Beverley High School is a girls' comprehensive school in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
| Beverley High School | |
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Norwood , , HU17 9EX England | |
| Coordinates | 53°50′46″N 0°25′50″W / 53.8462°N 0.4305°W |
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| Type | Community school |
| Motto | Pietas |
| Established | 1908 |
| Department for Education URN | 118072 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Sharon Japp |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 852 pupils |
| Website | http://www.beverleyhigh.net/ |
According to government league tables for 2018, it was the highest performing secondary school in the East Riding of Yorkshire, with a Progress 8 score of "well above average".[1] In 2021 the school was rated as "Outstanding” by Ofsted, and "Outstanding" in every category including 6th form.[2]
Beverley High School shares a joint sixth form with Beverley Grammar School.
History
editBeverley High School opened on 23 September 1908. In 1933 its head was Ethel Sandford whose mother, Margaret Sandford had been head of The Queen's School in Chester.[3]
The school celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2008.[4] Some of the school buildings were constructed in 1875, as part of St Mary’s School, which became part of Beverley High School when it opened.[5]
Curriculum
editKey Stage 3/4
editBeverley High School is a five-form comprehensive school for girls, with key stage 3 and 4 for those aged 11–16. At the end of this period, pupils sit the GCSE exams. The school currently has 816 pupils on their roll.
Sixth form
editThe Joint Sixth Form is the final stage before pupils leave school to either seek further education or employment, and is conducted jointly with Beverley Grammar School. Pupils split their time between the two schools. During the Sixth Form pupils sit only A2 exams. The sixth form also accepts pupils who have previously attended other schools.[6]
Notable alumni
edit- Eleanor Tomlinson (2003–2009), Actress[7]
- Lindsey Chapman (1995–2002), TV and radio presenter[8]
- Anna Maxwell Martin (1988–1995), Actress[9]
- Sue Hearnshaw (1972–1979), Athlete[10]
- Hilda Lyon, Engineer, inventor, after whom one of the school's Houses is named[11]
References
edit- ^ "Secondary Performance – schools and colleges in East Riding of Yorkshire". Gov.uk. Retrieved 4 April 2019.
- ^ "Beverley High School Inspection Report 2015". Ofsted. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ Matthew, H. C. G.; Harrison, B., eds. (23 September 2004). "The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. pp. ref:odnb/48664. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/48664. Retrieved 25 January 2023. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ "Beverley High School History". Beverley High School. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Beverley History". Beverley FM. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Joint Sixth Form Entrance Policy 2020-2021 Beverley High School and Beverley Grammar School" (PDF). beverleyj6.co.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Bev teen Eleanor stars in new Hollywood blockbuster Jack The Giant Killer". Hull Daily Mail. 18 January 2012. Archived from the original on 27 May 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ "Olympic Torch honour for inspirational Beverley actress Lindsey Chapman". Hull Daily Mail. 15 June 2012. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
- ^ "Beverley High School Alumni". Beverley High School. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Beverley High School Alumni". Beverley High School. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
- ^ "Blue plaque foran original Beverley High School Girl" (PDF). Beverley High Life. June 2019. p. 2. Retrieved 23 February 2020.