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Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge

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Farlingaye High School details

Address:

Farlingaye High School
Ransom Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JX

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Exam data

Authority:

Suffolk

Type:

Community

Admissions:

Comprehensive

Gender of entry:

Mixed

Age range:

11-18

Number of students:

1,823

Gender of sixth form:

Mixed

Last inspection:

November 2002. Read the full inspection report.

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General information

Background: Located on the north western edge of Woodbridge, the school serves a 200 square mile catchment area and works with 11 partner primary schools. The buildings have undergone number of improvements and additions, including the completion of a new technology block in 2002; new post-16 block in 2006. There are 14 science laboratories; sporting facilities include health and fitness studio. The school boasts more than 400 computers in specialist suites and in the library and faculty areas. More than £5,000 raised annually for local and national charities. Clubs in every taught sport are offered to pupils as extra-curricular activities, in addition to badminton, basketball, gymnastics, trampolining and dance. Two or three productions each year and four concerts; students also have opportunity to become involved in choirs, orchestra and number of specialist bands and groups.Innovative thinking skills and independent learning; 10 trips abroad each year; more than 50 clubs, also 40 revision clubs. All year 11 pupils go on a residential revision trip and are mentored. Student involvement encouraged: buddy mentoring, Adopt-a-Teacher scheme, school council, organising events. Specialist Mathematics and Computing College Status. Schools Curriculum Award (2001); Artsmark; Sportsmark; Investor in People status (2005); DfES achievement award (2002); Leading Edge status. 'To help every student achieve their very best in a caring, supportive and stimulating environment. The school believes every child wants to do well, and it is up to the school to enable them to do so.' .

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