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| | name = Tudor Grange Academy | | name = Tudor Grange Academy | ||
| | image = Tudor_Grange_Academy_-_logo.png | | image = Tudor_Grange_Academy_-_logo.png | ||
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| | coordinates = {{coord|52.28269|-1.91001|type:edu_region:GB_dim:100|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | |||
| | latitude = 52.28269 | |||
| | longitude = -1.91001 | |||
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| | motto = | | motto = | ||
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| established = 2014 | ||
| | established = 2001 | |||
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| | closed = | | closed = | ||
| ⚫ | | type = ] | ||
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| | religious_affiliation = | |||
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| | religion = Non denominational | |||
| | president = | | president = | ||
| | head_label = |
| head_label = Principal | ||
| | head = |
| head = Marie McNamara | ||
| | r_head = | | r_head = | ||
| | chair_label = |
| chair_label = Chair of Governors | ||
| ⚫ | | chair = Jane Potter | ||
| | chair = Prof J M Winterbottom<ref name="TGA">{{cite web|url=http://www.redditch.tgacademy.org.uk/governance/governors/|title=Tudor Grange Academy - Governors|publisher=Tudor Grange Academy|accessdate=22 June 2014}}</ref> | |||
| | founder = | | founder = | ||
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| address = Woodrow Drive | ||
| | street = Woodrow Drive | |||
| | city = ] | | city = ] | ||
| | county = Worcestershire | | county = Worcestershire | ||
| | country = England | | country = England | ||
| | postcode = B98 7UH | | postcode = B98 7UH | ||
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| dfeno = 885/4438 | ||
| | ofsted = yes | | ofsted = yes | ||
| | urn = 132823 | | urn = 132823 | ||
| | staff = | | staff = | ||
| ⚫ | | enrolment = | ||
| | enrollment = 1050 (200 in 6th form)<ref name ="Ofsted"/> | |||
| | gender = Mixed | | gender = Mixed | ||
| | lower_age = 13 | | lower_age = 13 | ||
| | upper_age = 18 | | upper_age = 18 | ||
| | houses = Orion, Pictor, Vela | |||
| | houses = The North, The Riverlands, The Vale, The Iron Islands, The Westerlands, The Reach, The Crownlands, The Stormlands, and Dorne | |||
| | colours = | | colours = | ||
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| | website = http://www.redditch.tgacademy.org.uk/ | | website = http://www.redditch.tgacademy.org.uk/ | ||
| | website_name = Tudor Grange Academy Redditch | |||
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| '''Tudor Grange Academy''' (formally '''Leys High School''' and '''Kingsley College''') is a |
'''Tudor Grange Academy''' (formally '''Leys High School''' and '''Kingsley College''') is a ] and ] centre in ], ], England. As of October 2010 the school has approximately 250 students on roll, of which 28 are in the sixth form.<ref name="Ofsted"/> | ||
| Tudor Grange Academy is equipped with a dedicated ] centre staffed by two full-time teachers, and has a capacity for ten students.<ref name ="KingsleyAut"> Retrieved 7 December 2010</ref> | |||
| ==History== | |||
| From 1st April 2014 Kingsley College became Tudor Grange Academy Redditch | |||
| The school began as the Lodge Farm Secondary Modern School, which became the Leys High School when it became comprehensive. | |||
| The school was designated a Specialist ] in September 2003 named Kingsley College and sixth form centre. <ref name="KingsleyC"> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100910095235/http://www.kingsley.worcs.sch.uk/main/subjects/subjects.php |date=2010-09-10 }} Retrieved 7 December 2010</ref> for the Performing Arts.<ref name ="Ofsted"> Retrieved 7 December 2010</ref> and became an ] in April 2014. | |||
| Tudor Grange Academy Redditch opened in April 2014; the Academy is sponsored by its sister school, Tudor Grange Academy Solihull and the trust now consists of six schools, two primary schools and four secondary schools. The former Principal of Tudor Grange Academy Worcester, Mrs. C Maclean, has now become the Executive Principal for the Trust overseeing all schools. | |||
| ==Partnerships== | ==Partnerships== | ||
| The school has partnerships with Woodrush High School, the ], GKN, |
The school has partnerships with ], the ], GKN, Barnardo's and Ican, a language charity.international partnerships with Kwamfundo Secondary in ], ].<ref name="KingsleyP"> Retrieved 7 December 2010</ref> | ||
| ==Curriculum== | ==Curriculum== | ||
| The school offers core subjects |
The school offers core subjects and a varied curriculum for Years 9–13, that culminate in GCSE, A and AS level courses, BTEC, and diploma courses. | ||
| ==Notable former pupils== | |||
| ==Theatre== | |||
| * ]{{citation needed|date=July 2014}} | |||
| As a performing arts college, the school is a centre for the performing arts in Redditch and operates the Kingsley Theatre on its campus.<ref> Retrieved 7 December 2010</ref> | |||
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===Leys High School=== | ||
| * ], lead singer of ] | |||
| * Glenn Scott | |||
| * Kiera Hinckley | |||
| ===Lodge Farm Secondary Modern School=== | |||
| * Joe Lolley | |||
| * ], drummer of ] | |||
| * Melvyn Bragg | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Academy in Redditch, Worcestershire, England
| Tudor Grange Academy | |
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| Address | |
| Woodrow Drive Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UH England | |
| Coordinates | 52°16′58″N 1°54′36″W / 52.28269°N 1.91001°W / 52.28269; -1.91001 |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | 2014 |
| Department for Education URN | 132823 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governors | Jane Potter |
| Principal | Marie McNamara |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 13 to 18 |
| Houses | Orion, Pictor, Vela |
| Website | http://www.redditch.tgacademy.org.uk/ |
Tudor Grange Academy (formally Leys High School and Kingsley College) is a secondary school and sixth form centre in Redditch, Worcestershire, England. As of October 2010 the school has approximately 250 students on roll, of which 28 are in the sixth form.
History
The school began as the Lodge Farm Secondary Modern School, which became the Leys High School when it became comprehensive.
The school was designated a Specialist Arts College in September 2003 named Kingsley College and sixth form centre. for the Performing Arts. and became an academy in April 2014. Tudor Grange Academy Redditch opened in April 2014; the Academy is sponsored by its sister school, Tudor Grange Academy Solihull and the trust now consists of six schools, two primary schools and four secondary schools. The former Principal of Tudor Grange Academy Worcester, Mrs. C Maclean, has now become the Executive Principal for the Trust overseeing all schools.
Partnerships
The school has partnerships with Woodrush High School, the University of Warwick, GKN, Barnardo's and Ican, a language charity.international partnerships with Kwamfundo Secondary in Western Cape, South Africa.
Curriculum
The school offers core subjects and a varied curriculum for Years 9–13, that culminate in GCSE, A and AS level courses, BTEC, and diploma courses.
Notable former pupils
Leys High School
- Nigel Clark, lead singer of Dodgy
Lodge Farm Secondary Modern School
- John Bonham, drummer of Led Zeppelin
References
- ^ Ofsted report October 2010 Retrieved 7 December 2010
- Kingsley College: curriculum Archived 2010-09-10 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 7 December 2010
- Kingsley College: partnerships Retrieved 7 December 2010
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