Good afternoon, welcome to Staindrop School, County Durham
"Good with outstanding features" - Ofsted January 2011
At Staindrop School we cater for all children between the ages of 11 and 16 and have, this year, an intake of approximately 620 pupils. Set on the western edge of the historic village of Staindrop and overlooking rolling fields and farms, Staindrop School is without doubt one of the most attractively situated schools in the region.
Since September 2005 we have been designated a Specialist Business and Enterprise College. This has provided pupils with extra educational opportunities without upsetting the balance of the curriculum.
At Staindrop School we place great importance on academic excellence, continually monitoring our teaching methods and the progress of individual pupils.
In January 2007 we received notification from the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust that Staindrop School had achieved membership of the Trust’s most Improved Club thanks to our outstanding examination success over the last three years. In March 2009 we were awarded "High Performing Specialist School" status due to our examination success in 2008. This entitled us to bid for a second specialism. This second specialism, Applied Learning was duly awarded.
Spelling Success for Year 7
Four of our Year 7 students recently took part in The Times newspaper \\\"Spelling Bee\\\" competition. The online spelling test is a national test. The students Emmy Bruce, Briony Bayles, Regan Maughan and Cameron Tague had a long wait over the Easter holidays before finding out the results.
We were happy to discover that all four students had been successful and have qualified for the regional semi final which will be a live spelling test, held in Middlesborough. Literacy coordinator, Mr Johnson, has reported that the Staindop team gained one of the top ten results in the region.
If the team are successful in the regional spelling test they will go through to the final which is to be held at the O2 Arena in London! We wish them luck!
Mr Flint, Head teacher presenting the students with their certificates.
Staindrop Performs Peter Pan
Wednesday the 9th May and Thursday the 10th May are dates for your diary as Staindrop\\\'s performance of Peter Pan takes to the stage. Students and staff have been working very hard and are looking forward to performing to packed houses.
Tickets are selling fast so reserve yours by phoning Jo Baker at school on 01833 660285 or emailing j.baker@staindropschool.com . Tickets are priced at £3 for adults and £2.50 for concessions. Family tickets are £9. Tickets can be purchased from the school office and we do look forward to seeing you there.
Success Assemblies
In the final week of each term we hold a series of assemblies in which we applaud and celebrate success. Each year group enjoys their own assembly and with awards for effort, attainment and achievement in ever subject area, the assemblies have proved very popular with students.
In addition to the certificates each successful student receives a small chocolate treat and a letter is sent home to parents advising them of their child\\\'s success. 100% attenders are also recognised. Special awards include Leadership, Charity and a Community Award. Pictures of the most recent success assemblies can be viewed in Galleries.
Teesside University Welcomes Staindrop Students
On Friday 24th February a group of our Year 8 students were lucky to visit Teesside University for an action packed day there. The day included a fast and furious orienteering session; an exciting university challenge quiz and a session creating the ideal university of the future!
Working with Teesside University students was a great experience allowing our Year 8 to ask questions about university life and get answers from the students themselves. During the orienteering session we looked around the Students Union and found out all about the help and advice that students can receive from the university staff.
In 2010 a staggering 97 per cent of our students achieved five or more GCSE passes at grade A*- C. This is a fantastic result of which we are justifiably proud. Students and staff worked terrifically hard to sustain exam success at Staindrop. Our exam results also show that boys and girls do equally well at Staindrop.
Pupils also have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Every pupil at Staindrop is regarded as an individual and the school is a caring place, where everyone is encouraged to do their best in a safe and welcoming environment. Not only examination success but the all-round achievement of pupils is given high priority at our school.
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