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Flixton Junior School
This is a list of schools in the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in the English county of Greater Manchester. State-funded schools In the state-funded sector Trafford maintains a selective education system, with grammar schools assessed by the 11-plus exam. Absences from Trafford secondary schools in 2006–07, authorised and unauthorised, were 5.6% and 0.8% respectively, both lower than the national average (6.4% and 1.4%). From the 2011 GCSE results, the Trafford Local Education Authority was ranked 5th in the country – and first in Greater Manchester – based on the percentage of pupils attaining at least 5 A*–C grades at GCSE including maths and English (69.8% compared with the national average of 58.2%). From the 2007 GCSE results and A-level results, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls was the most successful secondary school in Trafford, with 100% of pupils gaining five or more GCSEs at A*–C grade including maths and English. At A-level, Altrincham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trafford
Trafford is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England, with an estimated population of 235,493 in 2017. It covers Retrieved on 13 December 2007. and includes the area of Old Trafford and the towns of Altrincham, Stretford, Urmston, Partington and Sale. The borough was formed in 1974 as a merger of six former districts and part of a seventh. The River Mersey flows through the borough, separating North Trafford from South Trafford, and the historic counties of Lancashire and Cheshire. Trafford is the fifth-most populous district in Greater Manchester. There is evidence of Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Roman activity in the area, two castles – one of them a Scheduled Ancient Monument – and over 200 listed buildings. In the late 19th century, the population rapidly expanded with the arrival of the railway. Trafford is the home of Altrincham Football Club, Trafford Football Club, Manchester United F.C. and Lancashire County Cricket Club and since 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urmston
Urmston is a town in Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, which had a population of 41,825 at the 2011 Census. Historically in Lancashire, it is southwest of Manchester city centre. The southern boundary is the River Mersey, with Stretford lying to the east and Flixton to the west. Davyhulme lies to the north of the town centre. Urmston covers an area of 4,799 acres (19 km2). The town has early medieval origins, and until the arrival of the railway in 1873 was a small farming community. The railway acted as a catalyst, transforming the town into a residence for the middle classes. History In 1986 during an excavation by South Trafford Archaeological Group, fragments of Roman pottery were found in the area now occupied by the cemetery – previously the site of Urmston Old Hall – suggesting that there may have been a Roman settlement on the site. In the early 13th century, Lord Greenhalgh and his family lived at Highfield House (under what is now the M60 motorway). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sale High School
Sale High School (formerly known as Jeff Joseph Sale Moor Technology College and Sale Secondary School) is a secondary school in Sale Moor, Greater Manchester, England. Its current headteacher is Adam Rogers and the Deputy Headteacher is Kathryn Chapple. In 2011 the school was awarded the Good Schools Guide Art & Design Award for the highest points score for girls, taking double award GCSE over 2008, 2009, and 2010 in all English schools. School logo The school's logo includes a representation of the dovecote, which was part of the buildings of Sale Old Hall and is now in Walkden Gardens, and a moor-cock, a play on Sale Moor and previously used on the Urban District Council logo. Educational offerings The school offers a wide range of subjects including GCSEs and vocational subjects. It maintains a strong system of pastoral support and support for students with special educational needs. Its 2009 Ofsted report noted that it is an improving school with high expectations of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Antony's Roman Catholic School
St Antony's Roman Catholic School is a Mixed-sex education, coeducational Roman Catholic secondary school in Urmston, Greater Manchester, England. The school was formed in 1992 from the merger of three Catholic secondary schools; St Mary's, Stretford, which opened in 1952, Cardinal Vaughan, Stretford, which opened in 1964, and St Paul's, Urmston, in whose modernised buildings St Antony's was established. Notable former pupils St. Mary's Secondary Modern School * Morrissey, former singer of The Smiths in the 1980s * Tyler Blackett, former player for Manchester United References External linksSt Antony's Roman Catholic School official website Secondary schools in Trafford Catholic secondary schools in the Diocese of Salford Academies in Trafford {{GreaterManchester-school-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Cestrian School
North Cestrian School, formerly North Cestrian Grammar School, is a free school in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England, for pupils aged between 11 and 16. North Cestrian is part of the Hamblin Educational Trust. History The school was opened in 1951 by Walter Hamblin, formerly headmaster of Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, with 26 pupils. In 2004, the library was named after him. The school was originally to be named North Cheshire Grammar School, but this was not permitted by the county education authorities as the school was not government-owned. Hamblin therefore replaced "Cheshire" with its Latinised form "Cestrian"; this maintained the same "NCGS" initials already in place on some school equipment. The school was originally an all-boys school but in September 2006 admitted its first girls into the sixth form. In 2008, it became fully co-educational. Staff In 2008, teacher David Bradley was awarded an MBA in the Queen's New Year Honours List for services to yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lostock High School
Lostock High School (previously known as Lostock College) is a mixed, 11-16 secondary modern school in Stretford, Greater Manchester, England. The school has a capacity of 740 and currently enrols 328 students. History From 2010 to 2013, there were plans to merge Lostock College (as it was then known) with Stretford High School to create a new academy. These plans faced significant opposition from parents at both schools as well as students at Lostock. As of January 2021, Lostock was "supported by Stretford High School" with executive headteacher Mrs Nicola Doward overseeing both schools. In 2012, Lostock High School was criticised by Nick Pickles of Big Brother Watch for having four CCTV cameras located in children's toilets. In 2018 and again in 2019, Lostock High School was included on a list of schools released by the government detailing schools which had failed to meet government minimum standards. It was subsequently branded one of "England's worst schools" by the Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flixton Girls' School
