Talk:Queen Elizabeth's Academy

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Does the current school claim a foundation date of 1561? I note that after amalgamation and change to academy status it closed in 2016 for a "fresh start" according to the government web site. The school at the time was in special measures. Does this count as "continuous"? Closed for a fresh start sounds like a break to me. I'll not revert 's edit to List of oldest schools pro tem, but addition information is really needed here. Martin of Sheffield (talk) 10:24, 26 April 2021 (UTC)


 * It is generally considered that conversion to academy status etc does not constitute a 'new' school, as the school continues with the same pupils, staff and (usually) buildings. The school itself claims to be directly descended from the school founded in 1561. Bleaney (talk) 10:47, 26 April 2021 (UTC)


 * It wasn't the conversion but the closure for a "fresh start" that had me wondering. I couldn't find the claim on the school's website, can you point me to where it is please? Thanks, Martin of Sheffield (talk) 10:55, 26 April 2021 (UTC)


 * 'Fresh start' is simply Department of Education speak for the school being given a new sponsor. Again the school continues with the same pupils, staff and buildings. If you look under the links tab on the schools entry on the DfE website you can see the progression of the school. Bleaney (talk) 11:30, 26 April 2021 (UTC)


 * Fair enough. You're an experienced editor and have clearly investigated what's been happening.  That's why I raised the issue and didn't wade in removing things.  Perhaps you might expand/clarify this whole episode when you have some spare time?  Regards, Martin of Sheffield (talk) 12:44, 26 April 2021 (UTC)