph Allen School in Combe Down, Bath, England is a non-denominational, co-educational school for 11 to 18 year olds.
The school was built and named in 1957 to commemorate Ralph Allen (1693-1764).[1][2] It opened in 1958. Events to mark the 50th anniversary 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.
In 2004, the school 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 school also has partners with Three Ways School.[2]
The headteacher is Libby Lee, supported by John Chantry, Kenny Duncan, Sarah Hetenyi and Steve Rose.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Ollie Barbieri, actor (Skins)[3]
- Jeremy Guscott, rugby player[4]
- Scott Sinclair, football player[5]
- Danny Wallace (writer), comic writer[6]
[edit] References
- ^ "Ralph Allen School". Monkton Combe. http://www.monktoncombe.com/poap/names/page10.htm. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ^ a b "About us". Ralph Allen School. http://www.ralphallen.bathnes.sch.uk/about/. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ^ "Bath schoolboy scoops part in TV drama". Bristol Evening Post. http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Bath-schoolboy-scoops-TV-drama/article-636084-detail/article.html. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
- ^ "Jeremy Guscott". Bath Rugby. http://www.bathrugby.com/645.php. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
- ^ "Sinclair joins Blues on loan". Bath Chronicle. http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/news/Sinclair-joins-Blues-loan/article-594502-detail/article.html. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
- ^ "Back to Bath for writer Danny". Bath Chronicle. http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/news/Bath-writer-Danny/article-1134981-detail/article.html. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
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