Hazel Grove High School
| Hazel Grove High School | |
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| Location | |
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| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive |
| Local authority | Stockport |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Ms Joanne Nolan |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrollment | 1367 |
| Website | http://www.hazelgrovehigh.com |
Hazel Grove High School is located in Hazel Grove, a suburb of Greater Manchester, England.
General information
Hazel Grove High School's GCSE results are above England's national average.[1][2] However, according to the schools league table it is ranked lower than other schools in the area.[3] It has gained DfES designation for three of its subjects and is also a Microsoft Academy.[4]
In 2006 the school became a Research and Development Hub for the North West of England for Learning Technologies. This designation was made by the Specialist Schools' Trust.
Head Teachers
- 1973 - 1996; Mr Clifford Longdon
- 1996 - 2002; Mr Ron Newey
- 2002 - 2003; Mr Ian Johnson (Acting Head)
- 2003 - 2004; Mr Martin Sweeney
- 2004 - 2004; Mr Ian Johnson (Acting Head)
- 2004 - 2006; Mr David Hazeldine
- 2006 - 2006; Mr Ian Johnson (Acting Head)
- 8 January 2007 - Present; Ms Joanne Nolan
Notable alumni
- David Ditchfield - Key 103 DJ.
- Sarah Harding - member of pop group Girls Aloud.
- Steve Penk - Key 103 DJ.
- Tim Scott - Solo Instrumental Guitarist.
- Jon Willis - professional fencer.
- J.C. Monaghan - film writer/director.
Notes
- ^ The Daily Mail. Secondary School League Tables [1]
- ^ BBC News. Hazel Grove High School [2]
- ^ BBC News. League Tables: Schools in Stockport
- ^ Hazel Grove High School's Website