MANOR CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL, YORK in North Yorkshire, York

Education Centre Information: Manor Church of England Voluntary Aided School, York:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: York
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/03/2011
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 York
Total Pupils: 857
Number of boys: 461
Number of girls: 396
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Located on northwest edge of York; close links with Holy Redeemer Church; each term students attend Eucharist service at the church or in the school hall. New performing arts suite is 'among the best in North Yorkshire'. Redevelopment of school hall as high-quality performance area. Music plays prominent part; department has national and international acclaim. Well-equipped stage and state-of-the-art drama studio. Students are invited to take part in exchange holidays in France or Germany, to gain first-hand experience of life and language. Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Total of 40 different clubs and sporting activities each week, at lunchtime or after school. Ethos: 'The school aims to provide one of the best secondary educations in York in a caring and happy atmosphere based on Christian values. It aims to ensure that its Christian tradition is expressed in the values it upholds, in the whole curriculum and in its daily living'.