Clevedon Community School
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Clevedon Community School, or just Clevedon School, located in North Somerset, England, (known locally as 'the comp') is a large secondary school of approximately 1200 pupils. Studying here are students from years 7 to 11 (Lower School) and 12 to 13 (Upper School or sixth form).
As of 2006 the headmaster is Mr. Wells, and the position of deputy head is currently occupied by Mr. Bowkett.
The school boasts an extensive language college and P.E. department, Notable former students include current England rugby players Joe Williams and Jack Steadman, as well as former Sex Pistols bassist, Sid Vicious.
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[edit] The House System
The house system which came into effect in September 2006 consists of Conygar, Marine, Valley and Walton.
[edit] The Sixth Form
Currently headed my Dr P Murphy with his assistants Mr J Teasdale and Mr N Foster. The head of the Senior Student Ambassadors is John Teasdale and his deputy Dean Poolman. The current president of the Student Union is Kate Black. The vice-president is Tom West.
[edit] The Student Ambassadors
There are currently two groups of Ambassadors. There are approximately 45 Year 11 Student Ambassadors and 28 Senior Student Ambassadors, from Upper School.
The Ambassadors assist with the everyday running of the school, front of house assistance at events such as 'Meet the Headteacher' and they undertake specialised projects, in which one group was recently praised for undertaking 'Ground-breaking Educational research' by members of the Senior Leadership Team.
[edit] School Performance
Compared to other schools in North Somerset, both value-added and GCSE results are average. However, recent A/AS level results come up poorly when compared to schools in the same LEA.[1]
[edit] External links
As of June, 2006, the school website is being redesigned and it is hoped that the new website will be up and running by September 2006.
[edit] Notes
- ^ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/education/05/school_tables/secondary_schools/html/802_4136.stm
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Regularly updated and functional website.
[edit] Schools in Somerset
| Somerset Schools |
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| Comprehensive Schools: The Blue School, Wells | The Castle School Taunton | Court Fields Community School, Wellington | Frome Community College | Kings of Wessex School | West Somerset Community College | Whitstone School |
| Special Schools: Farleigh College |
| Former Schools: Ravenscroft School |
| Independent Schools: | All Hallows |
| Public Schools: Millfield | Monkton Combe School | Taunton School | Wellington School | Downside School | Wells Cathedral School |
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