Pontefract and District Girls High School explained

Pontefract and District Girls High School
Established:	1912
Closed:	1987
Address:	Park Lane
Country:	England
Gender:	Girls
Lower Age:	11
Upper Age:	18

Pontefract and District Girls High School (aka Pontefract Girls' High School) was a grammar school for girls in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England.^{[1] [2]}

History

The school on the site was originally built in the Victorian era as a slaughter house before being demolished. It was established in 1912 and closed when in 1987, Pontefract schools lost their sixth forms, with a sixth form college being established at NEW College, Pontefract on the same site. There was a centenary celebration in 2012.^[3]

The school had its own magazine.^[4]

Notable alumnae

• Jane Brooke, crime writer
• Barbara Castle, Baroness Castle of Blackburn, politician
• Jane Collins, former MEP and UKIP politician
• Shirley Nolan, medical campaigner set up "Anthony Nolan" register^[5]

See also

• The King's School, Pontefract

External links

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Class of 1972 . Pontefract Heritage Group . . 30 May 2014 .
2. Web site: Pontefract School Photographs: Gallery Two . Pontefract Photograph Gallery . Pontefract . UK . 30 May 2014 .
3. News: College marks centenary event . Pontefract & Castleford Express . UK . 2012 . 30 May 2014 .
4. Book: Pontefract and District Girls High School Magazine . July 1948 . 66 . 30 May 2014 .
5. Nolan, Anthony Edward (1971–1979), inspiration of a medical charity. 2020-08-14. 2004. en. 10.1093/ref:odnb/70172.