Hameldon Community College

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Hameldon Community College
Established 2006
Type Community
Religious affiliation Non-denominational
Headteacher Miss Gill Broom
Chair of Governors Mr David Pickles
Specialism Business & Enterprise & Science
Location Byron Street
Burnley
Lancashire
BB12 6NU
England Flag of England
LEA Lancashire County Council
Ofsted number 134995
Staff 100 (approx.)
Students 1577
Gender mixed
Ages 11 to 16
Website Official website

Hameldon Community College is a mixed 11-16 comprehensive school in Burnley, Lancashire, with specialist status as a Business and Enterprise College and Science College.

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[edit] History

The school opened in September 2006 as part of the first wave of a nationwide 10-15 year programme of capital investment funded by the Department for Education and Skills called Building Schools for the Future. It currently occupies the adjacent sites of the former Habergham High School and Ivy Bank Business and Enterprise College, and will move to new buildings on the site of the former St Hilda's School in 2010.[1]

[edit] Curriculum

At Key Stage 3 students study English, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communication Technology, French, Art, Music, Design Technology, Geography, History, Physical Education, Religious Education and Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education. In Years 8 and 9 some students study an additional language.

At Key Stage 4 students study English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education, Religious Education and Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education, together with a range of optional subjects. Both GCSE and vocational qualifications are offered.

The student-run radio station, HFM, is one of only two school stations in the North West to belong to the Student Radio Association.

[edit] Attainment

In 2007, 36% of Year 11 students achieved 5 A*-C GCSE passes including English Language and Mathematics (national average 46.7%).[2] The school's value-added measure was 970.1 (national average 1000), which placed it in the bottom 5% nationally for adding value between the end of Key Stage 2 and the end of Key Stage 4.[3]

[edit] Controversy

Controversy has surrounded Hameldon since its opening in September 2006. The institution was put into special measures by OFSTED after an inspection in February 2007 in which it was placed in the lowest category (Grade 4).[4] The school is currently undersubscribed for the 2007-2008 academic year.[5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "New Hameldon Site Revealed", Lancashire Telegraph, January 30, 2008. Accessed January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ www.bbc.co.uk. Accessed 10 January 2008.
  3. ^ www.bbc.co.uk. Accessed 10 January 2008.
  4. ^ "The OFSTED Report Itself", Burnley Express, February 22, 2007. Accessed September 14, 2007.
  5. ^ "Pupils' exodus from troubled Hameldon", Burnley Express, March 23, 2007. Accessed August 21, 2007.
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