RIBSTON HALL HIGH SCHOOL in Gloucestershire, Gloucester

Education Centre Information: Ribston Hall High School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Gloucestershire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/05/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 827
Number of boys: 39
Number of girls: 788
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Girls
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Background:

Founded in 1921; moved to purpose-built accommodation on open site on outskirts of Gloucester in 1961; expansion in 1980s resulted in temporary classrooms; technology block opened in 1992; performing arts suite in summer 2003 Extensive sports area, with newly-resurfaced tennis/netball courts. Became grant-maintained in April 1990 to safeguard status as girls' grammar. Extra-curricular strengths are music, sport and the performing arts; particularly well-known for dance. 'Successive heads have fostered the traditions of individuality and courteous friendship (the Ribston spirit) which the first head established.' Specialist humanities college status. Over-subscribed, with nearly four applications per place. Artsmark Gold (2005); Sportsmark (2005); Investor in People status (2001). Ethos: 'The school aims to encourage all students to develop their abilities to the full within a stimulating and supportive environment'.