Hollyfield School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Hollyfield School |
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Surbiton Hill Road
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England
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| Coordinates | 51°23′48″N 0°17′56″W / 51.3967°N 0.2990°W |
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| Type | Academy |
| Motto | 'Scientia Aeterna Est' (Knowledge is Eternal) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Department for Education URN | 137678 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair | Michael Morton |
| Head teacher | Amy Jackson |
| Gender | Co-Educational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,120 |
| Houses | Eagle, Falcon, Osprey |
The Hollyfield School is a school for both boys and girls. It is an academy school found in Surbiton, London, England. About 1,120 students attend the school. Around 220 of these students are in the older sixth form classes.
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School History: How it Started
The Hollyfield School first opened in 1937. It was called Surbiton Central School back then. It was a secondary school for both boys and girls. The school was located on Hollyfield Road in Surbiton.
In 1960, its name changed to Hollyfield County Secondary School. Later, it became simply Hollyfield School. In 1966, the school moved to its current location. The buildings there were once used by Surbiton County Grammar School. Over time, new buildings were added to the site.
In 1987, there was a plan to close Hollyfield School. The idea was to use the buildings as a college for older students. But this plan was not approved, and the school stayed open. In 1995, parents voted, and Hollyfield became a special type of school called a grant-maintained school.
Becoming a Technology College and Academy
In September 2003, Hollyfield School was given a special status. It became a Technology College. This meant it would focus more on technology. The school had worked hard since 1999 to get this status. They raised £50,000 to help with the bid. This award gave the school an extra £800,000 over five years. This money helped them improve their technology resources.
On December 1, 2011, Hollyfield School changed again. It became an academy. This means it is funded directly by the government.
School Houses: Team Spirit
The Hollyfield School has three different houses. Each house has its own color. The houses are:
- Eagle (Red)
- Falcon (Blue)
- Osprey (Yellow)
Students earn 'House Points' for doing great work. This includes good classwork, homework, or joining extra activities. The houses compete against each other all year. At the end of the school year, they have a 'Sports Day'. The house with the most points wins the overall competition.
The houses also play against each other in sports. These competitions have included games like cricket and rugby.
Famous Former Students
Many people who went to Hollyfield School have become well-known. Here are a few:
- Eric Clapton — a famous guitarist, singer, and songwriter
- Finn Cole — an actor
- Joe Cole — an actor
- Ben Hawkey — an actor
- Camilla Kerslake — a classical crossover singer
- Moe Sbihi — a rower who won a medal for Great Britain in the 2012 Olympics
