Norton college to close

[Total Chaos 10]

but presumably a number of voluntary redundancies - i know someone who used to work there who said quite a few were just biding their time

 

Yep, spot on. we will see.

[cainedkaty 10]

It will cause the other schools around to become even more crowded like it did when Abbeydale Grange closed!

 

Why will it cause the other schools to become more crowded?

[foxydebs 36]

 

It wold have cost 40 million to re-build Norton at Norton.It will only cost 8.8 million to re-build Norton at Hillsborough.The staff have been told zero job loses,but lets see in 8-12 mths time

 

My uncle works there and I can assure you they have not been assured zero job losses.

[Electerrific 14]

Sad to see the old Rolo school site go....or is it? Lol

 

Will they get rid of the swimming pool, too?

[hockeybear 10]

sad to see Norton close but it really is inevitable, I went for a look around with my daughter when she was looking for a 6th form and although Norton was perfect for her A levels the building was in such a state we decided TRC was a much better option. The money needed to bring Norton up to date is not there and so ....

[Chris_Sleeps 10]

Travel links were pretty terrible though.

I agree. I was there between 2003-2005 and I had two choices. An excessively long journey on two buses, into Sheffield and out again - or a quicker bus through Derbyshire that got me in late. It was silly.

[Total Chaos 10]

My uncle works there and I can assure you they have not been assured zero job losses.

 

They have,but hence let's see in 8-12th month.In the meeting it was said everyone would transfer.I bet in 8-12mths time it will turn around.

 

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Sad to see the old Rolo school site go....or is it? Lol

 

Will they get rid of the swimming pool, too?

 

As i have said before, it will be relocated to the back of the tennis centre.

[markfor 10]

I used to work there

 

I hope it is pulled down and an IKEA built

[jamesogt 11]

Is it me or are some confusing Norton College for Meadowhead School?

 

The college is closing, therefore it will have no impact on school places.

[redruby 281]

Is it me or are some confusing Norton College for Meadowhead School?

 

The college is closing, therefore it will have no impact on school places.

 

Both Norton College and Meadowhead School offer A-levels so there may potentially be more young people looking for a place at Meadowhead...

[stevenpeck81 10]

I went to this college

[Andy 10]

The college have published a Q&A for students here:

 

http://www.sheffcol.ac.uk/news/general/future-of-norton-college-2015/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter