STANLEY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY in Durham, Stanley

Education Centre Information: Stanley School of Technology:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Durham
Reason Establishment Closed: For Academy
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 633
Number of boys: 302
Number of girls: 331
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

As a Technology College, the school is able to offer a wide range of enrichment activities connected to student's studies in ICT, technology, mathematics and science. These include regular access to the computer network outside of school hours, master classes and other enrichment activities for example digital photography and use of CAD/CAM equipment. Various extra-curricular activities are offered in sports and art, craft and music. Students are encouraged to develop instrumental skills and peripatetic lessons are available in brass, woodwind and strings. Trips and visits are also arranged including field trips, foreign exchange, holidays and trips to theatre and cinema. The school is frequently involved in charity work and over the years it has raised funds for many charities. The school aims to provide the very best teaching and learning environment in which students can achieve their full potential.