John Flamsteed Community School
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John Flamsteed Community School | |
Established | 1894 |
Type | Secondary school |
Headteacher | Danny Holden |
Chair of Governors | Mr R Sibson |
Specialism | Maths and Computing |
Location | Derby Road Denby Derbyshire DE5 8NP |
LEA | Derbyshire County Council |
Ofsted number | 112948 |
Students | c. 560 |
Gender | Coeducational |
Ages | 11 to 16 |
Website | John Flamsteed Community School Online |
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John Flamsteed Community School is a comprehensive secondary, or high school, in the village of Denby, Derbyshire, England named after Sir John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal, who was a native of Denby.
The school consists of two main sections - an old section and a newer section, often referred to as the 'old school' and 'new school' by students. The school's "specialist" subjects are maths and computing, The school is now trying for a specialism in Science.
560 pupils attend JFCS.
The school recenty appeared in the top 100 schools for most improved at key stage 3.
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