Sandhurst School
Academy in Sandhurst, Berkshire, England
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Sandhurst School is a coeducational secondary school located in Sandhurst, Berkshire, England.[3] The headteacher is Gareth Croxon.[2]
| Sandhurst School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Owlsmoor Road , , GU47 0SD England | |
| Coordinates | 51.350937°N 0.782007°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | The opportunity to succeed |
| Established | 1969[1] |
| Status | Open |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Trust | Corvus Learning Trust |
| Department for Education URN | 148850 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Gareth Croxon [2] |
| Gender | Coeducational[3] |
| Age | 11 to 18[3] |
| Enrolment | 1073[3] |
| Houses | Bailey, Gemini, Romer, and Young |
| Colours | Green & Blue |
| Website | https://www.sandhurstschool.org.uk |
History
The school was opened in 1969.[1][4] The first headteacher was Bill Dally.[1] He retired from the post in 1982.[5]
An extension was added to the school in 1971 to accommodate an additional 200 pupils and a youth wing.[6][7]
In 1984, teachers at the school held a "work-in" in the context of strike action.[8] This was intended to show people how much work teachers do in their own time.[8]
In 1986, a siren was installed at the school, to be sounded if a patient escapes from Broadmoor Hospital.[9] As of recently the siren has been decommissioned and does not sound.
In 2020, the drama studio roof collapsing meant pupils had to move to temporary classrooms.[10]
Previously a community school administered by Bracknell Forest Council, in February 2022 Sandhurst School converted to academy status. It is now sponsored by the Corvus Learning Trust.[11]