BALSHAW'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL in Lancashire, Leyland

Education Centre Information: Balshaw's Church of England High School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled 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: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Blackburn
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 926
Number of boys: 447
Number of girls: 479
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Balshaw's Church of England High School is a voluntary controlled mixed comprehensive school. There are extensive grounds, good playing fields, an environmental copse and front lawns. Pupils are given the opportunity to meet and question people from different faith communities and to visit places of worship. The school offers a wide range of cultural, social and sporting activities. Drama, choir and orchestra practices are held throughout the year along with concerts and productions. There are clubs in a variety of sports and many sports teams at house and at school level. Balshaw's aims to provide all pupils, irrespective of ability, with the opportunity to take part in a range of meaningful and enjoyable sporting activities during both curricular and extra-curricular time. There have been residential outdoor activity sessions providing pupils with the opportunity to participate in activities such as abseiling, camping, canoeing, rock climbing, sailing, skiing, orienteering, walking and wind surfing. The school has a Church foundation and aims to educate the whole child. The pastoral care within the school is firm but fair based on Christian principles.