Archway School

Archway School is a comprehensive co-educational school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England. The headteacher is Colin Belford.

Archway School
Address
Paganhill

Stroud
,
Gloucestershire
,
GL5 4AX

England
Coordinates51°45′03″N 2°14′16″W
Information
TypeCommunity school
Local authorityGloucestershire
Department for Education URN115723 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherColin Belford
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1,170
Capacity1,215
Websitehttp://www.archwayschool.net

Set in at the western edge of the Cotswold town of Stroud, the school takes its name from a sandstone arch set close to the School's northern entrance.[1] It is believed to be the only contemporary monument to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. The residence of Henry William Wilberforce in Stroud is understood to be the main reason behind its construction.[2]

The school has playing fields, including cricket nets, rugby and football pitches, a full size running track, tennis courts and a hockey redgra. The school has a 20-metre (66 ft) heated indoor swimming-pool, and in 1997 opened a fully fitted sports centre including a dance room, gym and large sprung-floor hall.[3] Cross-country running also commonly takes place across the nearby Randwick hills.

Archway has its own sixth form. It is part of the Stroud Post-16 Consortium with Downfield Sixth Form (a collaboration between Marling School and Stroud High School) and South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.[4]

The sports centre includes the "Jack Russell Lounge," named after famous former student the England wicket keeper Robert "Jack" Russell.[5]

Use in film

The BBC's 'The Casual Vacancy' was filmed at the school in 2014.[6]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Archway, Formerly to Farm Hill Park". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  2. "Slavery arch upgraded". Stroud News. 27 December 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  3. "Archway School sports complex". Sports Facilities. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  4. "Archway School". Ofsted. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  5. "Jack Russell Lounge" (PDF). Archway School. Retrieved 5 July 2020.
  6. "Archway School sets the stage for JK Rowling TV drama". Stroud News and Journal. Archived from the original on 4 October 2017. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
  7. "Gloucester City manager Mike Cook is excited by new season". The Local Answer. Archived from the original on 25 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  8. "Stroud-born keeper Nelson is on the up". Stroud News. 23 May 2013. Archived from the original on 25 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  9. "Editors — The Weight Of Your Love (2013)". TAIS Awards. Archived from the original on 25 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
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