Cramlington Community High School

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Cramlington Community High School is a large high school in Cramlington, Northumberland, locally referred to as CCHS.

Operating under the three-tier system in Northumberland, the school takes students from age 13-18. It is a Science College and was recently awarded a second specialism in Vocational education. In 2003 it was selected as one of the nation's "Leading Edge" schools by the office of Public Service Reform (Cabinet Office).

The school claims to be a place "where the science of learning meets the art of teaching". Headteacher Derek Wise and Deputy Head Mark Lovatt wrote the book, Creating an Accelerated Learning School, explaining their implementation of accelerated learning techniques including Information Technology at CCHS. It is published by Network Press as part of their Accelerated Learning series.

Cramlington High also boasts a purpose built Sixth Form Centre (opened 1998) which has recently undergone a refurbishment with flat screen computers and new study rooms.

The main buildings of the school were originally constructed in 1969, but a multi-million pound sports centre was recently added. Management of the sports centre has since been taken over by Blyth Valley Borough Council, who are charging higher fees for facilities.

As of 2006, the headteacher is Derek Wise, who has been serving the school in this capacity since 1990. Wise was a member of the group which produced the Gilbert Report, outlining a vision for education in 2020.