Barstable School
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| The Barstable School |
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| Motto | 'Raising Standards' |
| Established | 1968 |
| Type | Secondary school |
| Headmaster | Alan Roach |
| Students | 1000 |
| Location | Basildon, Essex, England |
| Colours | Green/Red |
| Website | The Barstable School website |
The Barstable School, also known as The Federation of Chalvedon and Barstable School is a mixed intake secondary school in Basildon, Essex. The school is for students aged 11-16 (school years 7-11). The school is currently run by headmaster Alan Roach, who incedentially, is also head of Chalvedon School. Barstable recently received a vastly improved Ofsted inspection, bringing the school up to standard requirements. The school has received the Sportsmark designation and is part of Creative Partnerships.
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[edit] History
The Barstable School first opened in the early 1960s as the Timberlog Grammar and Secondary School. In 1968, the Grammar and Secondary School merged with the Timberlog Secondary Modern School. When the two schools merged into one school, it took the name of Barstable School.
[edit] Day Structure
For the year starting September 2006 and ending July 2007, the day structure is as follows:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 | Registration or Year assembly |
| 8:50 | Lesson 1 |
| 9:50 | Lesson 2 |
| 10:50 | Break |
| 11:10 | Lesson 3 |
| 12:10 | Lesson 4 |
| 13:10 | Lunch |
| 13:55 | Lesson 5 |
| 14:55 | End of School day |
[edit] Blocks
Currently the Barstable School has five blocks - A Block, B Block, L Block, S Block and T Block.
A Block
This block houses the Art department, Performing Arts, Citizenship and Religious Studies, the Science department, History and Geography. This building contains three floors, and also contains an elevator to ensure ease of access.
B Block
This block houses Food Technology, the Maths department, the English department and Modern Foreign Languages. It is very similar in structure to "A Block", in that it has three floors, and also contains an elevator.
L Block
This block is used for any lessons that need to be vacated somewhere else thean the other blocks.
S Block
This block houses the Gym, Sports Hall and a Swimming Pool. It also houses "Jake's Gym". "Jake's Gym" is a gym that has been created in partnership with Pulse. The gym is named after a student who sadly passed away whilst attending the school. It contains an aerobics centre as well as a fully-functioning gym.
T Block
This block houses the ICT department and the Technology department.
[edit] The Federation of Chalvedon and Barstable Schools
As of January 2006, the school has become part of a federation with local school, Chalvedon School. They are both currently run by headmaster Alan Roach. In Mr. Roach's own words:
"As Principal from January 2006, I look forward to leading Barstable School from strength to strength. Mrs Jones, Associate Principal, and I take very seriously our responsibility for the children and for the future of the School.
Our vision is one in which the high standard of education provided is reflected in all pupils’ progress and achievement. Our hope is that most of our pupils will continue their education in our College. Pupils already know that we have the highest expectations of them and that there can be no compromise in standards of attainment, attendance and behaviour. They also know that we will not compromise on the quality of teaching or in our efforts to provide the best possible learning environment."
| Secondary schools in the Basildon district |
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| Barstable School |Beauchamps School|Billericay School|Bromfords School|Chalvedon School|De La Salle School|James Hornsby High School|Mayflower High School|Woodlands School |
