Walton High School, Nelson
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| Established | c.1920 Alumnus Hartley c1920-26 |
|---|---|
| Closed | 2007 |
| Type | Community |
| Location |
Oxford Road Nelson Lancashire BB9 8JG England  |
| Local authority | Lancashire County Council |
| DfE URN | 134989 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Colours | Green & Gold |
Walton High School formerly Nelson Grammar School (prior to 1972) was located on Oxford Road, Nelson in Lancashire, England. The school existed between 1972 and 2006.
The school became Pendle Vale College in September 2006, and construction of the new building commenced July 2006. Construction was finished in time for the new term 7 September 2008.
History
The building had four different school names over its c.80 years. First, when the new building opened on Monday, 14 October 1929, the school was known as Nelson Municipal Secondary School. In 1945 the named changed to Nelson Grammar School, then to Walton High School in 1972. Finally, in its last year as a building, changing to the now named Pendle Vale College.
Destruction
The Walton High School Complex had four buildings surrounded by a field and an all weather playing pitch. The school's main building hosted academic classes. The Art and Food building formerly stood to the left of the main building. Behind the main building were the Science and French Rooms. Destruction of the Walton High complex began in December 2008, and was completed in January, 2009.
Alumni
Walton High School
- Jody Latham, actor in Shameless
- Nicola Wheeler, actress in Emmerdale
- Phil Woolas, Labour MP (Nelson Grammar 1970-2, Walton High 1972-5)
Nelson Grammar School
- Prof Susan Birley, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Imperial College London from 1990–2003
- Christine Butler, Labour MP for Castle Point from 1997–2002
- Prof Brian Duerden, Professor of Medical Microbiology at Cardiff University since 1991
- Prof Allan Foster, Professor of Chemistry at the University of London from 1966–86
- Prof John Morton OBE, FRS, cognitive scientist
- Sir John Oldham. In 2000, he received the OBE for services to patients and in 2003 was awarded a knighthood for services to the NHS
- Prof Barry T Pickup, Professor of Theoretical Chemistry at Sheffield University from 2003-2013
Nelson Municipal Secondary School
- Sir Frank Hartley CBE (pharmacist), Vice Chancellor, University of London 1976-78 attended from c.1920 to 1926
External links
- Picture pre-demolition
- Unofficial Website showing Photograph of All Walton High School Staff and Pupils - taken in 1982
- Location of Walton High School (Map)
- Final Working Version of the Official Website of the Former Walton High School (this website was Discontinued September 2009)
- Pendle Vale College Official Website