Stopsley High School Explained

Stopsley High School
Coordinates:51.9016°N -0.4061°W
Type:Academy
Trust:Middlesex Learning Trust
Head Label:Headteacher
Head:Karen Hand
Address:St Thomas's Road
City:Luton
County:Bedfordshire
Country:England
Postcode:LU2 7UX
Local Authority:Luton
Ofsted:yes
Urn:148692
Enrolment:1,350
Gender:Co-educational
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:16

Stopsley High School is a co-educational secondary school located in the Stopsley area of Luton, Bedfordshire, England.[1]

History

In September 2002 Stopsley High became a designated specialist sports college. It was re-designated in 2007 with Music nominated as its second subject.[2]

As a part of Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme the school's capacity was expanded from 990 to 1350.[3] [4]

Previously a foundation school administered by Luton Borough Council, in September 2021 Stopsley High School converted to academy status. It is now sponsored by the Middlesex Learning Trust.[5]

Uniform

The main colours of the Stopsley High Schools uniform are black and blue. Boys wear black trousers and girls have the option of black trousers or a black skirt. The tie is black and blue with the school logo, but prefects wear special ties with their house logo replacing the school's. The shirt can be accompanied by a black jumper with the Stopsley motif on the left breast.

The Stopsley High School sports kits is all black with the school's logo on it. Students have the option of wearing a t-shirt and shorts or a tracksuit in this style.

Curriculum

Stopsley High School teaches the following subjects:[6]

Compulsory, all years
Compulsory KS3, option KS4
Optional KS4 only

Notable former pupils

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stopsley High School - Home . 29 October 2023 . www.stopsleyhighschool.co.uk.
  2. http://www.stopsleyhighschool.co.uk "Stopsley High Website"
  3. http://www.luton.gov.uk/.../stopsley%20high%20expansion%20proposals.doc "Proposed Expansion of Stopsley High School"
  4. http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/local/school-expansion-plans-approved-1-4851418 "School expansion plans approved"
  5. Web site: Our Academies - Middlesex Learning Trust.
  6. Web site: Curriculum. Stopsley High School. 2019-09-05.