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The school has been consistently recognised as one of the top twenty state schools in England, and became a Specialist Language College in 2002. Entry is by examination at 11, although entry may be made at sixth form level, or in other years. HISTORY The school opened in 1958 . Before this time, academically able girls in Stratford had no hope of an education beyond comprehensive level, unless their parents could afford to send them to The King's High School For Girls in nearby Warwick . Thanks to the sustained efforts of several women, including the first Headmistress Miss E.B. Williams, Shottery (as the school is often known) was created. The first pupils were taken from the A stream of nearby Hugh Clopton School , known today as Stratford High School . Today, the school admits 75 new Year 7 pupils per year. Competition for places is high, with more than seven applicants per place. The original school was centred around the historic Shottery Manor, parts of which date from the 1300s . The Manor still stands today, and is used as a sixth form centre. Three additional buildings were added before the school opened, in what were originally the Manor orchards and flower gardens. The school magazine is called 'Manners' and is run by the sixth form. The lastest addition to the school is the newly built Stratford Academy of Music, affectionately called 'SAM'. The building will house state of the art recording equipment along with soundproof rooms, enabling students to capture their creative flare for music. The facilities will also be available for use by the local community. The Head Girl team consists of Emma Malczewski (Head Girl), Becci Cockayne (Deputy Head Girl) and Sophie Archer (Deputy Head Girl). |
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