BACKWELL SCHOOL in Somerset, North Somerset

Education Centre Information: Backwell School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: North Somerset
Establishment Open Date: 30/11/1999
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/04/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 1689
Number of boys: 857
Number of girls: 832
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Backwell School founded in the 18th century as Nailsea Parochial School, but moved to the present site in Backwell in 1954. The school occupies a large and attractive and attractive site on the northern edge of the village. The school were begun in 1950s and have been to in every decade since. It became a comprehensive in 1969. It is located on a semi-rural campus seven miles from Bristol. Facilities of the school include a theatre, a sports hall, a library and a computer network, as well as a local authority swimming pool, which is used by the school. There is provision for the arts, with drama, art, photography and music as both taught subjects and extra-curricular activities. There are also sports, trips away from the school, both abroad to Europe and more locally, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The school is a member of the North Somerset Federation of schools. The specialist school status (from 2004 September) is performing arts and visual arts. The school arranges a large number of games fixtures as part of the aim to encourage high achievement in every area of school life. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is run at the school and there is an outdoor pursuits programme in conjunction with local providers. Extra-curricular activities offered at the school are football, netball, rugby, tennis, rounders, cross-country and choir. The school aims to provide a happy, safe and secure environment in which each individual can develop its academic potential. The school is a member of the North Somerset Federation of schools. The specialist school status (from 2004 September) is performing arts and visual arts.