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| enrolment = 1,236 total
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'''Edgbarrow School''' is a secondary [[comprehensive school]] in [[Crowthorne]], [[Berkshire]], [[England]]. The school is the main state [[secondary school]] in the area, and includes Edgbarrow Sixth Form College. It previously held the title of a [[Business and Enterprise College]] as a [[specialist school]].
'''Edgbarrow School''' is a secondary [[Academy (English school)|Academy School]] in [[Crowthorne]], [[Berkshire]], [[England]]. The school is the main state [[secondary school]] in the area, and includes Edgbarrow Sixth Form College. It previously held the title of a [[Business and Enterprise College]] as a [[specialist school]].


The school has approximately 1,230 pupils, most of whom come from Crowthorne schools, such as Wildmoor Heath School and Oaklands School. The school teaches 11- to 18-year-olds, and has some of the best results in [[Bracknell Forest]] at [[GCSE]] of any non-selective state schools.<ref>[http://education.guardian.co.uk/secondaries/tables/0,,1986411,00.html GCSE results]</ref>
The school has approximately 1410 pupils, most of whom come from Crowthorne schools, such as Wildmoor Heath School and Oaklands School, Hatch Ride school and Crowthorne C of E school . The school teaches 11- to 18-year-olds, and has some of the best results in [[Bracknell Forest]] at [[GCSE]] of any non-selective state schools.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.find-school-performance-data.service.gov.uk/download-data?download=true&regions=867&filters=KS4&fileformat=csv&year=2021-2022&meta=false| title = Download data - Find school and college performance data in England| website = gov.uk | date = 2021–2022 |access-date = 2023-09-07|format = csv|at = PTL2BASICS_94 (% of pupils achieving standard 9-4 passes in both English and mathematics GCSEs)}}</ref>


==School site==
==School site ==
The school is on the boundary of Wildmoor Heath Nature Reserve and covers approximately 5,000 m² (200.5 acres). The school has two large grass playing fields and one [[Artificial turf|astro-turf]] pitch. The sports centre is used by the school for PE lessons taking advantage of their sports hall and dance studio.
The school is on the boundary of Wildmoor Heath Nature Reserve. It has two large grass playing fields and one [[Artificial turf|astro-turf]] pitch. The sports centre, managed by [[Bracknell Forest Council]] until 2017, is used by the school for PE lessons taking advantage of their sports hall and dance studio.


'''The School has seven main buildings:'''
'''The School has seven main buildings:'''
* The Elsey Building, opened in 2021, to replace the previous Main block. Contains classrooms for Maths, English, Languages and Art.
* The Main block, teaching English, mathematics, art, modern foreign languages, drama, music and technology. There is also a gymnasium and a canteen.
* The Hill block, which has student support, progress department..
* The Hill block, which has student support, progress department.
* The Humanities block, teaching geography, history, [[Information technology|ICT]], religious studies and housing the library
* The Humanities block, teaching Geography, History, [[Information technology|ICT]], Religious studies and housing the library
* The Science block
* The Science block
* The Administration block, consisting of the central office, conferencing facilities and reprographics (photocopier)
* The Administration block, consisting of the central office, conferencing facilities and reprographics (photocopier)
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* The Sixth form centre, of which features ground source heating, bat friendly lighting and solar power.
* The Sixth form centre, of which features ground source heating, bat friendly lighting and solar power.


The administration block was built in 2003, whilst the main body of the school was constructed throughout the previous forty years. Prior to the construction of the new admin block, reception was located in a small room near the main hall, which is now a computer room known as IT 1.
The administration block was built in 2003, whilst the main body of the school was constructed throughout the previous forty years. Prior to the construction of the new admin block, reception was located in a small room near the main hall.


==Sixth Form Centre==
==Sixth Form Centre==
[[File:EdgbarrowSixthform.jpg|thumb|The Old Edgbarrow Sixth Form Centre (Now HillBlock)]]
[[File:EdgbarrowSixthform.jpg|thumb|The Old Edgbarrow Sixth Form Centre (Now Hill Block)]]
Over 300 students study at the school [[sixth form]]. The Sixth Form students differ from the school's pupils in that they wear no uniform.
Over 200 students study at the school [[sixth form]]. The college has trialled a [[fingerprint recognition]] system, which teachers have proclaimed to be moderately successful.<ref>[http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39160382,00.htm Dead link]</ref> As well as [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-level subjects]], students can also follow a [[GNVQ]] course, which is an "equivalent" to four GCSEs.<ref>[http://www.qca.org.uk/2586_15095.html Qualifications and Curriculum Organisation]</ref> The sixth form college is within the top 10% of A-level providers in Great Britain.


