SIR HARRY SMITH COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

Education Centre Information: Sir Harry Smith Community College:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Cambridgeshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/03/2012
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: 1031
Number of boys: 500
Number of girls: 531
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Sir Harry Smith is a comprehensive community college. It was officially opened in 1954, having been built on the site of the old workhouse. The main section of the building is two-storeys high with long, wide corridors giving a sense of openness and space. Most recently the college benefited from the addition of a purpose-built performing arts block, opened in 1998, comprising a suite of well equipped music rooms, music practice rooms, drama studio with gallery and gymnasium with excellent facilities including a climbing wall. The college has a new six classrooms teaching block, a purpose-built technology area, a specialist college funded science laboratory, the creation of third full information and communication technology suite and a major restoration of over half of the windows in the college. The college curriculum covers the following subjects: English, mathematics, science, humanities, modern languages, physical education, art, drama, music, physical social and health education. The college aims to create a friendly and caring environment.