Parklands High School, Chorley
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| 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 |
| 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
- Paul Grayson, England Rugby Player
- Tom Smith, currently with Lancashire County Cricket Club
- David Unsworth, former footballer, coach of Preston North End F.C.
- Holly Bradshaw British Pole Vault Record Holder, double Olympian 2012,2016