THOMAS TALLIS SCHOOL in Greater London, Greenwich

Education Centre Information: Thomas Tallis School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Greenwich
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
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1623
Number of boys: 912
Number of girls: 711
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-19
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Background:

Thomas Tallis School was founded in 1971 and moved to its present site in 1973. The school has spacious grounds and its own playing fields. All pupils are encouraged to take part in the wide ranging programme of enrichment and extension activities that is offered beyond the normal school day. These include visits to museums, galleries and other local resources; trips to conferences and performances. Pupils are also encouraged to enter a range of competitions including engineering and construction challenges and design projects. The school has also developed links with a wide range of local organisations and businesses, which support its work in a variety of ways. This school has also achieved the following awards: Investor in People, Beacon status, Basic Skills Quality Mark, Sportsmark award and Specialists Arts College. The school aims to create an ethos in which everyone is equally valued and fully aware of the equality of opportunity all have the right to enjoy.