ASHINGTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL in Northumberland, Ashington

Education Centre Information: Ashington Community High School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Northumberland
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1014
Number of boys: 526
Number of girls: 488
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 13-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Ashington High School was opened in 1960 as Ashington Grammar School. It became a comprehensive school in the mid-70s and is now a 13 to 18 high school. The school provides excellent accommodation facilities. All departments provide a well resourced and stimulating learning environment. Other facilities include nine science laboratories, a modern design technology block, and specialist rooms for English, mathematics, languages (including video conferencing), humanities, art, music and business studies. There is a wide selection of clubs and sports teams for students to take part in. Trips are run frequently, such as the history club London visit or English department theatre visits. There are trips to France each year and a skiing trip to Germany, as well as business studies and physical education department visits to Barcelona. The school aims to provide a high standard of education within a caring and challenging environment, helping each member of the school community realise his or her potential.