Red House Academy (RHA, formerly Hylton Red House School) is an 11–16 mixed secondary school with academy status in Hylton Red House, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It was formerly a community school and adopted its present name after becoming an academy in 2009. It is part of the Northern Education Trust.[2][3]

Red House Academy
Address
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Rutherglen Road, Hylton Red House

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SR5 5LN

England
Coordinates54°55′45″N 1°25′16″W / 54.92914°N 1.42125°W / 54.92914; -1.42125
Information
Other nameRHA
Former nameHylton Red House School
TypeAcademy
MottoOutcomes Focused, Child Centred
Local authoritySunderland City Council
TrustNorthern Education Trust
Department for Education URN135878 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalMichael Burns[1]
GenderMixed
Age range11–16
Enrolment458 (2019)[2]
Capacity600[2]
Colour(s)Red, grey, black    
Websiterha.northerneducationtrust.org

Controversy

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Hylton Red House School

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In 2007, the school attracted controversy regarding a training programme for call centre operators. The programme was set up in conjunction with EDF Energy which has a call centre in the area. For pupils, successful completion of the course provided half of the credit of a GCSE examination. Local adults were also able to participate. The assistant headteacher, Helen Elderkin, claimed the programme was successful, providing students with "a taste of a real working environment" and helping to build their confidence. However, Howard Brown, Sunderland secretary of the National Union of Teachers, criticized it as "a step too far".[4]

Academy

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Serious question were raised about the school's approach to its pupils when it was revealed that they suspended over 50% of their pupils in 2017–2018 against a national average of 2.3%.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Welcome from the Principal". Red House Academy. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Red House Academy". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Hylton Red House School". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  4. ^ Taylor, Matthew (23 July 2007). "School with call centre training site in classroom criticised for lowering pupils' expectations". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  5. ^ McIntyre, Niamh; Perraudin, Frances (31 August 2019). "Sunderland school suspended more than half its pupils in a year". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
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