EASTFIELDS HIGH SCHOOL in Merton, Mitcham

Education Centre Information: Eastfields High School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Merton
Reason Establishment Closed: Result of Amalgamation
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2002
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 373
Number of boys: 373
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 12-16
Gender: Boys
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Background:

In 1930 Rowan High School was formed, with the boy's school on the ground floor and the girl's school on the first floor. The area was growing and thriving with many businesses. With many families moving to the area another school was needed and Eastfields High School was opened in 1960 with the boys moving to Eastfields and girls staying at Rowan. It has a wide range of facilities including information and communication technology and humanities suites, science laboratories, two libraries and specialist facilities for design technology, drama and dance studio. The school curriculum covers the following subjects: art and design, business and communication studies, business studies, design and technology, drama, geography, history, music and religious studies. The school aims to promote standards of excellence with each student being recognised as an individual and encouraged to be a confident learner and to develop to their fullest potential.