School facilities

We aim to ensure that the learning environments are of the highest quality possible for current and future students. Over the last few years we have been working hard to ensure that Aylsham High provides the best possible working environment for staff and students. Our Sports Hall is the envy of many schools and provides a superb environment for young people to enjoy taking part in physical activity, inspired by an outstanding team of teachers. We are also fortunate to have a new 3G synthetic grass pitch which is already very well used by the school and the wider community.

In September 2005 we opened a new classroom block, housing English and Mathematics and a further state of the art Science Laboratory. A new Learning Resource Centre at the centre of this building is equipped to the highest standard. It is a place for encouraging independent study and also for help with research from our very committed Learning Resource Centre Manager. Books remain very important within this environment where a love of reading for pleasure is nurtured.

We have recently added a new Dining Room for students to ensure that their lunchtime experience is a positive one where they can meet and chat with friends, whilst having access to a healthy range of options for lunch provided by our excellent Canteen Staff. We have also completed a new Business Suite which will be used to deliver our Applied Learning Programme. We are currently drawing up plans for a new Hairdressing studio and a fully refurbished Catering Suite. Thses will both be completed by September 2011.

We have recently upgraded the ICT suites and are constantly developing our skills and improving facilities to ensure that young people have access to the learning tools that they enjoy using. Most rooms have Interactive Whiteboards to enhance the teaching and learning environment. We have a highly skilled team of Technicians, led by a Network Manager to ensure that hardware and software run smoothly.

Science Laboratories have been completely refurbished in recent years and resources are professionally managed by highly competent Science Technicians.

Visitors to the site often comment on how clean and well maintained the school is. Our Site team is dedicated to providing a clean working environment and maintaining such a large site is a massive task which they approach with enthusiasm.

The secure and efficient administration of the school is a vitally important element of our success. Led by an outstanding Director of School Support, the team provides comprehensive support throughout the school.