Rushcliffe School
| Established | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Type | Senior |
| Headteacher | Phil Crompton (2010-) |
| Chair of Governors | Mr G Marson |
| Specialism | Science and Technology |
| Location | Boundary Road West Bridgford Nottinghamshire NG2 7BW England |
| Local authority | Nottinghamshire |
| DfE URN | 122860 |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1346 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–18 |
Coordinates: 52°54′57″N 1°07′31″W / 52.9159°N 1.1254°W
Rushcliffe School (also known as Rushcliffe Comprehensive School) is a comprehensive school in the Rushcliffe district of Nottinghamshire and is situated on Boundary Road in West Bridgford, one of the most wealthy areas in the county.
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[edit] History
It opened in September 1969. The local education area was re-organised and the Rushcliffe Boys' Technical Grammar School and Rushcliffe Girls' Technical Grammar School, both on Boundary Road since 1961, merged.
In April 2011, Rushcliffe School adopted Foundation Status.
[edit] Admissions
It has specialist status as a Science College and a training school. It admits pupils from eleven to eighteen, but due to its popularity, places are oversubcribed. Pupils from primary schools in Ruddington, West Bridgford, and Edwalton usually go to the school.
[edit] Facilities
The facilities are considered very good compared to most secondary school standards. It has two sports halls, 2 halls (A & B) and a 5-acre (20,000 m2) field. On top of this it is situated on the same site as Rushcliffe Leisure Centre giving students access to a swimming pool, gym, and badminton court facilities (These Facilities are used by the public) There is also a new dining hall which the pupils named EATZ. It was opened by Nottingham Forest player Guy Moussi and the mayor of Rushcliffe.
Boundary Road on which it is situated connects Loughborough Road (A60) to Melton Road (A606), and is in the far south of the West Bridgford area. Rushcliffe Leisure Centre is part of the school. Most swimming pools in the Rushcliffe district are jointly run with schools (similar to other districts of Nottinghamshire). The East Midlands Gymnastic and Sports Acrobatics Centre is also part of the leisure centre. The school has six computer rooms.
[edit] Headteachers
- Mr.Cooper (1969-1982)
- Mr.Chambers(1982-1997)
- Mr.Gullis (1997-2010)
- Mr.Crompton (2010-)
[edit] Notable alumni
- Giles Barnes Footballer currently playing for Doncaster Rovers.
- Jacob Mellis Footballer on fringes of Chelsea first team.
- Victoria Newton (1983-90), editor of the Bizarre column of The Sun[1] - her father Don was deputy head master.
- Adam Newbold Footballer recently released from Nottingham Forest Football Club.
- Dan Jarvis Labour MP Barnsley Central from March 2011.
[edit] References
- ^ "Have you heard the latest?". www.independent.co.uk. 2005-06-27. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/have-you-heard-the-latest-496651.html. Retrieved 2011-02-14.
[edit] External links
- [1]
- Notts CC page
- Information about the school
- EduBase
- East Midlands Gymnastic Centre
- Notts School of Gymnastics
- Notts Gymnastic Club
[edit] News items
- Pupils fly to Cameroon to help save rainforests
- New headmaster appointed
- School forges partnership with local college
- Student gymnast refused place
