Stoke Newington School (SNS) is a secondary school situated in Stoke Newington, in the London Borough of Hackney.

History

The school is an amalgamation of Clissold School and

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, with the new school founded in 1982 in the building of the former Clissold School. In 2002, the school's ''Media Arts'' specialism was granted by the then Department for Education and Skills (DfES). A second specialism in science was awarded by the DfES in 2005, hence the title ''Media Arts & Science College'' in use by the school since 2006. The

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ended in 2011. The current Head Teacher of the school is Zehra Jaffer, who succeeded Annie Gammon in 2018. In the 2007 report produced by the

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(Ofsted), Stoke Newington School was described as "an outstanding school with a culture of high expectations" and that "close attention to making sure that all students do as well as they possibly can characterises the school's leadership and management at all levels". Stoke Newington School has a

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which was launched in September 2006. Major renovation of the school under the '

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' (BSF) programme was completed in 2010.

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awards. The school also pioneers the use of 'behaviour mentors', who aim to reduce bullying and discrimination. The school was highly praised in its Ofsted report for its anti-bullying strategy.

Notable alumni

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, actress (attended 2004–2009) *

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, actress (attended 1983–1988) *

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, Olympic boxer (attended 2004–2009) * Liam Charles , baker/tv personality attended 2008-2015 *

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Stoke Newington School Secondary schools in the London Borough of Hackney Educational institutions established in 1982 1982 establishments in England Community schools in the London Borough of Hackney Stoke Newington