BISHOP RAWSTORNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND LANGUAGE COLLEGE in Lancashire, Leyland

Education Centre Information: Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Language College:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Lancashire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 16/08/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Hamlet and Isolated Dwelling - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Blackburn
Total Pupils: 929
Number of boys: 462
Number of girls: 467
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Founded in 1959, the school is set in attractive rural campus; serves wide geographical area; offers full national curriculum and 'outstanding' ICT facilities. Sepcialist language college status from September 1996; includes French, German, Spanish in the curriculum, with Japanese and Russian as extra classes. All major sports are well represented, with netball, football, athletics, tennis, cross-country, cricket and ski teams. Tradition of music making; guitar ensemble, brass ensemble, woodwind and jazz groups, band and choirs. Extra-curricular activities include dance club, table tennis, gym club, self-defence, outdoor pursuits, computers, mathematics, chess, 'homestudy clinics', theatre visits and language clubs. Students have the opportunity to take part in residential visits and exchanges. Local community, including businesses, benefit from school's international links and ICT facilities. As a Christian college, it is committed to service; resources and expertise widely used by primary schools and wider community. 'At the heart of this rural college lies the belief that each individual is unique and valuable. The Christian ethos is vibrant and lively, reflecting our spiritual values, encouraging each of us to reach for academic excellence and the highest moral standards.' Over-subscribed, with 1.2 applications per place. Chartmer mark; Schools Curriculum Award (2000); Investor in People status; training school status (2000).