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'''Old Hall Comprehensive School''' was located in [[Kimberworth]], [[Rotherham]], [[United Kingdom]]. Originally built in the 1960s, it grew quickly and at the time of its closure it had around 130 staff members and around 1500 students from Years 7-11. |
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At its best its examination results in GCSEs and GNVQs were excellent, raising the bar for other local schools to achieve similarly. Led through possibly its most successful era by headteacher William Bainbridge, it still maintains an admirable level of ex-students going on to study at respected UK universities. |
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| name = Old Hall Comprehensive School |
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| image = Old Hall School logo.png |
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| coordinates = {{coord|53.43447|-1.39796|type:edu_region:GB_dim:100|format=dec|display=inline,title}} |
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| motto = Other People Matter |
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| established = 1950s |
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| closed = {{startdate|df=yes|2004|08}} |
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| type = [[Community school (England and Wales)|Community]] [[comprehensive school]] |
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| head = Bill Bainbridge (at closure) |
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| chair = |
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| specialist = [[Technology College|Technology]] |
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| address = High Street<br />[[Kimberworth]] |
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| city = [[Rotherham]] |
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| county = [[South Yorkshire]] |
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| country = England |
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| postcode = S61 2BD |
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| local_authority = [[Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham|Rotherham]] |
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| dfeno = 372/4010 <!--number taken over by Winterhill School--> |
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| urn = 106950 <!--number taken over by Winterhill School--> |
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| ofsted = Yes |
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| capacity = 1,128 (at closure)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://moderngov.rotherham.gov.uk/uuCoverPage.aspx?bcr=1|title=Meetings, agendas, and minutes|date=26 March 2018|publisher=}}</ref> |
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| enrolment = 1,200 approx. (at closure) |
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| lower_age = 11 |
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| upper_age = 16 |
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'''Old Hall Comprehensive School''' was a [[comprehensive school]] located in [[Kimberworth]], [[Rotherham]], [[South Yorkshire]], [[England]]. It merged with [[Kimberworth Comprehensive School]] to form [[Winterhill School]] in September 2004. |
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Many ex pupils will remember the temporary classrooms which actually remained there for many years. The Pink Palace is probably the most famous one which was then painted an unsightly green colour. Before the City Learning Centre was opened the school also had an eas and a west hall. The covered walkways were also a feature of the school which meant on wet days you may get wet as you moved around the school. |
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==History== |
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It was tradition in this school to hold a 'Long March' every year, organised by Mr Copley in which all pupils would be sponsered to walk around Rother Valley Country Park. Unfortunatly this tradition has not been continued, even though it was a very enjoyable event when all the school got together. The first people round were the first ones back and it meant half a day off school! |
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The school opened in the 1950s and moved into its own buildings in January 1959. It was originally a [[secondary modern school]], but became a comprehensive school in 1966. The school's buildings were extended in 1973. It gained [[Technology College]] status in 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oldhall.rotherham.sch.uk/history.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041206170326/http://www.oldhall.rotherham.sch.uk/history.asp|url-status = dead|archivedate=6 December 2004|title=Old Hall School Technology College|date=6 December 2004|publisher=}}</ref> |
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There were many great teachers which influenced the children of Old Hall Comprehensive School such as Mr Holmes (The colourblind science teacher) and Mr Maderaz (Excellent Maths teacher determined to get the best from pupils) . The school also suffered some great losses including Mrs Fawdry who was an excellent teacher and did a great job of making History fun. |
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Old Hall School ceased to exist under its old name as of September 2004 when the neighbouring Kimberworth Comprehensive School closed and all pupils transferred to Old Hall, now renamed [[Winterhill School]]. Legally, Winterhill is the same entity as Old Hall, though Winterhill is generally considered to be a completely new school. |
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==The school site== |
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The school had no 6th-form college attached to it but many of its students proceeded to study A-Levels and other further qualifications at Rotherham colleges. |
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The school structure consisted of mostly [[timber frame]] buildings, constructed in the 1970s and linked by covered walkways intended to provide some protection from the elements for pupils making their way between classes. These were augmented in the 1990s by several temporary classrooms, needed to accommodate the rising numbers of pupils, before the school was eventually demolished to make way for the new [[Winterhill School]] building. Before the [[City Learning Centre]] was opened the school had two assembly halls, known as the East Hall and the West Hall. |
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==Academic performance== |
