MILL HILL SCHOOL in Derbyshire, Ripley

Education Centre Information: Mill Hill School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Derbyshire
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: 990
Number of boys: 492
Number of girls: 498
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Mill Hill School is a larger than average-sized comprehensive school with sixth form for pupils and students aged 11-18. A wireless network covering every classroom in the school means students can use laptops and access the internet in every subject area. Four new, purpose-built computer rooms are equipped with fast, modern computers and cutting edge interactive whiteboard technology. The school runs teams in all the major sporting activities, including football, rugby, cricket, athletics, cross-country, hockey and netball. These represent the school in area competitions, generally with considerable success. The physical education department also offers a number of sporting activities on a club basis which include netball, tennis, badminton, basketball, trampolining, gymnastics, keep-fit and sixth form recreation. Junior and senior choir, windbands, a string group and a variety of small groups meet regularly in order to practise for concerts, carol services etc. Dramatic productions of various types are staged at different times during each academic year. There are many trips and activities of all types including Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, exhibitions of art work, charity fund raising, citizenship days, activity days, gifted and talented breakfast clubs and social skills club. The school has become the first school in the East Midlands to be awarded the prestigious Leadership and Management quality mark. It has also achieved Sport England 'Sportsmark' award, 'Career Mark' award, 'Artsmark' award and 'Investor in People'. The school is a caring community in which each child matters. It aims to provide a disciplined, caring, fair and moral environment with a recognition of both individuality and equality of opportunity which allows full personal and social development.