Yavneh College is a

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, secondary and

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school. A comprehensive with five-form entry for ages 11–18 yrs, it is part of the Yavneh College Academy Trust.

History

When founded, the school was led by headteacher Dr.

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, who died in June 2013 just a few weeks before her planned retirement. In September 2013, Mr Spencer Lewis took over the role of headteacher, having previously had the same role at

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. The school previously had achieved specialist school status as a Business and Enterprise College (before converting to an academy).

References

External links

* Officia
Website
*Yavneh Primary'
Website
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