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'''The Nicholas Hamond Academy''' is a [[Mixed-sex education|coeducational]] [[secondary school]] and [[sixth form]] with [[Academy (English school)|academy status]], located in [[Swaffham]], [[Norfolk]], [[England]]. |
'''The Nicholas Hamond Academy''' is a [[Mixed-sex education|coeducational]] [[secondary school]] and [[sixth form]] with [[Academy (English school)|academy status]], located in [[Swaffham]], [[Norfolk]], [[England]]. The present-day school was the product of a merger of the local grammar and secondary modern schools in 1977. |
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The school is in the south of the town, on the western side of the [[A1065 road|A1065]], next to the leisure centre. A building project to expand the school and integrate the sixth form on the same site was completed in July 2009. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Beginnings=== |
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The foundation of '''Hamond's Grammar School''' is documented in an inscribed stone plaque on its original location, a building behind St Peter & St Paul [[Church of England|CE]] Church. Nicholas Hamond Esq, Lord of the Manor of Swaffham "Gave by Will in 1724 a thousand pounds". "Five hundred pounds for erecting a school House" and "five hundred pounds for endowing the same for instructing 20 boys in reading, writing and arithmetic"'. The inscription continues by hopefully suggesting that: "BENEFACTORS who promote Knowledge Virtues & Industry Deserve to be Recorded on Earth and Rewarded in Heaven".<ref name="OHA-History">{{cite web |last1=Old Hamondians Association |title=History - hamondsgrammar2 |url=https://sites.google.com/site/hamondsgrammar2/home/history |website=sites.google.com |accessdate=18 September 2020}}</ref> |
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Hamond's legacy continued with the setting up of a charity, now known as The Hamond Educational Charity, to manage its endowment. As the school would later become a government-funded school, the charity now endows various bursaries and scholarships for qualified local students.<ref name="hamond.charity">{{cite web|title=Nicholas Hamond|url=http://www.hamondeducationalcharity.org.uk/hamond.html|publisher=The Hamond Educational Charity}}</ref> The school building was constructed on a site behind the church frequently utilised for recreational purposes, hence the name "Campinglands". It had accommodation for the schoolmaster and 40 boys, who were nominated by the vicar. By 1834 there were only 20 free boys, and by 1870 all the students paid fees. A [[National school (England and Wales)|National school]] was built opposite. The [[Elementary Education Act 1870]] ([[33 & 34 Vict.]] c. 75) made education compulsory for children aged 5–10. The changing demographics of the local population led to the closure of the secondary school from 1892 to 1895, leaving the town without any secondary schools during that period of time. In 1896, Hamond's School became an Education Board School solely for secondary aged children. |
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===Grammar school=== |
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The school first established in 1736 as a [[grammar school]]. Until 1976 the school was called '''Hamond's Grammar School''', and the old grammar school building served as the sixth form centre until July 2009. |
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In 1904 it moved to new premises at 20 Market Place, now a [[Grade II listed]] building.<ref name="OHA-History"/><ref name="NHLE">{{National Heritage List for England |num=1269587|desc=20 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7QH|access-date=9 July 2015}}</ref> The vacated building behind the church continued to be used by the parish as a function hall.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swaffham Church Rooms on Camping Land to become flats after plans given green light|url=https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/historic-church-hall-to-become-flats-after-plans-given-green-9281961/|work=Lynn News|date=1 November 2022}}</ref> |
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===Comprehensive=== |
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The school became a comprehensive in 1976 and was renamed '''Swaffham Hamond's High School'''. |
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'''Swaffham [[secondary modern school|Secondary Modern School]]''' was opened in 1955 with a brand-new purpose-built campus on Brandon Road.<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Swaffham Secondary Modern pupils reminisce 60 years after their school first opened|url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/20993117.former-swaffham-secondary-modern-pupils-reminisce-60-years-school-first-opened/|work=[[Eastern Daily Press]]|date=19 May 2015}}</ref> The expansion of [[RAF Marham]] saw a growing number of school-aged children, necessitating the need to expand secondary education provisions as Marham did not have a secondary school.<ref>{{cite news|title=Class of ‘59 from Swaffham Secondary Modern enjoy reunion and tour of town’s Hamond’s High School|url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/21145494.class-59-swaffham-secondary-modern-enjoy-reunion-tour-towns-hamonds-high-school/|work=[[Eastern Daily Press]]|date=8 May 2011}}</ref> |
