Thamesmead School
| Thamesmead School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Manygate Lane , , TW17 9EE | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Where Learning Comes First |
| Local authority | Surrey |
| Department for Education URN | 137237 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Mr Peter Rodin |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrollment | 1017 |
| Houses | Centaur, Dragon, Griffin, Phoenix |
| Colour(s) | Red & Black |
| Publication | Thamesmead Talk |
| Website | http://www.thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk |
Thamesmead School is a secondary academy school for boys and girls located in Shepperton, England.[1] It for students aged 11 to 16, and does not have a sixth form.[1] The school motto is "Where Learning Comes First".[citation needed]
Houses
The school is divided into year groups for tutor time, with school house and school year affecting a student's placing.
There are four school houses Centaur, Dragon, Phoenix and Griffin each being composed of students from all year groups.[2]
Uniform
The school uniform is a white shirt, black trousers or school skirt, red tie with house colours and black shoes.
The full uniform policy is on the school website [3]
GCSE results
In 2014-15 78% of students achieved five A*-C grades including English and Maths - a further 2% rise on the previous year's results. 100% achieved A*-C grades in Music. The school is also delighted to have received a letter congratulating staff and students on our excellent GCSE exam results, from the Minister of State for Schools. Thamesmead has been highly commended for excellent improvement in GCSE results between 2013 and 2015. Mr Gibb said in his letter… “Your school is one of the top 100 non-selective state-funded schools in England showing the greatest sustained improvement in the percentage of pupils achieving five or more A*-C grades, including English and mathematics GCSEs. Ensuring your pupils are achieving at least the benchmark standard of attainment at Key Stage 4 provides a strong basis for their further education and employment.” This follows the recent award for our pupil premium results and the Good Schools Guide Award for music indicating excellent achievements for all of our students at Key Stage 4.
Music department
A wide variety of music is covered. Concerts range from piano recitals and acoustic soirées to outdoor performances. There are school and community choirs , and a ukulele club. Optional music lessons take place after school. We have recently received The Good Schools Guide 2015 Award for the Best Performance by Girls taking Music GCSE in an English Comprehensive School. We have also received an Excellence Award for Boys taking Music GCSE.
Performing Arts Department
Thamesmead is an Arts College and has been awarded Artsmark Gold. Students participate in a variety of shows, local festivals and performances, and attend trips to the theatre to support their GCSE studies.
Thamesmead Plus
Thamesmead Plus gives students across all year groups the chance to experience different activities and skills in sessions held at the end of every school day. Homework Club enables students to complete homework tasks and seek help if needed. Other clubs and activities include Urban Dance, Film Club, Blog, Debating, Orchestra, Rubik and Strategy Games, Choir, Ukulele, Spanish, Drumming, Guitar, Jazz, Drama, Maths, STEM Science, Enterprise, Textiles, Creative Writing and even knitting. After-school sports opportunities include the Fitness Gym, Basketball, Boys & Girls Football, Rugby, Netball, Badminton, Athletics and Cricket.
Sport
Our school teams participate in many inter-school and county competitions. The Girls Football Team and Swimmers have been district or county champions, and have been finalists in rugby, badminton, football and athletics.
Thamesmead in the community
During inter-house competitions the school regularly supports local charities including the Princess Alice Hospice, Honey Pot, Water Aid and Shooting Star CHASE. The school is involved in the annual Shepperton Village Fair in June with the PTA running a refreshment stall, the Art department running a craft stall and our prefects marshaling the parade and assisting at the event. At Christmas the Ukulele Group perform for the local Day Centre and attend the Big Tree Night in Shepperton High Street. The Art Club painted a mural at the Greeno Centre as part of a community art project.
Notable alumni
- Elise Matthews and Georgia Lancaster - 2014 World Acrobatic Gymnastic Trio Champions
- Ben Smyth - bassist for the band Rooster
- Kirsty Squibb - Has worked on several Hollywood Blockbusters such as Thor: The Dark World, The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies, Exodus: Gods & Kings
- Steven Rushton - bassist for the band Son Of Dork (and writer of the Hannah Montana theme tune)
- Richard Archer - lead singer for the chart topping band HARD-Fi
- Dan Melchior - singer/songwriter/guitarist now living in the USA.
- Rohan Ince - footballer who plays for Football League Championship club Brighton & Hove Albion as a holding midfielder.
- Phillip Green - Britain's Got Talent 2013 semi finalist
- Spelbound - Various members, winners of Britain's Got Talent 2011
- Chester McKee - Semi finalist on BBC's I'd Do Anything
- Callum Tanner - Bassist for the band Pulse.
- Tate Matthews - Professional Wasteman
References
- ^ a b "Edubase record - Establishment: Thamesmead School". Department for Education. Retrieved 2011-06-18.
- ^ http://www.thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=115&Itemid=82
- ^ http://www.thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=226&Itemid=84
- ^ http://www.thamesmead.surrey.sch.uk/gcse-success
