Malton School
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Malton School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive school of some 760 students (in 2010), serving the market town of Malton
and the surrounding area in Ryedale
, North Yorkshire
, England.
The school has a long history dating back to the end of the reign of Henry VIII. Its foundation document still exists, held in the archives of the Borthwick Institute for Archives
in York.
Its last OFSTED inspection was in 2007, when the school received a good report, being noted as a "good and improving school". The report describes the school as good with some outstanding features. In 2010, although the school was due for re-inspection, it was notified that this would not need to happen because an interim review established that "the school's performance had been sustained" and any inspection would be deferred.
In May 2011, the school's governing body proposed to convert to an academy – renaming itself to Malton Grammar School – and also to convert to a faith based school
, re-establishing a link with the Church of England
broken in 1911. The latter proposal was challenged by parents, who questioned its relevance to the school's science specialism and feared that it would permit teaching creationism
and sex education
from a religious perspective.
Although an autonomous institution, the school works in partnership with the three other Ryedale secondary schools - Lady Lumleys, Pickering; Ryedale School, Nawton; and Norton College. Through the Ryedale partnership it provides applied learning Level 2 and Level 3 opportunities in curriculum Year 10 and Year 11. At Sixth Form level it offers a wide range of courses, enhanced by its partnership working with the other Ryedale schools.
. (The other two were Archbishop Holgate's School
in York, and Hemsworth
Grammar School, near Wakefield.) It existed in Old Malton until 1904, when it closed temporarily, reopening in new buildings on Middlecave Road in 1911 as a mixed Grammar School. These 1911 buildings were designed by architect Walter Brierley
, and are still in use, now referred to as the East Wing of the current school.
The first headteacher was Ernest Loraine Watt, who was head until 1938, when Mr Thomas Arthur Williams took over following the untimely death of Mr Watt.
The third head was Philip Taylor, fondly known as "Pip", who was in post 1951-1971.
Malton County Modern School was built on land adjacent to the grammar school in 1959. George Hanson was its only Headteacher during its 12-year existence.
The County Modern and Grammar School merged in 1971 to become Malton School, a comprehensive school
. Philip Taylor was nominated as Head, but died within a few weeks of the school opening. John Gresswell, who had been appointed as deputy for the school's opening, became head, from 1971-1989.
The fifth headteacher was David Roberts, whose time in office ran from 1989-2006. He was succeeded by the current head, Robert Williams.
A full archive of documents and photographs from the school's long past is maintained in the school, and electronically on the Maltonians website.
Malton, North Yorkshire
Malton is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. The town is the location of the offices of Ryedale District Council and has a population of around 4,000 people....
and the surrounding area in Ryedale
Ryedale
Ryedale is a non-metropolitan district of the shire county of North Yorkshire in England. Settlements include Helmsley, Kirkbymoorside, Malton, Norton-on-Derwent, Pickering, and Terrington.-Derivation of name:...
, North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
, England.
The school has a long history dating back to the end of the reign of Henry VIII. Its foundation document still exists, held in the archives of the Borthwick Institute for Archives
Borthwick Institute for Archives
The Borthwick Institute for Archives is the specialist archive service of the University of York, York, England. It is one of the biggest archive repositories outside London. The Borthwick was founded in 1953 as The Borthwick Institute for Historical Research. It was originally based at St...
in York.
Its last OFSTED inspection was in 2007, when the school received a good report, being noted as a "good and improving school". The report describes the school as good with some outstanding features. In 2010, although the school was due for re-inspection, it was notified that this would not need to happen because an interim review established that "the school's performance had been sustained" and any inspection would be deferred.
In May 2011, the school's governing body proposed to convert to an academy – renaming itself to Malton Grammar School – and also to convert to a faith based school
Faith school
A faith school is a British school teaching a general curriculum but with a particular religious character or has formal links with a religious organisation. It is distinct from an institution mainly or wholly teaching religion and related subjects...
, re-establishing a link with the Church of England
Church of England
The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England and the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church considers itself within the tradition of Western Christianity and dates its formal establishment principally to the mission to England by St...
broken in 1911. The latter proposal was challenged by parents, who questioned its relevance to the school's science specialism and feared that it would permit teaching creationism
Creationism
Creationism is the religious beliefthat humanity, life, the Earth, and the universe are the creation of a supernatural being, most often referring to the Abrahamic god. As science developed from the 18th century onwards, various views developed which aimed to reconcile science with the Genesis...
and sex education
Sex education
Sex education refers to formal programs of instruction on a wide range of issues relating to human sexuality, including human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexual intercourse, reproductive health, emotional relations, reproductive rights and responsibilities, abstinence, contraception, and...
from a religious perspective.
