Tring School
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| Motto | Live to Learn Learn to Live |
| Established | 1842 |
| Type | Voluntary controlled Comprehensive school |
| Religious affiliation | Church of England |
| Headteacher | Mrs Julia Wynd |
| Chair of Governors | Mrs K Jameson |
| Specialism | Humanities College |
| Location | Mortimer Hill Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5JD  England |
| LEA | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted number | 117553 |
| Staff | 200+ |
| Students | 1,500 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11 to 18 |
| Houses | Ascott, Claydon, Halton and Waddesdon |
| Website | www.tring.herts.sch.uk |
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Tring School is a state secondary school with approximately 1,500 pupils aged between 11 and 18. It is located on Mortimer Hill on the east side of the town of Tring, Hertfordshire, England. It is a designated Specialist Humanities College with History, Geography and English as its lead subjects.[1]
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[edit] History
Tring School was founded in 1842 by the Church of England, on land granted by the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Oxford. At that time it was built on Aylesbury Road in the middle of Tring, where Tring Library now stands. In 1956 it moved to its present site at the top of Mortimer Hill, to the east of the town, and in 1969 it was re-organised as an all-ability 11-19 co-educational school.[2]
Apart from being a school, Tring School has had many uses throughout its history, possibly the most notable of which was being a military hospital during the First World War.[2]
The school was founded by the Church of England and remains a voluntary controlled Church foundation, administered and supported by Hertfordshire County Council, with five of its Governors being nominated by the Diocesan Board of Education of the St Albans Diocese.
[edit] Academic standards
Following their inspection in January 2006, Ofsted rated both the school and the sixth form Good, point two on a four point scale. Ofsted commented "The overall effectiveness of the school is good. Since the last inspection standards in modern foreign languages have improved, better information is provided to parents about their children's progress. There are more science laboratories and a larger library ... Students make good progress and achieve high standards.". However, as an improvement point, they also said "Heads of departments do not always effectively share good ideas with staff.".[3]
In August 2007 head teacher Julia Wynd stated how pleased she was with that year's A-level results.[4]
[edit] Awards
The school has attained Investor in People status.[5]
[edit] Houses
The students of the school are separated into four houses, namely Ascott, Claydon, Halton and Waddesdon all of which are country houses from the local area. They compete annually for a House Cup as well as for other cups and trophies throughout the year. Each house has its own colour; Blue, Red, Green and Yellow respectively.
[edit] References
- ^ Specialist Schools Home. Department for Children, Schools and Families. Retrieved on 2008-01-08.
- ^ a b School History. Bishop Wood School. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
- ^ "Tring School", Ofsted, 2 February 2006
- ^ "Tring School head really pleased with first set of A level results", The Bucks Herald, 17 August 2007
- ^ "Welcome to Tring School", Tring School, accessed 10 January 2008
[edit] External links
- Official site
- Department for Children, Schools and Families Performance Tables (GCSE and equivalent)
- Diocese of St Albans SIAS (Statutory Inspections of Anglican Schools) Report March 2006
[edit] See also
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