Hall Mead School
Hall Mead School is a coeducational secondary school with academy status, located in Cranham area of the London Borough of Havering, England.
| Hall Mead School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Marlborough Gardens , , RM14 1SF | |
| Coordinates | 51.5642°N 0.2621°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | A family for life. |
| Established | 1960 |
| Founder | J. McKernan[1] |
| Department for Education URN | 137197 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair | Chair |
| Headmaster | Simon London |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 960[1] |
| Houses | Talbot, Waltham, Chapman, Dickens |
| Colour(s) | Red, Yellow, Blue, Green |
| Website | http://www.hallmeadschool.co.uk/ |
Faculty
The Head Master is Simon London (Hons.). He was educated at St Martin's School in Essex, and Lancaster University.
General Information
Hall Mead School is designated as a Leading Edge Specialist Academy in Technology and Languages by the Department of Education. It is also the lead school in a teacher training consortium.
History
Hall Mead School opened in 1960.[2] It was originally a secondary modern school for those who were not selected to go to Grammar School by examination at the age of 11 years. It is now a comprehensive school. Well-equipped, it was one of the first schools to acquire a swimming pool, largely by the fundraising efforts of the pupils and their families. However, Hall Mead does not currently have a swimming pool to the present day.
The Hall Mead School converted into an academy in 2011.[3]
In 2013, it was the only school in Havering to receive an 'Outstanding' report from Ofsted, in the terms of Achievement of pupils, Quality of teaching, Behaviour & safety of pupils as well as Leadership & Management, while other nearby schools such as Coopers' Company and Coborn School and Gaynes School only managed to get a 'Good' report. Currently, construction is underway for a brand new school with modern aspects designed to innovate the learning experiences of pupils. The build is expected to be complete by 2021.[4]
Notable Former Pupils
- Frankie Sandford Singer: S Club 8 and The Saturdays. Runner up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013
- Harlee Dean Footballer for Birmingham City F.C.
- Carly Hillman Actress and stage performer who was in EastEnders
- James Smith Britain's Got Talent (series 8) Finalist
- Amy Marren Paralympian
- Paul Sculfor Model
- Phil Mison DJ
- Max Watters Footballer
- Matt Cox Bassist and backing vocals for The Raven Age
Location
It is located in the north side of Upminster, next to Cranham.
References
- "Inspection Report". Ofsted. 17 April 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- "House System – Hall Mead School". Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- "Hall Mead School - GOV.UK". www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- "New Build – Hall Mead School". Retrieved 10 February 2021.