about the kimberley school
The Kimberley School Prospectus
General Information:
The Kimberley School is an oversubscribed Foundation School serving the community in and around the town of Kimberley in Nottinghamshire.
In September 2008 the school became a Foundation School. Following a successful application to the 'Specialist Schools and Colleges Trust', Kimberley School became a Specialist Technology College from September 2006.
An ‘Expressive Arts’ block, with 4 Art rooms, a Drama studio and Media Studies room opened in January 2005.
Under the Government’s ‘New Deal for Schools’ initiative, a Design/Technology building was opened in 2002. The building contains eleven specialist rooms for Design/Technology (food, electronics, graphics, textiles, photography and workshops) and a large Learning Resource Centre (LRC). The LRC contains ICT facilities and a private study area for the Sixth Form as well as housing library resources. Science laboratories were re-furbished at this time, providing ten modern laboratories.
The school has large playing fields and boasts a full size synthetic hockey pitch for all year round use. We enjoy use of the Leisure Centre situated on our site, which has a large sports hall, swimming pool and fitness gym.
Around 1320 pupils attend the school with 155 following Sixth Form courses, including 20+ subjects at G.C.E. AS/A2 level (including Advanced Vocational Qualifications).
The school has developed strongly over the last few years and attracts a significant number of pupils from outside its traditional area. Levels of achievement are good and improving and the school prides itself on aiming to meet the needs of all children.
We have 85 teachers on the staff, fully qualified in their specialist areas, supported by a team of over 60 staff, including teaching assistants, administrative, clerical, technical, domestic and care staff. Catering services, cleaning, and grounds maintenance are provided through external contracts.
The parent/teacher association at the school is known as The Kimberley School Association. The group meets regularly and organises educational, social and fund raising events.
Financial Statement
Financial Statement (2009-2010)
Ofsted Report / Keele Survey
Ofsted Report (February 2009) Keele Survey Findings (February 2009)
School Census 2009
School Census 2009 (LAYER TWO)