HARPER GREEN SCHOOL in Lancashire, Bolton

Education Centre Information: Harper Green School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Bolton
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: 1433
Number of boys: 760
Number of girls: 673
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Harper Green is a mixed comprehensive school for pupils aged 11 to 16. Built around a central quad, it became comprehensive in 1982. The school is housed in a mixture of traditional and modern buildings where there are excellent facilities for a wide range of activities and interests. The accommodation facilities include four general classrooms, eight ICT rooms, a dance studio, 11 science laboratories and five art and design workshops including specialist facilities for photography, ceramics, printmaking and ICT. The sports facilities include indoor and outdoor tennis courts, large sports hall and gymnasium and extensive playing fields including Astroturf, soccer and hockey pitch. The school is particularly committed to drama and puts on at least two productions a year. It also runs groups after-school studying photography, dance, amateur gardening and examination coursework. The school aims to provide a quality learning environment.