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.

It is rumoured that outspoken co-chemistry teacher Richard Fisher is in the running for a surprise promotion ahead of George White as the next headteacher.

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.

If students choose to further their education and wish to participate in the wondrous learning world of Sixth Form Education, uniform is less lenient as it is with younger years. Students may choose any form of clothing that they desire if they continue onwards to Sixth Form.

Early 90's - Late 90's

The old uniform was still present at this time, with the famous, aforementioned, "HH" badge still present on all school jumpers with the much preferred shirt and tie dress code still strictly in force. Plans were eventually made for part of the Henbury field to be sold to private developers, this would eventually come to fruition in the late 90's (see below).

Also at the time, plans were being made to construct a newly designed footpath linking Henbury High School with the "Greenside" neighbourhood located just outside the school borders. Development was also under way to construct a brand new "all-weather pitch" on the grounds next to the school playground. This would mean a hefty sacrifice of the Henbury field which had occupied the area since the school was first opened.

Henbury Astro-Turf

The late 90's - 2005

The uniform of the early 90's was scrapped and a jumper and polo shirt uniform was brought in to appease the younger years that had been crying out for a new dress code. To this day, the uniform still stands until Henbury closes for good (see below).

At this time, 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.

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 busking clientele of Henbury.

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

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Henbury High School (Google Earth screenshot)

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.