Cirencester Kingshill School

Cirencester Kingshill School is an academy school located on the south east side of Cirencester, Gloucestershire, in England. Opened in 1976 by the Princess Royal,[1] it is one of two secondary schools serving Cirencester and the surrounding area.

Cirencester Kingshill School
Address
Kingshill Lane

Cirencester
,
Gloucestershire
,
GL7 1HS

England
Coordinates51.71689°N 1.94437°W / 51.71689; -1.94437
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoStriving for Excellence
Established1976
Department for Education URN137217 Tables
OfstedReports
Head teacherChristine S. Oates
Staff100
Age11 to 16
Enrolment819
Websitehttp://www.cirencesterkingshill.gloucs.sch.uk

The school won the School Achievement Award for 2003.[2]

The school received an Ofsted inspection in May 2013 and was graded as "Good" in all categories by the inspection team.[3] It had been rated "Outstanding" in November 2007.[4]

Background

When first opened, the school admitted 120 pupils each year. This was later raised to 135, and has increased since 1996 to 159 new admissions per year. The school now has an overall enrollment of 802 pupils.[5]

The school has been a Foundation School since September 1999. In 2000, it was named as an Outstanding School in the HMCI annual report. It went on to become a Beacon School and was the first school in Gloucestershire to gain the Eco-Award.

In September 2002, the school received its first specialism, gaining Sports College status. This provided funding for a new sports hall, changing rooms and other sports facilities. In 2006, the school became a Science College and earned creditability in Raising Achievement Transforming Learning.

Curriculum

Throughout Key Stage 3 (years 7 to 9), pupils are taught in mixed ability groups except for mathematics and modern languages. All pupils study English, mathematics, science, history, geography, design and technology, German or French, religious education, physical education, art, drama, music, information and communication technologies, personal, social and health education and information technology.

In their second year (year 8), pupils with high language skills can begin to study a second language (French, Spanish or German).

When students reach Key Stage 4 (years 10 to 11), they work towards their GCSEs. Pupils can choose up to three or four subjects to study, depending on their ability. They will study the core subjects, which are science, mathematics, English language and literature, modern languages, PE, ICT, RE and citizenship. The other three or four choices include art, design and technology, music and ICT. The school also offers vocational courses such as leisure and tourism, health and social care or catering. A BTEC diploma in sport is also available.

Notable former pupils

Henry Trinder, the Gloucester Rugby player[6]

Sophie Mayanne - photographer- http://www.sophie-mayanne.com

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References
  1. http://www.cirencesterkingshill.gloucs.sch.uk/school-history/
  2. "", Teachernet Archived May 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Ofsted: Cirencester Kingshill School - School report, published 6 June 2013
  4. Ofsted: Cirencester Kingshill School - Inspection report, published 26 November 2007
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-08-01. Retrieved 2008-06-25.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-06-22. Retrieved 2012-06-07.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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