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In 2009 the school considered becoming a Foundation School, but due to lack of support for the proposal within the key stakeholder groups and surrounding community, the Governors decided not to proceed with the proposed change{{Citation needed|date=June 2009}}. |
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===Merger and later history=== |
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The school also gained specialist status as a [[Maths and Computing College]]. |
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The two schools were merged in 1977 after the [[Tripartite System of education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland|tripartite system]] was abolished. The newly merged school, named '''Nicholas Hamond High School''' was to be located on site of the former secondary modern. The historic Market Place site was vacated and housed the [[sixth form]] centre until 2009.<ref name="NHLE"/> |
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It converted to an [[Academy (English school)|academy]] in 2012 and was renamed accordingly.<ref name="Ofsted">{{cite web |title=Inspection report: The Nicholas Hamond Academy, 14–15 May 2014 |url=https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2391641 |publisher=[[Ofsted]] |accessdate=18 September 2020 |date=6 August 2020}}</ref> |
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===Academy=== |
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On 1 November 2012 the school converted to academy status and was renamed The Nicholas Hamond Academy. |
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The headteacher was dismissed by the trust on 18 October 2016, and replaced by the extant deputy head.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lazzari |first1=Adam |title=Nicholas Hamond Academy principal sacked: Letter to parents says issues did not involve the safety or wellbeing of any pupils currently attending the academy |url=https://www.wattonandswaffhamtimes.co.uk/news/nicholas-hamond-academy-principal-sacked-letter-to-parents-says-issues-did-not-involve-the-safety-or-wellbeing-of-any-pupils-currently-attending-the-academy-1-4740053 |website=Watton and Swaffham Times |accessdate=18 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref> This caused disruption in the school which was identified by an Ofsted Inspection in 2017. The schools grade fell from 'Good' to 'Requires Improvement'.<ref name="Ofsted Report 2017">{{cite web |title=Ofsted Report 2017 |url=https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2747611 |website=ofsted.gov.uk |accessdate=18 September 2020}}</ref> |
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== Enrichment == |
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As of 2009 the school began running an enrichment programme where pupils participate in an activity or learning opportunity outside the standard taught curriculum. Sixth Formers and Year 11 pupils have the option to attend study sessions, instead of (as the rest of the school do) extra-curricular activities. |
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==Curriculum== |
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===Key Stage 3=== |
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*1736-46 - C Hest |
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All students in England are obliged to follow the [[National Curriculum]] and assessed against the [[Progress 8 benchmark]].{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} |
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*1746-67 - R Hest |
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*1767-83 - J Askers |
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===Key Stage 4=== |
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*1783-94 - J King |
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In Key Stage 4 students study a core curriculum and one subject from a restricted list of Computer Science, Geography, History, French, Spanish. They then choose three subjects from the full list of Computer Science, Geography, History, French, Spanish, PE, Business Studies, Travel and Tourism, Health & Social Care, Drama, Music, Art or DT.<ref name="Yr 10 Option">{{cite web |title=Option Choices |url=https://tnha.attrust.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/09/year_9_options_booklet_-_jan_19.docx.pdf |website=tnha.attrust.org.uk |accessdate=18 September 2020}}</ref> |
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*1794-1803 - T Dow |
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*1803-21 - R Harrison |
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===Key Stage 5 Offer=== |
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*1821-45 - J C Hacon |
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The Academy offers four subjects at Key Stage 5 these are: |
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*1845-46 - W H Brain |
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*A-Level Sociology |
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*1846-48 - W Cropper |
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*BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Studies |
