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Hope Valley College
Address
Map
Castleton Road

, ,
S33 6SD

Information
TypeComprehensive
EstablishedYesterday
FounderJosh mosley
Local authorityHigh Peak
SpecialistSmoking college
OfstedReports
HeadteacherHarry pill
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 16
EnrollmentApprox. 570
Housesspunk , spunky , cum

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.



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

  1. ^ "Hope Valley College turns 50". Hope Valley College. 2008-11-04. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
  2. ^ "Hope Valley College awarded 3rd specialism". Hope Valley College. 2008-03-06. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
  3. ^ "Principle's Welcome". Hope Valley College. 2008-06-09. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
  4. ^ "Big Band". Hope Valley College. 2008-07-07. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
  5. ^ "Hope Valley College". BBC Online. 2005-10-19. Retrieved 2008-12-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

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