Greenwood Dale School
Encyclopedia
The Nottingham Academy is a self funded Academy in Sneinton, Nottingham, England
. It places an emphasis on technology, and is attended by 3600 pupils aged 3–19. The Nottingham Academy is a specialist technology college
. The school is designated as a Leading Edge school and a National Support School. The school is intended to become a city academy
. Prior to earning Academy Status, the Academy consisted of three separate schools, one of which was Greenwood Dale, well known for its 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection results.
, they merged with Jessie Boot School, also in Sneinton, and The Elliot Durham school. Elliot Durham was part of a deal whereby Greenwood agreed to take over a failing school in order to be granted Academy status. The new Greenwood Road building was opened in September 2011 by Michael Gove
, the secretary of state for education.
Each site has a head of school and then an Executive Principal, Jackie Simpson. The academy is sponsered by the Greenwood Academies Trust which now has three other academies under its' name. CEO of the trust is Barry Day, former head teacher of Greenwood Dale School. Manning school for girls has now been turned into Nottingham Girls Academy, Weston Favell school is now Weston Favell Academy in Northampton and also the Skegness Academy is now open in Skegness, respectively.
inspected the school's predecessor Greenwood Dale in September 2007 and awarded a rating of Outstanding, the highest available, commenting "Greenwood Dale is an outstanding school. It serves a community facing significant challenges
and turns out young people who achieve highly and develop into well rounded, ambitious young people, equipped in all respects for a modern, diverse society. Seventeen years ago, going through the school was described by the current Chair of governors, then a new parent, as 'like walking through a war zone'. Since then the school has been transformed, in its appearance as well as its effectiveness."
The school was rated the sixth best in 2006, in the UK
, for improving pupils
. It sent its first pupil to Oxford University
in 2005.
in the 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours List. Day was also appointed one of the National College for School Leadership
’s National Leaders of Education in October 2007.
In 2008, Barry received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Education from Nottingham Trent University
in recognition of his outstanding work to raise the aspirations and attainment of young people in the city of Nottingham, reflecting not only his success in transforming Greenwood Dale School in Nottingham but also his broader influence in raising educational standards nationally.
Since the Opening of the Academy, he left his post as Head of Greenwood Dale (Now the site of the Academy's Sixth form College.) To become Principle of the Entire four site Academy.
The standard of sport at the school has been described as "sporting excellence" and the students have won many individual awards.
, partly for security, but also to help stop pupils leaving the school at lunchtime.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It places an emphasis on technology, and is attended by 3600 pupils aged 3–19. The Nottingham Academy is a specialist technology college
Specialist school
The specialist schools programme was a UK government initiative which encouraged secondary schools in England to specialise in certain areas of the curriculum to boost achievement. The Specialist Schools and Academies Trust was responsible for the delivery of the programme...
. The school is designated as a Leading Edge school and a National Support School. The school is intended to become a city academy
Academy (England)
In the education system of England, an academy is a school that is directly funded by central government and independent of control by local government in England. An academy may receive additional support from personal or corporate sponsors, either financially or in kind...
. Prior to earning Academy Status, the Academy consisted of three separate schools, one of which was Greenwood Dale, well known for its 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection results.
Becoming an Academy
In 2009 Greenwood Dale was granted permission to become an academy, and with funding from ExperianExperian
Experian plc, formerly known as CCN Systems, is a global credit information group with operations in 36 countries. The company employs 15,500 people with corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and operational headquarters in Nottingham, England and Costa Mesa, California, US...
, they merged with Jessie Boot School, also in Sneinton, and The Elliot Durham school. Elliot Durham was part of a deal whereby Greenwood agreed to take over a failing school in order to be granted Academy status. The new Greenwood Road building was opened in September 2011 by Michael Gove
Michael Gove
Michael Andrew Gove, MP is a British politician, who currently serves as the Secretary of State for Education and as the Conservative Party Member of Parliament for the Surrey Heath constituency. He is also a published author and former journalist.Born in Edinburgh, Gove was raised in Aberdeen...
, the secretary of state for education.
Each site has a head of school and then an Executive Principal, Jackie Simpson. The academy is sponsered by the Greenwood Academies Trust which now has three other academies under its' name. CEO of the trust is Barry Day, former head teacher of Greenwood Dale School. Manning school for girls has now been turned into Nottingham Girls Academy, Weston Favell school is now Weston Favell Academy in Northampton and also the Skegness Academy is now open in Skegness, respectively.
Academic standards
OfstedOffice for Standards in Education
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
inspected the school's predecessor Greenwood Dale in September 2007 and awarded a rating of Outstanding, the highest available, commenting "Greenwood Dale is an outstanding school. It serves a community facing significant challenges
and turns out young people who achieve highly and develop into well rounded, ambitious young people, equipped in all respects for a modern, diverse society. Seventeen years ago, going through the school was described by the current Chair of governors, then a new parent, as 'like walking through a war zone'. Since then the school has been transformed, in its appearance as well as its effectiveness."
The school was rated the sixth best in 2006, in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, for improving pupils
Student
A student is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. In some nations, the English term is reserved for those who attend university, while a schoolchild under the age of eighteen is called a pupil in English...
. It sent its first pupil to Oxford University
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
in 2005.
Barry Day
Barry Day is the Principal of the Nottingham Academy. He was awarded the OBEOrder of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
in the 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours List. Day was also appointed one of the National College for School Leadership
National College for School Leadership
The National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services is a British government-funded non-departmental public body which offers head teachers, school leaders and senior children's services leaders opportunities for professional leadership development.- History :Established in 2000...
’s National Leaders of Education in October 2007.
In 2008, Barry received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Education from Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University is a public teaching and research university in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It was founded as a new university in 1992 from the existing Trent Polytechnic , however it can trace its roots back to 1843 with the establishment of the Nottingham Government School of Design...
in recognition of his outstanding work to raise the aspirations and attainment of young people in the city of Nottingham, reflecting not only his success in transforming Greenwood Dale School in Nottingham but also his broader influence in raising educational standards nationally.
Since the Opening of the Academy, he left his post as Head of Greenwood Dale (Now the site of the Academy's Sixth form College.) To become Principle of the Entire four site Academy.
Sport
Greenwood Dale won the State School of the Year award at the The School Sport Matters Awards 2006. The citation said "Greenwood Dale School, in one of the toughest communities in the country, in Nottingham, is a hotbed for sport in spite of having no grass pitches and limited facilities ... Exceptional."The standard of sport at the school has been described as "sporting excellence" and the students have won many individual awards.
Security
There was controversy in August 2004 over the decision of the headmaster to install full perimeter fencingFence
A fence is a freestanding structure designed to restrict or prevent movement across a boundary. It is generally distinguished from a wall by the lightness of its construction: a wall is usually restricted to such barriers made from solid brick or concrete, blocking vision as well as passage .Fences...
, partly for security, but also to help stop pupils leaving the school at lunchtime.
Notable alumni
- Tom HuddlestoneTom HuddlestoneThomas Andrew Huddlestone is an English footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.-Derby County:...
football player currently with Tottenham Hotspur - Ali MustafaAli MustafaAli F. Mustafa is a British-Emirati filmmaker, director and producer who is credited as the director of the first Emirati feature-film City of Life. Born in 1981, Mustafa received wide acclaim for his debut in filmmaking; he has been branded as "Best Emirati Filmmaker" in the Dubai International...
, Bodybuilder