Wadham School
Voluntary controlled school in Crewkerne, Somerset, England
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Wadham School is a school for pupils aged 11–18 situated on a 20-acre (81,000 m2) site on the outskirts of Crewkerne in Somerset, England. The school has been rated Good by Ofsted since May 2014.
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Yeovil Road , , TA18 7NT England 50°53′18″N 2°47′09″W | |
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| Type | Voluntary controlled school |
| Motto | 'Making opportunities to learn and achieve' |
Religious affiliation | Church of England |
| Established | 1971 |
Local authority | Somerset County Council |
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| Ofsted | Reports |
Head teacher | Richard Burgas |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 770 pupils |
| Publication | Wadham Words Wadham Quill |
| Website | http://www.wadhamschool.co.uk/ |
School site
Wadham School opened in purpose built accommodation in 1971, as a Church of England, Voluntary Controlled, Upper Comprehensive, replacing the local former grammar school building.
Links with middle schools
Wadham School receives pupils from two Middle Schools (ages 9–13), Maiden Beech in Crewkerne and Swanmead in Ilminster.
Ofsted: Special Measures
In November 2005, Wadham was placed into Special measures after failing an Ofsted inspection.[1] In June 2007 Wadham successfully left Special Measures, after a full Ofsted inspection showed the school had sufficiently progressed.[2]
Notable former pupils
- Gary Mortimer, hot air balloon pilot
- David Darling, video game designer