The Chantry School
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| Established | Reopened 1963 |
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| Type | Academy |
| Head teacher | Dr Andrew Dickenson |
| Chairperson | Tim Nott |
| Location | Martley Worcestershire WR6 6QA England |
| Local authority | Worcestershire |
| DfE URN | 136897 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 700 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Colours | Red/Black |
| Website | www.chantry.worcs.sch.uk |
The Chantry School is a mixed gender secondary school with academy status located in Martley, Worcestershire, England. The school has about 700 students on roll who come mainly from small villages around the edge of Worcester,[1] The school has a Technology College specialism. A July 2009 Ofsted report awarded the school a Grade 1 (Outstanding).[1] The headteacher is Dr Andrew Dickenson, who took over from Steve Jowett in September 2012.
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History
The Chantry High school was established in 1963-moving from its former early 19th century building across the road. The name changed to the Chantry school after becoming an academy in 2010. The original school colours were Maroon and black but have since changed to Red and black.
The School Housing System
The Chantry High School operates a house system in Senior School Fashion. The house system is a main part of the pastoral care system, and there are various house sporting and music competitions every year. There are five houses in total, each named after surrounding hillside areas within a 100-mile radius of the school campus.
| House Name | Additional Info |
|---|---|
| Ankerdine | 5 Miles Away, Popular location for Cycling Hill Climb |
| Bredon | Example |
| Cotswold | Example |
| Malvern | Named after the Malvern hills |
| Woodbury | Example |
Awards
The school has been awarded the Investors in People Status,[1] and the Sportsmark award, and also has Healthy Schools and Green Flag Eco status, and the Extended Services Stamp[1]
Notable alumni
- Nigel Slater, food writer and broadcaster.
- Kit Harington, actor.
- Luke Narraway, rugby player
- Andy Robinson (musician), musician/songwriter
References
External links
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