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 |
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
- Some of the members of the band Shed Seven, are former pupils of the school:
- Football Commentator Guy Mowbray