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Winchcombe School, Cheltenham

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Winchcombe School details

Address:

Winchcombe School
Greet Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5LB

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Exam data

Authority:

Gloucestershire

Type:

Foundation

Admissions:

Comprehensive

Gender of entry:

Mixed

Age range:

11-16

Number of students:

480

Last inspection:

February 2001.

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General information

Background: The school was founded in 1962. In 1981 it became one of the first 'community' schools in Gloucestershire. In 1993 it became a grant maintained school and in 1999 a foundation school. In 1980 a science block was added and a new foreign languages suite opened in 1997. The school has recently opened a fitness suite next to the gym and a new music suite. The school grounds contain excellent hockey, rugby and soccer pitches, tennis courts, a cricket field and other informal recreational space. The school offers a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and clubs is offered at lunchtime and after-school which include drama, basketball, volleyball, environmental studies, cookery club, athletics, swimming, dance, football, netball, hockey, cricket, art. Year 9 pupils are offered residential outdoor activities and regular exchange visits to Germany. The school aims to provide a truly comprehensive education, tailored the needs of individual pupils. .

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