WILLIAM FARR COFE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL in Lincolnshire, Lincoln

Education Centre Information: William Farr CofE Comprehensive School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Lincolnshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/12/2010
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Lincoln
Total Pupils: 1505
Number of boys: 779
Number of girls: 726
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school was founded in 1952 by the Rev William Farr, who bought five acres of land and buildings that had been the site of a Second World War bomber station; became an 11-to-16 comprehensive in 1972; sixth form added in 1995; now occupies 35 acres on edge of villages of Welton and Dunholme, six miles north of Lincoln. consistently over-subscribed. Pupils come from an area of about 200 square miles and many are from the catchment area of other schools. A fire in 1992 destroyed science laboratories, which were rebuilt at a cost of £500,000; also improvements made to resources for technology and new buildings for mathematics and ICT. Geography and history buildings opened by the Queen and Prince Philip in 1996; further £6million development programme began in 1999, to provide additional resources for mathematics and special needs. Final phase will see the opening of a £2million performing arts centre and removal of temporary classrooms. by May 2006. Reputation for sporting achievement at local, regional and national level. Wide range of musical groups, with 30 per cent of pupils learning a musical instrument.Links with France, Germany, United States, and Australia; ski trips to Italy. Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme; World Challenge expeditions to Pakistan, India, Madagascar, Bolivia and Vietnam. Charity fundraising 'an essential part of school life'. Specialist technology college status from 2002. Over-subscribed, with two applications per place. Careermark (2005); Healthy Schools Award; Beacon status (2001); Artsmark Gold (2002, 2005); DfES achievement award (2001, 2002, 2003); Leading Edge status (2003). Ethos: 'An environment of change and innovation within the traditional academic and moral values of hard work, self-discipline, responsibility towards others and healthy competition; detailed personal, social and moral education is at the heart of the school's basic principles'.