Highams Park School is a mixed secondary school with academy status in Highams Park, London, England. The school has a specialisms in technology and sports.
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History
The school, originally named Sidney Burnell School, opened 20 May 1940 as a school for children up to age 14. It became a Secondary modern school in 1944 and a senior high comprehensive school in 1968. The name was changed to the current name around 1968. It became a voluntary aided school in 1999.
Houses
The school has four houses:
Burnell, named after Sidney Burnell, Director of Education in 1920 and the former name of the school
Payling, named after Elizabeth Payling, an outstanding academic ex-student who is the Head of Regulation Programme Management at Royal Mail
Gibson, named after Terry Gibson, an ex-pupil, professional footballer and Sky TV commentator
Forest, named after Epping Forest, a nearby forest
Notable former pupils
David Bentley, footballer, (Arsenal, Blackburn, Tottenham)
Steven Dominique Cheung, Politician, Broadcaster, Torch Bearer for the London 2012 Olympic Games
Daniel Connolly, musician
Charlie Daniels, footballer (Tottenham Hotspur, Leyton Orient, Bournemouth)
Olivia Dean, singer, multi award winner
Terry Gibson, ex-footballer, (Tottenham, Coventry, Man Utd, Wimbledon)
Kenzie, former rap performer
Honey Lantree, drummer, The Honeycombs
Jamie O'Hara, footballer, (Arsenal, Tottenham, Portsmouth)
Jermaine Pennant, footballer, (Arsenal, Birmingham, Stoke)
Abby Rakic-Platt, actress
Joe Willock, footballer, Newcastle United
Meg Mills, musician