Warlingham School
Academy school in Warlingham, Surrey, England
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Warlingham School is a large secondary school with pupils aged 11–16, and also has a sixth form for 16- to 18-year-olds. The school is located in the village of Warlingham, in Surrey, England. It is one of three secondary schools in the district of Tandridge.
| Warlingham School | |
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Tithepit Shaw Lane , , CR6 9YB England | |
| 51.317°N 0.069°W | |
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| Type | Academy[1] |
| Established | 1953 |
Local authority | Surrey |
| Specialist | Business & Enterprise College |
| 138928 Tables | |
| Ofsted | Reports |
Head teacher | Mr Paul Foster |
| Gender | Co-educational[1] |
| Age | 11 to 18[1] |
| Houses | Johnson Chichester Sharman Mallory |
| Colours | Dark blue and White |
| Publication | Bi-termly news publication |
| Number on roll | 1408[1] |
| Website | warlinghamschool.co.uk |
History
In 1951 a new county secondary school build was announced that would take 600 pupils, located in Warlingham.[2] The secondary modern school was opened in phases and completed in 1953.[3] In September 1972 it became a comprehensive school, with the end of selection in Surrey schools.[4] In 2012 it converted to academy status.[5] In May 2017, the Tandridge learning trust was formed, partnering Warlingham with Hamsey Green Primary School, Woodlea Primary School, Tatsfield Primary School and Bletchingley Primary School.[6]
Facilities
The facilities include a sports hall, swimming pool, astroturf, cricket pitches, rugby pitches, a gymnasium and a fitness suite.[7]
Community
Warlingham School is also a Business & Enterprise Specialist School. It helps a number of charities and has a selection of after-school activities, ranging from tennis to tech-crew to LEGO Mindstorm robotics.[citation needed]
The school is part of the Young Chamber Community, which includes students who take part to make a difference to the school's community.[citation needed]
Notable teachers
- Edward Britton - first headmaster.[8]
Notable former pupils
- Amber-Keegan Stobbs - Professional footballer[9]
- Simon King - Cricketer[10]
