COULSDON HIGH SCHOOL in Croydon, Coulsdon

Education Centre Information: Coulsdon High School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Croydon
Reason Establishment Closed: For Academy
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2008
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: None
Total Pupils: 648
Number of boys: 340
Number of girls: 308
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Coulsdon High School is a newly-designated Technology College which offers specialist education for the 11 to 16 age range. The school has new music suites and refurbished design and technology areas. There is one computer for every seven students. Specialist features include a learning resource area equipped with information and communications technology (ICT) facilities, internet access and network access to all classrooms, 12 interactive white boards, science resources with new data logging equipment, new technology areas with CAD/CAM suite, a specialist drama studio and staging for performances, a sports hall and gymnasium, and art and photography studios. Available sports include cricket, tennis, rugby, tennis, basketball, athletics, gymnastics, swimming, aerobics, hockey, trampolining, netball and dance. Students compete in inter-school fixtures and house competitions.