Crompton House Church of England Academy

Crompton House of England School
Address
Rochdale Road Shaw and Crompton , Greater Manchester , OL2 7HS England
Coordinates	53.58125°N 2.1074°W / 53.58125; -2.1074
Information
Type	Secondary academy
Motto	Latin: Sapere Aude ("Dare to know")
Religious affiliation(s)	Church of England
Established	19 September 1926
Founder	Mary Crompton
Local authority	Oldham Council
Department for Education URN	137294 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Chairman of Governors	Gordon Main
Headteacher	K. Newell
Gender	Co-educational
Age	11 to 18
Enrollment	1120 places increasing to 1680 in 2018
Houses	Cocker Crompton Ormerod Ridley
Colour(s)	Black & Gold
Website	www.cromptonhouse.org/

Crompton House Church of England School is a mixed gender Church of England academy and sixth form for 11- to 18-year-olds, located in the High Crompton area of Shaw and Crompton in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, Greater Manchester, England.

It was established in 1926 when Crompton House was donated by a prominent local land owner, Mary Crompton, to the Church of England to be used as a school. The school has expanded over the years as its reputation and achievements have increased along with the size of its intake. The school is now partly state-funded but mainly voluntary-funded by donations and events; some money is provided by the Anglican Diocese of Manchester. The school is affiliated therefore with the Church of England, and younger pupils are required to attend the Anglican church in order to be admitted to the school, although this is subject to change given the additional 112 pupils per year for the 2018 intake, However this is not the case for the sixth form, admission to which is based on secular grounds.

The school has proposed Expansion Plans, with planning consolation currently underway (see Expansion plans section below), expected to increase staff from the current 100 teachers and the total number of students by 50% from 1120 students to 1680 students for the 2018 intake. (an additional 112 places per year group in year 7 to year 11)

The buildings are currently made up of a number of 19th-century buildings and modern extensions, although a potential redesigns are currently underway to allow the accommodation of the additional 560 students.

History

Crompton House, much like Crompton Hall, was originally a primary dwelling of the Crompton family, who since the Norman Conquest had a majority land ownership of Shaw and Crompton.

Following the death and subsequent dissipation of the Crompton family line, Crompton House was donated in 1926 by Miss Mary Crompton and her cousin, Mrs Anne Ormerod on the understanding it would become a school with a strong Christian ethos. The then Dean of Manchester, Dr. Hewlett Johnson, declared open the new Higher Grade Church School to be known as Crompton House School on 29 September and the first 25 pupils were admitted on 1 October. From the beginning its relatively small size enabled the care of every child to be the concern of all the teaching staff. Now a co-educational, voluntary aided secondary school catering for about 1400 pupils with an established sixth-form, that same care remains the guiding spirit of the school community.

Over the years additions have been made to the original buildings. These include a separate Year 11 block, a modern craft building, new science laboratories and new sixth-form accommodation. A new block of classrooms and science laboratories was officially opened in October 1994, and is colloquially referred to as The new block.

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The School's emblem.

More recently, a block of ten new classrooms has been opened. A drama studio has also been built due to the school's Arts status.

The principal aim of the school is to provide within the context of the Anglican faith an opportunity for all pupils to develop their full potential both in terms of academic achievement and of personal and social development. It is hoped that at the end of their time with the school, the young men and women from Crompton House will take their place in society as well-educated, balanced, creative and caring individuals.

Whilst this is a Church of England school, when available the school will also offer places to children from other Christian denominations, though due to the popularity of the school this is increasingly unlikely. The official position of the school is to believe strongly that a Christian school exists to serve the needs of the local, and wider communities. The school is also a Post-Graduate Teacher Training Centre, and since September 1998 has Beacon status. Crompton House was awarded Specialist School Status in 2005 as an Arts College (Music, Art and Drama).

Pastoral care

Crompton House uses a house system. All pupils are in mixed year group houses, which include Cocker, Crompton, Ormerod and Ridley. These House names are the surnames of individuals who have contributed to the creation of Crompton House as a school.

Subjects

Crompton House offers a broad range of subjects with options available both at GCSE level and again at A-level should a student remain in to the sixth form.

