Overview
Monday - Friday (Term Time)
The Kimberley School is a popular school serving the community in and around the town of Kimberley in Nottinghamshire.
In September 2012 the school acquired ‘Academy Status’, having previously been a Foundation School and a Specialist Technology College.
Around 1320 pupils attend the school with 155 following Sixth Form courses, including 20+ subjects at G.C.E. AS/A2 level (including Advanced Vocational Qualifications).
The school has developed strongly over the last few years and attracts a significant number of pupils from outside its traditional area. Levels of achievement are good and improving and the school prides itself on aiming to meet the needs of all children.
We have 85 teachers on the staff, fully qualified in their specialist areas, supported by a team of over 60 staff, including teaching assistants, administrative, clerical, technical, domestic and care staff. Catering services, cleaning, and grounds maintenance are provided through external contracts.
Times and availability
Age Range: 11 - 18 years
Contact
The School is an interesting blend of older, character buildings and modern state of the art facilities.
Located in our modern well equipped Paul Smith building are the Design and Technology Faculty and Learning Resources Centre, stocked with an impressive range of reading materials, supported by computer facilities and is an ever popular place for students both in and out of lesson time.
The Nat Puri Arts Building boasts further computer suites, spacious art studios and a drama studio complete with stage lighting and sound equipment.
The school enjoys a joint use arrangement with the adjoining Leisure Centre, giving us access to a large sports hall in addition to our gym and training facilities. Outside, the school benefits from several synthetic pitches, hard court areas and an extensive sports playing field.