MANNINGTREE HIGH SCHOOL in Essex, Manningtree

Education Centre Information: Manningtree High School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Essex
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 29/02/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 852
Number of boys: 455
Number of girls: 397
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
View inspection reports

Background:

Manningtree High School was founded in 1938, and it still uses the original building as the main part of the school. New buildings have been added to increase the capacity of the school and it now hosts an English and religious education block, which has been built in the past six years. The sports hall for the school stands separate and is used by the community in the evenings and at weekends. A new gymnasium with facilities for the disabled is currently being built. The school has a 25 meter outdoor swimming pool, which is used in the summer term. Pupils from each tutor group meet at regular school council meetings to discuss issues.Annually in December the school holds a charity week, and everyone focuses during breaks and lunchtimes on raising money for selected charities. Tutor groups choose their favoured charity. Fund-raising events have included a pupil/teacher swap, make-overs, talent shows, quizzes, cake sales, bring and buy, sponsored silences and non-uniform day. Last year nearly £3,000 was raised by the pupils.