West Park School

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West Park School
Address
West Park School
West Road
Spondon

, ,
DE21 7BT

Coordinates 52°55′18″N1°24′49″W / 52.9218°N 1.4136°W / 52.9218; -1.4136 Coordinates: 52°55′18″N1°24′49″W / 52.9218°N 1.4136°W / 52.9218; -1.4136
Information
Type Academy
Department for Education URN 136634 Tables
Ofsted Reports
HeadteacherScott McGregor
Gender Mixed
Age11to 16
Website https://www.westpark.derby.sch.uk/

West Park School is a mixed secondary school located in the Spondon area of Derby in the English county of Derbyshire. [1]

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Previously a foundation school administered by Derby City Council, West Park School was converted to academy status on 1 April 2011. However the school continues to coordinate with Derby City Council for admissions. West Park School offers GCSEs and BTECs as programmes of study for pupils. [2]

Notable former pupils and staff

Spondon School

West Park School

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References

  1. "West Park School". Westpark.derby.sch.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  2. "West Park School - Curriculum". Westpark.derby.sch.uk. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  3. The Almanac of British Politics - Robert Waller, Byron Criddle - Google Books