PERINS SCHOOL A COMMUNITY SPORTS COLLEGE in Hampshire, Alresford

Education Centre Information: Perins School A Community Sports College:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Hampshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/07/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1047
Number of boys: 563
Number of girls: 484
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Located 10 miles east of Winchester in New Alresford, a Georgian market town; serves the town and surrounding villages; nursery on site, as well as a health and fitness suite open to the community and an outdoor floodlit Astroturf all-weather pitch. School councils, prefects, mentors, and citizenship projects. Each year there are a number of visits that support the curriculum and the aims of the school. Physical education department takes students abroad on dance and rugby tours. At lunchtime and after school, students can choose to take part in extended learning programme; activities include photography, film club, ICT, chess, war games club and wide range of sporting activities. Specialist sports college status. Over-subscribed, with 1.25 applications per place. Artsmark Gold (2004); Sportsmark Gold (2003); Investor in People status (2001); DfES achievement award (2001). Ethos: 'The school aims to provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment'.