John Spendluffe Technology College
History
It was formed in 1932, the first under the Hadow scheme, in Lindsey. Broadcaster Olive Shapley presented 'The Changing School' on 22 May 1938 on BBC Radio.
The school was named after John Spendluffe of Farlesthorpe, who died in 1558, who also funded two fellowships at Magdalene College, Cambridge. The school was named John Spendluffe by 1974. The school has had a swimming pool.
In July 1986 the Joint Education Action Group was formed to promote comprehensive education, and organise petitions, in the Alford and Mablethorpe area, with chairman Richard Quantrell. Later in 1986, Lincolnshire County Council planned to close the school, to be educated in Mablethorpe or Louth instead.
The school was to close in July 1989, with no more admissions from September 1988. School governors protested against the proposals. The plans were ultimately rejected in April 1988.
Admissions
The current Headteacher is Mr Simon Curtis, who joined the school in September 2021 taking over from Ms Joyce Shorrock who retired in August 2021. There are 55 staff and 13 support staff. Currently there are 612 students on role, However it does not have a Sixth form.
It is a popular alternative for pupils living in the Alford area if they do not wish to attend or were not accepted into Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Alford
Academy and specialism
In February 2003 the school was designated as a Technology College. Although the specialist schools programme has now ended the school still retains its Technology College status.
In 2005 the school was identified by the government as a foundation school, and in August 2011 the school converted to academy status.
Academic performance
Although the school has received In 2019, JSTC students achieved improved results over the previous academic year in key subjects,;50% had a standard pass in mathematics, while 56% had a standard pass in English. In 2022, the school received an Ofsted rating of "Good".
Departments
English Department
Humanities Department
- Geography
- History
- R.E.
ICT Department
Mathematics Department
Modern Foreign Languages Department
- Spanish
Expressive Arts
- Art
- Drama
- Music
P.E. Department
SEN Department
Science Department
Technology
- Product Design
- Food
- Textiles
- Child Development
This is from the jets website
Other schools in Alford
- Alford Primary School
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Alford
Alumni
- Joby Gowshall, briefly a Grimsby footballer in 1996
References
- ^ BBC radio 1938
- ^ Lincolnshire Chronicle Friday 9 February 1883, page 5
- ^ Grimsby Evening Telegraph Wednesday 17 March 1976, page 14
- ^ Louth Standard Friday 5 December 1986, page 28
- ^ Skegness Standard Friday 2 January 1987, page 19
- ^ Skegness Standard Friday 4 September 1987, page 63
- ^ Lincolnshire Echo Friday 15 April 1988, page 7
- ^ "Major exam success for students at both Alford secondary schools". Louth Leader. 28 August 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2024 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Ofsted". JSTC. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
