CHESHIRE OAKS HIGH SCHOOL, A SPECIALIST SPORTS COLLEGE in Cheshire, Ellesmere Port

Education Centre Information: Cheshire Oaks High School, A Specialist Sports College:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Reason Establishment Closed: For Academy
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2009
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: Has Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 650
Number of boys: 357
Number of girls: 293
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Stanney High School is a smaller than average mixed comprehensive school. Over the last two years the school has improved its facilities tremendously. These include new windows at the back of the school, new sports hall floor, new synthetic athletics track, new design room, three new ICT rooms, new ICT networking, assembly hall equipped with new furniture as well as new lighting and sound systems for music and drama. The school provides a rich and varied programme of extra-curricular activities and clubs which include athletics, badminton, basketball, chess club, computer, cricket, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, fishing, gymnastics, hockey, language club, tennis, trampolining, volleyball, netball, soccer and many more. Drama, music and art classes are also available. The school has achieved Sports College status for September 2004. The school aims to provide a truly caring and supportive system to encourage students to achieve success.