Northolt High School
Encyclopedia
Northolt High School is a comprehensive secondary school
in Northolt
in the London borough
of Ealing
, Middlesex
.
status. It accepts students between the age of 11 to 18. The school has a total of 1401 students. The Headteacher is Mr. Chris Modi BA (Cantab), MA, NPQH. The Head of the Sixth Form is Mr. Alan Brookes. It is sponsored by the Jack Petchey
Achievement Awards Scheme, which aims to motivate students through small monetary prizes to their preferred school department. This award is regularly referred to by Anne Wainwright who is the award's representative at the school.
It is situated on the northern edge of the borough of Ealing, near to the intersection of the boroughs of Ealing, Harrow and Hillingdon. It is north-west of Northolt town centre.
The school was featured in a documentary series called The Choir, on the BBC
during December, 2006. The choir director, Gareth Malone
, was at the school from November 2005 to July 2006, before taking the choir to China
, to compete in the World Choir Games
.
pitch and a renovated Sixth Form Centre, opened in 2007.
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...
in Northolt
Northolt
Northolt is a town in the London Borough of Ealing, England. The town has London Underground and Network Rail stations and is on the A40 road...
in the London borough
London borough
The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Inner London comprises twelve of these boroughs plus the City of London. Outer London comprises the twenty remaining boroughs of Greater London.-Functions:...
of Ealing
Ealing
Ealing is a suburban area of west London, England and the administrative centre of the London Borough of Ealing. It is located west of Charing Cross and around from the City of London. It is one of the major metropolitan centres identified in the London Plan. It was historically a rural village...
, Middlesex
Middlesex
Middlesex is one of the historic counties of England and the second smallest by area. The low-lying county contained the wealthy and politically independent City of London on its southern boundary and was dominated by it from a very early time...
.
Admissions
The school holds specialist Technology CollegeTechnology College
Technology College is a term used in the United Kingdom for a secondary specialist school that focuses on design and technology, mathematics and science. These were the first type of specialist schools, beginning in 1994. In 2008 there were 598 Technology Colleges in England, of which 12 also...
status. It accepts students between the age of 11 to 18. The school has a total of 1401 students. The Headteacher is Mr. Chris Modi BA (Cantab), MA, NPQH. The Head of the Sixth Form is Mr. Alan Brookes. It is sponsored by the Jack Petchey
Jack Petchey
Jack Petchey CBE is a businessman, now involved in many charitable enterprises. He was born and brought up in the East End of London. During the second world war, he served in the Royal Navy, and used his Navy discharge pay to start a car hire and car sales business. This grew into a business...
Achievement Awards Scheme, which aims to motivate students through small monetary prizes to their preferred school department. This award is regularly referred to by Anne Wainwright who is the award's representative at the school.
It is situated on the northern edge of the borough of Ealing, near to the intersection of the boroughs of Ealing, Harrow and Hillingdon. It is north-west of Northolt town centre.
Grammar school and Secondary Modern
Northolt High School was established in 1974 as a combination of Vincent Secondary Modern (est. 1953) and Eliots Green Grammar school (Est 1956) which were adjacent to each other on Eastcote Lane in Northolt.Comprehensive school
It became a comprehensive in 1974.The school was featured in a documentary series called The Choir, on the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
during December, 2006. The choir director, Gareth Malone
Gareth Malone
Gareth Malone is a British choirmaster and broadcaster, self-described as an "animateur, presenter and populariser of choral singing"...
, was at the school from November 2005 to July 2006, before taking the choir to China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
, to compete in the World Choir Games
World Choir Games
The World Choir Games is the largest choir competition in the world. Organized for amateur choirs from all over the world, regardless of their country of origin, race, genre of music or artistic ambitions, its motto is "Singing together brings nations together"...
.
Buildings
In November 2005 the school began constructing a £1.5 million Sports Hall that was completed in November 2006 and opened in January 2007. The Sports Hall is a community facility offering a range of sport and leisure activities. It is managed through a partnership between Northolt High School and Active Ealing. The school also has a CLC and an astroturfAstroTurf
AstroTurf is a brand of artificial turf. Although the term is a registered trademark, it is sometimes used as a generic description of any kind of artificial turf. The original AstroTurf product was a short pile synthetic turf while the current products incorporate modern features such as...
pitch and a renovated Sixth Form Centre, opened in 2007.
Information
Northolt High School is based on Eastcote Lane.- The nearest Train station Northolt tube stationNortholt tube stationNortholt tube station is a station on the London Underground Central line in Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. It is in Travelcard Zone 5 and between Greenford and South Ruislip stations.-History:...
- The 282 and 395 buses stop outside of the school, and the 120, 140 and 90 buses stop at Northolt tube stationNortholt tube stationNortholt tube station is a station on the London Underground Central line in Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. It is in Travelcard Zone 5 and between Greenford and South Ruislip stations.-History:...
, a five minute walk from the school. The E10 bus stops at Islip Manor Park, also a few minutes walk from the school; it is situated close to Notholt Underground Station.
Notable alumni
- Danny HutchinsDanny HutchinsDaniel "Danny" Sean Hutchins is an English football player, currently without a club after his contract was terminated by Yeovil Town in League One.-Career:...
, football player - Karleigh OsborneKarleigh OsborneKarleigh Anthony Jonathan Osborne is an English footballer currently playing for Brentford. Osborne plays principally at centre-back, though he is also a capable right-back....
, football player - Kieron ForbesKieron ForbesKieron Emerson Forbes is an English footballer who playis for Forest Green Rovers in the Conference National.-Career:Born in Brent, London, Forbes made his debut for Watford against Gillingham in the League Cup on 14 August 2007...
, football player
Eliots Green Grammar School
- GeneralGeneralA general officer is an officer of high military rank, usually in the army, and in some nations, the air force. The term is widely used by many nations of the world, and when a country uses a different term, there is an equivalent title given....
Sir John Reith CBE, former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander EuropeSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe is the central command of NATO military forces. It is located at Casteau, north of the Belgian city of Mons... - Steve PerrymanSteve PerrymanStephen John "Steve" Perryman MBE is a former English international football player and current manager who is best remembered for his successes with Tottenham Hotspur during the 1970s and early 1980s...
, football player