MOULTON SCHOOL AND SCIENCE COLLEGE in Northamptonshire, Northampton

Education Centre Information: Moulton School and Science College:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Northamptonshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/10/2011
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: 1356
Number of boys: 690
Number of girls: 666
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The school opened in 1954, since when it has doubled in size, and serves a largely rural catchment area to the north of Northampton. It occupies an 'attractive, well-landscaped' site and is housed in 'many fine buildings', including the 'outstanding' RIBA Award-winning sixth form centre and an 'excellent' sports complex which includes a sports hall, fitness suite and extensive, floodlit, outdoor artificial turf pitches. A new drama and English centre opened in 2000. The school has 'all-round strengths' in National Curriculum subjects and in recent years exam results in English, modern foreign languages and science have been 'particularly good'. Extra-curricular subjects are also 'strong' and include sport, the arts and school visits. The school has achieved a Sportsmark award. 'Moulton School has something of a traditional atmosphere. However, our approach to curriculum development is forward-looking. Pupils are encouraged to achieve.' The school is slightly over-subscribed.