EAST BRIDGWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL in Somerset, Bridgwater

Education Centre Information: East Bridgwater Community School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Somerset
Reason Establishment Closed: For Academy
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2012
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: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 731
Number of boys: 366
Number of girls: 365
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

East Bridgwater Community School is a combination of an 11-16 co-educational day school, adult education centre, youth centre and sports centre. It has achieved Specialist Arts College status for the Performing and Visual Arts. The school is situated on the eastern side of Bridgwater. It houses five computer suites with up to date equipment. The computers are networked to enable curriculum and internet access throughout the school. Recently five brand new science laboratories were built. The school has excellent sporting facilities including a gymnasium and a sports hall. It has teams competing successfully in area leagues in hockey, football, netball, badminton, basketball, rugby and cricket. The school has an excellent reputation in the arts. Within music a range of activities are offered including pop choir, junior band, keyboard club and steel pan group. Students also perform regularly in school productions, concerts and local events. Many opportunities are available for students to take part in a wide range of residential experiences away from home. The school has achieved the Investor in People status for the fourth time. The school aims to provide a safe, secure and stimulating working environment to provide an education dedicated to maximising opportunities and realising the potential of all adults and students within the school community.