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Revision as of 21:32, 29 May 2011
| Parklands Languages High School | |
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Southport Road , , PR7 1LL | |
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| Type | Community school |
| Motto | Propositi Tenax |
| Established | 1962 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Specialist | Languages |
| Head teacher | Eleanor Lewis |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrollment | 1100 + |
| Former name | Chorley Grammar School of Chorley Old Road |
Parklands Languages High School is a mixed comprehensive school with Specialist status in languages since 2003. It is located in the North West Of England in Chorley, Lancashire.
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 have been two major building additions in the last 10 years. A new Art, RE, Drama, Science wing which replaced the previous ROSLA block which was demolished, a new sports hall and more recently (2010) a extension to the front of the building to extend the dining area and reception. In addition students have created a new outdoor social area.
Language College status
Parklands was first made a Language College in 2003, and was awarded an extra £500,000 for language purposes. The languages that are now taught are French, German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Greek, Japanese and Chinese. French and German are taught as compulsory language subjects and the other languages are taught in a variety of extra-curricular classes and clubs.
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 alumni
- Paul Grayson, England Rugby Player
- Tom Smith (cricketer), currently with Lancashire County Cricket Club
- David Unsworth, former footballer, coach of Preston North End F.C.
Chorley Grammar School
Ofsted
GOOD with OUTSTANDING features in 7 categories notably: attainment, care, guidance and support, community engagement, SMSC.