ERITH SCHOOL in Bexley, Erith

Education Centre Information: Erith School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Bexley
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/09/2010
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: Has Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 2008
Number of boys: 1036
Number of girls: 972
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Erith School is a mixed bilateral school serving the needs of 2007 boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18. It is one of the two largest schools in the London Borough of Bexley. Over nine million pounds has been invested in new buildings, including a sports hall, a dining room, a creative arts studio, science laboratories, technology laboratories, a mathematics suite, a humanities suite, a library and tennis courts, and art and modern foreign languages have been refurbished. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular clubs, sporting activities, overseas visits and field trips. These activities are open to all pupils. It runs a very successful activities week, which has included visits to Disneyland, Manchester United and days in France. Pupils have also participated in mountain biking, dry skiing, fishing, water sports, orienteering on an army assault course and many more activities. The school aims to create a positive learning environment, so that each pupil is valued as an individual.