Balshaw's CE High School
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Balshaw's CE High School is a comprehensive specialist secondary school located on Church Road in Leyland, England.
, and 546 yards (500m) west of the M6
.
, when both the schools' sixth forms were combined.
The school abandoned its Grammar status in favour of comprehensive status in the early 1980s. In 1994 the school became a Church of England school.
. The house system consists of all years, all of which have four divisions (see below). These divisions are named after four areas of Lancashire
, and are managed by learning managers.
The houses are managed by separate staff:
for "Not for oneself, but for others".
However the school has now adopted the somewhat common motto "Aiming at Excellence".
Ofsted
The school was formally inspected by the HM Inspectorate of Schools on Thursday 4 June 2009, the previous one being in 2006, and achieved 'Good' status.
Lancashire. This came with a lot of development, in recording waste usage, electricity, gas and how well the school economically does in respect of the money and environment.On 2 July 2009, there was an "Eco-Day", in which the pupils worked with eco-friendly materials and learnt about how to lead environmentally friendly lifestyles.
Location
It is situated just south of the B5248 in the east of Leyland, close to the West Coast Main LineWest Coast Main Line
The West Coast Main Line is the busiest mixed-traffic railway route in Britain, being the country's most important rail backbone in terms of population served. Fast, long-distance inter-city passenger services are provided between London, the West Midlands, the North West, North Wales and the...
, and 546 yards (500m) west of the M6
M6 motorway
The M6 motorway runs from junction 19 of the M1 at the Catthorpe Interchange, near Rugby via Birmingham then heads north, passing Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester, Preston, Carlisle and terminating at the Gretna junction . Here, just short of the Scottish border it becomes the A74 which continues to...
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Foundation
The school was founded by Richard Balshaw in 1782. He established a high school called Golden Hill - until the 1920s that school was the original school for Balshaw's pupils. In 1922 work started on building a new school on a 5 acre site.Grammar school
Opened in 1931, it was Balshaw's Grammar School until 1982, and the school is still situated in the same area.Comprehensive
In 1972 the school joined with Parklands Languages High School by opening Runshaw CollegeRunshaw College
Runshaw College is a further and higher education college based at three centres in Leyland and Chorley, Lancashire, England.-History:The college was founded in Leyland when the sixth forms of Parklands High School and Balshaw's CE High School were amalgamated in 1974 to make a sixth form college...
, when both the schools' sixth forms were combined.
The school abandoned its Grammar status in favour of comprehensive status in the early 1980s. In 1994 the school became a Church of England school.
House system
The school is split into traditional housesHouse system
The house system is a traditional feature of British schools, and schools in the Commonwealth. Historically, it was associated with established public schools, where a 'house' refers to a boarding house or dormitory of a boarding school...
. The house system consists of all years, all of which have four divisions (see below). These divisions are named after four areas of Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
, and are managed by learning managers.
The houses are managed by separate staff:
- CuerdenCuerdenCuerden is a village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley, in Lancashire, England. It is situated between Bamber Bridge and Leyland, and has a population of 77.-History:The name derives from the Welsh cerdin, the plural of cerdinen, "rowan"....
- Mrs Coburn - FaringtonFaringtonFarington is a small village and civil parish in the South Ribble local government district of Lancashire, England.-Geography:Situated to the immediate north of Leyland, Farington consists of villages, farms and mossland, modern residential development and an industrial area around the Leyland...
- Mr Riley - WordenWorden ParkWorden Park is a large area of parkland situated on the outskirts of Leyland, a town in the borough of South Ribble, Lancashire, England. It is less than a quarter of a mile from the town centre, yet is a peaceful and relaxed environment.-History:...
- Mr Maher - ClaytonClayton-le-WoodsClayton-le-Woods is a large village and civil parish of the Borough of Chorley, in Lancashire, England. According to the United Kingdom Census 2001 it has a population of 14,528.-Geography:...
- Mrs Boardman
School mottos
The school motto is Non Sibi Sed Aliis which is LatinLatin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
for "Not for oneself, but for others".
However the school has now adopted the somewhat common motto "Aiming at Excellence".
OfstedOfstedThe Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills is the non-ministerial government department of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England ....
inspection 2009
The school was formally inspected by the HM Inspectorate of Schools on Thursday 4 June 2009, the previous one being in 2006, and achieved 'Good' status.Eco-Schools
Balshaw's has recently signed up to Eco-SchoolsEco-Schools
Eco-Schools is an international program of environmental and sustainable developmental education for schools. Foundation for Environmental Education is the founder of the programme and Eco-Schools is just one out of their five programmes....
Lancashire. This came with a lot of development, in recording waste usage, electricity, gas and how well the school economically does in respect of the money and environment.On 2 July 2009, there was an "Eco-Day", in which the pupils worked with eco-friendly materials and learnt about how to lead environmentally friendly lifestyles.
