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Shotton Hall School was first opened in 1963 as a secondary modern school, but in 1973 it became a comprehensive school. The school was granted Specialist [[Performing Arts College]] status in 2003. |
Shotton Hall School was first opened in 1963 as a secondary modern school, but in 1973 it became a comprehensive school. The school was granted Specialist [[Performing Arts College]] status in 2003. |
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GCSE results at the school have continued to improve and in 2009, 98% of students taking GCSEs achieved 5 or more grades A* to C, making it the second best performing school in County Durham and one of the 30 most improved schools nationally. Shotton Hall was also judged as an 'outstanding' school in its most recent OFSTED inspection (full inspection report can be read by clicking on the OFSTED number on the right). |
GCSE results at the school have continued to improve and in 2009, 98% of students taking GCSEs achieved 5 or more grades A* to C, making it the second best performing school in County Durham and one of the 30 most improved schools nationally. Shotton Hall was also judged as an 'outstanding' school in its most recent OFSTED inspection (full inspection report can be read by clicking on the OFSTED number on the right). |
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Revision as of 15:03, 13 December 2010
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| Address | |
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Waveney Road , , SR8 1NX | |
| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive School |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Mixed [citation needed] |
| Established | 1963 |
| Local authority | Durham County Council |
| Specialist | Performing Arts College |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of governors | Roy Simpson |
| Head teacher | Lesley Powell [citation needed] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrollment | 1149 |
| Houses | Towers, Speed, Metcalfe and Nicholson (dinner hall) |
| Colour(s) | Red, Black |
| Former Name | Shotton Hall Comprehensive School |
| Telephone Number | 0191 5862580 |
| Tagline | Achievement through Partnership. |
| Partner Website | www.YourPeterlee.org.uk |
| Website | http://www.shottonhallcs.durham.sch.uk/ |
Shotton Hall School is a secondary school in Peterlee, County Durham, England. It is a 11 - 16 year old school and is a specialist Performing Arts College. The school is currently undergoing major renovation work as part of the Government's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) program. The work will see the school completely rebuilt and the existing school buildings to be demolished and not only serve as a school but have more community based facilities and will be named Shotton Hall Life Park[1]. The current head teacher at the school is Lesley Powell. The Previous head teacher, Ian Mowbray, retired In July 2010.
Fisting
Shotton Hall School was first opened in 1963 as a secondary modern school, but in 1973 it became a comprehensive school. The school was granted Specialist Performing Arts College status in 2003.
Dogging
GCSE results at the school have continued to improve and in 2009, 98% of students taking GCSEs achieved 5 or more grades A* to C, making it the second best performing school in County Durham and one of the 30 most improved schools nationally. Shotton Hall was also judged as an 'outstanding' school in its most recent OFSTED inspection (full inspection report can be read by clicking on the OFSTED number on the right).
Performing arts
The school has a wide range of performing arts facilities including a hall with an extensive and professional lighting system, a dance studio, a drama studio and a professional recording studio. The school currently has a performing arts website which was launched on the 1st January 2009. http://www.shsperformingarts.com