Greenfield Academy
| Greenfield Community College | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Greenfield Way , , DL5 7LF | |
| Information | |
| Type | Foundation school |
| Established | 1974 |
| Department for Education URN | 114305 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Mr. D Priestley |
| Staff | c. 50 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrollment | c. 750 |
| Colour(s) | black and green |
| Website | http://www.greenfieldschool.net/ |
Greenfield Community College is a secondary school on the outskirts of Newton Aycliffe. It was opened in 1974 and it has been visited by Tony Blair.[citation needed] It was previously awarded specialist status as an Arts and Science College.
Greenfield provides a range of opportunities in and out of the classroom. The strength of the provision was noted by OFSTED, who rated the school as GOOD in October 2012.[citation needed] The school also has Rights Respecting Schools status from UNICEF, the International Schools Award from the British Council, and anti-bullying accreditation from NSPCC and Childline. Greenfield has a Community Arts Centre on site and is a founder member of The Asset Schools.[citation needed]
Local school comparison
| Percentage achieving 5+ A*-C GCSEs including English and maths [1] | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 34% | 44% | 44% | 50% | 56% | 70% | 68% |
References
- ^ "Greenfield KS4 Performance Table". Department For Education. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
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