Subject	Years 7-9	GCSE	Notes
English	Compulsory	Compulsory	Combined English Language and Literature is studied until year 10, where it is divided into Literature and Language in preparation for GCSE English and English Literature. The work of William Shakespeare is studied in years 7, 8 and 9; along with a number of literary set texts.
Mathematics	Compulsory	Compulsory	All students are required to take GCSE Mathematics.
Science	Compulsory	Compulsory	For GCSE it is taught separately in lessons by separate teachers as Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Depending on the choice made for GCSE, this is taught either as 'separate sciences' where three GCSEs are gained, one in each science; or 'dual award science', where 2 GCSEs are gained as dual award science as fewer lessons are taken at a lesser depth.
Religious studies	Compulsory	Compulsory	Per the school's Church of England status.
Modern Foreign Languages	Compulsory	Optional	Pupils are taught French, German or Spanish up until year 9 when they have where they have to carry on their language for a GCSE
Geography	Compulsory	Optional	Part of the course can involve trips to countries such as Iceland.
History	Compulsory	Optional	Part of the course can involve trips to places of historical significance, such as the Battlefields of Ypres in Belgium, and Eden Camp in the UK.
Physical Education	Compulsory	Compulsory	Up until year 9 pupils have 4 or 5 sessions a fortnight of P.E. In years 10 and 11 those not choosing it for GCSE have 2 lessons a fortnight.
Music	Compulsory	Optional	Music is a large part of the school life at CHS with rehearsals everyday and various trips and tours taking place.
Art	Compulsory	Optional
Drama	Compulsory	Optional
Expressive Arts	Compulsory	N/A	Art, Drama and music have to be taken by all Year 7-9 students as a GCSE in the Expressive arts course, as per the schools Arts Specialist status.
Sociology	N/A	Optional
ICT	Compulsory	Optional	These technology subjects are all taught to pupils in years 7-9, and any of these can be chosen for a GCSE qualification. Recently, the school has introduced the OCR National Level 2 qualification for ICT that is studied from year 9, up until year 11, and all pupils must take this exam, but anyone can still choose to take ICT as a GCSE. This is a more in- depth course, and provides a greater range of skills for all candidates.
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2017/2018 Expansion Plans

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There is a drop in event planned or 25 October 2017 between 17:30 and 19:30 at the school to discuss the "proposed" expansion. All are welcome to attend.

1. Introduction

Crompton House Church of England Academy is a converter academy, located in Shaw, Oldham. It provides 1120 school places for boys and girls between the ages of 11-16; there is also a sixth form on site. The academy was graded ‘Good’ in their last Ofsted Inspection.

Currently, the demand for secondary school places in the borough is increasing. Therefore, the Governors and Headteacher with support from the Local Authority is proposing to expand Crompton House C of E Academy. This will provide an additional 112 places per year group at the school.

We are currently undertaking a public consultation to seek the views of current and prospective parents and the wider community on this proposal. The consultation period will run from Monday 09 January 2017 to Friday 03 February 2017. There will be a public drop in session on Wednesday 25 January 2017 at 4.30 – 6.00pm which will give you the opportunity to make your views known and to ask any questions you may have.

This document gives you details of the proposal, information on why the expansion is needed and frequently asked questions in relation to school expansions. There is a response form at the end of the document which we ask you to complete and return to us by Friday 03 February 2017.

2. Background

The town of Oldham has seen an increase in housing developments over the last few years. This growth together with increased inward migration is bringing new families to the area, requiring enhancements to the school’s infrastructure in order to meet future demand. Pupil projection forecasts indicate that there will continue to be an increasing demand for secondary school places across the borough.

Since 2013 there have been numerous school expansions across the borough to ensure sufficiency of school places. There is a robust decision making criteria in place to ensure that school places are created in the most appropriate areas and schools to meet demand.

Pupil projection forecasts show that if Oldham Council does not expand some secondary schools, there will not be enough secondary places in the future. The graph below shows the total number of secondary school places we currently have in the borough and how many we will need to meet future predicted demand.

3. Legislation

Under Section 14 of the Education Act 1996, every Local Authority has a statutory duty to ensure there are sufficient school places in its area. The Department for Education has a strong expectation, especially in areas of basic need, that only ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ schools and academies should be considered for expansion.

