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'''Mayflower High School''', founded in 1966, and named after [[the Mayflower]], is a [[coeducational]], [[secondary school]] located in [[Billericay]], [[Essex]] in the [[East of England]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. The school has a mixed intake of pupils aged 11–18 (School years 7 to 13) and is an [[Academy (English school)|academy]]. As of June 2006 the number of enrolled pupils was 1,418.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/pilgrim/publications/Ofsted%20Report%202006.pdf |title=2006 Ofsted Inspection Report |accessdate=2007-01-11 |format=PDF |pages=1 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927185506/http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/pilgrim/publications/Ofsted%20Report%202006.pdf |archivedate=September 27, 2007 }}</ref> Mayflower has specialisms in science and mathematics as well as languages.
'''Mayflower High School''', founded in 1965, and named after the ''[[Mayflower]]'' ship, is a [[coeducational]], [[secondary school]] located in [[Billericay, Essex]] in the [[East of England]] in the United Kingdom. The school has a mixed intake of pupils aged 11–18 (School years 7 to 13) and is an [[Academy (English school)|academy]]. As of June 2006 the number of enrolled pupils was 1,418.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/pilgrim/publications/Ofsted%20Report%202006.pdf |title=2006 Ofsted Inspection Report |access-date=2007-01-11 |format=PDF |pages=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927185506/http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/pilgrim/publications/Ofsted%20Report%202006.pdf |archive-date=September 27, 2007 }}</ref> Mayflower has specialisms in science and mathematics as well as languages.

== Academic qualifications ==
Mayflower offers a range of subjects, all of which are studied by students before year 9, at which point they begin [[GCSE]] courses and by year 10 drop subjects to concentrate on their chosen GCSE subjects. These include English Language and Literature, English Literature, Mathematics, Statistics (top set only), Triple Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), Double Science (Core and Additional), Single Science (Core), Religious Studies, Design and Technology, Technology: Food, Technology: Child Development, Business Studies, Leisure and Tourism, Travel and Tourism, Music, Drama, Art and Design, Applied Art and Design, BTEC Performing Arts, Spanish, French, History Modern World, History Schools Project, ICT, Geography and Physical Education. Alongside this, students study core Physical Education as well as Citizenship (including IT). For a short period this was also accompanied by Learning to Learn, but due to limited success and widespread unpopularity it was quickly scrapped. At GCSE students also have the opportunity to achieve the [[European Baccalaureate]]. At [[A Level]] the subjects available to students increase also to include Economics, Psychology, Sociology, BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business, General Studies, Critical Thinking and the Extended Project Qualification (a subject highly regarded by its leadership team). The school does not offer the [[International Baccalaureate]].


== Specialisms ==
== Specialisms ==
The school prides itself on its two specialisms - mathematics and science, and languages, and supports this with a regular specialisms newsletter distributed amongst its students and parents. Mr Brumby has also spoken publicly about his intention to extend the specialisms to a third in information and communication technology, so as to make Mayflower a regional centre for computer facilities, as well as complementing his recent major spending on updated computer facilities.
The school has specialisms in mathematics and science, and languages, and supports this with a regular specialisms newsletter distributed amongst its students and parents.


A house on site also facilitates the staying of language assistants, natives of either [[Germany]], [[Spain]] or [[France]], to assist students with their language studies, and all three subjects are complemented by trips to the relevant country, previous trips having sent students to [[Santander, Spain|Santander]] and [[Barcelona]].
A house on site facilitates the staying of language assistants, natives of either Germany, Spain or France, to assist students with their language studies, and all three subjects are complemented by trips to the relevant country, previous trips having sent students to [[Santander, Spain|Santander]] and [[Barcelona]].

With regard to its specialism in mathematics and science, the school has an extensive network of teaching and support staff in both subjects, headed by Mrs Mason in science, and Mr Eastwick in mathematics l. Both are supported by staff specialists for each year group, and with regard to science, specialists in either biology, chemistry or physics. Until recently this also included the field of psychology (a subject taken by students at A Level only) but this has now merged with the social sciences faculty instead. Both sciences have a dedicated computer suite.


==Notable former pupils==
==Notable former pupils==
Students from Mayflower's Sixth Form have also gone on to attend prestigious universities, such as the [[University of Oxford]], [[King's College London]], [[University of St Andrews]], [[University of Warwick]], [[University of Bath]], [[University of Birmingham]] , [[Lancaster University]] and [[University of York]].<ref>{{cite journal|title=Sixth Form Prospectus|journal=Mayflower High School Sixth Form Prospectus: September 2013|url=http://www.mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=1288&type=pdf|accessdate=5 December 2012}}</ref>

* [[Karen Gorham]], Bishop of Sherborne in the Church of England
* [[Karen Gorham]], Bishop of Sherborne in the Church of England
* Lee Barnard, professional footballer for Tottenham Hotspur and other clubs.


==References==
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Latest revision as of 00:07, 5 November 2023

Mayflower High School
Address
Map
Stock Road

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CM12 0RT

England
Coordinates51°38′24″N 0°25′52″E / 51.6401°N 0.4310°E / 51.6401; 0.4310
Information
TypeAcademy
Established1965
Department for Education URN137048 Tables
OfstedReports
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1,418 (as of June 2006)
Houses5: Blake, Fry, Lister, Marconi, (two forms normally make up a house e.g. B1, B2) and R1 a special form made in 2018 for an increased number of pupils
Website"Mayflower High School". Retrieved 30 April 2022.

Mayflower High School, founded in 1965, and named after the Mayflower ship, is a coeducational, secondary school located in Billericay, Essex in the East of England in the United Kingdom. The school has a mixed intake of pupils aged 11–18 (School years 7 to 13) and is an academy. As of June 2006 the number of enrolled pupils was 1,418.[1] Mayflower has specialisms in science and mathematics as well as languages.

Specialisms

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The school has specialisms in mathematics and science, and languages, and supports this with a regular specialisms newsletter distributed amongst its students and parents.

A house on site facilitates the staying of language assistants, natives of either Germany, Spain or France, to assist students with their language studies, and all three subjects are complemented by trips to the relevant country, previous trips having sent students to Santander and Barcelona.

Notable former pupils

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References

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  1. ^ "2006 Ofsted Inspection Report" (PDF). p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 11 January 2007.
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