Huntington School, York

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Huntington School
Motto To inspire confident learner to thrive in an ever changing world
Established 1966
Type Community school, Comprehensive school
Religious affiliation Non-denominational
Headteacher Mr John Tomsett
Chairman of Governors Mr J Leach
Specialism Technology
Location Huntington Rd, Huntington
York
North Yorkshire
YO32 9WT
England Flag of England
LEA City of York Council
Ofsted number 121673
Students 1503
Gender mixed
Ages 11 to 19
School colours Blue & Maroon          
Publication Whatchamacallit
Huntington VLE http://www.huntington-vle.com
Website Official website

Huntington School is a coeducational, comprehensive secondary school situated in Huntington, York, England. with approximately 1500 pupils. The school has a successful sixth form, which was ranked 8th in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

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[edit] History

The School opened in September 1966 and became a comprehensive school in September 1973. The school's application to become a Specialist Technology college was granted and in 1997, and since then the school has been a specialist school in technology.

[edit] Results

Article Moved to School Results

[edit] School Uniform

  • Lower School - White Shirt with Maroon School tie and maroon jumper with logo.
  • Upper School - White Shirt with Blue School tie and Navy blue V-necked jumper.

[edit] Headmaster

The current head teacher is Mr. John Tomsett, following the retirement of Chris Bridge.


[edit] Deputy & Assistant Headmasters

  • Asst. Head: Mr T Cartmail
  • Asst. Head: Mr I Price
  • Deputy Head: Mr D G Kibble
  • Deputy Head: Mr D J Foley


[edit] Heads Of Years

[edit] Lower School

  • Head of Year Seven: Mr D R Lamb
  • Head of Year Eight: Mr J R Uttley
  • Head of Year Nine: Mr S Teasdale

[edit] Upper School

  • Head of Year Ten: Mr R Gray
  • Head of Year Eleven: Mrs S F Warren

[edit] Sixth Form

  • Director of Sixth Form: Mr R M Tither, soon to be replaced by J R Uttley
  • Assistant Director of Sixth Form: Mrs P E Shann

[edit] Notable pupils