Chesterton Community Sports College facts for kids

Chesterton Community Sports College is a school for both boys and girls. It's a secondary school and a special Sports College in Chesterton. This area is part of Newcastle-under-Lyme, in Staffordshire, England.

Some of the primary schools that send students here include Chesterton Primary and St. Chads'. In 2006, music and drama became a bigger part of what students learn. The school even has full-time teachers just for music and drama. Recently, the school got its best ever GCSE results, which is super exciting!

Chesterton Community Sports College used to be a community school. This meant it was run by the local council. But in December 2013, it became an academy. Now, it's supported by a group called the Collective Vision Trust.

What You Can Learn at Chesterton

Students at Chesterton Community Sports College have many different lessons. Each day has twelve half-hour periods. You'll learn important subjects like Maths, English, and Science.

Other subjects include PE, RMS, and Geography. You can also explore Art, Technology, Music, and Food Technology. Plus, there's History and Computer Science. From Year 9, students choose their GCSE options. This means you can pick exciting new lessons like GCSE Dance or GCSE ICT.

Cool School Resources

The school has lots of great places to help you learn and have fun. There's a library where you can find books and study. The hall has a stage for performances and events.

For sports, there's an astro-turf football pitch and a sports hall. You'll also find special technology rooms. There's a dedicated music room and a drama room for creative activities. Every student gets their own tablet computer when they start. These tablets come with useful apps like Office 360.