The Deanes
The Deanes (formerly The Deanes School) is a co-educational secondary school located in Thundersley in the English county of Essex.[1]
History
The school takes its name from an area of forest called The Deanes Wood – so called because it was owned by the Dean of St Paul's Cathedral. West Wood, as it is now known, immediately adjoins the school to the south-east. The wood is now owned by Castle Point Borough Council.
In September 2013 Essex County Council announced their intention to close The Deanes School due to falling pupil numbers. There was considerable opposition to the proposed closure from local residents,[2] and in February 2014 the Schools Adjudicator ruled that the school would remain open.[3]
In February 2015 it was announced that the school had been awarded a grant from the government's priority schools building programme. The grant was used for the school science block including the ICT, arts and food technology departments.[4]
Previously a foundation school administered by Essex County Council, in October 2016 The Deanes School converted to academy status and was renamed The Deanes. The school is now sponsored by the South East Essex Academy Trust[5]
Academics
The Deanes offers GCSEs and BTECs as programmes of study for pupils. In addition the school offers The Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme.[6]
Notable former pupils
- Louisa Brownfield, netballer
- Lee Harris, musician
- Paul Webb, musician
- Jacquelene Willmott, Olympic swimmer
References
- ^ "Home". The Deanes Academy. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
- ^ "BBC News - Deanes School to close after council consultation". bbc.co.uk. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ^ "BBC News - Deanes School in Thundersley 'should stay open'". Bbc.co.uk. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
- ^ "Deanes School in Essex to get government improvement grant". BBC News. 10 February 2015.
- ^ "Home | South East Essex Academy Trust". Seeat.org. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ "Intent, Implementation and Impact » The Deanes". thedeanes.academy.
External links
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