Henbury High School
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.
Subjects taught at Henbury
There are a wide number of subjects that are taught at Henbury and they include:
English Language
English Literature (like English Language, but not as good)
Science (Biology, Physics and Chemistry)
Physical Education
Religious Education (but only if you really want to learn about religion - not taught in Sixth Form)
Information and Communications Technology
Business Studies (only available from Years 10 - 13)
PSE
History
Geography
Mathematics ("In hindsight, I didn't have no forevision")
French
Spanish
Dramatic Studies
Musical Studies
Dance (no longer taught after the superfluous Mr Bowling departed company with Henbury)
Enrichment (an excuse to go home early - available every Wednesday in Year 12 only)
General Studies (pointless subject available in last year of 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.
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.
The money that was earned from the selling of Henbury fields brought plans to insurrect a new larger car park for staff and students which was to be built on a small field located next to the Sixth Form Centre (or The Bailey Block as it has become known in local folklore). The small field was stripped of its belongings and in its place came a new, all expenses payed, car park.
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. At this time, the front of the school went though a phase of redevelopment. The monumental grass verge just at the front of the school was stripped, taken away and replaced with a new layby for school buses to park and drop off/pick school people up from. The road stretches round the back of the school to the large playground making access easier (shown in the Henbury Astro-Turf picture). In conjunction with this, two new gates were installed next to the new layby for security reasons.
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.
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