WILSTHORPE COMMUNITY SCHOOL in Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

Education Centre Information: Wilsthorpe Community School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Derbyshire
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: 790
Number of boys: 410
Number of girls: 380
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Wilsthorpe Community School is a mixed comprehensive school for pupils aged 11'18. The school is set on a large campus, shared with Harrington Junior School, Parklands Infant School, Brackenfield Special School and English Martyrs Roman Catholic School. The school has two new air-conditioned computer rooms equipped with networked personal computers (PC's). Students follow the full range of national curriculum subjects providing a broad and balanced learning experience. The school has a wide range of clubs/activities for students: art club, computer club, design and technology club, young engineers, science club, special educational needs lunchtime club, athletics club, football club, basketball club, tennis club, rounders club, hockey club and netball club. The school has links with athletics clubs, West Park leisure centre and Friesland leisure centre The school aims to have a school environment that promotes and encourages and supports effective learning.