St George's School, Blackpool
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St. George's School, Blackpool | |
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Address | |
Cherry Tree Road , , FY4 4PH England | |
Information | |
Type | Academy |
Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
Local authority | Blackpool Borough Council |
Department for Education URN | 140759 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Gender | Coeducational |
Age | 11 to 16 |
Website | http://www.stgeorgesblackpool.com |
St. George's School is a Church of England secondary school with academy status in Marton, Blackpool, Lancashire, England with a mixed intake of both boys and girls aged 11–16. It is located on Cherry Tree Road.
Buildings
The school has undergone a number of refurbishments. A total of £5 Million was spent on the new buildings, including twelve new classrooms, two ICT suites, and a refectory that can hold up to 125 pupils. Other improvements include a new Arts and Crafts section, with five new classrooms and a Drama and Dance suite as well as a new gymnasium which is twice the size of a regulation basketball court. There is also a MUGA with football nets, netball rings and painted markers.
College System
In September 2013, St George's launched a collegiate system. Named after cathedral cities in England, all pupils are assigned to a college for the duration of their time in the school.[1]
College | Colour |
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Carlisle | Yellow |
Chester | Purple |
Durham | Red |
Lincoln | Green |
York | Blue |