THORNDEN SCHOOL in Hampshire, Eastleigh
Education Centre Information: Thornden School:
Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Hampshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/04/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 1407
Number of boys: 684
Number of girls: 723
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:
Purpose-built comprehensive opened in 1973 with buildings on two levels overlooking extensive playing fields and open land; specialist performing arts centre as well as specialist science, technology and information and communication technology facilities. Large 400-seat concert hall, with excellent acoustics, opened in 2003. Also gymnasium, large sports hall and floodlit new tennis courts and full-sized floodlit Astroturf pitch with sporting achievements including county and regional success at tennis and badminton. Year system and school council. More than 90 per cent continue their education after 16. Specialist performnig arts college status. Over-subscribed, with 1.1 applications per place.
Address:
Address: Winchester Road
Postcode: SO53 2DW
Hampshire, Eastleigh.
Telephone: 023 80269722
Website: http://www.thornden.hants.sch.uk
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