The Hyndburn Academy

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The Hyndburn Academy
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Address
Stourton Street

Rishton
,
Lancashire
,
BB1 4ED

England
Coordinates53°46′15″N 2°25′07″W / 53.7709°N 2.4185°W / 53.7709; -2.4185Coordinates: 53°46′15″N 2°25′07″W / 53.7709°N 2.4185°W / 53.7709; -2.4185
Information
TypeAcademy
Motto"The best in everyone"
Established1942
Local authorityLancashire
TrustUnited Learning
Department for Education URN144356 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherMiss Nicola Palmer
GenderMixed
Age11 to 16
Enrolment396
Capacity685
HousesWaddington
Pendle
Bowland
Longridge
Websitewww.thehyndburnacademy.org.uk
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The Hyndburn Academy, previously known as Norden High School and Sports College, is a United Learning academy school situated in the small town of Rishton, Lancashire, England.[1]

History[]

The most recent headteacher was Tim Mitchell, who replaced Bob Flood, who was appointed in February 2007.[2] Mr Flood took over from his predecessor, Denise Parkinson. Mr Mitchell announced his resignation in April 2017, in order to pursue opportunities elsewhere.[3]

The school was placed in special measures by Ofsted in July 2016.[4] The watchdog said the school "required improvement" in June 2014.[5] Following the inspection by Ofsted of the school in July 2016, the school became part of the United Learning trust of Academies. The school was rebranded as The Hyndburn Academy, at the commencement of the autumn term of September 2017.[6]

Description[]

The school provides secondary education for 667 children aged 11 to 16,[1] who live in the towns of Rishton, Great Harwood, Clayton-Le-Moors and Accrington. In most recent GCSE results, the percentage of students who got 5 or more A* to C grades were 41%.[7] In 2012, it was 51% of students, and in 2011, it was 50%.[7]

In August 2011, fifty of the students taking their GCSEs achieved five or more grades of A* to C including English and Mathematics.[8]

This compares with 56% in 2010, 41% in 2009, 39% in 2008, and 30% in 2007.[9] The school became a Sports College in July 2004.[10] The school launched the bid in November 2003, and reached their fundraising target in February 2004.[11][12] Norden High School and Sports College was closed on 31 October 2017, and Hyndburn Academy opened the following day.[13]

Ofsted Report[]

There have been no Ofsted reports since the school joined the trust.

Notable former pupils[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Establishment: Norden High School and Sports College". EduBase. Department for Education. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  2. ^ "New head Bob sets school a sporting goal". Lancashire Telegraph. 19 February 2007. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Norden High confirms headteacher Tim Mitchell has stepped down". accringtonobserver.co.uk. 19 April 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  4. ^ "Norden High School placed in special measures after damning inspection". accringtonobserver.co.uk. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  5. ^ "School is making progress but requires improvement". accringtonobserver.co.uk. 9 June 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  6. ^ "'Inadequate' Norden to change name and take on executive principal". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Norden high school ofsted results". ofsted. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  8. ^ "GCSE results 2011: Students celebrate being top of class". Accrington Observer. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  9. ^ "Norden High School and Sports College". Performance Tables 2010. Department for Education. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  10. ^ "Schools' joy at special status victory". accringtonobserver.co.uk. 1 July 2004. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  11. ^ "Norden makes play to become Sports College". accringtonobserver.co.uk. 6 November 2003. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  12. ^ "Norden reaches its fund-raising target". accringtonobserver.co.uk. 5 February 2004. Retrieved 21 April 2017.
  13. ^ "The Hyndburn Academy". Ofsted. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  14. ^ Dillon, Jonathon (16 June 2003). "Striker Brett nets school sweetheart". Accrington Observer. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
  15. ^ Humphreys, Jemma (9 July 2010). "East Lancashire actor stars in high school reunion". . Retrieved 12 December 2011.

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