The Long Eaton School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Long Eaton School |
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Thoresby Road
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England
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| Coordinates | 52°53′28″N 1°16′55″W / 52.891°N 1.282°W |
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| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Opening doors to the future |
| Established | 1910 |
| Local authority | Derbyshire |
| Trust | Archway Learning Trust |
| Department for Education URN | 136716 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Academic Advisory Board | Melanie Ennis |
| Headteacher | Mark Shipman |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,050 |
| Houses | Calke, Chatsworth, Hardwick, Sudbury |
| Website | http://www.longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk/ |
The Long Eaton School is a secondary school located on Thoresby Road in Long Eaton. This town is between the cities of Nottingham and Derby in England. The school welcomes students aged 11 to 18. It is part of the Archway Learning Trust.
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History of The Long Eaton School
The school first opened its doors on 29 October 1910. It was called the Long Eaton Higher Elementary School and Pupil Teachers' Centre. It was built on Tamworth Road and cost £14,900. Samuel Clegg was the first headmaster.
In 1913, the school changed its name to Long Eaton County Secondary School. Three years later, in 1916, school dinners were introduced. Most of the vegetables for these meals were grown right at the school. In 1918, the age when students could leave school was raised from 12 to 14.
In 1945, the school became known as the Long Eaton Grammar School. A grammar school is a type of secondary school that used to select students based on academic ability. In 1972, it joined with the nearby Roper Secondary Modern School. This created a new type of school called a comprehensive school. A comprehensive school accepts students of all abilities.
The school's name changed again in 1989 to Long Eaton Community School. Then, in 1999, it went back to being called The Long Eaton School.
Moving to a New Site
On 14 February 2006, the original school building on Tamworth Road closed. Parts of the old buildings were taken down to make way for new houses. These parts used to be for older students, aged 15-16, and the Sixth Form (students aged 16-18).
A brand new school building was constructed next to the former Roper School site. This new building cost £15 million. It is located on the other side of the Erewash Canal. Students can reach the new school using a special footbridge over the canal. The old Roper School buildings were then demolished.
The new school is a specialist science college. This means it focuses on teaching science subjects. It also has an "Eco" status, showing its commitment to environmental friendly practices. Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown visited the school on 10 November 2006 for its official opening. In September 2007, the school had to close for two days because of a water problem.
In March 2020, like many schools across the United Kingdom, The Long Eaton School closed its doors. This was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Only children whose parents were key workers could still attend.
Becoming an Academy
In 2010, the school decided to become an Academy. An Academy is a type of school in England that is funded by the government but is run by a trust, not the local council. This change happened in April 2011. The school kept its name, The Long Eaton School.
In 2016, The Long Eaton School was approved to help other schools become Academies. It created a group of schools called The Northworthy Trust. In 2021, The Long Eaton School and the other schools in The Northworthy Trust joined a larger group called Archway Learning Trust.
The School's Observatory
Because of its focus on science, the school has become very good at Astronomy. Astronomy is the study of stars, planets, and space. The school now offers Astronomy as a GCSE subject. A GCSE is a qualification taken by students aged 14-16 in England.
The school also holds evening events for the community and families to learn about space. It is part of two national programs: Leading Space Education and Astroschools. In July 2011, work began on building The Malcolm Parry Observatory. An observatory is a place with a telescope for observing space. This project was partly paid for by The Wolfson Foundation. The observatory officially opened in 2012.
Famous People Connected to the School
The Long Eaton School has been home to many interesting people, both as teachers and students.
Former Teachers
- Charles Bungay Fawcett: He was a leading British geographer. He became a professor of Geography at universities in Leeds and London.
- Frederick L. Attenborough: He joined the school in 1913. He married Mary, who was the daughter of the headmaster, Samuel Clegg. Their children became very famous:
- Lord (Richard) Attenborough: A well-known actor and film director.
- Sir David Attenborough: A famous natural history broadcaster.
- John Attenborough: A successful businessman.
Samuel Clegg, the headmaster, stayed at the school until he passed away in 1930.
Notable Students
Many students from The Long Eaton School have gone on to achieve great things:
- Baroness Sue Campbell MBE (born 1948): She became the Chairman of UK Sport, an organization that supports sports in the UK.
- Alec Clegg (1909–1986): He was the Chief Education Officer for West Riding of Yorkshire County Council. He was also the son of the first headmaster, Samuel Clegg.
- Harry Godwin FRS (1901–1985): A respected botanist, who studies plants.
- Paula Christine Hammond MBE, JP (1944–2017)
- Gordon Hobday (1916–2015): He was the Chancellor of Nottingham University from 1979 to 1992.
- Douglas Houghton, Baron Houghton of Sowerby (1898–1996): He was a Labour Member of Parliament (MP) from 1949 to 1974. An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the UK Parliament.
- Arthur Henry LeFebvre (1923–2003): He was a distinguished professor of Combustion Engineering.
- Keith Matthewman QC (1936–2008): He became a Circuit Judge.
- John Walters (broadcaster) (1939–2001): A well-known broadcaster.
- Liv Hill (born 2000): An actress.
