Lord Grey Academy
Lord Grey Academy is a comprehensive co-educational Academy in West Bletchley, Milton Keynes.
| Lord Grey Academy | |
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| Address | |
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Rickley Lane , , MK3 6EW England | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Aspire, Learn, Achieve |
| Religious affiliation(s) | None |
| Established | 1973 |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Department for Education URN | 145736 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair | Jennie Cronin |
| Head teacher | Mr Jim Parker |
| Staff | 240 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1245 |
| Houses | Lorenz (Red), Enigma (Blue), Colossus (Silver), and Turing (Gold). |
| Colour(s) | Dark green blazer, black trousers or plaid skirt, white shirt, house tie, black pullover with house colours. |
| Website | http://www.lordgrey.org.uk |
General Information
Lord Grey has four school houses: Lorenz, Enigma, Colossus and Turing, whose names relate to World War II code-breaking work at Bletchley Park.
History
Lord Grey opened in 1973 as a community comprehensive school following the amalgamation of Bletchley Grammar and Wilton Secondary schools. New accommodation was provided to supplement the existing facilities. The school was incorporated as a Grant Maintained School on 1 April 1993 and moved to Foundation status on 1 September 1999, under the New Framework for Schools.
On 1 April 2018 the school changed its name to Lord Grey Academy and became part of the Tove Learning Trust,[1] which is also part of the SWAN Teaching School Alliance.[2]
2017 - Present Day
- Lord Grey School became Lord Grey Academy, part of the Tove Learning Trust, April 2018
- Jim Parker took over the role of Principal, assisted by Rob Page and Nigel Handyside Vice Principals, September 2018
- Eden Centre closed, July 2019
2013 – 2016
- Eden Centre - separate building for teaching vulnerable students - opened, 2015
- Significant update to the campus; July 2014 full Ofsted inspection and rated as Good, 2014 [3]
2009 – 2012
- Milton Keynes South Sixth Form created and successful; graded ‘good’ by Ofsted in June 2011.
- Milton Keynes South Sixth Form created and successful; graded ‘good’ by Ofsted in June 2011; reconfirmed in October 2012
- Classical singing star Jonathan Ansell opens new building, November 2009
- New Hair Studio built
- Teaching and Learning Academy Status gained, February 2011.
2006 – 2008
- Gained Second Specialism in Humanities
- Achieved the Rugby Union Development Award (RFU).
- Awarded the FA Football status.
- Comenius status awarded with additional funding until 2009.
- £7.5 million capital improvement grant.
2003 – 2005
- Additional buildings and refurbishments to prepare for expansion to accommodate Year 7 (2005)
- School roll to surpass 1,500
- Ofsted confirms that “Lord Grey is a Good School with a Good Sixth Form”.
- Recognition as one of the “Most Improved Schools” in England by the Specialist Schools Academies Trust.
- Securing the School Achievement Award from the DfES.
1998 – 2002
- Specialist College status (MFL) gained.
References
- Tove Learning Trust website https://www.tovelearning.org.uk/
- "History of the School – Lord Grey Academy". www.lordgrey.org.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- OFSTED report on Lord Grey website http://www.lordgrey.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ofsted-report-official-july-2014.pdf