Sunbury manor school
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Sunbury Manor School is a state-owned comprehensive secondary school
in Sunbury-on-Thames
, in Middlesex
, England
,
, with specialisms in English, History and Geography. It is situated just south of the beginning junction of the M3 and the Shepperton Branch Line
.
Some current facilities include:
The Humanities Block with 8 new classrooms, two drama studios, two music suites, a refurbished and restocked “Learning Resource Area”, seven Science laboratories, Learning Support facilities, including a Physiotherapy Room, ten state of the art I.C.T suites, each with flat screen monitors, a media suite with many apple computers, interactive white boards and colour laser printers, three specialist areas for art and textiles, a technology suite providing specialist equipment, access to Sunbury Leisure Centre, and on site sports fields.
Bronze status means:
and the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
for the past 10 years. From January to June pupils from year 10 attend selection trials, before undergoing rigorous training in the school and at Wimbledon. Several ball boys and girls were invited to be part of the Guard of Honour after the Mens' and Ladies’ Finals.
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 Sunbury-on-Thames
Sunbury-on-Thames
Sunbury-on-Thames, also known as Sunbury, is a town in the Surrey borough of Spelthorne, England, and part of the London commuter belt. It is located 16 miles southwest of central London and bordered by Feltham and Hampton, flanked on the south by the River Thames.-History:The earliest evidence of...
, in 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...
, 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...
,
Admissions
The school accepts pupils in its catchment area, between the ages of 11-16 (Years 7-11). There is a waiting list for pupils who wish to join the school after Year 7. Its current headteacher is Mrs Louise Duncan. The school is conjoined with Sunbury Leisure Centre, and makes use of the centre's resources. Sunbury Manor has been designated a Specialist Humanities CollegeHumanities College
Humanities Colleges were introduced in 2004 as part of the Specialist Schools Programme in the United Kingdom. The system enables secondary schools to specialise in certain fields, in this case, humanities. Schools that successfully apply to the Specialist Schools Trust and become Humanities...
, with specialisms in English, History and Geography. It is situated just south of the beginning junction of the M3 and the Shepperton Branch Line
Shepperton Branch Line
The Shepperton Branch Line is a railway line in the south west of London. It is also known as the Shepperton Line though on opening it was named The Thames Valley Railway...
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History
It is based on the site of the former Sunbury County Grammar School, which opened in 1956 on Nursery Road with 150 boys and girls, administered by Middlesex County Council Educational Committee then the Northern Surrey Divisional Executive of Surrey Education Committee. It later became Sunbury County Secondary School, which accepted ages 12-16. This site was also once home to an Orphanage.Facilities
Sunbury Manor School is well provided with specialist rooms and equipment. Some facilities were enhanced five years ago with a £1,000,000 grant from the DfES and Local Education Authority. A further building operation provided the school with eight new classrooms, two new science laboratories, new Learning Support facilities, a Physiotherapy Room and new toilet facilities.Some current facilities include:
The Humanities Block with 8 new classrooms, two drama studios, two music suites, a refurbished and restocked “Learning Resource Area”, seven Science laboratories, Learning Support facilities, including a Physiotherapy Room, ten state of the art I.C.T suites, each with flat screen monitors, a media suite with many apple computers, interactive white boards and colour laser printers, three specialist areas for art and textiles, a technology suite providing specialist equipment, access to Sunbury Leisure Centre, and on site sports fields.
Academic performance
In 2007, the school's highest GCSE results were achieved, with 80٪ of pupils obtaining 5 or more A* - C grades. The school's attendance average is 93.6٪ which is above the Surrey and national average.Eco-schools
Sunbury Manor School is part of the Eco-Schools project - a programme designed to help reduce the impact of the school on the environment, whilst encouraging students to take responsibility for the future of the environment. The Eco-Schools project offers three award levels (Bronze, Silver and Green Flag). Sunbury Manor School has been awarded the Bronze Award.Bronze status means:
- Sunbury Manor School has identified an Action Team and the team has met on two occasions.
- Sunbury Manor School's Action team has completed an Environmental Review.
- Sunbury Manor School's Action Team has produced a basic Action Plan and shared the plan with the rest of the school community.
- The Action Team has identified ways of making progress towards achieving elements of the Action Plan.
- Sunbury Manor School can indicate that several environmental issues are covered within curriculum work.
- Sunbury Manor School has a designated Eco-Schools notice-board, web-page and newsletter page, detailing the activities being undertaken towards achieving the next award.
Wimbledon
Pupils from Sunbury Manor School have been representing the school as ball boys and girls at The Championships, WimbledonThe Championships, Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon , is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, considered by many to be the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other three Majors...
and the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club , also known as the All-England Club, based at Aorangi Park, Wimbledon, London, England, is a private members club. It is best known as the venue for the Wimbledon Championships, the only Grand Slam tennis event still held on grass...
for the past 10 years. From January to June pupils from year 10 attend selection trials, before undergoing rigorous training in the school and at Wimbledon. Several ball boys and girls were invited to be part of the Guard of Honour after the Mens' and Ladies’ Finals.
Sunbury County Grammar School
- Simon Block, General Secretary from 2000-8 of the British Boxing Board of ControlBritish Boxing Board of ControlThe British Boxing Board of Control is the governing body of professional boxing in the United Kingdom. It was formed in 1929 from the old National Sporting Club and is headquartered in Cardiff.- Councils :...
- Brian CapronBrian CapronBrian Capron, born 11 February 1947 at Eye in Suffolk, is a British actor, who trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art . His father was an Algerian pilot, of French descent, who died in a plane crash before Brian was born....
, actor in Coronation StreetCoronation StreetCoronation Street is a British soap opera set in Weatherfield, a fictional town in Greater Manchester based on Salford. Created by Tony Warren, Coronation Street was first broadcast on 9 December 1960... - Trevor Osborne, President from 1991-2 of the British Property FederationBritish Property FederationBritish Property Federation is a membership organisation that promotes the interests of companies those involved in property ownership and investment. It was incorporated in 1963 as a limited company...
- Kevin O'Sullivan, Daily Mirror TV columnist
- Sean PertweeSean PertweeSean Pertwee is an English actor known for his television, film and voice-over work.-Career:In the early 80s, he auditioned for a place at the Surrey County Youth Theatre where he was cast as Captain Fitzpatrick in the play Tom Jones, based on the novel by Henry Fielding...
Actor and Labour Party activist. - Gulam Shaikh Comedian.