Norden High School And Sports College
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About Norden High School And Sports College
Norden High School is a high school situated in the small town of Rishton, Lancashire, England. The most recent headteacher was Mr Tim Mitchell, whom replaced Mr Bob Flood, who was appointed headteacher in February 2007. 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. The school was placed in special measures by Ofsted in July 2016. The watchdog said the school "required improvement" in June 2014. The school provides secondary education for 667 children aged 11 to 16, 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% . in 2012 it was 51% of students, and in 2011, it was 50% . In 2011, fifty of the students taking their GCSEs achieved five or more grades of A* to C including English and Mathematics. This compares with 56% in 2010, 41% in 2009, 39% in 2008, and 30% in 2007. The school became a sports college in July 2004. The school launched the bid in November 2003, and reached their fund raising target in February 2004. Notable former pupilsBrett Ormerod, professional footballerSteven Pinder, actor
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Norden High School is a high school situated in the small town of Rishton, Lancashire, England. The most recent headteacher was Mr Tim Mitchell, whom replaced Mr Bob Flood, who was appointed headteacher in February 2007. 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. The school was placed in special measures by Ofsted in July 2016. The watchdog said the school "required improvement" in June 2014. The school provides secondary education for 667 children aged 11 to 16, 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% . in 2012 it was 51% of students, and in 2011, it was 50% . In 2011, fifty of the students taking their GCSEs achieved five or more grades of A* to C including English and Mathematics. This compares with 56% in 2010, 41% in 2009, 39% in 2008, and 30% in 2007. The school became a sports college in July 2004. The school launched the bid in November 2003, and reached their fund raising target in February 2004. Notable former pupilsBrett Ormerod, professional footballerSteven Pinder, actor
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