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*1848-49 - G C Bailey |
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*OCR Cambridge Technical in Heath & Social Care |
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*1849-51 - W B Manning |
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*BTECNational Extended Certificate in Child’s Play and Development Studies. |
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*1851-57 - J Hacon |
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Both the Business Studies and the Health and Social Care can be extended to the Diploma (equivalent to 2 A-Levels). |
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*1857-60 - H Hacon |
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*1860-62 - Bellamy |
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*1862-92 - C Drury |
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*1892-95 - ? |
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*1895-98 - W E Humphreys |
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*1898-1904 - G Hare |
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*1904-19 - W Nash |
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*1919-38 - R S Purdie |
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*1938-49 - T Welburn |
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*1949-64 - I E N Besley |
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*1964-76 - K M Harre |
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*1976-77 - J I Robinson <ref name="Old Hamondians Association">[https://sites.google.com/site/hamondsgrammar2/tour/-headmasters-teachers-prizewinners-and-prefects Old Hamondians Association: Headmasters, teachers, prizewinners and prefects] Retrieved 2014-01-31.</ref> |
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*1977-1984 W.S. Rollings |
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*1984–2002: Robert Young |
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*2002–2009: Mrs Yvonne Srodzinski<ref name="lynnnews1">[http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/swaffham/Swaffham-school-head-suspended.5201598.jp Swaffham school head suspended], Lynn News, 2009-04-29. Retrieved 2009-06-19.</ref> |
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*2009–2012: Stuart Bailey (appointed May 2009 on an interim basis,<ref name="lynnnews1"/> renewed March 2011 until July 2012<ref>[http://www.hamondshighschool.co.uk/documents/HeadshipLetter.pdf Headship update letter] at hamondshighschool.co.uk, accessed 20 April 2012</ref>) |
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*2012–2016: Cheryl Hill |
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== Notable former pupils == |
== Notable former pupils == |
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{{alumni|date=November 2010}} |
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* [[Lionel Fanthorpe]], priest, entertainer, television presenter, author and lecturer.<ref>[http://www.literaturewales.org/writers-of-wales/i/129650/ Fanthorpe on the Writers of Wales Database] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044638/http://www.literaturewales.org/writers-of-wales/i/129650/ |date=2016-03-04 }}</ref> |
* [[Lionel Fanthorpe]], priest, entertainer, television presenter, author and lecturer.<ref>[http://www.literaturewales.org/writers-of-wales/i/129650/ Fanthorpe on the Writers of Wales Database] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304044638/http://www.literaturewales.org/writers-of-wales/i/129650/ |date=2016-03-04 }}</ref> |
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* [[Andrew Lambert]], Laughton Professor of Naval History in the War Studies Department at King's College London. |
* [[Andrew Lambert]], Laughton Professor of Naval History in the War Studies Department at King's College London. |
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* [[Michael Bourke]], [[Bishop of Wolverhampton]] from 1994–2007 |
* [[Michael Bourke]], [[Bishop of Wolverhampton]] from 1994–2007 |
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* [[Alwyn Davies]], Professor of Chemistry from 1969-91 at [[University College London]] |
* [[Alwyn Davies]], Professor of Chemistry from 1969-91 at [[University College London]] |
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* [[Frank Dye]], sailor |
* [[Frank Dye]], long distance dinghy sailor |
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* [[John Ellis (chaplain)|John Ellis]], RAF chaplain-in-chief |
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Latest revision as of 09:44, 26 June 2024
| The Nicholas Hamond Academy | |
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Brandon Road , , PE37 7DZ England | |
| Coordinates | 52°38′21″N 0°41′21″E / 52.6391°N 0.6892°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | 1736 |
| Trust | Academy Transformation Trust |
| Department for Education URN | 138918 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Principal | Mark Woodhouse |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Website | tnha |
The Nicholas Hamond Academy is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in Swaffham, Norfolk, England. The present-day school was the product of a merger of the local grammar and secondary modern schools in 1977.
