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Education In Luton
This is a list of schools in Luton, in Bedfordshire, England. State-funded schools Primary schools *Beech Hill Community Primary School *Beechwood Primary School *Bramingham Primary School *Bushmead Primary School *Chantry Primary Academy *Crawley Green Infant School *Dallow Primary School *Denbigh Primary School *Downside Primary School *Farley Junior Academy *The Ferrars Academy *Ferrars Junior School *Foxdell Infant School *Foxdell Junior School *Hillborough Infant School *Hillborough Junior School *Icknield Primary School *Leagrave Primary School *The Linden Academy *Maidenhall Primary School *The Meads Primary School *Norton Road Primary School *Parklea Primary School *Pirton Hill Primary School *Putteridge Primary School *Ramridge Primary School *River Bank Primary School *Sacred Heart RC Primary School *St Joseph's RC Primary School *St Margaret of Scotland RC Primary School *St Martin de Porres RC Primary School *St Matthew's Primary School *Someries Infant School *S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luton
Luton () is a town and unitary authority with borough status, in Bedfordshire, England. At the 2011 census, the Luton built-up area subdivision had a population of 211,228 and its built-up area, including the adjacent towns of Dunstable and Houghton Regis, had a population of 258,018. It is the most populous town in the county, from the County Towns of Hertford, from Bedford and from London. The town is situated on the River Lea, about north-north-west of London. The town's foundation dates to the sixth century as a Saxon outpost on the River Lea, from which Luton derives its name. Luton is recorded in the Domesday Book as ''Loitone'' and ''Lintone'' and one of the largest churches in Bedfordshire, St Mary's Church, was built in the 12th century. There are local museums which explore Luton's history in Wardown Park and Stockwood Park. Luton was, for many years, widely known for hatmaking and also had a large Vauxhall Motors factory. Car production at the plant be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lealands High School
Lealands High School, formerly Sundon Park Comprehensive School, is a foundation school for 11 to 16 year olds located in Sundon Park, Luton. The school attracts students from Sundon Park and across Luton and Bedfordshire. It was judged good with outstanding behaviour and safety by Ofsted in 2013 and confirmed to continue being a good school overall in March 2017 following a short inspection by Ofsted. In 2014 the school was placed in the top 100 most improved secondary schools for GCSE results including English and maths over a sustained period. Main feeder schools include Sundon Park Juniors School, Leagrave Primary and Pirton Hill, although students join Lealands from primary schools across Luton and the surrounding areas. Specialism As of September 2006, the school was awarded 'Specialist Sports College' status. This was part of a nationwide plan spearheaded by the Department of Education to raise standards in education. The school has seen various improvements in its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schools In Luton
This is a list of schools in Luton, in Bedfordshire, England. State-funded schools Primary schools *Beech Hill Community Primary School *Beechwood Primary School *Bramingham Primary School *Bushmead Primary School *Chantry Primary Academy *Crawley Green Infant School *Dallow Primary School *Denbigh Primary School *Downside Primary School *Farley Junior Academy *The Ferrars Academy *Ferrars Junior School *Foxdell Infant School *Foxdell Junior School *Hillborough Infant School *Hillborough Junior School *Icknield Primary School *Leagrave Primary School *The Linden Academy *Maidenhall Primary School *The Meads Primary School *Norton Road Primary School *Parklea Primary School *Pirton Hill Primary School *Putteridge Primary School *Ramridge Primary School *River Bank Primary School *Sacred Heart RC Primary School *St Joseph's RC Primary School *St Margaret of Scotland RC Primary School *St Martin de Porres RC Primary School *St Matthew's Primary School *Someries Infant School *S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luton Sixth Form College
Luton Sixth Form College is a sixth form college in the Barnfield area of Luton, Bedfordshire, England. History In 1904 Luton Council acquired the Modern School, which was a mixed-sex secondary school. This school moved into new buildings in ''Park Square'' in 1908 (now the site of the University of Bedfordshire). By 1919 the school had grown significantly and further expansion was needed. A new building was constructed at ''Alexandra Avenue'' for the girls (now the site of Denbigh High School). This school was named Luton High School for Girls; the boys continued at the old site in ''Park Square''. Grammar school Again expansion meant that a new building was needed and, in 1938, the current college was built on the north side of ''Bradgers Hill Road'' as the new site for Luton Modern School. At that time, the school was on the northern edge of the developed area of Luton, with open countryside beyond. In 1944 the school became Luton Grammar School. A mixed-sex technical col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barnfield College
Barnfield College is the largest further education college in Bedfordshire, England, with two campuses in Luton. Campus locations *New Bedford Road Campus, New Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7BF *Technology Campus, Enterprise Way, Luton, LU3 4BU Faculty areas Faculty of Business Enterprise and Retail * Business and Management * Hospitality and Catering * Accountancy * Higher Education Faculty of Creative Arts * Art and Design * Hairdressing * Media and Communications * Beauty and Holistic Therapy * Performing Arts and Music * Fashion and Textiles * Higher Education Faculty of Technology * Construction Trades * Plumbing * Electrical * Computing * Engineering * Networking * Motor Vehicle * Higher Education Faculty of Care, Public Services, Sport and Leisure * Child Care * Public Services * Health and Social Care/HE * Sport and Fitness * Travel and Tourism * Dental * Higher Education/Access Faculty of Skills Development * Additional and Learning Support * Functional Skills * Lang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woodlands Secondary School, Luton
