Description
Hardenhuish School is leading State Secondary school in Chippenham. This is a Non-selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Mixed
Hardenhuish School is a popular, high performing secondary school. They benefit from extensive beautiful grounds with excellent facilities, centred around the original Georgian manor house, on the site of the former Chippenham Grammar School. Our team of staff are highly qualified specialists. We believe that the three-way partnership of pupil, school and parents is vital to enable all children to thrive. Their success needs your support and our school is committed to working with you to provide that.They are fully dedicated to maintaining our strong ethos and high standards, whilst offering experiences relevant to the 21st century, including the use of modern technologies.
Facilities
Curriculum
At Hardenhuish School they believe in providing a broad and balanced curriculum based around the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science . In addition they believe in the benefits of promoting the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils through Personal, Social, Health and Careers Education, Religious Education, Physical Education and Citizenship. This means that the School is committed to providing clearly identified Religious Education (RE), in accordance with a locally agreed syllabus, and a PSHCE programme that includes Relationships and Sex Education and Careers Education.
Sixth Form
The first class, purpose built, specialist accommodation, including top quality study facilities, foster a friendly and professional environment where students are valued and treated as adults. The Advanced Centre houses Sixth Form only classrooms, two common rooms and a large study area. As well as two common rooms, with plenty of bright colourful seating and a kitchen area, the Sixth Form building is equipped with a large study room with ICT facilities for use during students’ free periods. Manor Catering make a delivery to the Sixth Form foyer every lunchtime where there is a wide range of delicious food on offer!
Features
Things to note
Home Learning Support
The focus of the live event was around supporting the wellbeing and remote learning of our young people during the current lockdown. The event included short presentations from Mrs Percy, Dr Bassford, Mr Cobbold and Mrs Glossop before a live question and answer session
Work Experience
At Hardenhuish School they value Work Experience as an integral part of the Careers and Work Related Learning programme. Students in Year 10 and Year 12 undertake work experience on a designated week each July.Work Experience is where the student carries out a particular job or range of tasks, under supervision, within the workplace. As a school, we value the intangible benefits gained through our Work Experience programme and we know that our young people benefit from their experiences.
Enrichment Activities
Throughout the year there are extensive opportunities for pupils to explore existing interests and try new ones both at lunchtime and after school: for example, musical groups, sports, chess, creative writing, trips to art galleries, theatres, and many more. Our very successful Activities Days, which allow pupils to take part in a range of different activities and trips, ensure that each year finishes on a high note
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
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