AYLESBURY HIGH SCHOOL in Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

Education Centre Information: Aylesbury High School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Buckinghamshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/06/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 1290
Number of girls: 1290
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Girls
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Background:

Set in pleasant parkland close to centre of Aylesbury; has grown threefold since its foundation in 1959, when the previously co-educational Aylesbury Grammar School became boys-only, attracting pupils from as far afield as Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire as well as Aylesbury and surrounding villages. Major building programmes have added new science laboratories, a drama studio, music suite, international centre and library, a technology building, sports hall, and several information technology suites. Outside are pleasant courtyards and quadrangles with trees and seating, as well as playing fields, tennis and netball courts. The school maintains a balance in extra-curricular activities including individual activities, team games, hockey, tennis, karate, and trekking. Describes itself as 'friendly and welcoming, with a relaxed atmosphere underpinned by the provision of an excellent education by professional and committed staff'. Strong links with Chagaik School in Kenya; developing links with schools in India and elsewhere; pupils have visited a dozen countries on three continents in past coupel of years, on exchanges, visits and expeditions. Teaching award regional finalist (Healthy Schools) in 2006. Specialist language college status from September 2001. After-school care, until 4.30pm. Schools Curriculum Award (2000); Artmark Silver (2005); Investor in People status; DfES achievement award (2002); Training school status (2006). Ethos: 'Community and international focus, preparing girls for life in a fast-changing world'.