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'''Hope Valley College''', ''Castleton Road'' (A6187), [[Hope, Derbyshire|Hope]], [[Hope Valley, Derbyshire|Hope Valley]], [[Derbyshire]] is a [[comprehensive school]], adjacent to the [[Peakshole Water]], in the [[High Peak]] district for students in years 7 to 11. |
'''Hope Valley College''', ''Castleton Road'' (A6187), [[Hope, Derbyshire|Hope]], [[Hope Valley, Derbyshire|Hope Valley]], [[Derbyshire]] is a [[comprehensive school]], adjacent to the [[Peakshole Water]], in the [[High Peak]] district for students in years 7 to 11. e.g connor mulcahy |
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| Hope Valley College | |
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| Address | |
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Castleton Road , , S33 6SD | |
| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive |
| Established | September 1959 |
| Founder | Henry Morris |
| Local authority | High Peak |
| Specialist | Arts College |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Bernard Hunter |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrollment | Approx. 570 |
| Houses | Derwent, Ladybower and Howden |
Hope Valley College, Castleton Road (A6187), Hope, Hope Valley, Derbyshire is a comprehensive school, adjacent to the Peakshole Water, in the High Peak district for students in years 7 to 11. e.g connor mulcahy
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]
Admissions
It has around 570 students attending.[3] The college has a 'Big Band'.[4]
Houses
The school has three houses:
- Derwent
- Ladybower
- Howden
named after the Derwent Valley dams situated approx. 6 miles from the school.
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]
School Timetable
| Time | Activity / Event |
|---|---|
| 9:10 | 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 |
| 3:45 | End of school day / lesson 6 for students to which it applies. |
References
- ^ "Hope Valley College turns 50". Hope Valley College. 2008-11-04. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ "Hope Valley College awarded 3rd specialism". Hope Valley College. 2008-03-06. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
- ^ "Principle's Welcome". Hope Valley College. 2008-06-09. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ "Big Band". Hope Valley College. 2008-07-07. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ "Hope Valley College". BBC Online. 2005-10-19. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
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