Kettlethorpe High School
Kettlethorpe High School (KHS) is a mixed secondary school with specialist status for maths and computing in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It provides for children ages 11–16, with a comprehensive admissions policy, and in 2018/2019 had an enrolment of 1,543 pupils.[1]
| Kettlethorpe High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Standbridge Lane Sandal , WF2 7EL England | |
| Coordinates | 53.6467°N 1.4980°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Community school |
| Motto | Labor Omnia Vincit (Work Conquers All) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Department for Education URN | 108271 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Tudor Griffiths |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 1,543 as of May 2019 |
| Capacity | 1,550 |
| Website | kettlethorpehigh.co.uk |
The school
School intake is from the surrounding areas of Wakefield and Barnsley.
The Kettlethorpe High School Community Learning Centre opened at the school in 2006. It provides free computing courses to local people and contains a free internet cafe. It also provides Adult Education course in partnership with the Wakefield Adult Education Service and offers a free Job Club to help local people back into work.
The school's Latin motto is 'Labor Omnia Vincit', meaning "Work Conquers All".
Notable people
- Philippa Thomas, British television journalist, is an ex-pupil of the school.
- Stuart Lancaster, England International Rugby Coach, was a PE teacher at the school.
- Claire Cooper, actress, starred in Hollyoaks.[2]
References
- "Kettlethorpe High School, A Specialist Maths and Computing College". EduBase. Department for Education. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- Turton, Victoria (2 July 2013). "Wakefield's Claire Cooper up for another award for Hollyoaks role". Wakefield Express. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
