Barrow-in-Furness Higher Grade School: Difference between revisions
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== History == |
== History == |
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The School opened in the late 1890s as The Higher Grade School. At the time it was Barrow's only High School. A new building was opened in the 1930s, to form separate Boys' and Girls' schools; Alfred Barrow Boys' School and Alfred Barrow Girls' School. In The 1950s and 1960s, new extension blocks were built. In the 1970s a new science block and gym were opened and the first extension (Alfred Barrow Boys') was demolished. This formed the Alfred Barrow Comprehensive School. The school's image diminished during the last years, with pupil numbers dropping from 600 to just over 200. In September 2009 Alfred Barrow School closed and the children moved to the new Furness Academy at Parkview and Thorncliffe. The last headteacher was Dr. |
The School opened in the late 1890s as The Higher Grade School. At the time it was Barrow's only High School. A new building was opened in the 1930s, to form separate Boys' and Girls' schools; Alfred Barrow Boys' School and Alfred Barrow Girls' School. In The 1950s and 1960s, new extension blocks were built. In the 1970s a new science block and gym were opened and the first extension (Alfred Barrow Boys') was demolished. This formed the Alfred Barrow Comprehensive School. The school's image diminished during the last years, with pupil numbers dropping from 600 to just over 200. In September 2009 Alfred Barrow School closed and the children moved to the new Furness Academy at Parkview and Thorncliffe. The last headteacher was Dr. Cath Mayor, However she preferred the name "Fagscar". The most popular teacher was [[Seamus Doran]], Who in 1983 left. |
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== St.George's == |
== St.George's == |
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Revision as of 20:27, 3 November 2010
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| St.George's C OF E Primary School | |
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Duke Street , , LA14 2LB | |
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| Motto | "No stone is left unturned in this school to ensure that each pupil is guided and supported according to their individual and collective needs." |
| Local authority | Cumbria |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headmistress | Mrs.E Kent |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 3 to 11 |
| Enrollment | 174 |
| Website | http://www.stgeorges.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
History
The School opened in the late 1890s as The Higher Grade School. At the time it was Barrow's only High School. A new building was opened in the 1930s, to form separate Boys' and Girls' schools; Alfred Barrow Boys' School and Alfred Barrow Girls' School. In The 1950s and 1960s, new extension blocks were built. In the 1970s a new science block and gym were opened and the first extension (Alfred Barrow Boys') was demolished. This formed the Alfred Barrow Comprehensive School. The school's image diminished during the last years, with pupil numbers dropping from 600 to just over 200. In September 2009 Alfred Barrow School closed and the children moved to the new Furness Academy at Parkview and Thorncliffe. The last headteacher was Dr. Cath Mayor, However she preferred the name "Fagscar". The most popular teacher was Seamus Doran, Who in 1983 left.
St.George's
St.George's School, Barrow Island school and Vickerstown Primary School(s) Are being replaced/ Refurbished in St. George's case. The St.Georges CofE School is Temorarily making use of the main building at the Alfred Barrow School which has since been refurbished.
Future
St.Georges' main building is scheduled to reopen in September 2011, Then the premesis will be once again vacant, The future for the Alfred Barrow school is unknown from then on.