Pontefract and District Girls High School
| Established | 1912 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 1987 |
| Type | Grammar school |
| Location |
Pontefract West Yorkshire England |
| Gender | Girls |
| Ages | 11–18 |
Pontefract and District Girls High School (aka Pontefract Girls' High School) was a grammar school for girls in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England.[1][2]
The school on the site was originally built in the Victorian era as a slaughter house before being demolished. It was established in 1912 and closed when in 1987, Pontefract schools lost their sixth forms, with a sixth form college being established at NEW College, Pontefract on the same site. There was a centenary celebration in 2012.[3]
The school had its own magazine.[4]
Notable alumnae
- Jane Brooke, crime writer
- Barbara Castle, Baroness Castle of Blackburn, politician
- Jane Collins MEP, Ukip politician
See also
References
- ↑ "Class of 1972". Pontefract Heritage Group. Flickr. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ "Pontefract School Photographs: Gallery Two". Pontefract Photograph Gallery. UK: Pontefract. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ "College marks centenary event". Pontefract & Castleford Express. UK. 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
- ↑ "Pontefract and District Girls High School Magazine". 66. Google Books. July 1948. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
External links
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