Belgrave High School

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Belgrave High School is a Comprehensive school in Tamworth, Staffordshire, which pupils attend from the ages of 11 to 18 years old. It is a member of the Specialist Schools Trust, having the Science & Mathematics college status.

The school was originally founded with just one building called "The White Block" in 1978, and in 1981 added the "New Block" for it's additional pupils. The school canteen was originally placed in the White Block but was later moved to a more central location within the school. The area that was occupied by the old canteen is now used as a Youth Club.

The school's current headteacher is Simon Turney. Parents and teachers have welcomed the changes he has brought to the school, including a purpose-built examination building, security fencing and high-tech CCTV.

The Governmental department Ofsted, gave Belgrave a grade 3 satisfactory rating in their last inspection, in Jan' 2006.

Belgrave High School serves several primary schools within the Tamworth area, including St. Gabriels, Lakeside, The Dales, Stonydelph, Two-Gates, Hanbury's Farm and Birds-Bush.

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