The Sweyne Park School is a coeducational secondary school situated in Rayleigh, Essex, England, with specialised provision for hearing-impaired pupils.[1] The school was formed in September 1997 following the amalgamation of Sweyne School and Park School. The Headteacher is Katharine Dines who took the position in April 2019, following Andy Hodgkinson.[2]
| The Sweyne Park School | |
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| Address | |
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Sir Walter Raleigh Drive , , SS6 9BZ England | |
| Coordinates | 51°35′44″N 0°35′55″E / 51.595525°N 0.598705°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Department for Education URN | 139534 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Katharine Dines |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 (18 from 2014) |
| Enrolment | 1,288 pupils |
| Website | www |
The school is an 11-18 academy (with a roll of 1,240 pupils), having opened a sixth form in September 2014. The sixth form has a maximum roll of 140 students, including 15 external students, who will be admitted in Year 12.
The school was judged Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023.[3]
Awards
editThe school has achieved a number of awards since it opened. The following awards have been awarded or re-accredited since 2010:
- International School Award[1]
- Investors in People Gold Award[1]
- Rights Respecting School Gold Award