THE HERMITAGE SCHOOL in Durham, Chester le Street

Education Centre Information: The Hermitage School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Durham
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/03/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1021
Number of boys: 505
Number of girls: 516
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1976, this very wide-ranging school offers learning opportunities to a full range of students in terms of ability and social adjustment. It has been a technology college since 1997, but arts, humanities and physical education are seen as equally important. The school is very much the focus of learning within the community and its long opening hours promote an open access approach. There are also links with local business and commerce. The school has over 950 full-time and 1,000 part-time students. It offers a full range of extra-curricular activities and students have found outstanding success in sport and the arts. The work of the school is supported by a strong contingent of parents who work relentlessly to improve the facilities available for students. In partnership with other schools, the school has established an online learning resource that provides and helps other schools to construct their own websites. The school aims to provide positive, caring, supportive, high achieving with a commitment to continuous improvement.