| West Hill School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Thompson Cross Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 1LX, England |
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| Information | |
| Type | foundation school |
| Motto | "Aim High" |
| Religious affiliation(s) | = |
| Established | 1927 |
| LEA | Tameside |
| Specialist | Science College |
| Ofsted number | yes |
| Mr R J Hewitt | |
| Staff | Staff |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrollment | 869[1] |
| Colour(s) | Blue and Yellow |
| Website | http://www.westhillschool.co.uk |
West Hill School is a secondary school in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, England specializing in science. It opened in 1927.[2] The headmaster is Mr R J Hewitt. There are three deputy headteachers:- Mr I A Berry, Mr A Owens and Ms A Bell; and an assistant headteacher - Mrs G A Wood. Together the headmaster, his three deputies, the assistant headteacher, and the school Business Manager (Mrs L Harrison) make up the Senior Management Team.[3]
It became a Specialist Science College in September 2004.[4]
The school motto is "Aim High".[5]
The school offers extra curricular activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh award[6] lead by Miss J Mills who is head of RE and outdoor education.[3] The three peaks challenge is another opportunity offered to pupils in year 10 and 11[7] ran by Mr G Hind MBE who is the aim higher coordinator.[3]
The school has a body of governors which consist of staff, parents, partners, members of the community and a representative from the Local Education Authority.[8]
The school has a parents' association which has takes part in fund raising and functions as a contact between parents and the staff and govenors.[9]
The school has applied to become an Academy in September 2011.[10]