Summary
Nower Hill High School is a secondary academy school with a sixth form, in Pinner in the London Borough of Harrow. The school currently has 324 students in each year group including over 400 in the Sixth form, making over 2000 students in the school. Students range from 11–19 years of age; the sixth form is part of the borough's Harrow Sixth Form Collegiate.
| Nower Hill High School | |
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George V Avenue , , HA5 5RP | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Service not self |
| Established | 8 April 1929 |
| Department for Education URN | 137028 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair of Governors | Kevin Ward |
| Headteacher | L. Voden |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Colour(s) | Navy Blue |
| Publication | Nower Hill News (every term) |
| Badges | 3 small scimitars and a sword |
| Website | www |
History edit
The school, then known as Headstone Council School, started life in 1929 when the red brick building on Pinner Road was built. Its "houses", commemorating famous former residents of Harrow and one historical building, were Byron, Becket, Shaftesbury and Manor. Colours, in the order of the houses given, were Green, Blue, Red and Orange.[1]
The name of the school changed to Nower Hill High School on 1st September 1974.[2]
The name of the music block and sports hall is named after Mr F.R.H Gristwood for his service to the school.
In 2006, sixth form students were admitted for the first time. In 2011 the school changed to academy status.[3] In 2015, new school houses were introduced, named after significant people chosen by the students themselves. The houses are now Bannister (orange), Nightingale (blue), Franklin (green), King (red), Shabazz (purple), and Gandhi (yellow).
Crest edit
The left hand side of the school's crest is based on the medieval coat of arms of Middlesex, a county of England now absorbed into London. It shows three Anglo-Saxon short notched swords or seaxes (the names 'seax' and 'Saxon' may be related).[4][5][6]
Notable former students edit
- Simon Le Bon[7][better source needed]
Headteachers edit
- Mr C.J. Boyden (September 1, 1929 - September 1, 1943)
- H.W.J. Manson (September 1, 1943 - September 1, 1963)
- Mr E.J.R. Dey (September 1, 1963 - September 1, 1969)
- Mr F.R.H. Gristwood (September 1, 1969 - September 1, 1983)
- Mr S.P. Hensby (September 1, 1983 - September 1, 1999)
- Mr H. Freed (September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2013)
- Mr C.J. Livesey (September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2019)
- Ms Louise Voden (September 1, 2019 - Incumbent)
References edit
- ^ "History & Background". Nower Hill High School. Archived from the original on 27 January 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2011.
- ^ https://www.nowerhill.org.uk/30/history-of-the-school
- ^ Locrating.com. "Nower Hill High School | Reviews, Admissions and Catchment Area". Locrating. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ Doherty, F., The Anglo Saxon Broken Back Seax. Retrieved on 20 February 2008
- ^ Online Etymology Dictionary - Saxon. Retrieved on 20 February 2008.
- ^ Civic Heraldry of England and Wales - Greater London. Retrieved on 20 February 2008.
- ^ "otakukart". Retrieved 11 November 2022.
External links edit
- Nower Hill High School Homepage
- Harrow Council Homepage
- Connexions Direct
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