BEXLEYHEATH SCHOOL in Bexley, Bexleyheath

Education Centre Information: Bexleyheath School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Bexley
Reason Establishment Closed: For Academy
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2011
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: 1876
Number of boys: 940
Number of girls: 936
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:HI - Hearing Impairment

Background:

Bexleyheath School is a secondary school and sixth form for boys and girls. The age range of the pupils is 11 to 18. The school is on two sites sharing a common playing field area. Construction of a new school is currently well underway. This involves a complete rebuild of the lower school and substantial new accommodation for the upper school including new science laboratories and a dedicated expressive arts centre which will be built around a brand new concert hall. Refurbishment of its existing design technology workshops and sports areas will take place during the project. The latter, together with the building of a new gymnasium and existing. Goals' facility will significantly enhance what is seen as one of the strengths of the school. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are offered at lunchtime and after-school. The school values and supports learning, instilling pride in self, school, and community, recognising the worth of each individual.