Baxter College

Baxter College
Motto "Raising the achievement of all through quality learning"
Established September 2002
Type Academy
Principal David Seddon
Location Habberley Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 5PQ
England
Coordinates: 52°23′19″N 2°16′15″W / 52.3887°N 2.2707°W / 52.3887; -2.2707
Local authority Worcestershire County Council
DfE URN 135062 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Staff Approx. 150
Students Approx. 1300
Gender Mixed
Ages 11–18
Colours Purple and Black
Website Baxter College

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 Haybridge 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 and Jasmin Bishop. Will Griffin musician for Monsta Ball.

References

  1. "GCSE performance tables: Harry Cheshire High School". Department for Children, Schools and Families. 1998.
  2. 1 2 Liza Ramrayka (2008-11-26). "The dream team: Fired by the vision and energy of its strategic leadership team, a failing Worcestershire school has come alive". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 2010-04-26.
  3. 1 2 Baxter College, Office for Standards in Education.
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