Haslingden High School is a

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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 lead by headteacher Mr Glynn Elis

Performance

In the most recent inspection by

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, 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

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Notable former pupils

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Haslingden Grammar School

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References

External links

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OFSTED Report in PDF format
{{Borough of Rossendale culture Secondary schools in Lancashire * Schools in the Borough of Rossendale Community schools in Lancashire