CANON LEE SCHOOL in North Yorkshire, York

Education Centre Information: Canon Lee School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: York
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: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 729
Number of boys: 347
Number of girls: 382
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school has been redesigned and equipped for the 21st century. It is committed to providing high quality education. The school aims to offer the best opportunities and strive for the highest standards through the latest teaching and learning strategies. The accommodation and resources at Canon Lee School are outstanding. Its facilities include sophisticated ICT network throughout the school, with internet access; new technology, science, language and humanities rooms, equipped to the highest standard; superb new library and resource centre with full-time librarian; dedicated music suite with teaching, practice and recording rooms; state-of-the-art sports centre and fitness suite; learning support centre with specialist staff; fully-equipped conference centre; disabled access with lift to all floors. Excellent links with York Training Centre and York College ensures the success of the creative curriculum development. Recent extra-curricular opportunities include an impressive range of school productions including musicals, plays and concerts, poetry and dance workshops, sporting teams, activities and trips, links with York City Football Club, regional chess competition and Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. The school is the centre of the Clifton District Adult Education programmes. The school aims to ensure that all its students achieve their full potential and leave the school as confident young adults prepared to take an active part in the community.