Introduction

It gives me great pleasure to introduce the school to you.

Since its opening in 1960, the School has offered its pupilsa high-quality and balenced education. Its success has been based not only on the pursuit of excellence but also on the conviction that each individual must be supported and valued. Hall Mead is a caring and sensitive community, providing for and benefitting each member of its 'family' - pupils, parents, staff, governors, and friends.

Hall Mead is an exciting place to be. it is designated as a Leading Edge School, and a Technology College and a Language College by the DFeS. it is also the lead school in a teaching training consortium. We trust that the pages which follow will give you a flavour of the school in whatever capacity you read this prospectus. We hope that you will find out more. Please do not hesitate to write or telephone for further information or to arrange a visit. You will be most welcome.

The School
Hall Mead is a co-educational comprehensive school. Of the 192 pupils who are admitted to the School each year, the majority come from Cranham and Upminster, the remainder from other parts of Havering. The School is a popular choice with parents, and, as a consequence, it has been consistently oversubscribed.

The School, which caters for the 11-16 age range, works in partnership with both Havering Sixth Form College and Havering College of Further & Higher Education. At 16, most Hall Mead pupils transfer to one or other of the colleges in order to take advantage of the wide range of high quality courses available.

The schools current staffing complement comprises 75 teachers and 63 support staff. Hall Mead prides itself on the quality of its staff. The combination of experience, expertise, enthusiasm and commitment ensures that pupils and parents receive the best possible service.

The school has pleasing, well-maintained buildings and grounds which are valued and respected by pupils.

The excellent specialist facilities include:-

• Seven science laboratories
  
• Seven technology rooms, including four Design and Technology workshops, a Design and Graphics room, two Food Technology rooms.
  
• An Information communication technology and business studies suite equipped with up-to-date ICT hardware and software.
  
• A large and attractive hall, two Drama studios, three Art rooms, and a music suite (including practice rooms and a music technology room and a recording studio).
  
• A resources centre, which houses the library; multi-media computer, audio-visual and reprographics facilities; and an exhibition/conference room.
  
• A careers room in which a wide range of information is provided.
  
• A sports complex comprising a sports hall, gymnasium, health and fitness suite, tennis courts and other outdoor facilities.
  
• A Learning support centre
  
• A computer centre in each of our six faculties.
  
• A New E-Learning Centre