AVON VALLEY COLLEGE in Wiltshire, Salisbury

Education Centre Information: Avon Valley College:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Wiltshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 634
Number of boys: 342
Number of girls: 292
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Upper Avon School is located in the large village of Durrington on the edge of Salisbury Plain. Built on an attractive site, backing onto the River Avon, the school has pleasant buildings, extensive playing fields and excellent ICT facilities. The school boasts a learning resource centre, a skills centre, a virtual classroom, a creative arts suite with fully equipped dance and drama studios, music areas and a multimedia room. There are state-of-the-art science laboratories and a modern food technology room. The school offers a variety of enrichment activities including drama productions, music events, sports activities, information technology clubs, environmental clubs and many more. Students also have the opportunity to play in orchestras, bands and other musical ensembles. The school has gained prestigious Sports England 'Sportsmark Gold' award. The school is committed to providing a relevant and stimulating range of opportunities within a high quality and caring learning environment.