Woodlands Secondary School is a Secondary school that caters for students with severe or profound learning difficulties, aged between 11 and 18. Located in Luton, England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe b ..., the school currently caters for 265 young people. Sandra Clarke has been headteacher at the school since September 2021, having previously been the Deputy Head since 2012. Ethos The School aims to prepare students for the transition to adult life and to maximise their independence skills. The school works with parents and guardians to support them with their child's education. References External links Homepage {{authority control Special schools in Luton Special secondary schools in England Community schools in Luton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stopsley High School
Stopsley High School is a co-educational secondary school located in the Stopsley area of Luton, Bedfordshire, England. History In September 2002 Stopsley High became a designated specialist sports college. It was re-designated in 2007 with Music nominated as its second subject. As a part of Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme the school's capacity was expanded from 990 to 1350. Previously a foundation school administered by Luton Borough Council, in September 2021 Stopsley High School converted to academy status. It is now sponsored by the Middlesex Learning Trust. Uniform The main colours of the Stopsley High Schools uniform are black and blue. Boys wear black trousers and girls have the option of black trousers or a black skirt. The tie is black and blue with the school logo, but prefects wear special ties with their house logo replacing the school's. The shirt can be accompanied by a black jumper with the Stopsley motif on the left breast. The Stopsley High ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockwood Park Academy
The Stockwood Park Academy is a Mixed secondary school and sixth form located in Rotheram Avenue Luton, Bedfordshire, England and is part of The Shared Learning Trust, a multi-academy trust in Luton and Central Bedfordshire. History What is now Stockwood Park Academy was formed by the amalgamation of Stockwood and Rotheram High Schools. Stockwood High School in Cutenhoe Road was described as Luton's most expensive school when it was built in 1967. It was sound-proofed to cut out noise due to it being situated beneath a Luton Airport flight path In the United States, airways or air routes are defined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in two ways: "VOR Federal airways and Low/Medium Frequency (L/MF) (Colored) Federal airways" These are designated routes which aeroplanes f .... Facilities included an indoor heated swimming pool and two halls. The official opening was held in October 1968. In 1988 Rotheram High School, a school situated in Farley Hill app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Elizabeth School, Luton
Queen Elizabeth School (formerly Ashcroft High School) is a coeducational secondary school located in the Crawley Green area of Luton in the English county of Bedfordshire. History At the time of a 2016 Ofsted report, about 15% of the students were White British; 60% were Asian or British Asian from Bangladeshi, Pakistani, or Indian backgrounds; and 25% were Black or Black British from Caribbean or African backgrounds. Ninety students spoke English as an additional language at an early stage of development. The school had an above average proportion of students eligible for free school meals. The percentage of students identified with learning difficulties and/or disabilities was above the national average, while the number of students with a statement of special educational needs was in line with the national average. In 2018, Ashcroft High School was named as one of the worst performing schools in the United Kingdom as one of the 346 facilities which fell below the Governmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Putteridge High School
Putteridge High School is a co-educational secondary school located in the Putteridge area of Luton, in the English county of Bedfordshire. History It was previously a community school administered by Luton Borough Council. The school was also awarded specialist status as a Mathematics and Computing College. In February 2013, Ofsted rated this as a 'Good School'. This article contains quotations from this source, which is available under th Open Government Licence v3.0 © Crown copyright In March 2017 Putteridge High School converted to academy status and is now sponsored by the Chiltern Learning Trust. In 2019 the first Ofsted inspection of the school after academy conversion was rated as 'Good', with the school said to be showing rapid improvement. This article contains quotations from this source, which is available under th Open Government Licence v3.0 © Crown copyright The school was also awarded the International School Award for 2018 to 2021. Buildings In 2019 it w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lea Manor High School
Lea Manor High School is a coeducational secondary school located in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. History Lea Manor High School opened in 1974. It became a specialised Performing Arts college in 2007. Lea Manor High School is underwent building and refurbishing work under the government's Building Schools for the Future Programme (BSF) and was one of the first schools in Luton to be transformed. The building firm Wates Group won the contract to rebuild or remodel every secondary school in Luton. Phase one of the remodelling was completed and opened to students in Autumn 2009. This phase included technology rooms and three new science laboratories. In April 2010, the first section of phase two opened which included a Science 'Heart Space' with six laboratories leading off from it. The space is used as a flexible teaching area and has new Apple Inc. iMacs, interactive whiteboards and a plasma TV. In May 2010, the Adult Education facilities relocated from the existing build ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