Current status and facilities
The school has had specialist science status since 2004, with four new science laboratories built as part of this new status. A community sports hall is currently being constructed on the school site, with usage shared between the school during the day and the community on an evening. The prospective opening is January 2011.Although an autonomous institution, the school works in partnership with the three other Ryedale secondary schools - Lady Lumleys, Pickering; Ryedale School, Nawton; and Norton College. Through the Ryedale partnership it provides applied learning Level 2 and Level 3 opportunities in curriculum Year 10 and Year 11. At Sixth Form level it offers a wide range of courses, enhanced by its partnership working with the other Ryedale schools.
History
Malton Grammar School was one of three grammar schools founded in 1547 by the Archbishop of York, Robert HolgateRobert Holgate
Robert Holgate was Bishop of Llandaff and then Archbishop of York . He recognised Henry VIII as leader of the Church of England....
. (The other two were Archbishop Holgate's School
Archbishop Holgate's School
Archbishop Holgate's School is a voluntary aided Church of England, coeducational secondary school in York, England.-Admissions:The school has two main specialist statuses - Science College and Leading Edge. The current headmaster is Andrew Daly...
in York, and Hemsworth
Hemsworth
Hemsworth is a small town and civil parish on the edge of West Yorkshire, England. It forms part of the City of Wakefield, and has a population of 13,311....
Grammar School, near Wakefield.) It existed in Old Malton until 1904, when it closed temporarily, reopening in new buildings on Middlecave Road in 1911 as a mixed Grammar School. These 1911 buildings were designed by architect Walter Brierley
Walter Brierley
Walter Henry Brierley was a York architect whopractised in the city for 40 years. He is known as "the Yorkshire Lutyens".He is also credited with being an exponent of the "Wrenaissance" style - incorporating elements of Christopher Wren....
, and are still in use, now referred to as the East Wing of the current school.
The first headteacher was Ernest Loraine Watt, who was head until 1938, when Mr Thomas Arthur Williams took over following the untimely death of Mr Watt.
The third head was Philip Taylor, fondly known as "Pip", who was in post 1951-1971.
Malton County Modern School was built on land adjacent to the grammar school in 1959. George Hanson was its only Headteacher during its 12-year existence.
The County Modern and Grammar School merged in 1971 to become Malton School, a comprehensive school
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...
. Philip Taylor was nominated as Head, but died within a few weeks of the school opening. John Gresswell, who had been appointed as deputy for the school's opening, became head, from 1971-1989.
The fifth headteacher was David Roberts, whose time in office ran from 1989-2006. He was succeeded by the current head, Robert Williams.
A full archive of documents and photographs from the school's long past is maintained in the school, and electronically on the Maltonians website.
Notable former scholars
- Eric Robson, historian, at the school 1929-36. Graduated with 1st class honours from Manchester University.
- Terry DysonTerry DysonTerry Dyson is a retired footballer.- Career:The winger joined Tottenham Hotspur from non-league Scarborough in 1955, and played for Spurs until 1965. He was a regular member of The Double winning side of 1960-61, and scored in the 1961 FA Cup Final against Leicester...
(1934 - ) Footballer, joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1955, and played for Spurs until 1965. He was a regular member of The Double winning side of 1960-61, and scored in the 1961 FA Cup Final against Leicester. - Vic WilsonVic Wilson (cricketer)John Victor "Vic" Wilson was an English first-class cricketer, who played for and captained Yorkshire. He was born in Scampston, Malton, Yorkshire, England....
(17 January 1921 – 5 June 2008) Cricketer. Yorkshire captain 1960-62, winning the championship twice ('60 and '62). - Emma Duggleby (1971 - )English amateur golfer. 1994 British women's open amateur title, European individual title (2000), the South African open match-play championship (2002), the English amateur championship twice (2000 & 2003) and the English Order of Merit (2003).
- James MartinJames Martin-Actors, musicians, and other performers:*James Martin , saxophonist, singer, and record producer*James Martin , actor on EastEnders*James Martin , actor on Still Game...
(1972 - ) Celebrity TV chef - Simon DysonSimon DysonSimon Dyson is an English professional golfer who is currently a member of the European Tour, having formerly played on the Asian Tour.-Amateur career:...
(1977 - ) English professional golfer