BUNGAY HIGH SCHOOL in Suffolk, Bungay

Education Centre Information: Bungay High School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Suffolk
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/07/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 984
Number of boys: 503
Number of girls: 481
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school dates back to 1565 with ordinances based on the rules of Eton. The school facilities include 12 purpose-built science laboratories, six technology bases, two art rooms, English suites as well as modern languages, mathematics and humanities rooms. There is accommodation for music and drama, four specialist rooms for information technology and a further network in mathematics. Exceptional facilities for sport include four hectares of playing fields, seven hard tennis courts, an artificial wicket, specialist field and track areas, sports hall with fitness suite, weight room, sprung-floor gymnasium, sports pavilion and access to an adjacent swimming pool. Mutual respect for teacher and pupils. High expectations of behaviour and work. All students matter regardless of ability, background and the school aims to realise their potential by providing a curriculum and education that fits their needs.