Saddleworth School
Saddleworth School is a community, secondary school in Diggle, England, for students in years 7-11.[3]
| Saddleworth School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Huddersfield Road, Diggle , , OL3 5NU England | |
| Coordinates | 53°33′40.2″N 1°59′57.79″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Community secondary school |
| Motto | Aim High |
| Local authority | Oldham Council |
| Department for Education URN | 105736 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Mike Anderson[1] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age range | 11–16 |
| Enrolment | 1,369[2] |
| Capacity | 1,370[2] |
| Website | www |
History
In July 2020, the construction of Saddleworth School began at the former site of W.H. Shaw Pallet Works in Diggle at a cost of £27 million. In March 2022, the school moved to the new site in Diggle.[4]
In September 2020, the school gained local attention following an incident in which a 13-year-old student's face was cut in a fight, leaving her with scarring.[5]
Notable alumni
- Mike Ford,[6] rugby union coach and former professional rugby league footballer
- Victoria Bateman (née Powell), feminist economist and academic
- Kyle Hogg, former Lancashire and England cricketer
Notable staff
- Phil Larder,[6] former Head of Physical Education
References
- "Saddleworth School's new headteacher thanks staff and students". Oldham Evening Chronicle. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- "Saddleworth School". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- "Parents information Careers".
- Belmore, Aimee (12 March 2022). "Doors open at new Saddleworth School in Diggle". Saddleworth Independent. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- "Saddleworth School accused of 'cover-ups' after pupil is left with slashed face".
- Wilson, Andy (22 March 2003), "Ford mends the defensive gap", The Guardian, retrieved 20 April 2014
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