ARCHBISHOP TEMPLE SCHOOL, A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SPECIALIST COLLEGE in Lancashire, Preston

Education Centre Information: Archbishop Temple School, A Church of England Specialist College:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Lancashire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Blackburn
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 760
Number of boys: 356
Number of girls: 404
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1965; imaginative award-winning design in 27 acres of landscaped grounds in centre of Fulwood. High-technology learning resource centre for independent learning; excellent computer network, including interactive whiteboards and computer-controlled equipment. 'An accelerated learning school, analysing how ppuils learn effectively and gearing teaching uniquely to different kinds of learner. Plenty of music, water, free fruit and brain gyms. It really works!' All-round curriculum strength, with national reputation for mathematics, science and technology; technology college trophy winners for three successive years. Strong sports teams with excellent facilities; rugby, hockey, aerobics and golf; athletics is a speciality, winning Preston City Sports for four successive years. School musicals; orchestra, jazz band. Winners of 2002 Jaguar-sponsored Formula One competition. Provides free computers to local primary schools; involves them in weather satellite tracking system. Pupil masterclasses on Saturday mornings; ICT courses for local Mothers' Union. Regular worship, Eucharist, commitment to God 'feature prominently'. Lenten charities raise thousands of pounds; schoolchildren in Africa helped in 2002. BBC Geronimo Winners 2004. Specialist technology college status. Over-subscribed, with 1.25 applications per place. DfES achievement award (2003). Ethos: 'Caring, compassionate, with high expectations and challenge; an accelerated learning school, delivering the curriculum using the latest technology; ensuring that every single child really does matter'.