High Weald Academy
The 'High Weald Academy' was a coeducational secondary school that opened in 1971 located in Cranbrook, Kent, England.
The academy permanently closed in September 2022, with all the pupils from Year 7 to Year 10 offered places at Mascalls Academy.
History
Angley School was established in 1971 by the merger of Mary Sheafe School for Girls and Swattenden Secondary School for Boys. The school is well-known locally for its on-site farm.The Mary Sheafe Hall and Swattenden Hall are named after the schools which were merged to form Angley School.
Angley School became the first Specialist Sports College in Kent in 2000. The school benefits from the facilities at the adjacent Weald Sports Centre.
Angley School became The High Weald Academy on 1 September 2012, sponsored by The Brook Learning Trust.
A new building was opened in 2019.
The academy closed permanently in September 2022, despite opposition from MP Helen Grant.
Headteachers/Principals
- Michael Head
- Stephanie Bedford
- Philip Morris
- Deborah Coslett
- Robert Jackson
- Carrie Beech
- Caroline Longhurst & Nicola Taylor
- Daniel Hatley
- Nicola Taylor
- Nigel Jones
Ofsted