GLENTHORNE HIGH SCHOOL in Sutton, Sutton

Education Centre Information: Glenthorne High School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Sutton
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/06/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1348
Number of boys: 656
Number of girls: 692
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Background:

Glenthorne has specialist areas including a media resource room, a learning resource centre, science laboratories, a main hall with a stage, a gymnasium, ICT suite, a new arts centre, a drama studio, a dance studio, a music suite including a music technology room, and a sixth form centre. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum at Key Stage 3 encompassing all national curriculum subjects and the performing arts courses in which it specialises. In Years 7, 8 and 9, students follow a common curriculum, working in mixed ability groups except in mathematics, English, science and languages. It offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities in football, basketball, netball, volleyball, rugby, tennis, table tennis, hockey, badminton, athletics, summer games, fitness and gymnastics. The school ensures that its pupils develop the skills and knowledge necessary for work and become citizens capable of making a positive contribution to the community.