HATCH END HIGH SCHOOL in Harrow, Harrow

Education Centre Information: Hatch End High School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Harrow
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/07/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 1726
Number of boys: 976
Number of girls: 750
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:HI - Hearing Impairment

Background:

Hatch End High has a large theatre-style hall with tiered seating and full disabled access. A drama studio, music practice rooms and superb art and design studios with information and communication technology (ICT) access allow all students the opportunity to develop in these areas, both within the curriculum and in extra-curricular activities. In addition, the school recognises the importance of ICT across the curriculum and has a school wide computer network of over 130 computers, including five specialist rooms, having controlled access to broadband internet as a research tool. There are ten science laboratories, nine design and technology rooms, three art and design studios including a new photographic darkroom, a music suite comprising two large performance rooms and four rehearsal rooms with a wide range of musical instruments and an extremely well-stocked library. There is a language centre and a Careers Room. The school aim is to enable all students to achieve their academic potential, foster the wider development of each individual by offering a broad range of extra-curricular activities, create a climate of mutual respect and tolerance amongst all members of the community, foster a spirit of independence and self-worth and encourage a sense of pride in the cultural diversity of the community.