Sweyne Park School
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| Established | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Type | Comprehensive |
| Headteacher | Mr Andy Hodgkinson |
| Specialism | Science College |
| Location | Sir Walter Raleigh Drive Rayleigh Essex SS6 9BZ England |
| Local authority | Essex |
| DfE URN | 131110 |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1288 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Website | www.sweynepark.com |
Coordinates: 51°35′44″N 0°35′55″E / 51.595525°N 0.598705°E
Sweyne Park School is a coeducational, state school situated in Rayleigh, Essex, England. It has mixed gender students from the ages 11 through to 16 years old. The school was formed in September 1997 following the amalgamation of Sweyne and Park schools.
The current headteacher is Mr Andy Hodgkinson MA (Oxon) who took the position in 2006, following the death of Kate Spiller B.Ed., M.A. due to long term illness. Kate Spiller was highly respected within the school and her profession, she is widely accredited as playing the leading role in securing the school's success since its formation in 1997.
[edit] Awards
- Artsmark Gold Award (2008), first awarded in 2001
- Specialist Science School (2003)[1]
- Investors in Excellence[1]
- International School Award (2005 - 2008)[1]
- Artsmark Silver (2005), first awarded in 2001[1]
- DfES Leading Edge School[1]
- DfES Training School Status (2003)[1]
- Investors in People Award (1999)[1]
- Cambridge University Partner School[1]
- School Curriculum Award (2000)[1]
- University of London Institute of Education Award[1]