A new sixth form and business studies building was opened in September 2010 in order to allow for the ever-increasing student population. The new sixth form building features state-of-the-art facilities to improve learning, including: A quiet study area, a student-run tuck shop, surrounding classrooms, and a large communal atrium where students can socialise. The atrium is also used for assemblies and school events.
The sixth form and business studies building was opened in September 2010 in order to allow for the ever-increasing student population, replacing the previous facility, now known as the hill block. The new sixth form building features a quiet study area, a cafeteria, surrounding classrooms, and a large communal atrium where students can socialise. The atrium is also used for assemblies and school events.


== Edgbarrow Swingband ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
The Swingband is a group of swingers, led by Tony Evans, containing brass, wood, percussion, keyboards, and guitars. They have played with each other at many local events and schools including the opening of [[Jennett's Park]] School, Bracknell in autumn 2011.
They have regular appearances at the school concerts, magic shows and other events as well as hosting their own concerts.

== Notes ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.edgbarrowschool.co.uk/ Edgbarrow School website]
* {{Official website|www.edgbarrowschool.co.uk}}


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[[Category:Secondary schools in Bracknell Forest]]
[[Category:Secondary schools in Bracknell Forest]]
[[Category:Community schools in Bracknell Forest]]
[[Category:Academies in Bracknell Forest]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1959]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1959]]
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[[Category:1959 establishments in England]]

Latest revision as of 04:43, 8 September 2023

Edgbarrow School
Address
Map
Grant Road

Crowthorne
,
Berkshire
,
RG45 7HZ

England
Coordinates51°21′46″N 0°47′38″W / 51.3629°N 0.7938°W / 51.3629; -0.7938
Information
TypeAcademy
Established14 September 1959
Local authorityBracknell
Department for Education URN145244 Tables
OfstedReports
Head teacherStuart Matthews
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1540 total[1]
Progress 8 score (GCSE)0.53[2]
WebsiteOfficial website

Edgbarrow School is a secondary Academy School in Crowthorne, Berkshire, England. The school is the main state secondary school in the area, and includes Edgbarrow Sixth Form College. It previously held the title of a Business and Enterprise College as a specialist school.

The school has approximately 1410 pupils, most of whom come from Crowthorne schools, such as Wildmoor Heath School and Oaklands School, Hatch Ride school and Crowthorne C of E school . The school teaches 11- to 18-year-olds, and has some of the best results in Bracknell Forest at GCSE of any non-selective state schools.[3]

School site

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The school is on the boundary of Wildmoor Heath Nature Reserve. It has two large grass playing fields and one astro-turf pitch. The sports centre, managed by Bracknell Forest Council until 2017, is used by the school for PE lessons taking advantage of their sports hall and dance studio.

The School has seven main buildings:

  • The Elsey Building, opened in 2021, to replace the previous Main block. Contains classrooms for Maths, English, Languages and Art.
  • The Hill block, which has student support, progress department.
  • The Humanities block, teaching Geography, History, ICT, Religious studies and housing the library
  • The Science block
  • The Administration block, consisting of the central office, conferencing facilities and reprographics (photocopier)
  • The Sports Centre, which has a 1 main sports hall which is used for sports including basketball, dodgeball and volleyball and a smaller sports hall for yoga and circuits. There are also a dance studio, a fitness suite and outside there are 7 tennis courts, an astroturf and 2 main fields.
  • The Sixth form centre, of which features ground source heating, bat friendly lighting and solar power.

The administration block was built in 2003, whilst the main body of the school was constructed throughout the previous forty years. Prior to the construction of the new admin block, reception was located in a small room near the main hall.

Sixth Form Centre

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The Old Edgbarrow Sixth Form Centre (Now Hill Block)

Over 300 students study at the school sixth form. The Sixth Form students differ from the school's pupils in that they wear no uniform.

The sixth form and business studies building was opened in September 2010 in order to allow for the ever-increasing student population, replacing the previous facility, now known as the hill block. The new sixth form building features a quiet study area, a cafeteria, surrounding classrooms, and a large communal atrium where students can socialise. The atrium is also used for assemblies and school events.

References

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  1. ^ "Edgbarrow School - Absence and pupil population". gov.uk. 2021–2022. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Edgbarrow School - Secondary". gov.uk. 2021–2022. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Download data - Find school and college performance data in England" (csv). gov.uk. 2021–2022. PTL2BASICS_94 (% of pupils achieving standard 9-4 passes in both English and mathematics GCSEs). Retrieved 7 September 2023.
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