STOKE DAMEREL COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Devon, Plymouth

Education Centre Information: Stoke Damerel Community College:

Establishment Type:Foundation 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: None
Total Pupils: 1436
Number of boys: 712
Number of girls: 724
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:VI - Visual Impairment

Background:

Stoke Damerel Community College sits on a hill to the north of Plymouth. From three sides it has a stunning panoramic view over the city. Throughout the southwest Stoke Damerel has built an enviable reputation for excellence. The college has a good library, a state of the art learning resource centre and well-equipped specialist rooms for science and technology, and media. The assembly hall is air-conditioned and equipped for multi-media presentations. The sports hall, drama studio and art areas are all purpose-built specialist rooms. The general classrooms are carpeted and pleasant for learning and working. Completed in September 2004 are its new multi-use games area and a floodlit synthetic sports pitch. As a mathematics and computing college it has invested in an industry-standard computer network running the latest software with over 500 networked computers. The college has a good reputation for its achievements in sport and the arts. The college aims to provide welcoming and caring environment that enables its students to thrive and to take a positive, interactive and responsible role both within the college and the wider community.