Ivybridge Community College
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| Ivybridge Community College[1] | |
| Motto | "Be proud of what we achieve" |
| Established | 1958[2] |
| Type | State/Community |
| Principal | Mr Geoffrey Rees, C.B.E. M.A. |
| Chair of governors | Mr Treve Mitchel |
| Specialisms | Sports, Science and Languages |
| Location | Harford Road Ivybridge Devon PL21 OJA England  |
| LEA | Devon County Council |
| Ofsted number | 113541 |
| Students | c.2300 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11 to 18 |
| Houses | Drake and Raleigh |
| School colours | Navy blue & grey [3] |
| Publication | The College Echo |
| Website | www.ivybridge.devon.sch.uk |
| Coordinates: | |
Ivybridge Community College is a state funded Secondary school in Devon, England.[1] Since 1987, Geoffrey Rees has been the principal.[4] It was awarded a sports specialism in 1997, a specialism in Science in 2004 and a third specialism in languages in 2005. It is on the southern slopes of Dartmoor, taking in students from the surrounding 100 square miles of the South Hams, from 14 contributory primary schools.[5] It is large by English standards, with over 2,200 pupils, few of which are from ethnic minorities and 14% are registered special educational needs pupils.[6] The school has a partnership with Yothinburana School in Bangkok, Thailand.[7]
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[edit] Academics
The only secondary school in Ivybridge,[8] Ivybridge Community College offers a range of student facilities[9] and is usually over-subscribed.[1] The college received an outstanding report from ofsted in 2006.[1]
[edit] Sport
Sports facilities include 6 tennis courts, an AstroTurf pitch, 4 basketball courts and a fitness suite;[9] these are also used for extracurricular clubs. In 2006 the year 8 boys’ football team reached the final of the Under 13 Coca Cola Cup[10] and the school rugby team participated in the Sanix World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament.[11]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Stuart Hooper, a professional rugby player, plays for Leeds Carnegie in the Rugby Union and played for the England under 21s.[12]
- Luke Summerfield, a professional footballer, plays for local club Plymouth Argyle.[13]
[edit] Notable teachers
- Michaela Breeze, a sports teacher, won a gold medal weightlifting in the 2002 Commonwealth Games for Wales[14] and won another gold medal in the 2006 Commonwealth Games.[15]
- Geoffrey Rees, the Principal, was given a CBE at Buckingham Palace, London for his services to education in 2003.[16]
[edit] Curriculum
The college curriculum follows the national curriculum of England/Wales and offers French, German and Spanish for a compulsory modern foreign language. Year 9 students in upper classes study a second language as well. Students choose 4 GCSE subjects, with "philosophy & ethics" and Social Studies compulsory. Science is taught for five hours a week compared to 3 each for maths and English. Higher standard science students do Science and Additional Science and lower standard science students study the more vocational Science and Applied Science. The school has a sixth form for students to take AS/A levels and BTEC National Diplomas.[17] The start of the school year in 2009 will be the first year where sixth formers will be doing International Baccalaureate Diplomas as well as A levels.
[edit] Results
Key Stage 3
In 2006, 84% of English students, 86% of maths students and 86% of science students achieved NC level 5 and above at the end of Key Stage 3.[18] All results had improved since 2005 in particular English which rose by from 78%.[19] In 2007 22% of year 9 students achieved a level 7 in Physical Education,[20] compared to 2006's 6%.[21] In the 2006 SATs the percentage of students at level 7 was just 8%, compared to the national average of 9%.[22]
Key Stage 4
Students take GCSEs and BTEC National Diplomas. The average percentage for the year 2002-2005 of students achieving 5 or more A*-C was 78% - 22% higher than the average for England and Devon of 56%.[22]
Key Stage 5
Key stage 5, tertiary education comprises AS levels/A2 levels taken in year 12 13, along with BTEC national diplomas. In 2006, 19% of results were As, 24% were Bs, 30% were Cs, 15% were Ds, 9% were Es and 2% were Us.[22]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d 2006 Ofsted Report. Ofsted. Retrieved on 2008-04-30.
- ^ Background Information. Ivybridge Community College website. Retrieved on 2008-06-01.
- ^ Ivybridge Community College uniform. Ivybridge Community College website. Retrieved on 2008-04-30.
- ^ Principal's welcome message. Ivybridge Community College website. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ The Next Step. Devon County Council. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
- ^ More about Ivybridge Community College. The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ BBC - World Class - Twinning Map. The BBC. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ Secondary School Designated Areas in Devon. Devon County Council. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ a b Ivybridge Community College facilities. Ivybridge Community College website. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ U13 Coca Cola Cup – Boys’ Final. The English Schools Football Association. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ Summary of the first three games. The Christchurch Boys' High School Rugby Club Website. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ Stuart Hooper England Profile. Official England Rugby website. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
- ^ Luke Summerfield profile. Soccerbase. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
- ^ "Breeze claims medal hat-trick", The BBC, 2002-07-31. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ "Breeze lands Welsh lifting gold", The BBC, 2006-03-19. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ "CBEs in this year's New Year Honours", The BBC, 2002-12-31. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ School overview of Ivybridge Community College. Schoolsfinder. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ Pupils at NC level 5 and above in key stage 3 tests. The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ Pupils at NC level 5 and above in key stage 3 tests. The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ Students achieving level 7 at the end of year 9. The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ Students achieving level 7 at the end of year 9. The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
- ^ a b c Ivybridge Community College Prospectus 2006. Ivybridge Community College website. Retrieved on 2008-05-22.
[edit] External links
- www.ivybridge.devon.sch.uk, the school website.
- Satellite image, which is out of date by over 4 years.
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