Haslingden High School
school in Lancashire, UK
Haslingden High School is a secondary school located in Haslingden, Rossendale, England. The school receives children from many local primary schools, one of the largest being Haslingden Primary School.
History
The two schools in Haslingden that preceded the school were Haslingden Grammar School on Bury Road, which was knocked down in 1997, and turned into a housing development, and Haslingden County Secondary School on Ryefield Avenue, which later on was turned into a primary school led by headteacher Glynn Elis.
Performance
In the most recent inspection by Ofsted, the main school was awarded "Good" in all criteria. The sixth form was also graded as "Outstanding" for care, advice and guidance. Exam results have risen for the last five years, with increasing results in ICT, English Literature, Religious Studies and BTEC Sport.
GCSE results are often above the English national average. It is notable for being one of the few Lancashire comprehensive schools with a sixth form college.
Admissions
The school is led by headteacher Russell Clarke. It runs a faculty system, each headed by a curriculum leader.
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