Saint Aidan's Church of England High School

Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
Address
Map
Cartgate

Preesall
,
Lancashire
,
FY6 0NP

England
Coordinates53°54′58″N 2°57′48″W / 53.916147°N 2.96324°W / 53.916147; -2.96324
Information
TypeVoluntary aided, Comprehensive school
Motto“That they might have life, and have it in its fullest”
Local authorityLancashire
Department for Education URN119789 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadAndy Smith
Age11 to 16
Enrolment844
Colour(s)Maroon, White and black    
NewspaperLive Wyre
Websitewww.st-aidans.lancs.sch.uk

Saint Aidan's Church of England High School (formerly Saint Aidan's Church of England Technology College) is a Church of England voluntary aided school located in Preesall, England. In an Ofsted report in 2013, the school was rated Grade 2 (Good) overall and Grade 1 (Outstanding) for Behaviour and Safety.[1] They are well known within the local community, and are notable as having above-average GCSE results and an outstanding approach to health and safety. St Aidan's are responsible for the schooling of Barney Harwood, a well-known CBBC presenter.[2] A new sports hall, costing £1.5 million, was opened in July 2023.[3]

References

  1. ^ Ofsted
  2. ^ "Blue Peter presenter Barney Harwood on going home to Blackpool and his grandma's corned beef hash". Great British Life. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  3. ^ Herbert, Lucinda (11 July 2023). "Son of Blackpool FC legend Jimmy Armfield officially opens new sports hall as he retires as PE teacher at St Aidan's school". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 14 September 2023.


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