Parklands High School, Chorley

Parklands High School
Motto Propositi Tenax
Established 1962
Type Academy
Headteacher Claire Hollister
Location Southport Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1LL
England
Coordinates: 53°39′22″N 2°38′46″W / 53.6562°N 2.6461°W / 53.6562; -2.6461
DfE number 888/4311
DfE URN 138647 Tables
Ofsted Reports Pre-academy reports
Students 1100 +
Gender Mixed
Ages 11–16
Former name Chorley Grammar School of Chorley Old Road

Parklands High School is a coeducational secondary school with academy status located in Chorley, Lancashire, England.

History

Grammar school

The current Parklands High School was originally called Chorley Grammar School. It was originally housed in buildings in Union Street, Chorley which is now home to the public library.

It changed its name in 1970, when the school changed from a grammar school to a comprehensive school, to Parklands High School.

Comprehensive

The current school buildings were opened in 1959. There were two major building additions in the 2000s – A new Art, RE, Drama, Science wing which replaced the previous ROSLA block which was demolished, a new sports hall and in (2010) an extension to the front of the building to extend the dining area and reception. In addition students created a new outdoor social area. Parklands was first made a Language College in 2003.

Academy

Parklands High School converted to academy status in September 2012, meaning the school is now independent of local authority control.

Academic performance

GCSE results 2010

78% of students achieved 5 or more A* - C grades 30% of all grades were A* or A 6 subject areas achieved 90% A* - C grades A further 5 subject areas achieved 75% A* - C grades

Notable former pupils

External links

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