HELE'S SCHOOL in Devon, Plymouth

Education Centre Information: Hele's School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Plymouth
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/03/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 1349
Number of boys: 638
Number of girls: 711
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded as a grammar in 1658, Hele's school moved to its current site on the north eastern fringe of Plymouth, close to Dartmoor National Park, in 1937. New extensions opened in 1970 and an art block was built in 1983. A four hundred thousand pound sixth-form centre was added in 1995, providing 'excellent up to date facilities, with a new suite of music practice rooms completed shortly afterwards.' The school's grounds include 11 acres of playing fields. All students in Year 10 and above are encouraged to take part in the Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, and every student is expected to take part in at least one extra-curricular activity. 'The school cares for the pupils as individuals and value them as such. They are set high standards of dress, work and behaviour and are expected to have an organised apporoach to their learning. They are well supported in pursuance of these aims'.