When proposing a significant expansion of a good academy, a fast track application can be processed and submitted to the Regional Schools Commissioner (RSC). It is expected that the RSC will approve the majority of fast track applications as long as the academy trust can evidence the change is aligned with local pupil place plans (increased demand for school places in the area), that all required funding is in place, that appropriate planning permissions have been secured and that a fair and open local consultation has been undertaken. Source; ‘Making significant changes to an open academy – March 2016’.

4. The Proposal

The proposed expansion will increase the total planned admission number of the academy from 1120 pupils to 1680 pupils (an additional 112 pupils per year group).

The existing buildings are not big enough to accommodate the additional pupils. There would have to be an expansion of existing premises and/or a newly built block of classrooms.

5. What happens next?

The consultation period will last for four weeks and a public stakeholder drop in event will be held on a specified date. The stakeholders that will be consulted are;

Each LA which maintains an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or statement of SEN in respect of a child attending the academy

Parents of all children who attend the academy

Parents in the area

Primary, secondary and special schools and sixth form and FE colleges in the area

Affected admission authorities, including those in neighbouring LA areas

All the feedback we receive will be collated and reported to the Governing Body and they will make a decision on whether to proceed with the expansion. A fast track application would then be made to the RSC who would make the final decision on whether the expansion goes ahead.

Musical achievements

The music department of the school has a variety of groups including two orchestras, swing and brass bands, and several choirs. The senior orchestra played at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of the Schools Proms in 2005, and the Senior Choir has sung in venues such as Manchester Cathedral, York Minster, and Liverpool Cathedral. The choir has sung evensong in Westminster Abbey, and the Boys' Choir has sung in St Asaph Cathedral. On 2 July 2010 the orchestra, brass band and choirs combined to perform Karl Jenkin's The Armed Man at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.

Sixth form

Crompton House has its own sixth form, which itself performs at a high national standard. The majority of pupils in the sixth form at Crompton House have continued from the compulsory education there. However, approximately 40 pupils from other schools in the surrounding area join the sixth form each year. Unlike years 7–11, there are no criteria for selection based on religion.

There are a number of subjects available at AS-level and A-level to study at Crompton House. These are: Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Design Technology, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Food and Nutrition, French, General Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, German, History, ICT, Mathematics, Multimedia, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre Studies, Philosophy & Ethics, and Travel and Tourism.

Old Cromptonians

• Ian Greaves, Busby Babe and football manager
• Paul Black, Former Oldham Athletic footballer currently playing in the MLS
• Michelle Marsh, glamour model
• Anna Friel, actress
• Clive Rowe MBE, actor
• Alexandra Thompson, Management Consultant
• Peter Smith, Principle Tuba , Philharmonia

Staff

• Musician John Lees, music technician until July 2012.

Headteachers

• Mr S. Selwyn, 1926–1938
• Mr J. Hargreaves, 1938–1958
• Mr D. Shepherd, 1958–1964
• Mr E. Harris, 1964–1985
• Mr M. Taylor, 1985–1999
• Mr D. Bowes, 2000–2002
• Mr W. Grundy, 2002–2006
• Mrs V. Musgrave, 2006–2008
• Mrs E. Tough, 2008–2011
• Mrs S. Calvert, 2012– 2014
• Mr K. Newell, 2014-Present

In the news

In January 2017, The town of Oldham has seen an increase in housing developments over the last few years. This growth together with increased inward migration is bringing new families to the area, requiring enhancements to the school’s infrastructure in order to meet future demand. Pupil projection forecasts indicate that there will continue to be an increasing demand for secondary school places across the borough. The Governors and Headteacher would like to hear your views on a proposal to increase the planned admission number (PAN) at the academy from 1120 places to 1680 places (an additional 112 places per year group in year 7 to year 11). Road safety feature were recently applied to Rochdale Road in anticipation of the increased traffic.

In November 2006, Crompton House had a bomb scare when a year 11 pupil took in what appeared to be a First World War hand grenade for a history lesson. Around 200 pupils had to be evacuated from the new block while the rest of the school stayed inside, well away from danger. In a panic the student ran from his Chemistry lesson which was being taught by Dr Midgley and placed it down a grid. Greater Manchester Police, along with the bomb disposal unit, confirmed the grenade was inactive and the school was back to normal in the afternoon. The pupil involved was suspended for a fixed term.

External links

• School website