RALPH ALLEN SCHOOL in Somerset, Bath

Education Centre Information: Ralph Allen School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/07/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1120
Number of boys: 571
Number of girls: 549
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Situated on the south side of Bath; curriculum covers wide range of academic and vocational courses; strong system of support helps students of all abilities. A school-wide tutor programme helps staff to monitor the development and achievement of individual students. An extensive programme of clubs includes athletic, intellectual, musical, artistic, recreational, technological and spiritual activities; the school aims to involve each pupil in at least one activity beyond the timetabled school day. Tennis, rugby, cricket, football, rounders, basketball, badminton, trampolining and gymnastics are some of the sports available; dancers from the school appear in the annual showcase performance at Bath's Stages. Specialist science college status. Before-school care, from 8.15am. Over-subscribed, with 1.3 applications per place. Artsmark Silver; Sportsmark Gold; Investor in People status; training school status. Ethos: 'The school aims to provide a successful learning environment in which pupils and students are encouraged to achieve their full potential in every area'.