ST PETER'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND AIDED SCHOOL in Devon, Exeter

Education Centre Information: St Peter's Church of England Aided School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Devon
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Exeter
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1230
Number of boys: 609
Number of girls: 621
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Formed in 1983 from merger of two former high schools: Hele's for Boys and Bishop Blackall for Girls; occupies 'modern and well-equipped' buildings on fine site on eastern edge of city. Good sports facilities provided in form of large playing field and sports hall with a climbing wall. Indoor facilities include specialist rooms for all subjects, drama studio, video area, science laboratories, computer room and well-equipped library. Extra-curricular activities include school bank, guitar club, choir, pop group, Combined Cadet Force, environment club, chess club, juggling, sailing and fund-raising. About 150 pupils receive instrumental tuition; two orchestras and numerous singing and instrumental groups. Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme; Young Enterprise. Drama is 'strong', with annual main production. French and German exchanges; ski trips abroad. 'St Peter's offers an accepting and caring Christian community in which all individuals (governors, staff and students) aspire to excellence'.