WANSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL in Greater London, Redbridge

Education Centre Information: Wanstead High School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Redbridge
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: 1587
Number of boys: 838
Number of girls: 749
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Wanstead High School is an eight-form entry community high school, successfully serving the educational needs of over 1500 pupils aged 11-18, with 300 in its sixth form. The school offers a full range of educational opportunities to students from a local community rich in social, cultural and linguistic diversity. It has a wide range of extra-curricular activities including clubs, sports events, outings and trips, are a strong feature of school life. The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum, which will prepare students for a changing technological society. All areas of the curriculum have their own suites of room with considerable emphasis on specialist resources for science, information and communication technology, expressive arts, food, textiles and design technology. The school community is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunities. The school wishes to create a caring community, which demonstrates respect for one another and understanding and tolerance of different cultures and religions. The school works in partnership with parents and the local community.