Horsforth School

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Horsforth School
Motto	Opportunity and Achievement for All
Type	Comprehensive
Headteacher	Steve Jex B.Sc.(Econ) M.Ed.
Specialism	Science College
Location	Lee Lane East Leeds West Yorkshire LS18 5RF England
Gender	Mixed
Ages	11 to 18
School colours	Green,Black
Website	http://www.horsforth.leeds.sch.uk/

Horsforth School is a state school in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Located in Horsforth, it educates around 1,500 boys and girls, aged 11 to 18. It is well known as one of Leeds' best comprehensive schools for its excellent exam results and state of the art facilities^{[citation needed]}. Last year 93% of students received A-C GCSE results. The school is led by Steve Jex. The assistant headteachers are John Dooley, Keith Bothamley, Julie Rowett and Franchesca Morris. Horsforth School also includes a post 16 centre.

[edit] Notable former students

A notable former student was James Milner, a footballer who has played for the England Under-21s, Leeds United and Newcastle United.

[edit] Teachers of Horsforth School

Science Teachers are Mrs Wain (Head of Department), Miss C Wright (Director of Science), Mr Peters (Head of Biology) Mr Macintosh Mr Hume, Mr Oxley, Mrs Lucas, Mr Caden, Mr King, Ms Ward, Miss Stothard, Mr Mulvaney, Mr Shovlin and Miss Pettifer
Maths Teachers are Mr Weeks (Head of Department), Mr Gazey (although leaving this academic year), Ms Lee, Miss Elliot, Miss Symonds, Miss Lowery, Mrs Pearce and Mr Crow
English Teachers are Mr P Snowden (Head of Department), Miss L Anderson, Miss R Dobson, Mr M Currie, Miss Gibbs, Miss Holt, Miss K Bryant, Miss Peel, Mrs Taylor Mr Berry and Miss Lonsdale
Modern Language Teachers are , Miss A Lacy (Head of Department), Miss A Taylor, Mr J Bovington, Mr S Moxon, Mrs Farrell, Mrs G Ellison and Miss York
Geography Teachers are Mrs B Wilson (Head of Department), Mr G McKenny , Mrs S Sanderson, Mrs J Collis and Mrs R Priest
History Teachers are Mr R Murgatroyd (Head of Department), Mr S Mason (Head of Post 16), Miss Wilmore, Miss Lewis and Mrs R Priest
ICT Teachers are Mr A Degerdon (Head of Department), Mr R Emmett, Mr R Moss and Miss R Ely
Design and Technology Teachers are Mrs H Duke (Head of Department), Mrs T Acharya, Mrs K Carrara, Mr N Stables, Mr A Carruthers, Miss A Flemming, Mrs Gordon, Mrs Hazel, Mr G Collins and Mr Jones
Art Teachers are Mr A Butler (Head of Department), Mrs A Merridith, Miss Rawson, Mr McGee and Mrs Barraclough
PE Teachers are Mr P Gray (Head of Boys PE), Mr D Curtis, Mrs D Waltho (Head of Girls PE), Miss B Leach and Mrs E Dewer
Music Teachers are Mr J Spinks (Head of Department) and Mr I Lenihan
Drama Teachers are Mrs Kendal (Head of Department)and Mrs Noble
RE Teachers are Mrs Nowell (Head of Department), Mr Gardener (although leaving this academic year) and Miss Spence
Business Teachers are Ms Kemp and Mr Stoddart
ASDAN Teachers are Miss Butler and Miss Forest
Health and Social care teacher is Mrs Nealon (Head of department)
Leisure and Tourism teacher is Mrs Forster