History
[edit]Beginnings
[edit]The foundation of Hamond's Grammar School is documented in an inscribed stone plaque on its original location, a building behind St Peter & St Paul CE Church. Nicholas Hamond Esq, Lord of the Manor of Swaffham "Gave by Will in 1724 a thousand pounds". "Five hundred pounds for erecting a school House" and "five hundred pounds for endowing the same for instructing 20 boys in reading, writing and arithmetic"'. The inscription continues by hopefully suggesting that: "BENEFACTORS who promote Knowledge Virtues & Industry Deserve to be Recorded on Earth and Rewarded in Heaven".[1]
Hamond's legacy continued with the setting up of a charity, now known as The Hamond Educational Charity, to manage its endowment. As the school would later become a government-funded school, the charity now endows various bursaries and scholarships for qualified local students.[2] The school building was constructed on a site behind the church frequently utilised for recreational purposes, hence the name "Campinglands". It had accommodation for the schoolmaster and 40 boys, who were nominated by the vicar. By 1834 there were only 20 free boys, and by 1870 all the students paid fees. A National school was built opposite. The Elementary Education Act 1870 (33 & 34 Vict. c. 75) made education compulsory for children aged 5–10. The changing demographics of the local population led to the closure of the secondary school from 1892 to 1895, leaving the town without any secondary schools during that period of time. In 1896, Hamond's School became an Education Board School solely for secondary aged children.
In 1904 it moved to new premises at 20 Market Place, now a Grade II listed building.[1][3] The vacated building behind the church continued to be used by the parish as a function hall.[4]
Swaffham Secondary Modern School was opened in 1955 with a brand-new purpose-built campus on Brandon Road.[5] The expansion of RAF Marham saw a growing number of school-aged children, necessitating the need to expand secondary education provisions as Marham did not have a secondary school.[6]
Merger and later history
[edit]The two schools were merged in 1977 after the tripartite system was abolished. The newly merged school, named Nicholas Hamond High School was to be located on site of the former secondary modern. The historic Market Place site was vacated and housed the sixth form centre until 2009.[3]
It converted to an academy in 2012 and was renamed accordingly.[7]
The headteacher was dismissed by the trust on 18 October 2016, and replaced by the extant deputy head.[8] This caused disruption in the school which was identified by an Ofsted Inspection in 2017. The schools grade fell from 'Good' to 'Requires Improvement'.[9]
Curriculum
[edit]Key Stage 3
[edit]All students in England are obliged to follow the National Curriculum and assessed against the Progress 8 benchmark.[citation needed]
Key Stage 4
[edit]In Key Stage 4 students study a core curriculum and one subject from a restricted list of Computer Science, Geography, History, French, Spanish. They then choose three subjects from the full list of Computer Science, Geography, History, French, Spanish, PE, Business Studies, Travel and Tourism, Health & Social Care, Drama, Music, Art or DT.[10]
Key Stage 5 Offer
[edit]The Academy offers four subjects at Key Stage 5 these are:
- A-Level Sociology
- BTEC National Extended Certificate in Business Studies
- OCR Cambridge Technical in Heath & Social Care
- BTECNational Extended Certificate in Child’s Play and Development Studies.
Both the Business Studies and the Health and Social Care can be extended to the Diploma (equivalent to 2 A-Levels).
Notable former pupils
[edit]- Lionel Fanthorpe, priest, entertainer, television presenter, author and lecturer.[11]
- Andrew Lambert, Laughton Professor of Naval History in the War Studies Department at King's College London.
Hamond's Grammar School
[edit]- Michael Bourke, Bishop of Wolverhampton from 1994–2007
- Alwyn Davies, Professor of Chemistry from 1969-91 at University College London
- Frank Dye, long distance dinghy sailor
- John Ellis, RAF chaplain-in-chief
References
[edit]- ^ a b Old Hamondians Association. "History - hamondsgrammar2". sites.google.com. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "Nicholas Hamond". The Hamond Educational Charity.
- ^ a b Historic England. "20 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7QH (1269587)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ "Swaffham Church Rooms on Camping Land to become flats after plans given green light". Lynn News. 1 November 2022.
- ^ "Former Swaffham Secondary Modern pupils reminisce 60 years after their school first opened". Eastern Daily Press. 19 May 2015.
- ^ "Class of '59 from Swaffham Secondary Modern enjoy reunion and tour of town's Hamond's High School". Eastern Daily Press. 8 May 2011.
- ^ "Inspection report: The Nicholas Hamond Academy, 14–15 May 2014". Ofsted. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Lazzari, Adam. "Nicholas Hamond Academy principal sacked: Letter to parents says issues did not involve the safety or wellbeing of any pupils currently attending the academy". Watton and Swaffham Times. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "Ofsted Report 2017". ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "Option Choices" (PDF). tnha.attrust.org.uk. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Fanthorpe on the Writers of Wales Database Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
