Lostock High School
Lostock High School (previously known as Lostock College) is a mixed, 11-16 secondary modern school in Stretford, Greater Manchester, England.[1] The school has a capacity of 740 and currently enrols 328 students.[1]
| Lostock High School | |
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| Address | |
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Selby Road , , M32 9PL | |
| Coordinates | 53°27′17″N 2°19′49″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Community school |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Church of England |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Department for Education URN | 106365 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Executive headteacher | Mrs Nicola Doward |
| Headteacher | Ms Lindsay Brindley |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 328 |
| Capacity | 740 |
| Website | http://www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk |
History
From 2010 to 2013, there were plans to merge Lostock College (as it was then known) with Stretford High School to create a new academy. These plans faced significant opposition from parents at both schools as well as students at Lostock.[2][3] As of January 2021, Lostock was "supported by Stretford High School"[4] with executive headteacher Mrs Nicola Doward overseeing both schools.[4]
In 2012, Lostock High School was criticised by Nick Pickles of Big Brother Watch for having four CCTV cameras located in children's toilets.[5]
In 2018[6] and again in 2019,[7] Lostock High School was included on a list of schools released by the government detailing schools which had failed to meet government minimum standards. It was subsequently branded one of "England's worst schools" by the Daily Mirror.[7]
In 2020, 13-year-old Lostock High School pupil Tamia Riley, who is mixed-race, launched a petition calling for retailers to have 'more variety and skin tones in nude undergarments'.[8][4] Riley received support from her school for her campaign[4] and was the subject of local and national media attention, appearing on the BBC's children's news programme Newsround.[8]
Facilities
The school previously has specialist status as an Arts College, and funds were used for a new Music Suite with ICT support and a digital recording suite. A successful lottery bid was used to renovate and re-launch the community arts theatre, and build a new dance studio, used both by the school and the community.
Notable former pupils
- Tony Vaughan, former professional football player
- Darren John Langford, Spencer in *Hollyoaks
- Leon Anwar, Dominic in *Coronation Street
- John Browne, guitarist from U.K. Progressive metal band Monuments (metal band)
- Lyndsey Marshal, actress
References
- "Lostock College". Ofsted. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- Vine, Katherine (23 March 2010). "Parents protest over schools merger". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- Dorsett, Bethan (18 February 2010). "¿Parents take on Tesco in fight to save school". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- "Lostock High School - Prospectus". www.lostock.trafford.sch.uk. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- "CCTV used in more than 200 school toilets". The Independent. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- "Full list of underperforming secondary schools". The Argus. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- Miller, Claire; Evans, Sophie (24 January 2019). "England's worst schools revealed - see if your child's school is on the list". mirror. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- Gill, Emma (16 July 2020). "The 13-year-old campaigning for 'nude' underwear to reflect darker skin tones". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 13 January 2021.