Notable former pupils
- Tom Bidwell, TV scriptwriter, nominated for an Academy Award in 2011, for his film Wish 143Wish 143Wish 143 is a British live action short film. The film's run time is approximately 24 minutes. It was written by Tom Bidwell, directed by Ian Barnes, and produced by Samantha Waite....
- Marcus BleasdaleMarcus BleasdaleMarcus Bleasdale is a photojournalist, born in the UK to an Irish family. He spent over eight years covering the brutal conflict within the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the work was published in his book One Hundred Years of Darkness, recognized in the best photojournalism books...
, photo journalistPhotojournalismPhotojournalism is a particular form of journalism that creates images in order to tell a news story. It is now usually understood to refer only to still images, but in some cases the term also refers to video used in broadcast journalism... - Clarke CarlisleClarke CarlisleClarke James Carlisle is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Football League One side Preston North End, on loan from Burnley. Born in Preston, he began playing football at a young age, taking inspiration from his father who played semi-professionally. Carlisle...
footballer for Burnley F.C.Burnley F.C.Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
, achieving 10 A-grades at GCSE - Bryn HargreavesBryn HargreavesBryn Hargreaves is an English rugby league player with Super League team Bradford Bulls .Bryn Hargreaves played prop forward in the Wigan Academy since 2002. He made his first team debut from the subs' bench against Salford City Reds in July 2004 and his full debut against London Broncos in...
, rugby league player - Kim Libreri, film visual effects designer for ESC Entertainmment
- Trevor Mather, Chief Executive since 2006 of ThoughtWorksThoughtWorksThoughtWorks is a privately owned global IT consultancy that delivers custom software, software tools, consulting, and transformation services to Global 1000 companies. It has a products division, ThoughtWorks Studios, which creates and markets software development and project management applications...
- Danny MayorDanny MayorDaniel John Mayor is an English footballer who currently plays for Preston North End, where he plays in midfield as an attacking right winger.He came through Preston North End's youth ranks...
, footballer - Zoe Porter, costume designer
- Kevin Taylor (1972-7), Project Director from 1996-8 of the Brimstone missileBrimstone missileBrimstone is an air-launched anti-tank missile developed by MBDA for Britain's Royal Air Force. It was originally intended for "fire and forget" use against mass formations of enemy armour, using a millimetre wave seeker to ensure accuracy even against moving targets...
, and Managing Director since October 2008 of BAE Systems Military Air SolutionsBAE Systems Military Air SolutionsBAE Systems Military Air & Information is a business unit of British defence company BAE Systems responsible for the design, development, manufacture and support of fixed wing military aircraft... - Chris TusonChris TusonChris Tuson is an English rugby league player for the Wigan Warriors in the European Super League. He plays in the second-row...
, rugby league player - Phil JonesPhil Jones (footballer)Philip Anthony "Phil" Jones is an English footballer who plays for Manchester United and the England national team. Before joining Manchester United, Jones played for Blackburn Rovers at both youth and senior levels...
, footballer for Manchester United F.C.Manchester United F.C.Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
(formerly Blackburn Rovers F.C.) - Damon Tasker, Animation Director for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Balshaw's Grammar School
- John Aldington, physicist who did important work at Siemens in Preston on the development of mercury-vapour lampMercury-vapor lampA mercury-vapor lamp is a gas discharge lamp that uses an electric arc through vaporized mercury to produce light. The arc discharge is generally confined to a small fused quartz arc tube mounted within a larger borosilicate glass bulb...
s - Ian BleasdaleIan BleasdaleIan Bleasdale is a British actor and television presenter. He was born in Upholland, Lancashire and divides his time between Haworth in West Yorkshire and Bristol...
, TV actor - Prof Thomas Hope, Professor of French Language and Romance Philogy from 1968 to 1987 at the University of LeedsUniversity of LeedsThe University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
- Sir John LawtonJohn Lawton (scientist)Professor Sir John Hartley Lawton, FRS is a British ecologist and RSPB Vice President and Chair of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust....
CBE, Chief Executive from 1999 to 2005 of the Natural Environment Research CouncilNatural Environment Research CouncilThe Natural Environment Research Council is a British research council that supports research, training and knowledge transfer activities in the environmental sciences.-History:... - Sylvia Mylroie, Baroness Jay of Ewelme, Chair of the Pilgrim TrustPilgrim TrustThe Pilgrim Trust is a London-based charitable trust. It was founded in 1930 by a two million pound grant by Edward Harkness, an American philanthropist. The trust's first secretary was former civil servant, Thomas Jones....
, and married to Michael Jay, Baron Jay of EwelmeMichael Jay, Baron Jay of EwelmeMichael Hastings Jay, Baron Jay of Ewelme, GCMG is a former British diplomat and is currently Chairman of the House of Lords Appointments Commission.-Education:... - Sir James Sharples, Chief Constable from 1989 to 1998 of Merseyside PoliceMerseyside PoliceMerseyside Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing Merseyside in North West England. The force area is 647 square kilometres with a population of around 1.5 million...