Littleover Community School
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Littleover Community School is a coeducational secondary school
situated on Pastures Hill, Littleover
, Derbyshire
in England
, with an age range of pupils from 11–18.
It is a mixed non denominational school which educates over 1,500 pupils from in and around Derby
. It is a Science Mathematics and Languages specialist school and boasts high academic results, both at GCSE
and A-Level.
The current headteacher is Ashok Venkatesh, replacing David Nichols in September 2010 on a temporary basis and and then being made permanent in the role in March 2011.
The school covers a vast amount of area. It refers to these buildings as blocks, there are many different blocks such as
A Block: the main science building
B Block: humanities and ICT
C Block: art, technology and music
D Block: English and maths
E Block: languages
J Block: art and technology
K Block: IT Suites
L Block: Religious Education and languages and PSHE
The naming of the blocks is alphabetical however some letters have been omitted. It is thought that J block was named after Ian Jennison, a long-serving technology teacher at the school who retired in 2008.
and Rob Archer for Littleover. There are a wide range of subjects for students to study at A-Level, before applying to universities during their 2nd year (year 13) or finding employment.
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
situated on Pastures Hill, Littleover
Littleover
Littleover is a large suburb of Derby, England situated between Rose Hill, Normanton, Sunny Hill, South Derbyshire and Mickleover about three miles south west of Derby city centre.-History:The history of the name of Littleover is simple...
, Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, with an age range of pupils from 11–18.
It is a mixed non denominational school which educates over 1,500 pupils from in and around Derby
Derby
Derby , is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands region of England. It lies upon the banks of the River Derwent and is located in the south of the ceremonial county of Derbyshire. In the 2001 census, the population of the city was 233,700, whilst that of the Derby Urban Area was 229,407...
. It is a Science Mathematics and Languages specialist school and boasts high academic results, both at GCSE
General Certificate of Secondary Education
The General Certificate of Secondary Education is an academic qualification awarded in a specified subject, generally taken in a number of subjects by students aged 14–16 in secondary education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and is equivalent to a Level 2 and Level 1 in Key Skills...
and A-Level.
The current headteacher is Ashok Venkatesh, replacing David Nichols in September 2010 on a temporary basis and and then being made permanent in the role in March 2011.
Buildings
Originally designed by a cinema architect the school has under gone many extensions as the number of pupils has grown.The school covers a vast amount of area. It refers to these buildings as blocks, there are many different blocks such as
A Block: the main science building
B Block: humanities and ICT
C Block: art, technology and music
D Block: English and maths
E Block: languages
J Block: art and technology
K Block: IT Suites
L Block: Religious Education and languages and PSHE
The naming of the blocks is alphabetical however some letters have been omitted. It is thought that J block was named after Ian Jennison, a long-serving technology teacher at the school who retired in 2008.
Millennium Centre
The Millennium Centre is a post-16 6th form Centre run jointly by Littleover and Derby Moor Community Sports College, with joint heads, Jamie Henshaw for Derby Moor Community Sports CollegeDerby Moor Community Sports College
Derby Moor Community Sports College Trust, formerly known as Derby Moor Community Sports College and Derby Moor Community School, is a secondary school and specialist Sports College situated on Moorway Lane, Littleover, Derby....
and Rob Archer for Littleover. There are a wide range of subjects for students to study at A-Level, before applying to universities during their 2nd year (year 13) or finding employment.
Notable alumni
- Karen MartinKaren MartinKaren Martin is a retired English javelin thrower.Her personal best throw is 59.50 metres, achieved in July 1999 in Cosford. This places her third on the British outdoor all-time list, behind Kelly Morgan and Goldie Sayers....
, silver medal winner at 1998 Commonwealth Games1998 Commonwealth GamesThe 1998 XVI Commonwealth Games were held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 11 September to 21 September 1998 making it the first Asian country to act as host and the last Commonwealth Games for the 20th century. A record 70 nations supplied 3638 athletes... - Lewin NyatangaLewin NyatangaLewin John Nyatanga is a Welsh footballer who plays for Bristol City and the Wales national team as a defender.-Derby County:...
, football player currently playing for Bristol City - Matthew Richards,football player currently playing at Glen Hoddle Academy
- Des ColemanDes ColemanDesune "Des" Coleman is a British actor and presenter. He has appeared in numerous stage musicals, but is best known for playing the role of Lenny Wallace in BBC's EastEnders...
, news and weather reporter, currently reporting for East Midlands TodayEast Midlands TodayEast Midlands Today is the BBC's regional television news programme for its East Midlands region, which covers Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, and the Grantham and Stamford areas of Lincolnshire....
and The One ShowThe One ShowThe One Show is a topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One and BBC One HD, hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker. Chris Evans joins Jones to present the programme on Friday... - Maria FowlerMaria FowlerMaria Fowler is an English glamour model and Page 3 Girl . Fowler has been featured in UK and Worldwide publications From 2010 Fowler has starred as a supporting role in hit ITV2 series The Only Way Is Essex.-Early life:...
, currently starring in The Only Way Is EssexThe Only Way Is EssexThe Only Way Is Essex, is a British BAFTA award-winning semi-reality show based in Essex, England. It shows "real people in modified situations, saying unscripted lines but in a structured way."...