NORTHALLERTON COLLEGE in North Yorkshire, Northallerton

Education Centre Information: Northallerton College:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: North Yorkshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 815
Number of boys: 373
Number of girls: 442
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 14-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1322, Northallerton College is one of the oldest educational institutions in England. It is set in 'pleasant grounds' in the county town of Northallerton, and incorporates games pitches, tennis and netball courts, athletics provision and an artificial cricket wicket. Boys' football is 'particularly strong'. There is a 'wide range' of courses for full-time and part-time students, with a national reputation for music and a strong Performing Arts department. The college is one of 11 centres in the United Kingdom allocated extra government funds by the employment department to develop the use of learning technology and there are 20 networked computers in a 'generously' staffed learning resource centre, which is open 50 hours a week. School ethos: 'Focus on learning and achievement; respectful of individuality provided it does not infringe the legitimate rights of others.' This school is a hardworking, performing well, friendly, student focused and caring.