West Hill School
| Motto | "Aim High" |
|---|---|
| Established | 1927[1] |
| Type | Academy |
| Headteacher | Mr A Harrison |
| Location | Thompson Cross Stalybridge Greater Manchester SK15 1LX England |
| DfE URN | 106274 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 866[2] |
| Gender | Boys |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Colours | Blue and Yellow |
| Website | School website |
West Hill School is a secondary academy in Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, England. It was established in 1927.[1]
In 2012 work started on building a brand new technology block which officially opened in June 2013. It houses a technology room on the ground floor equipped with a laser cutter,two Hegner jigsaws, two Hegner sanding disks, two pillar drills and 12 computers. Upstairs houses the two RE rooms.
The school are also planning on rebuilding the current portocabin block known in the school as the New Block. The new brick building is expected to be completed by December 2015. Work starts on this in Summer 2014.
After more than 20 years at West Hill, headteacher Mr Robert Hewitt retired in July 2015. Mr Alan Harrison will take up post in September 2015.
History
West Hill School was formally a home. Home was owned by one Harrison family which was headed by Thomas Harrison. Thomas had four sons and one of them was named William Harrison. In 1922, William built West Hill and his brother Abel built Highfield House.
Later in the year (1922), West Hill was purchased by the Corporation. On 24th Mar 1927, West Hill Council School (boys only school) was started with ten classrooms.[1]
It became a Specialist Science College in September 2004.[1]
On 1 August 2011, West Hill School officially gained academy status.
Higher Staff
Headmaster - Mr A Harrison
Deputy Headmaster - Mr A Owens
Deputy Headmistress - Mrs G Wood
Assistant Headmaster - Mr P Butterworth
Assistant Headmistress - Mrs A Aylward
Head of year 7 - Miss L Keegan
Head of year 8 - Mr J Whiting
Head of year 9 - Mrs S Broadbent
Head of year 10 - Miss K Jedd
Head of year 11 - Mr D Butler
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