Haydon School
Academy in Eastcote, Pinner, Greater London, England
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Haydon School is a mixed secondary school and sixth form in the Northwood Hills area of the London Borough of Hillingdon, Greater London, for students aged 11 to 18. On 1 April 2011, Haydon School became an Academy.
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| Haydon School | |
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Wiltshire Lane , , HA5 2LX England | |
| Coordinates | 51°35′41″N 0°24′49″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | 1977 |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Department for Education URN | 136519 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governors | Tanya Huehns |
| Head teacher | Robert Jones |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1677 |
| Colours | Navy and Gold |
| Website | http://www.haydonschool.com |
History
The school was formed in September 1977 from the union of St Nicholas Grammar School and St Mary's Grammar School for Girls.[citation needed]
It was named after the local family, as was Haydon Hall.[1] Alice Spencer, Countess of Derby, had the hall built in 1630.
Languages
The campus
The Peter Woods Building
The Peter Woods building was opened on Thursday 9 July 2009 by former headmaster and namesake Peter Woods.[citation needed]
Sixth Form Building
Haydon School has over 500 students in its sixth form. It offers advanced level courses on site.
Notable alumni
For notable pupils of St Nicholas Grammar School, see that article.
- Luisa Bradshaw-White — actress[2]
- Heather Couper — astronomer[3]
- Fearne Cotton — presenter[3]
- Mark Paterson — Oscar and BAFTA winning sound engineer[4]