Sunbury manor school
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Sunbury Manor School is a secondary school in Sunbury-on-Thames, in Middlesex, England. Its current headteacher is Mrs Louise Duncan. The school is conjoined with Sunbury Leisure Centre, and makes use of the centre's resources. Sunbury Manor has been designated a Specialist Humanities School, with specialisms in English, History and Geography.
In 2007, the school's best ever GCSE results were achieved, with 80% of students obtaining 5 or more A* to C grades. It is currently one of the most improved schools in the country. The school's attendance is far above the Surrey and National average, at 93.6%.
The school accepts students in its catchment area, between the ages of 11-16 (Years 7-11). There is a waiting list for students who wish to join the school after Year 7.
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[edit] Facilities
Sunbury Manor School is well provided with specialist rooms and equipment. Some facilities were enhanced five years ago with a £1 million grant from the DfES and Local Education Authority. A further building operation provided the school with eight new classrooms, two new science laboratories, new Learning Support facilities, a Physiotherapy Room and brand new toilet facilities.
Some current facilities include: The Humanities Block with 8 new classrooms, two drama studios, a music suite and a refurbished and restocked “Learning Resource Area”. Also, eight Science laboratories, Learning Support facilities, including a Physiotherapy Room, seven state of the art ICT suites with flat screen computers and interactive white boards and colour laser printers. Finally, three specialist areas for art and textiles, a technology suite providing specialist equipment, access to Sunbury Leisure Centre, and on site sports fields.
[edit] Eco-schools
Sunbury Manor School part of the Eco-Schools project - a programme designed to help reduce the environmental impact of the school on the community, whilst encouraging students to take responsibility for the future of their own environment. The Eco-Schools project offers three award levels (Bronze, Silver and Green Flag). Sunbury Manor School has been awarded the Bronze Award.
Bronze status means:
Sunbury Manor School has identified an Action Team and the team has met on two occasions.
Sunbury Manor School's Action team has completed an Environmental Review.
Sunbury Manor School's Action Team has produced a basic Action Plan and shared the plan with the rest of the school community.
The Action Team has identified progress towards achieving elements of the Action Plan.
Sunbury Manor School can indicate that several environmental issues are covered within curriculum work.
Sunbury Manor School has a designated Eco-Schools notice-board, web-page and newsletter page, detailing the activities being undertaken towards achieving the next award.
[edit] Wimbledon
Students at Sunbury Manor School have been representing the school as ball boys and girls at The Championships, Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club for the past 10 years. In January, Year 10 students are invited to attend selection trials, and then undergo rigorous training in school and at Wimbledon through until June. Several ball boys and girls were invited to be part of the Guard of Honour after the Men's and Ladies’ Finals.
