Chesterton Community Sports College facts for kids

Chesterton Community Sports College is a school in Chesterton, England. It is a place where both boys and girls learn together. This school is special because it focuses on sports. It helps students develop their athletic skills.

The school is located in the Chesterton area of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. It helps students prepare for their future. Some primary schools, like Chesterton Primary and Crackley Bank, are "feeder schools." This means their students often go on to Chesterton Community Sports College.

In 2006, music and drama became part of the school's learning plan. The school has dedicated teachers for both subjects. This means students can explore their creative talents. Chesterton Community Sports College has also achieved excellent GCSE results. These results show how well students perform in their exams.

The school used to be a "community school." This meant it was managed by the local council. In December 2013, it changed to an "academy." Academies are schools that are funded by the government but run by a trust. Chesterton Community Sports College is now part of the Collective Vision Trust.

What You Learn Here

Students at Chesterton Community Sports College have many different lessons. Each day has twelve half-hour periods. These include important subjects like:

• Maths
• English
• Science
• PHSCE (Personal, Health, Social, Citizenship Education)
• PE
• RMS
• Geography
• Art
• Technology
• Music
• Food Technology
• History
• Computer Science

From Year 9, students choose their GCSE options. This allows them to study subjects they are most interested in. These options can include GCSE Dance and GCSE ICT, among others.

School Facilities

The school has many useful resources for students. These include:

• A library, which is a great place to read and study.
• A hall stage for performances and events.
• An astro-turf football pitch, which is an all-weather sports field.
• A sports hall for various indoor sports.
• Neo-culture technology rooms for modern learning.
• A music room for practicing instruments and singing.
• A drama room for acting and theater.

Students also receive their own personal tablet computers when they start. These tablets help them with their schoolwork. They use programs like Office 360 applications.

Connecting with the School

You can find more information about Chesterton Community Sports College online.

• Official School Website: http://www.ccsc.staffs.sch.uk/