LYDE Green’s new secondary school is just six months away from opening, with families about to find out whether their children have been offered a place.
Lyde Green Community School has unveiled its uniform, which features green jumpers, tops and sports kit, as well as sky-blue shirts.
It has also confirmed that September 7 is the date that the first pupils will start.
Head teacher Tom Hill says it has been “a busy and exciting time behind the scenes”, as the school has been recruiting its staff team.
Among those appointed are a deputy head and two associate assistant heads, who each have a “wealth of experience and expertise”, and an operations manager to oversee the smooth running of the school.
Heads of English, maths and science have been appointed to help lead the development of a curriculum Mr Hill described as “rigorous, engaging and ambitious”.
Mr Hill said: “For some posts we received over 60 high-quality applications, a clear sign of the excitement surrounding the opening of the school and the shared belief in what we are building together.
“Together, this growing team shares a common vision: to build a highly aspirational school that places academic excellence, character development and strong relationships at its heart.
“There is a genuine sense of excitement among staff about being part of something new and about working closely with families and the wider community as the school grows.”
On March 2, families who applied for places at the school for the first cohort of Year 7 students will find out if they have been offered a place.
The school has 180 places, and will eventually have a capacity of 900 across five year groups, as the first group progresses through to Year 11.
Mr Hill said: “These young people will truly be our pioneers, helping to shape the traditions, values and identity of Lyde Green Community School in its opening year.
“Once places have been confirmed, we will be in touch with families to begin the important work of building strong relationships, getting to know our students well, and ensuring a confident and positive start to secondary school.”
He said families who had not named Lyde Green as their first choice earlier in the application process but are now considering a move can contact enquiries@lydegreencs.org.uk to discuss places.
Local sports teams and clubs interested in using the new pitches can use the same email address to get in touch.
Mr Hill said: “We are prioritising clubs that are community-focused and inclusive so that facilities benefit Lyde Green residents.”