Anstey Martin High School

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Martin High School
Established 1957[1]
Type Community
Headteacher Martin Furniss[2]
Location Link Road
Anstey
Leicestershire
LE7 7EB
England
LEA Leicestershire
Ofsted number 120255
Students 624[2]
Gender Mixed
Ages 11 to 14
Website www.martin.leics.sch.uk
Coordinates: 52°40′41″N 1°11′28″W / 52.678, -1.191

The Martin High School is a community secondary school located in the Village of Anstey, Leicestershire on the outskirts of Leicester. The school serves about 600 students aged from 11 to 14, accepting students from nearby Beaumont Leys, Glenfield, Thurcaston and Cropston as well as some students from New Parks.

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[edit] History

The Martin High School was founded in 1957 and was named for Sir Robert Martin, Chairman of the Leicester County Council, in honor of his public service.[1]


[edit] Rating

In a recent survey Anstey Martin was ranked as the 10th best school for students aged 11 to 14 in the country, as well as the 3rd best school in Leicestershire[3]


[edit] Famous Past Students

Previous students include:

The band Ictus Daniel Greaves Willie Thorne

[edit] References