ACCRINGTON ST CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL in Lancashire, Accrington

Education Centre Information: Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Aided School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Lancashire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/08/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Blackburn
Total Pupils: 1149
Number of boys: 542
Number of girls: 607
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Opened in 1958, St Christopher's stands on an open site north of Accrington, and enjoys 'extensive views' of the hills surrounding the town. The school 'cherishes' its church status and religious worship and religious education teaching are important aspects of the school curriculum. The school also aims to create a sense of Christain community in which pupils are secure and where learning academically is seen as important alongside learning to live with each other. The school is heavily over-subscribed and receives an average of 293 applications for 168 places in year seven. The school has been awarded Sports Mark status and is proud to have a range of sporting activities both as part of the curriculum and as extra curricular activities. This includes football, netball, hockey, badminton, swimming, dance and tennis. The school also offers a range of clubs including Christian Union, music, a drama club and a gardening club. The school also actively encourages pupils to raise money for charity, encourages students in year 11 to join Young Enterprise and organises trips within the UK and abroad. The Christian ethos of the school is 'strong'. Within it, 'each individual is valued and encouraged to achieve a personal best'.