The Deanes School
The Deanes is a foundation secondary school located in Thundersley, Essex, England.[1] The school takes its name from an area of forest called The Deanes Wood – so called because it was owned by the Dean of St Paul's Cathedral. West Wood, as it is now known, immediately adjoins the school to the south-east. It is now owned by Castle Point Borough Council.
| The Deanes Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Daws Heath Road , , SS7 2TD | |
| Coordinates | 51.56798°N 0.5995°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Foundation School |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Department for Education URN | 115340 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | D. Mckeown |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Website | https://thedeanes.academy |
In September 2013 Essex County Council announced their intention to close The Deanes School due to falling pupil numbers. There was considerable opposition to the proposed closure from local residents,[2] and in February 2014 the Schools Adjudicator ruled that the school would remain open.[3]
In February 2015 it was announced that the school had been awarded a grant from the government's priority schools building programme. The grant was used for the school science block including the ICT, arts and food technology departments.<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-31370834</re
It is now part of a challenger Academy
References
- "Home". The Deanes Academy. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
- "BBC News - Deanes School to close after council consultation". bbc.co.uk. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- "BBC News - Deanes School in Thundersley 'should stay open'". Bbc.co.uk. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2014.