Comparing the Facilities at Three Rivers Academy and Salesian School

Both Three Rivers Academy and Salesian School are secondary schools located in Surrey that provide facilities to support academic learning, sport, performing arts and extracurricular activities. While both schools serve their local communities and offer a broad curriculum, their campuses differ in scale, layout and the way their facilities have developed.

Campus Setting and Environment

Three Rivers Academy is located in Hersham on a relatively large campus with a number of modern teaching buildings. The school has undergone redevelopment in recent years, resulting in updated facilities and newer buildings designed for contemporary teaching. The site includes open spaces and playing fields that provide room for sport and outdoor activities.

Salesian School is located in Chertsey and operates from a long-established campus with a mixture of traditional and newer buildings. The school grounds include playing fields and open areas that support sport and recreation. The campus has a strong community atmosphere and reflects the school’s long history in the area.

Academic and Classroom Facilities

Three Rivers Academy has modern classrooms designed to support interactive learning. Many teaching spaces include digital presentation technology and flexible seating arrangements that allow different teaching styles. Subject departments are located in specialist areas, giving pupils access to resources specific to each subject.

Salesian School also offers well-equipped classrooms with digital teaching technology. Departments are organised into subject areas across the campus, allowing pupils to learn in spaces designed for particular subjects. The school’s facilities support a wide curriculum from Key Stage 3 through to sixth form.

Science and Technology Resources

Science facilities at Three Rivers Academy include laboratories used for teaching biology, chemistry and physics. These labs are equipped for practical work required at GCSE and A-level. The school also provides computing suites and technology rooms that support subjects such as computer science and design technology.

Salesian School has a strong science department with laboratories designed for practical experiments and demonstrations. The facilities include preparation areas and equipment that allow students to carry out investigative work as part of their science courses. Technology and computing spaces support digital learning and creative design work.

Sports Facilities

Sport plays an important role in the life of both schools.

Three Rivers Academy provides outdoor playing fields that support sports such as football, rugby and athletics. Indoor facilities include sports halls used for basketball, badminton and general physical education lessons.

Salesian School also offers a wide range of sporting facilities. The campus includes playing fields used for football, rugby and cricket, as well as indoor sports halls that support activities such as basketball, badminton and fitness training. The school has a strong tradition of competitive sport within local leagues.

Performing Arts and Creative Facilities

Three Rivers Academy supports performing arts through spaces used for drama productions, assemblies and concerts. Music rooms allow pupils to practise instruments and take part in ensembles, while drama rehearsals and performances take place in performance areas within the school.

Salesian School also places emphasis on music and drama. The school provides rehearsal rooms and performance spaces used for concerts and productions. These facilities support choirs, orchestras and drama activities throughout the school year.

Co-Curricular and Student Facilities

Both schools provide opportunities for pupils to participate in activities beyond the classroom.

At Three Rivers Academy, pupils can take part in clubs covering sport, music, drama, technology and academic interests. The school’s facilities allow these activities to take place both during the day and after school.

Salesian School also offers a wide range of clubs and societies, including sports teams, performing arts groups and academic clubs. Facilities across the campus support these activities and encourage students to take part in the wider life of the school.

Overall Comparison

Three Rivers Academy benefits from modern teaching buildings and updated facilities that support contemporary learning environments. Its campus includes open space for sport and extracurricular activities alongside modern classrooms and laboratories.

Salesian School operates from a well-established campus with a mixture of traditional and modern facilities. The school offers strong sporting provision and well-developed academic facilities that support a broad curriculum.

Both schools therefore provide good facilities for students, with Three Rivers Academy offering newer buildings and modern learning spaces, while Salesian School combines established facilities with a strong sporting and community tradition.