Norden High School and Sports College

Norden High School and Sports College
Motto "Building Mind and Body"
Established 1942
Type Community school
Headteacher Vacant
Location Stourton Street
Rishton
Lancashire
BB1 4ED
England
53°46′15″N 2°25′07″W / 53.7709°N 2.4185°W / 53.7709; -2.4185Coordinates: 53°46′15″N 2°25′07″W / 53.7709°N 2.4185°W / 53.7709; -2.4185
Local authority Lancashire
DfE URN 119717 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Students 667[1]
Gender Mixed
Ages 11–16
Houses Waddington
Pendle
Bowland
Longridge
Website Norden High School

Norden High School is a high school situated in the small town of Rishton, Lancashire, England.[1] The most recent headteacher was Mr Tim Mitchell, whom replaced Mr Bob Flood, who was appointed headteacher in February 2007.[2] Mr Flood took over from his predecessor, Mrs Denise Parkinson, whom left her position citing ill health. Mr Mitchell announced his resignation in April 2017, in order to pursue opportunities elsewhere.[3]

The school was placed in special measures by Ofsted in July 2016.[4] The watchdog said the school "required improvement" in June 2014.[5]

The school provides secondary education for 667 children aged 11 to 16,[1] who live in the towns of Rishton, Great Harwood, Clayton-Le-Moors and Accrington. In most recent GCSE results, the percentage of students who got 5 or more A* to C grades were 41%.[6] in 2012 it was 51% of students, and in 2011, it was 50%.[6] In 2011, fifty of the students taking their GCSEs achieved five or more grades of A* to C including English and Mathematics.[7]

This compares with 56% in 2010, 41% in 2009, 39% in 2008, and 30% in 2007.[8] The school became a sports college in July 2004.[9] The school launched the bid in November 2003, and reached their fund raising target in February 2004.[10][11]

Notable former pupils

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Establishment: Norden High School and Sports College". EduBase. Department for Education. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  2. ↑ "New head Bob sets school a sporting goal". Lancashire Telegraph. 19 February 2007. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  3. ↑ "Norden High confirms headteacher Tim Mitchell has stepped down". accringtonobserver.co.uk. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  4. ↑ "Norden High School placed in special measures after damning inspection". accringtonobserver.co.uk. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  5. ↑ "School is making progress but requires improvement". accringtonobserver.co.uk. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  6. 1 2 "Norden high school ofsted results". ofsted. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  7. ↑ "GCSE results 2011: Students celebrate being top of class". Accrington Observer. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  8. ↑ "Norden High School and Sports College". Performance Tables 2010. Department for Education. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  9. ↑ "Schools' joy at special status victory". accringtonobserver.co.uk. 1 July 2004. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  10. ↑ "Norden makes play to become Sports College". accringtonobserver.co.uk. 6 November 2003. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  11. ↑ "Norden reaches its fund-raising target". accringtonobserver.co.uk. 5 February 2004. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  12. ↑ Dillon, Jonathon (June 16, 2003). "Striker Brett nets school sweetheart". Accrington Observer. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  13. ↑ Humphreys, Jemma (9 July 2010). "East Lancashire actor stars in high school reunion". Blackburn Citizen. Retrieved 12 December 2011.


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