JOHN MASEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL in Herefordshire, Ledbury

Education Centre Information: John Masefield High School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Herefordshire
Establishment Open Date: 26/02/1997
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/05/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: Has Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 909
Number of boys: 459
Number of girls: 450
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school is situated on a pleasant site close to the edge of town with fine views over the surrounding countryside. All subject departments have well equipped suites of teaching rooms. As a growing school, it has a range of new buildings: dining hall, dance studio, drama studio, and science labs. In October 2003, its new Sixth Form Centre was completed. This is a purpose built centre for post-16 education with excellent study facilities. Sport and leisure complex and floodlit Astroturf pitch are built as the result of a successful National Lottery bid in 1998, have also greatly enhanced the educational experience the school provides. The Acts College Status and training school designation supports this aim. The school provides superb extra-curricular activities in the arts and sport. The school aims to prepare its students for life in the adult world by developing confidence, independence and motivation. The schools central aim is for every student to experience excellent and enjoyable learning and as a result, to achieve as well as he/she possibly can.