Flixton Girls' School (formerly Flixton Girls' High School) is a secondary school with academy status, located in the Flixton area of the borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. The school first opened in 1933 and converted to academy status in 2011. The school now admits girls of all abilities. Flixton Girls' School opened a new, female only, sixth form in September 2013, in partnership with Trafford College. Girls in the sixth form have the option to study from a range of A-levels and BTECs. Notable alumni * Yasmin Lauryn, member of Four of Diamonds * Stephanie Waring, actress (''Hollyoaks ''Hollyoaks'' is a British soap opera which began airing on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was created by Phil Redmond, who had previously conceived the soap opera '' Brookside''. Since 2005, episodes have been aired on sister channel E4 a ...'') References http://www.flixtongirls.com/the-sixth-form/sixth-form-introduction/ External linksFlixton Girls' School o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broadoak School
Broadoak School is a coeducational secondary school with academy status located in Partington in the English county of Greater Manchester. Previously a foundation school administered by Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council, Broadoak School converted to academy status on 1 May 2012. The school now forms part of The Dean Trust which also includes Ashton-on-Mersey School in Sale, Forest Gate Academy in Partington and Lord Derby Academy in Huyton. Broadoak School has a non-selective intake, and offers GCSEs The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is an academic qualification in a particular subject, taken in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. State schools in Scotland use the Scottish Qualifications Certificate instead. Private sc ... and BTECs as programmes of study for pupils. References External linksBroadoak School official website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is a secondary school based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. The school specialises in maths and computing, and is named after Blessed Thomas Holford, a 16th-century priest from Cheshire. The college has a strong Catholic identity, and all pupils are required to wear school uniform, uniform. The school's principal is Mr J Cornally Order of the British Empire, MBE. Curriculum The college puts special emphasis on maths and computing, and follows the Key Stage process. At Key Stage 3 in year 7 & 8, the pupils take the following subjects: *English (3 hours) *Maths (4 hours) *Science (3 hours) *Religious Education (2.5 hours) *Design Technology (3 hours) - Woodwork, food technology, graphic design, art, music, PSHCE *Computer Science (1 hour) *French/Spanish (2 hours) *History (2 hours) *Geography (2 hours) *Physical Education (2 hours) *Drama (1 hour) For GCSE, the pupils take core subjects including English language, English literature, Scie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashton-on-Mersey School
Ashton-on-Mersey School is a secondary school in Ashton upon Mersey, Greater Manchester, England. The school is an academy, part of The Dean Trust which includes Broadoak School and Lord Derby Academy in Huyton. Ashton-on-Mersey School serves around 1,400 students aged 11 to 18, and is a larger than average school. Ofsted has graded the school "Outstanding" across four inspections. The school was graded "Good" overall by Ofsted after an inspection on 22–23 January 2019. Some of its policies include no offensive or abusive language and neat uniform. In 2011, 91% of pupils achieved 5A*-C, 61% achieved 5A*-C including English and Maths. 80% of pupils achieved 2+ A*-C in Science. 99% of pupils left with 5A*-G. 98% of pupils left with 1+ A*-C. 35% of pupils left with 3+ A*-A. Sports college Ashton on Mersey became a specialist sports college in 1998. One of its main sponsors is Manchester United Football Club. Gymnasium The school's gymnasium is open to the public after scho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Altrincham College
Altrincham College is a non-selective secondary school and sixth form located in Timperly (near Altrincham ), Trafford, England. The school is an academy and is part of South Manchester Learning Trust. It holds the specialist Arts College status. Description There are approximately 80 teachers in the school and approximately 1000 pupils. Buildings Recent additions in previous years to the school include a large sports hall (on opening the guest of honour was Sir Bobby Charlton) with a fitness suite also a separate building for 2 history rooms and an extra art room. In 2011, a £5.6million sixth form was added onto the school, allowing the school's students to carry on their education in the school from the ages of 11–18 years old. The school is affiliated with Young Enterprise Young Enterprise is a national charity who specialise in Enterprise Education and Financial Education. Young Enterprise works directly with young people, teachers, volunteers and influencers to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hale, Greater Manchester
Hale is a suburb and electoral ward within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford, in Greater Manchester, England. The population of the village taken at the 2011 Census was 15,315. It is contiguous with the southeast of Altrincham, about southwest of the city of Manchester. Located within the boundaries of the historic county of Cheshire, the earliest documented reference to Hale is in the ''Domesday Book'' of 1086, although the name of the settlement is probably as old as 7th or 8th century. The area was mostly agricultural. Hale grew in the Middle Ages to the point when Hale Barns was established as a separate settlement. Hale was formerly in Cheshire. Hale, Bowdon and Hale Barns together are regarded as the wealthiest areas in Greater Manchester and outside of London, and similarly wealthy to Cheshire Golden Triangle towns Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and Prestbury. These towns and the area between them contain some of the most expensive properties in the United Kingdom outside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
