CHURCHILL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE in Somerset, Winscombe

Education Centre Information: Churchill Community Foundation School and Sixth Form Centre:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: North Somerset
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/07/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Village - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1559
Number of boys: 736
Number of girls: 823
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Churchill Community School opened as a secondary modern on its present site in 1957, and became comprehensive in 1970. It is set in rural surroundings in the small village of Churchill, adjacent to the Mendip Hills. It serves a 35 square mile catchment area in the east of North Somerset, drawing a quarter of its students from Weston-super-Mare. Its campus houses specialist buildings for all subjects including a purpose-built sixth form centre opened in 1996, and very good facilities for the performing arts. Churchill is a specialist performing arts college. There is a community sports centre on the site incorporating a sports hall, indoor swimming pool and other facilities. It maintains strong links with its local community, especially through links with local sports clubs and arts groups and organises a range of charity fundraising events. The school aims to provide a happy learning environment with high expectations, where everyone is valued.