The Brunts Academy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Brunts Academy |
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The Park
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| Coordinates | 53°09′05″N 1°11′23″W / 53.1515°N 1.1896°W |
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| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Latin: Nil mortalibus ardui est (Nothing is impossible for humankind) |
| Established | 1709 |
| Founder | Samuel Brunt |
| Department for Education URN | 137763 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Principal | Rachel Sutcliffe |
| Senior Deputy Headteacher | Jess Pearson, Lindsey Maycock |
| Deputy Principal | Steve Taylor, Michelle Hackett |
| Executive Principal | Chris Fisher |
| Director of Post 16 | Martin Fiddimore |
| Secondary years taught | Year 7 through Year 13 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1451 |
| Colour(s) | Gold Green Grey Purple Black |
| Sixth form | 288 |
| Local affiliations | Greenwood Academies Trust |
| SENCo | Yasmin Ensor |
The Brunts Academy is a large secondary school located in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust. The school is known for its focus on the performing arts.
Over the years, it has been a grammar school and a secondary technical school. Its history goes back to a gift from Samuel Brunt in 1709. The school officially became The Brunts Academy on January 1, 2012. On December 1, 2022, The Brunts Academy joined the Greenwood Academies Trust.
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The History of Brunts Academy
The Brunts Academy's story began with a small school founded in 1687. In 1709, a man named Samuel Brunt left money in his will. He wanted local children to learn useful skills for a job.
By 1831, thanks to Brunt's gift, 40 boys and girls were learning to read, write, and do arithmetic. The girls also learned needlework. About 60 years later, the school and Brunt's gift were officially combined. Samuel Brunt was so important that he was even mentioned in the school's old song, written in 1944.
In 1830, Brunts Charity owned buildings and land in different places. It was the richest charity in Mansfield by 1832.
By 1891, Samuel Brunt's gift was worth a lot of money. Because of this, the new school was named Brunts Technical School. A new building for the school opened on September 29, 1894, on Woodhouse Road in Mansfield.
In 1976, Brunts Grammar School became a comprehensive school, meaning it welcomed students of all abilities. The old school buildings closed before 1999. Students moved to a brand new school built nearby at The Park.
The Samuel Brunts Statue
There is a special statue of Samuel Brunt. It used to be on the front of an old hotel in Nottingham. When the hotel was taken down, a coal merchant from Mansfield saved the statue. He then gave it back to the school.
If you look closely above a door at the corner of Clumber Street and Leeming Street, you can see another similar statue. The statue that was saved now sits in the school's memorial garden.
How Brunts Academy is Organized
The Brunts Academy welcomes students from several local primary schools. These are sometimes called the 'family of schools'. Some of these schools include King Edward School, Sutton Road School, St Peter's (C of E) School, High Oakham School, and Newgate Primary School.
Students at the school wear a green blazer as part of their uniform. The school's main colors are green, gold, white, purple, grey, and black. The school's symbol is a griffin, which is a mythical creature, inside a shield. On the shield, you can see the school's motto: Latin: Nil mortalibus ardui est. This means "nothing is impossible for humankind."
Academic Achievements
In 2002, The Brunts Academy had almost 1,500 students. Most of these students were 16 years old or younger. That year, 57% of students achieved good grades (A-C passes). Only 5% of students did not pass any exams. This was better than the average for the county and much better than the national average.
Most students at the school are white, and almost all speak English as their first language. In 2009, before it became an academy, the school's academic results were "about average." However, its care for students was rated highly. In 2013, an inspection by Ofsted found the school to be "good" in all areas.
The Sixth Form at The Brunts Academy has done very well. For three years in a row since 2020, all students in the Sixth Form have passed their exams.
Famous Former Students
Many notable people have attended The Brunts Academy, including:
- Rebecca Adlington, OBE – A swimmer who won two Olympic gold medals.
- Prof. Nicholas F. R. Crafts – A well-known Professor of Economics.
- Prof. Eric Jakeman FRS – A Professor of Statistics.
- Jim McGrath – A famous TV commentator.
- Adrian Metcalfe – A UK athlete who won a silver medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
- Tom Scott – An educator and popular YouTube personality.
- Calvin Robinson – An Anglican deacon, writer, and political commentator.
Awards and Recognition
The Brunts Academy has received several awards for its achievements:
- In 2003, it earned the Artsmark Gold Award for its strong performing arts programs.
- In 2006, it received the Healthy Schools Gold Standard for promoting student well-being.
- Also in 2006, it was given the Full International School Award, recognizing its global connections.
