West Hill School
| Motto | "Aim High" |
|---|---|
| Established | 1927[1] |
| Type | Academy |
| Headteacher | Mr RJ Hewitt |
| Specialism | Science College |
| Location |
Thompson Cross Stalybridge Greater Manchester SK15 1LX England |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| DfE URN | 106274 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 866[2] |
| Gender | Boys |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Colours | Blue and Yellow |
| Website | School website |
West Hill School is a secondary academy in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, England specializing in science. It was established in 1927.[1]
All pupils wear a school uniform with a top button fastened and a shirt tucked into the waistband. All pupils must call female teachers ma'am and male teachers sir.
In 2012 work started on building a brand new technology block it officially opened in June 2013. It houses a technology room on the ground floor equipped with a laser cutter,two Hegner jigsaws, two Hegner sanding disks, two pillar drills and 12 computers. Upstairs houses the two RE rooms.
History
West Hill School was formally a home. Home was owned by one Harrison family which was headed by Thomas Harrison. Thomas had four sons and one of them was named William Harrison. In 1922, William built West Hill and his brother Abel built Highfield House.
Later in the year (1922), West Hill was purchased by the Corporation. On 24th Mar 1927, West Hill Council School (boys only school) was started with ten classrooms.[1]
It became a Specialist Science College in September 2004.[1]
On 1 August 2011, West Hill School officially gained academy status.
Higher Staff
Headmaster - Mr Robert Hewitt
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Coordinates: 53°29′12″N 2°03′57″W / 53.4868°N 2.0658°W