Charlton School
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| Charlton School | |
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| Address | |
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Apley Avenue Wellington , , TF1 3FA | |
| Coordinates | 52°42′51″N 2°31′22″W / 52.71403°N 2.52284°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary School |
| Mottoes | "Scientia veritas est' (Knowledge is truth) Taking PRIDE In Progress Through Partnership With Learning At The Heart Of All We Do |
| Established | 1962 (as Wellington Girls' Modern School; renamed 1974) |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Department for Education URN | 142821 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of local Governing body | Paul Bishton |
| Principal | Andrew McNaughton[1] |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 1133 |
| Houses | Willow, Sycamore, Birch, Hawthorn |
| Colour(s) | Navy & Gold |
| Website | http://www.charlton.uk.com/ |
Charlton School is an 11-16 comprehensive school in Telford, Shropshire, England.
In May 2015 the school was placed in special measures after being graded "Inadequate" by Ofsted.[2]
Charlton School works in partnership with Dothill Primary School, forming the 'Dothill and Charlton Sports and Learning Community'. Both schools until July 2015 were under the Principalship of Mr N Renshaw (now resigned)[citation needed] with each school supported by a Head of Secondary and Head of Primary Phase. However, as of September 2015 both schools have their own leadership with Mr L. Chris Tristham being appointed head at Charlton and Mrs R Butler taking lead at Dothill.
From June 2016 a new principal, Andrew McNaughton, was employed with Mr L. Chris Tristham taking the role of senior deputy teacher.
From 2016, the school is located on a purpose-built site on the previous Blessed Robert Johnson school in Wellington.[citation needed]
Background
Founded in 1962 as Wellington Girls' Modern School, the school was originally an all-girls school. In 1974 it became co-educational and was renamed The Charlton School.[3]
The school's catchment area includes the small towns surrounding it like Wellington and Bratton. In 2003 a sports hall was built and in the following year the school became a Science College.
References
- ^ http://www.charlton.uk.com/page/?title=School+Information&pid=6
- ^ Williams, Alun (2015). "Charlton School". Ofsted. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Fond farewell to school". Shropshire Star. 30 May 2016. p. 24.'School Report' supplement.