St George's Roman Catholic High School Explained

St George's Roman Catholic High School
Coordinates:53.5212°N -2.4069°W
Established:1962
Closed:2014
Type:Voluntary Aided School
Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic
Head:P. J. Harte.
Address:Parsonage Drive
City:Walkden
County:Greater Manchester
Country:England
Postcode:M28 3SH
Local Authority:Salford City Council
Dfeno:355/4614
Urn:105985
Gender:Mixed
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:16

St George's Roman Catholic High School, was a Voluntary Aided school in Walkden, Greater Manchester, England. Established in the late 1960s, it was operated by the Governing Body and the Diocese of Salford, with funding and services provided by Salford City Council.

History

The school had previously faced closure in May 2009 after Salford City Council had voted to shut the school down as part of its £182m plan to build three new schools in the city. The decision was overturned after the school and its pupils protested the decision.[1]

The school eventually closed in August 2014.[2] The majority of students transferred to nearby St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School where the building was enlarged to accommodate additional students from St George's Roman Catholic High School. The final headteacher upon the closure of St George's Roman Catholic High School was Mr P. J. Harte.

Since 2017, the former school has been used as the film set for CBBC’s children's drama 4 O'Clock Club.

In 2019 the government announced plans to open an academy on the site of the former high school. The proposal is being challenged by Salford City Council.[3]

Notable former pupils

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: St George's school wins fight to stay open. Keeling. Neal. 2009-11-06. men. 2019-05-24.
  2. Web site: St George's RC High School - GOV.UK. www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk. en. 2019-05-24.
  3. Web site: Council to fight plans for new school - with every legal means available. Keeling. Neal. 2019-06-16. men. 2019-10-24.
  4. Web site: Champ Moore up for school's fight. 12 March 2009.