HENLEY IN ARDEN HIGH SCHOOL in Warwickshire, Henley-in-Arden

Education Centre Information: Henley in Arden High School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Warwickshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/07/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 629
Number of boys: 320
Number of girls: 309
Admissions: Modern
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Henley in Arden High School was established in 1958 as a non-selective school, in an area served by three grammar schools. Henley High is a growing and successful school. The facilities are good, with a library and impressive computer areas. The school has a fine hall, a gymnasium and extensive, attractive playing fields, four science laboratories and five design/technology rooms. The music studio is an architectural and acoustic pleasure, and both art and drama have specialist areas. The school draws students from a semi-rural area, although it does attract pupils from further field including Hall Green in Birmingham. Achievements at GCSE are above the national average. There is a residential programme, which spans all years. The school has a wide range of informal activities in workshops, studios, the library, the careers room and other areas in addition to lunchtime sport. The school'sets out to obtain the highest standards of attainment and achievement possible for all its students.