Great Marlow School
Great Marlow School is a co-educational secondary school in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. It takes children from the age of 11 through to the age of 18 and has approximately 1,260 pupils. In August 2011 the school became an Academy.[1] In 2012/2013 the school underwent a building project to erect a new sports hall, all weather astroturf pitches, new bus parking and a community gym complex. The school sold a large plot of land at the top of their field to fund this project.[2]
Great Marlow School | |
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Address | |
Bobmore Lane , , SL7 1JE England | |
Coordinates | 51.5802°N 0.7652°W |
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Type | Academy |
Motto | Creating Opportunity, Releasing Potential and Achieving Excellence |
Established | 1961 |
Specialist | Technology College |
Department for Education URN | 136964 Tables |
Ofsted | Reports |
Headteacher | Kevin Ford |
Gender | Co-educational |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Enrolment | 1,278 |
Houses | Victory Warrior Endurance Endeavour |
Colour(s) | Black, and red (for P.E.) |
Deputy Headteacher | Guy Pendlebury |
Website | http://www.gms.bucks.sch.uk/ |
In September 2005 the school was awarded specialist school status as a technology college, by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES).[3]
Pupils who attend the school normally live in the Marlow or the surrounding villages such as Lane End.[4]
In July 2011 the school celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Notable alumni
- Elliot Benyon, footballer
- Tyrrell Hatton, professional golfer on the European Tour
- Sir Steve Redgrave, rower who won a gold medal at five consecutive Olympic Games
- Danny Senda, footballer
- Julian Dutton, comedian, actor & screenwriter
- Roy Gould, Television producer & director
The Voice
The Voice is a newsletter that is given at the end of every term giving news about the school.[5]
References
- "Open academies map and schools submitting applications". Department for Education. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
- "Schools Directory". Buckinghamshire County Council. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007. Retrieved 7 September 2006.
- "Specialist Schools Home". DfES. July 2006. Archived from the original on 3 August 2006. Retrieved 28 July 2006.
- July 2016