Hellesdon High School is a secondary school and, on site, is a sixth form with academy status in Hellesdon, Norfolk, England. The school is part of the Wensum Trust.[1]
| Hellesdon High School | |
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| Address | |
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187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon , , NR6 5SB | |
| Coordinates | 52°39′35″N 1°15′23″E / 52.6598°N 1.2564°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Enjoy, Achieve, Succeed |
| Trust | Wensum Trust |
| Department for Education URN | 138039 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head Teacher | Mike Earl & Tom Rolfe |
| Staff | 50+ |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrollment | 1,577 pupils |
| Houses | Everest, Fuji, Nevis, Olympus, Snowdon |
| Colour(s) | Red, Blue, Black |
| Website | https://www.wensumtrust.org.uk/hellesdonhigh |
The headmaster duties are shared between Tom Rolfe & Mike Earl. The school incorporates 1,577 pupils with a capacity of 1290.[2]
As of October 2023, the school holds a 'Requires Improvement' OFSTED rating.[3]
House system edit
Hellesdon High School has a house system; all students are split into 5 different houses, each led by a Head of House. Students can compete in House Competitions all academic year, and a trophy is presented to the winning house at the end of the summer term.[4]
Expansions edit
Over the years, there have been numerous expansions, here is a list of them:
Sixth form edit
In the close of 2022, Hellesdon High School underwent a restructuring,[9] resulting in the separation of its sixth form provision. The school previously housed both secondary and sixth form education on site. With this division, Hellesdon High School now operates independently alongside Hellesdon Sixth Form, each with its own distinct identity and roles.
As part of this reorganisation, a new logo was introduced for Hellesdon Sixth Form,[10] and the former Hellesdon High School building, known as F Block, was repurposed to accommodate the new sixth form.[11]
Previously, the school shared a sixth form provision with Taverham High School, but this was phased out in September 2014.[12]
Notable staff and pupils edit
- Lionel Fanthorpe, television presenter, author and lecturer; Head of English and then Deputy Headteacher at the school 1972–1979
- Sam Sexton, professional boxer
- Chris Sutton, footballer; pupil at the school from 1986
- Mike Sutton, footballer
References edit
- ^ "Hellesdon High School joins the Wensum Trust". Wensum Trust. 1 March 2016.
- ^ "GOV.UK School Information". GOV.UK.
- ^ "2023 OFSTED Report". OFSTED. 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Our House System". Hellesdon High School.
- ^ "3G Pitch Date". UK Sports Facilities. Archived from the original on 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Sports Hall Date". UK Sports Facilities. Archived from the original on 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Modular Classrooms building". Munnings Construction.
- ^ "School to expand after £300,000 blueprint approved". Norwich Evening News. 26 May 2022.
- ^ "New Look Sixth Form For Hellesdon". Wensum Trust.
- ^ "Hellesdon Sixth Form Logo". Wensum Trust.
- ^ "Norwich City legend opens Hellesdon sixth form". Norwich Evening News. 3 December 2022.
- ^ "Hellesdon and Taverham high schools to split joint Sixth Form". Eastern Daily Press. 26 February 2013.
