Henbury High School

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Henbury High School badge

Henbury High School (1958 - 2007 R.I.P) is a comprehensive school for girls and boys aged 11 - 18 in Whirley, Macclesfield, Cheshire. It has approximately 1000 pupils, and 60 members of staff. The school used to be known as Broken Cross Secondary Modern School, but changed its name around 20 years ago.

The school's headteacher is the enigmatic Ged Ward, though it is rumoured most of the running of the school is conducted by his more pragmatic deputy, chemistry teacher George White.

Uniform

The uniform is navy blue in colour: pupils must wear a skirt or trousers in either black or navy blue, as well as a pale blue polo shirt and a navy blue sweater. The famous "HH" badge was abolished in the late 1990s for a less distinctive design.

The late 90's - 2005

In the late 90's, part of the school field was sold to private developers, and several houses were built on what became the aptly-named Scholar's Way. The money from this development was used to fund the development of a new Technology block.

Henbury Astroturf

In September 2004 Henbury merged with Ryles' Park School, Macclesfield. Most Ryles Park students moved to the Henbury site, though many chose to join various other schools. Various staff from Ryles' decided to join Henbury along with the former Ryles' students, already adding to the already busking clientele of Henbury.

This expansion gave the need for several new temporary classrooms and a large purpose built sports hall.

2005 and Beyond - The End Of An Era

Henbury will be demolished starting July 2007 and its students will move to a new "Learning Zone" incorporating Macclesfield College, on Park Lane, Macclesfield. The school sector of this will be known as "Macclesfield High School".

The old Henbury site will become a brand new housing development site with amenities such as open areas, leisurely play areas and two new football fields as well as being home to new apartments and houses.

The infamous Henbury astro-turf will be handed over to local rival school, Fallibroome high school for use for training practice etc. It is not clear yet if this is what will happen or if it will be redeveloped once building work on new homes begin.