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At the time of its closure, the school had around 130 staff members and around 1,200 pupils from between the ages of 11 and 16. The school had no [[sixth form]], but many leaving pupils went on to study [[A-levels]] and other further qualifications at nearby colleges, principally [[Thomas Rotherham College]] and [[Rotherham College of Arts and Technology]]. At its best, examination results in [[General Certificate of Secondary Education|GCSEs]] and [[General National Vocational Qualification|GNVQs]] at Old Hall were among the best in the area: in 2003 (the year before the school finally closed), 61% of pupils attained 5 or more A*-C grades or equivalent, compared to a national average of 53% and a local average of 45%.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/cgi-bin/performancetables/dfe1x2_04.pl?Mode=Z&No=372&Base=b&X=1&Type= |title=Secondary Schools 2004 |accessdate=30 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090503151334/http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/cgi-bin/performancetables/dfe1x2_04.pl?Mode=Z&No=372&Base=b&X=1&Type= |archivedate=3 May 2009 |url-status = dead}}</ref> |
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==Long March== |
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A tradition in the school was the holding of a “Long March” each year, in which all pupils in the school took part in a [[sponsor (commercial)|sponsor]]ed walk to raise money for local and national [[charities]]. Originally taking place around Kimberworth and Scholes.[[Derwent Reservoir (Derbyshire)|Derwent]] and [[Ladybower Reservoir|Ladybower]] Reservoirs in the [[Peak District]], it was later moved to [[Rother Valley Country Park]] due to safety concerns. The tradition has been continued by pupils at [[Winterhill School]], to raise money for an astro-turf pitch. |
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==Ofsted inspections== |
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Between the commencement of [[Ofsted]] inspections in September 1993 and the school's closure in August 2004, it underwent two full inspections: |
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! Date of inspection !! Outcome !! Reference |
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| 31 October – 4 November 1994 || ??? || |
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| 28 September – 2 October 1998 || Very good || [http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/759573/urn/106950.pdf Report] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.transformschools.co.uk/rotherham/school10_old.htm Description of Old Hall/Winterhill school at the time of its demolition] |
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* [http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/School-inferno-mystery-probe.828508.jp Fire on 26 July 2004] |
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Latest revision as of 12:48, 3 September 2023
| Old Hall Comprehensive School | |
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| Address | |
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High Street Kimberworth , , S61 2BD England | |
| Coordinates | 53°26′04″N 1°23′53″W / 53.43447°N 1.39796°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Community comprehensive school |
| Motto | Other People Matter |
| Established | 1950s |
| Closed | August 2004 |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Specialist | Technology |
| Department for Education URN | 106950 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Bill Bainbridge (at closure) |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 1,200 approx. (at closure) |
| Capacity | 1,128 (at closure)[1] |
Old Hall Comprehensive School was a comprehensive school located in Kimberworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England. It merged with Kimberworth Comprehensive School to form Winterhill School in September 2004.
History
[edit]The school opened in the 1950s and moved into its own buildings in January 1959. It was originally a secondary modern school, but became a comprehensive school in 1966. The school's buildings were extended in 1973. It gained Technology College status in 1998.[2]
Old Hall School ceased to exist under its old name as of September 2004 when the neighbouring Kimberworth Comprehensive School closed and all pupils transferred to Old Hall, now renamed Winterhill School. Legally, Winterhill is the same entity as Old Hall, though Winterhill is generally considered to be a completely new school.
The school site
[edit]The school structure consisted of mostly timber frame buildings, constructed in the 1970s and linked by covered walkways intended to provide some protection from the elements for pupils making their way between classes. These were augmented in the 1990s by several temporary classrooms, needed to accommodate the rising numbers of pupils, before the school was eventually demolished to make way for the new Winterhill School building. Before the City Learning Centre was opened the school had two assembly halls, known as the East Hall and the West Hall.
Academic performance
[edit]At the time of its closure, the school had around 130 staff members and around 1,200 pupils from between the ages of 11 and 16. The school had no sixth form, but many leaving pupils went on to study A-levels and other further qualifications at nearby colleges, principally Thomas Rotherham College and Rotherham College of Arts and Technology. At its best, examination results in GCSEs and GNVQs at Old Hall were among the best in the area: in 2003 (the year before the school finally closed), 61% of pupils attained 5 or more A*-C grades or equivalent, compared to a national average of 53% and a local average of 45%.[3]
Long March
[edit]A tradition in the school was the holding of a “Long March” each year, in which all pupils in the school took part in a sponsored walk to raise money for local and national charities. Originally taking place around Kimberworth and Scholes.Derwent and Ladybower Reservoirs in the Peak District, it was later moved to Rother Valley Country Park due to safety concerns. The tradition has been continued by pupils at Winterhill School, to raise money for an astro-turf pitch.
Ofsted inspections
[edit]Between the commencement of Ofsted inspections in September 1993 and the school's closure in August 2004, it underwent two full inspections:
| Date of inspection | Outcome | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 31 October – 4 November 1994 | ??? | |
| 28 September – 2 October 1998 | Very good | Report |
References
[edit]- ^ "Meetings, agendas, and minutes". 26 March 2018.
- ^ "Old Hall School Technology College". 6 December 2004. Archived from the original on 6 December 2004.
- ^ "Secondary Schools 2004". Archived from the original on 3 May 2009. Retrieved 30 September 2007.