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The school was established in 1974 by a merger of Fylde Lodge High School, which was located in Priestnall Road, Heaton Mersey, and [[Stockport High School for Girls]], which was located in Cale Green. The Stockport High School building was then used first by Davenport High School, and then by [[Hillcrest Grammar School]] from 1983.<ref>{{Cite web | title =Celebrating our History | work =The Hillcestrian 2009-2010 | publisher =Hillcrest Grammar School | date = | url =http://www.hillcrest.stockport.sch.uk/publications/hillcestrian%200910.pdf | format =pdf | accessdate =29 June 2011 }}</ref> |
The school was established in 1974 by a merger of Fylde Lodge High School, which was located in Priestnall Road, Heaton Mersey, and [[Stockport High School for Girls]], which was located in Cale Green day. The Stockport High School building was then used first by Davenport High School, and then by [[Hillcrest Grammar School]] from 1983.<ref>{{Cite web | title =Celebrating our History | work =The Hillcestrian 2009-2010 | publisher =Hillcrest Grammar School | date = | url =http://www.hillcrest.stockport.sch.uk/publications/hillcestrian%200910.pdf | format =pdf | accessdate =29 June 2011 }}</ref> |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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Revision as of 14:56, 1 December 2011
| Priestnall School | |
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| Address | |
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Priestnall Road Heaton Mersey Stockport , Greater Manchester , SK4 3HP | |
| Information | |
| Type | Community School |
| Motto | "Educating for life" |
| Religious affiliation(s) | All religions |
| Established | 1974 |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Specialist | Sports |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headmistress | Jo Morgan (set to be Julie Yarwood by 2012) |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrollment | 1300 |
| Houses | Bridgewater, Imperial, Rylands, Victoria and Urbis. |
| Colour(s) | Green, Purple, Gold, Red and Blue |
| Website | http://www.priestnall.stockport.sch.uk |
Priestnall School is a secondary school in Heaton Mersey, Stockport, England. There are currently approximately 1300 students attending the school. The headmistress is Jo Morgan.
College System
In 2009, Priestnall launched a 'college system'. There are 5 colleges, each named after a landmark in Manchester and each with a designated colour: Urbis (Blue), Rylands (Yellow), Victoria (Red), Imperial (Purple) and Bridgewater (Green).
Priestnall is now recognised as a Sports College.
History
The school was established in 1974 by a merger of Fylde Lodge High School, which was located in Priestnall Road, Heaton Mersey, and Stockport High School for Girls, which was located in Cale Green day. The Stockport High School building was then used first by Davenport High School, and then by Hillcrest Grammar School from 1983.[1]
Notable alumni
References
- ^ "Celebrating our History" (pdf). The Hillcestrian 2009-2010. Hillcrest Grammar School. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ "Sports Personality – Liam Broady – Winner". Proud of Stockport Awards Winners 2011. Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ Vignes, Spencer (22 June 2011). "Tennis: Naomi Broady's Wimbledon bow ends in tears but youngster tells Spencer Vignes she will only be better for the experience". Manchester Evening News - Other Sports. MEN Media. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
External links
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