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Ribston Hall High School, Gloucester

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Ribston Hall High School details

Address:: Ribston Hall High School
Stroud Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 5LE

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Authority:: Gloucestershire
Type:: Foundation
Admissions:: Selective
Gender of entry:: Girls
Age range:: 11-18
Number of students:: 802
Gender of sixth form:: Mixed
Last inspection:: September 2004. Read the full inspection report.
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Background: Founded in 1921; moved to purpose-built accommodation on open site on outskirts of Gloucester in 1961; expansion in 1980s resulted in temporary classrooms; technology block opened in 1992; performing arts suite in summer 2003 Extensive sports area, with newly-resurfaced tennis/netball courts. Became grant-maintained in April 1990 to safeguard status as girls' grammar. Extra-curricular strengths are music, sport and the performing arts; particularly well-known for dance. 'Successive heads have fostered the traditions of individuality and courteous friendship (the Ribston spirit) which the first head established.' Specialist humanities college status. Over-subscribed, with nearly four applications per place. Artsmark Gold (2005); Sportsmark (2005); Investor in People status (2001). Ethos: 'The school aims to encourage all students to develop their abilities to the full within a stimulating and supportive environment.' .

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