KINGSFORD COMMUNITY SCHOOL in Greater London, Newham

Education Centre Information: Kingsford Community School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Newham
Reason Establishment Opened: New Provision
Establishment Open Date: 31/08/2000
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1446
Number of boys: 761
Number of girls: 685
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Kingsford Community School is in Beckton, London. The new school site was opened in September 2002 and has modern and the most superb facilities for learning. The school is technology rich and able to implement new and innovative ways of teaching and learning using information technology, video conferencing and computer learning systems. The school provides excellent facilities and resources, which include large classrooms with interactive whiteboards, fully equipped science laboratories, music, drama and dance suites and an ICT tower housing eight ICT suites. Sports facilities include all-weather pitch, running track, sports hall and gymnasium. There are ample recreational and play areas at the school. The school offers ICT lessons for parents and the local community and has built strong links with local primary schools, through sharing its skills and resources in the specialist subjects. Students regularly undertake visits to businesses and other agencies. The school aims to provide a flexible and inspiring learning environment in which all students receive the challenge and attention they need to become successful and confident learners.