Baxter College Explained

Baxter College should not be confused with Philip Baxter College, University of New South Wales.

Baxter College
Coordinates:52.3887°N -2.2707°W
Motto:Achieving Together
Type:Academy
Head Label:Principal
Head:Matthew Carpenter
Chair:Sarah Beadsworth
Address:Habberley Road
City:Kidderminster
County:Worcestershire
Postcode:DY11 5PQ
Local Authority:Worcestershire County Council
Urn:144367
Staff:Approx. 150
Enrolment:Approx. 1000
Gender:Mixed
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:18
Colours:
Purple and Black
Website:http://www.baxtercollege.co.uk/

Baxter College is a mixed secondary school with academy status located in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England. Prior to September 2002 the school was known as Harry Cheshire High School. The school provides education for pupils aged 11 to 18 years, and offers a wide range of courses at GCSE and A-Level.

History

The school was previously known as Harry Cheshire High School. Due to a lack of good exam results and absence levels of up to 15%[1] the school was placed under special measures by the Office for Standards in Education.[2] In September 2002 it then became Baxter College.[3] Its results have greatly improved,[2] and it has attained specialist status as a Business and Enterprise College.[3]

The school has been paired with Stourport High School in a Leading Edge Partnership to assist in the improvement of the school.

Notable alumni

Justin Tomlinson, Member of Parliament for North Swindon

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GCSE performance tables: Harry Cheshire High School . . http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100409164722/http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/cgi%2Dbin/performancetables/archives/shschool1_98?School%3D8854019 . dead . 2010-04-09 . 1998 .
  2. News: The dream team: Fired by the vision and energy of its strategic leadership team, a failing Worcestershire school has come alive. Liza Ramrayka. . London. 2008-11-26. 2010-04-26.
  3. , Office for Standards in Education.