YATELEY SCHOOL in Hampshire, Yateley

Education Centre Information: Yateley School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Hampshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1621
Number of boys: 816
Number of girls: 805
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Yateley school founded in 1968 as the first purpose-built comprehensive school in Hampshire, the school is situated in Yateley, a pleasant town bordering the Hampshire countryside but within reach of west London, Reading, Camberley, and Farnham. Its modern buildings are well maintained and well equipped and set in a landscaped 45-acre site. The school is over-subscribed, with 1.2 applications per place. Facilities include a swimming pool, fitness suite and tennis courts. Separate sciences are offered at GCSE and Spanish, Latin and Classical civilisation are taught to A-level. Art and drama are outstanding. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is offered. The school has ten modern science laboratories, five networked computer suites, a music suite, two drama studios, a new dance studio, sports hall, gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness suite, specialist suites for technology and modern specialised classroom suites for all subjects. Its outstanding sports facilities include: swimming pool and playing fields. The school aims to help pupils to develop personal maturity, confidence and self-esteem while acquiring knowledge and skills relevant to their adult lives.