Heworth Grange Comprehensive School
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Heworth Grange Comprehensive School is a specialist Visual Arts College and comprehensive
high school
in the Gateshead
area of Tyne and Wear
, England
. As of 2010, the school is undergoing a major rebuild as part of the 'Building Schools for the Future
' scheme. It educates students aged 11–18, including a sixth form
. The school has attained specialist status
as an Arts College
. The Headteacher
is Mr C Richardson.
to be awarded funds under the Building Schools for the Future
scheme.
There were proposals to merge the school with Thomas Hepburn Community School
. however such plans were curbed in the early stages. Instead, Heworth Grange has merged its Sixth Form with Thomas Hepburn Community School
. This, combined with vocational courses available from Gateshead College forms a partnership called "Sixteen East" and allows students from Heworth Grange and SureStart access to vocational courses.
Work is currently ongoing to rebuild several of the school's old and outdated buildings, with the new Science and Technology block being the first to be completed in 2010. The remaining buildings were due to be completed in Sept 2011, however the building works are currently slightly behind schedule, with buildings due to be handed over in March 2012 and overall construction due to end in September 2012.
are extremely rare. In December 1998, a student died of brain damage
following a playground
fight. A 15-year-old was eventually acquitted of his manslaughter
at Newcastle Crown Court. A memorial dedicated to pupils exists on the campus to remember them.
Comprehensive school
A comprehensive school is a state school that does not select its intake on the basis of academic achievement or aptitude. This is in contrast to the selective school system, where admission is restricted on the basis of a selection criteria. The term is commonly used in relation to the United...
high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in the Gateshead
Gateshead
Gateshead is a town in Tyne and Wear, England and is the main settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. Historically a part of County Durham, it lies on the southern bank of the River Tyne opposite Newcastle upon Tyne and together they form the urban core of Tyneside...
area of Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county in north east England around the mouths of the Rivers Tyne and Wear. It came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972...
, England
England
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. As of 2010, the school is undergoing a major rebuild as part of the 'Building Schools for the Future
Building Schools for the Future
Building Schools for the Future is the name of the previous UK Government's investment programme in secondary school buildings in England. The program is very ambitious in its costs, timescales and objectives, with politicians from all English political parties supportive of the principle but...
' scheme. It educates students aged 11–18, including a sixth form
Sixth form
In the education systems of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and of Commonwealth West Indian countries such as Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Belize, Jamaica and Malta, the sixth form is the final two years of secondary education, where students, usually sixteen to eighteen years of age,...
. The school has attained specialist status
Specialist school
The specialist schools programme was a UK government initiative which encouraged secondary schools in England to specialise in certain areas of the curriculum to boost achievement. The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust was responsible for the delivery of the programme...
as an Arts College
Arts College
Arts Colleges were introduced in 1997 as part of the now defunct Specialist Schools Programme in the United Kingdom. The system enabled secondary schools to specialise in certain fields, in this case, the performing, visual and/or media arts...
. The Headteacher
Head teacher
A head teacher or school principal is the most senior teacher, leader and manager of a school....
is Mr C Richardson.
Development
This school was the first in the North EastNorth East England
North East England is one of the nine official regions of England. It covers Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and Teesside . The only cities in the region are Durham, Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland...
to be awarded funds under the Building Schools for the Future
Building Schools for the Future
Building Schools for the Future is the name of the previous UK Government's investment programme in secondary school buildings in England. The program is very ambitious in its costs, timescales and objectives, with politicians from all English political parties supportive of the principle but...
scheme.
There were proposals to merge the school with Thomas Hepburn Community School
Thomas Hepburn Community School
Thomas Hepburn Community School is a community secondary school and Science College located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. The school serves about 700 pupils aged 11–16.-History:...
. however such plans were curbed in the early stages. Instead, Heworth Grange has merged its Sixth Form with Thomas Hepburn Community School
Thomas Hepburn Community School
Thomas Hepburn Community School is a community secondary school and Science College located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. The school serves about 700 pupils aged 11–16.-History:...
. This, combined with vocational courses available from Gateshead College forms a partnership called "Sixteen East" and allows students from Heworth Grange and SureStart access to vocational courses.
Work is currently ongoing to rebuild several of the school's old and outdated buildings, with the new Science and Technology block being the first to be completed in 2010. The remaining buildings were due to be completed in Sept 2011, however the building works are currently slightly behind schedule, with buildings due to be handed over in March 2012 and overall construction due to end in September 2012.
Key Stage 4
In Year 10 students will begin to follow 2-year GCSE/BTEC courses. There are many options of subjects which a student may wish to follow. Most students will study a combination of GCSE and BTEC.Sixth form
Heworth Grange has a sixth form on the complex that is available to internal applicants or external applicants. No specific qualifications are required to study but most departments advise at least a grade C in the relevant subject or English and Maths.School fatality
School fatalities in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
are extremely rare. In December 1998, a student died of brain damage
Brain damage
"Brain damage" or "brain injury" is the destruction or degeneration of brain cells. Brain injuries occur due to a wide range of internal and external factors...
following a playground
Playground
A playground or play area is a place with a specific design for children be able to play there. It may be indoors but is typically outdoors...
fight. A 15-year-old was eventually acquitted of his manslaughter
Manslaughter
Manslaughter is a legal term for the killing of a human being, in a manner considered by law as less culpable than murder. The distinction between murder and manslaughter is said to have first been made by the Ancient Athenian lawmaker Dracon in the 7th century BC.The law generally differentiates...
at Newcastle Crown Court. A memorial dedicated to pupils exists on the campus to remember them.
Awards and achievements
- Princess Diana Memorial AwardDiana Memorial AwardThe Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Award for Inspirational Young People was established in 1999 by a board chaired by the then Chancellor, Gordon Brown, who felt that the award would reflect the personal interest of Diana, Princess of Wales in helping and supporting young people.-Purpose:The...
, for charitable work - Healthy Schools Award
- Artsmark Gold award (Since 2006 and ongoing)