PENWORTHAM GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL in Lancashire, Preston
Education Centre Information: Penwortham Girls' High School:
Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Lancashire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 669
Number of girls: 669
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Girls
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Background:
Opened in 1954 as a girls' grammar school; located in suburb of Preston in extensive grounds; newly-refurbished laboratories; named as 'outstanding' in Ofsted annual report in 2002; wide range of musical, cultural and sporting activity provided; major emphasis on leadership development and citizenship; active school council and well-established peer counselling and mentoring programme. Member of South Ribble Network Learning Community. Modern languages is core subject; all pupils study French and German. Wide range of cross-curricular activities: environment week, enhancement week, and book week. Twice-yearly musical concerts or productions; wide range of instrumental provision. Beacon status (1999); Sportsmark (2004); Investor in People status (1999). Ethos: 'Calm and ordered with an emphasis on positive relationships and high expectations of self and others'.
Address:
Address: Cop Lane
Postcode: PR1 0SR
Lancashire, Preston.
Telephone: 01772 743399
Fax: 01772 752475
Website: http://www.penworthamgirls.lancs.sch.uk
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