The Deanes School
| Type | Foundation School |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Janet Atkinson |
| Location |
Daws Heath Road Thundersley Essex SS7 2TD  England Coordinates: 51°34′05″N 0°35′58″E / 51.56798°N 0.5995°E |
| Local authority | Essex |
| DfE number | 881/5424 |
| DfE URN | 115340 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Website |
www |
The Deanes School is a foundation secondary school located in Thundersley, Essex, England.[1] The school takes its name from an area of forest called The Deanes Wood – so called because it was owned by the Dean of St Paul's Cathedral. West Wood, as it is now known, immediately adjoins the school to the south-east. It is now owned by Castle Point Borough Council.
In September 2013 Essex County Council announced their intention to close The Deanes School due to falling pupil numbers. There was considerable opposition to the proposed closure from local residents,[2] and in February 2014 the Schools Adjudicator ruled that the school would remain open.[3]
In February 2015 it was announced that the school had been awarded a grant from the government's priority schools building programme. The grant will be used for the school science block including the ICT, arts and food technology departments.[4]
References
- ↑ "Home". The Deanes School. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
- ↑ "BBC News - Deanes School to close after council consultation". bbc.co.uk. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ↑ "BBC News - Deanes School in Thundersley 'should stay open'". Bbc.co.uk. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-31370834