The Aveland High School

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The Aveland High School was a secondary-level, co-educational Community School in the Billingborough, a village in the English county of Lincolnshire. The school served pupils aged 11 to 16 before it closed at the end of 2009. [1] The school used a secondary modern style admissions procedure and had a capacity for 438 pupils. [2]

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History

Construction

It was built by Foster's of Wharf Road in Grantham. It cost £112,800, with furnishing and equipment costing £18,100. It had 11 acres. The Thermagard system was the building. Architect for the county was JWH Barnes. It was intended for about 300 kids.

Opening

It opened in January 1963, and officially opened on Tuesday 21 May 1963 by James Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, 3rd Earl of Ancaster, the Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, with the Bishop of Grantham, Anthony Otter. The school had meant to be opened by the government minister Sir Chris Chataway. The head boy was William Creasey. [3]

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References

  1. "The Aveland High School: Summary", EduBase (Department for Education). Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  2. "The Aveland High School: Establishment Details", EduBase (Department for Education). Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  3. Grantham Journal Friday 24 May 1963, page 13