HEART OF ENGLAND SCHOOL in West Midlands, Coventry

Education Centre Information: Heart of England School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Solihull
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/06/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 1338
Number of boys: 659
Number of girls: 679
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Heart of England School is a secondary school and sixth form for boys and girls. The age range of the pupils is 11 to 18. The school was opened in 1957 but further buildings were added in the 1970s, and were recently refurbished. It is situated in a large pleasant commuter village between Solihull and Coventry, with most pupils coming from surrounding villages and fringes of Birmingham and Coventry. Both school and community use the indoor and outdoor recreation and sports facilities continuously. Recent additions include a third computer Information Technology room, fitness room, sixth-form flexible learning centre, geography and technology rooms. It enjoys district, regional and national sporting success and it also provides sports activities such as cross-country, athletics, swimming, basketball and soccer. The school aims to develop a learning community by preparing pupils to be flexible, lifelong learners and global citizens prepared to face the challenges of a changing future.