WOOTTON BASSETT SCHOOL in Wiltshire, Swindon

Education Centre Information: Wootton Bassett School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Wiltshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/06/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1423
Number of boys: 717
Number of girls: 706
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty

Background:

Wootton Bassett is a popular school, enjoying a modern purpose-built campus on the edge of the town overlooking the Dauntsey Vale. The original school was opened in 1958 on an adjacent site catering for just 250 pupils. Today Wootton Bassett School is one of the largest in Wiltshire. The school moved into new campus in February 2002 as part of a private finance Initiative. The new facilities include a large library learning centre, fully networked classrooms, a recording studio, a suite of fully equipped technology workshops and modern science laboratories. In addition the school has extensive playing fields, a floodlit all-weather pitch and the use of the adjacent sports hall and swimming pool. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are available after-school such as football, netball, rugby, chess, astronomy and choir. The school aims to value pupils equally and celebrate their contribution and achievements.