DRAYTON SCHOOL in Oxfordshire, Banbury

Education Centre Information: Drayton School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Oxfordshire
Reason Establishment Closed: For Academy
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2007
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: Has Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 668
Number of boys: 346
Number of girls: 322
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Drayton School is a mixed comprehensive school for pupils aged 11-18. The school'serves the young people in the communities of North Banbury and the rural areas of North Oxfordshire. This is a school at the heart of its community and it aims to provide all children, regardless of their abilities and aptitudes, with excellent learning opportunities. The school is fully equipped with specialist facilities that include: specialist science laboratories, technology suites, networked information and communication technology and e-learning technologies, including broad band internet access across the school, Performing Arts studio and theatre, dance studio, state of the art sports facilities and library resource centre. The school has good working relationships with local community and partner institutions and there are extensive and effective links with primary schools. Drayton school aims to provide a well-ordered and calm learning environment which stimulates and inspires high standards of teaching and learning.