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 | Abi Olsen |
| 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 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust. The school is special because it focuses on the performing arts, like music and drama.
The school has a long history. It used to be a grammar school and a technical school. Its beginnings go back to a gift from Samuel Brunt in 1709. The school officially became The Brunts Academy on January 1, 2012. Later, on December 1, 2022, it joined the Greenwood Academies Trust.
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School History
The Brunts Academy's story began with a small school founded in 1687. In 1709, Samuel Brunt left money in his will to help local children learn useful skills. By 1831, this money helped 40 boys and girls learn reading, writing, and math. The girls also learned needlework.
Brunts Charity and New Schools
By 1830, the "Brunts Charity" owned buildings and land in different places. It was the richest charity in Mansfield in 1832. In 1891, Samuel Brunt's gift was worth a lot of money. This led to a new school called Brunts Technical School. New buildings for it were built in Mansfield and opened on September 29, 1894.
In 1976, Brunts Grammar School closed. A new school, called a comprehensive school, opened on the same site. This new school used the old grammar school buildings. By 1999, the school moved to a new location nearby at The Park.
Samuel Brunt's Statues
There is a statue of Samuel Brunt that 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 gave it to the school, and it is now in the Memorial Garden. You can find another statue of Samuel Brunt above a door at the corner of Clumber Street and Leeming Street.
The School Song
The old grammar school even had its own song. A music teacher wrote it. It talked about Samuel Brunt as a "yeoman staunch" (a loyal, strong person) who had a big heart.
School Life and Organisation
Students at The Brunts Academy come from several local primary schools. These are sometimes called the 'family of schools'. They include King Edward School, Sutton Road School, St Peter's (C of E) School, High Oakham School, and Newgate Primary School.
School Uniform and Colours
The school uniform includes green blazers for both boys and girls. The school's main colours 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 is the school's motto: Latin: Nil mortalibus ardui est. This means "nothing is impossible for humankind."
Academic Achievements
In 2002, The Brunts Academy had nearly 1,500 students. Most students had English as their first language. The school's academic results were generally good. For example, in 2002, 57% of students achieved good grades (A-C passes). This was better than the average for the county and the country.
In 2009, school inspectors found the school to be "satisfactory." They especially praised the school's care for its students. A later inspection in 2013 found the school to be "good" in all areas. The Sixth Form (for older students) at The Brunts Academy has had a 100% pass rate for several years in a row since 2020.
Famous Former Students
Many people who went to The Brunts Academy have become well-known. Here are a few:
- Rebecca Adlington – A swimmer who won two Olympic gold medals.
- Nicholas Crafts – A professor of economics and economic history.
- Jim McGrath – A TV commentator.
- Adrian Metcalfe – A UK athlete who won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964.
- Tom Scott – An educator and popular YouTube personality.
- Calvin Robinson – An Anglican deacon, political commentator, and journalist.
- John Whetton – A UK athlete who was the European 1,500-meter champion in 1969.
School Awards
The Brunts Academy has won several awards for its achievements:
- In 2003, it received the Artsmark Gold Award for its focus on the arts.
- In 2006, it earned the Healthy Schools Gold Standard.
- Also in 2006, it received the Full International School Award.
Images for kids
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Old Logo used before 1 December 2022. The logo has since changed to the new logo as a part of the Greenwood Academies Trust handover.
