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Tring School was founded in 1842 by the Church of England. At that time it was built in the middle of Tring where the Library now stands. In 1956 it moved to its present site at the top of Mortimer Hill, to the east of the town, and in 1969 was re-organised to be an all-ability 11-19 co-educational school.
Although Tring School has changed beyond recognition in its 150 years, it remains a voluntary controlled church foundation, administered and supported by Hertfordshire County Council, with five of its Governors being nominated by the Diocesan Education Committee.
Tring School now has approximately 1500 pupils on roll including a Sixth Form of around 320 students. Most pupils come from the town of Tring and the surrounding villages of Wigginton, Aldbury, Long Marston, Wilstone and Little Gaddesden. Additional pupils will be admitted from outside the area if there are places available.
Tring School is now designated as a Specialist Humanities College with History, Geography and English as its lead subjects. At this exciting time in its development, curriculum breadth, high standards and community involvement are at the heart of the school’s work. Collaboration with other educational providers is adding to the opportunities for Tring students, and the development of the school’s facilities for community and life-long learning is moving forward rapidly.
Tring School holds a number of prestigious awards including: Investors in People (re-recognised in December 2007), International Schools' award, Healthy Schools' award, Sportsmark, Fair Trade, and Youth Connexions Careers Education and Guidance Quality Mark.
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“Throughout the school different groups of students, regardless of gender, ethnicity or ability make equally good progress.”
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“The care, guidance and support provided for students are good in the main school and exceptional in the sixth form. All students are known by the staff and those with specific learning difficulties and/or disabilities are very well supported to ensure they feel safe and make good progress.”
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Quotations taken from the school’s Ofsted Inspection Report, March 2009
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