Henbury School

Henbury School (2012–2019)

Henbury School was a mixed secondary school and sixth form located in Henbury, Bristol, England. From 2012 to 2019, it operated as an academy before being renamed Blaise High School in September 2019. >>ref<<

Infobox

Henbury School
Address
Station Road, Henbury Bristol , BS10 7QH England
Information
Type	Academy
Established	1956
Closed	31 August 2019
Local authority	Bristol City Council
Trust	Greenshaw Learning Trust
Department for Education URN	(post‑2019) 147219 (post‑2019) (post‑2019) Tables
Ofsted	(post‑2019) Reports
Headteacher	(During period varies)
Gender	Mixed
Age	11 to 18

History

Early Background

Henbury School was originally established in 1956 as one of the first purpose‑built comprehensive schools in the UK. >>ref<<

A major redevelopment took place in 2005, funded through a £17.3 million Private Finance Initiative agreement between Bristol City Council and Bristol Schools Ltd. This rebuild created the modern facilities that defined the school during the 2012–2019 period. >>ref<<

Academy Conversion (2012)

The school converted to academy status in June 2012, gaining increased autonomy and aligning with national education reforms. >>ref<<

Campus and Facilities

The 2005 rebuild provided Henbury School with a modern campus that remained in use throughout 2012–2019. Facilities included:

Sports hall

All‑weather pitch

Swimming pool

Fitness suite

Dance studio

Coffee bar

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These facilities were managed under the long‑term PFI agreement until the school’s transition in 2019.

Media and Cultural Presence

Henbury School gained national recognition when it was used as the filming location for Roundview College in the TV series Skins. This association remained part of the school’s identity throughout the 2010s. >>ref<<

Sports and Community Engagement

Henbury School joined the Rugby Football Union’s All Schools programme in 2012, partnering with Clifton Rugby Football Club. >>ref<<

A notable event occurred on 12 August 2019, when England’s Rugby World Cup squad was announced at the school. Students participated in training sessions with national players and coaches. >>ref<<

Ofsted and School Performance

In November 2018, Ofsted rated Henbury School as ‘inadequate’. This triggered a review of the school’s future direction and contributed to the decision to join the Greenshaw Learning Trust. >>ref<<

Transition to Blaise High School (2019)

Following consultation and trust‑level restructuring, Henbury School officially closed under its original name on 31 August 2019. It reopened as Blaise High School in September 2019, retaining the same site but adopting new leadership, branding, and improvement strategies. >>ref<<

Legacy

The 2012–2019 period marked the final chapter of Henbury School’s long history. Key features of this era included:

Academy governance

Modernized facilities

Strong sports partnerships

National media visibility

A major institutional transformation leading to its rebranding as Blaise High School

References

Blaise High School (formerly Henbury School) history and redevelopment details. Wikipedia

Academy conversion and governance information. Wikipedia

Facilities and PFI redevelopment (2005). Wikipedia

Skins filming location confirmation. Wikipedia

RFU All Schools programme involvement and 2019 Rugby World Cup squad announcement. Wikipedia

Ofsted 2018 rating and subsequent trust transition. Wikipedia

Categories

Category:Defunct schools in Bristol Category:Academies in Bristol Category:Educational institutions established in 1956 Category:Educational institutions disestablished in 2019 Category:Secondary schools in Bristol

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