Lytham St Annes High Technology College
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| Established | 1955 |
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| Type | Foundation school |
| Headteacher | Phillip Wood |
| Location | Worsley Road Lytham St Annes Lancashire FY8 4DG England |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| DfE number | 888/4137 |
| DfE URN | 119740 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1800 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Website | www |
LSA Technology and Performing Arts College is a community school maintained by Lancashire County Education Authority. It is an 11–18 Comprehensive and 6 Form offering seven years of successful education. As one of the largest schools in Lancashire they offer a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities, along with specialisms in Technology and Performing Arts. A College system ensures that students belong to smaller groups throughout school ensuring a continuity of staff and allowing family members and friendship groups to be kept together.
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History
- 1955 Ansdell County Secondary School Opens.
- 1999 School gains Technology College status and becomes known as Lytham St. Annes High Technology College.
- 2004 School awarded prestigious Artsmark Silver Award.
- 2007 School also gains Performing Arts status and becomes known as LSA Technology and Performing Arts College.
- 2010 Outstanding School status awarded by OFSTED
Notable former pupils
- Dean Lennox Kelly – actor; best known for his role in Shameless
- Sam Shearon – graphics artist, specialising in horror and science-fiction.
- Niamh Boadle – Folk Singer, runner up of BBC2's Young Folk Award 2010[1]
- William, Robert and Jack Bentham – 3/4 members of teen rock band Outl4w. Toured the world & performed at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2008[2]
- Joni Fuller – Singer-songwriter; awarded 'Best Female Artist' at the Exposure Music Awards 2010 and later featured as 'one to watch' by PRS for Music
- Sally Hoolin – British Champion Ice-Skater in Pairs.[2][3]
- Joseph Phillips – Actor, played the original Michael in the West End’s Billy Elliot The Musical in 2005. Last seen in Jimmy McGovern’s TV drama Accused, 2010[4]
- Aimee Whelan – Stage actress, most recently with The Drilling Company (New York City).[5][6]
- Andrew Rycroft – Royal Marines Commando.[7]
- Gareth Smith – Chief Electrician at the Lyceum Theatre, London.[8]
- John Hills – footballer/coach (Blackpool, Everton)[9]
- Danny Howard - Radio 1 DJ
- David Legge - Red Rose Radio DJ. 1988-89
Notable former teachers
- Sean Bullen – Headteacher Millfield High School
- Phil Birch – Headteacher Garstang High School
- Tom Mather – Author
- Bob Welfare – UK Javelin coach, training throwers for the 2012 Olympics[6]
- Karen Barker - Principal Da Vinci Studio School
Co-located youth organisations
- St. Annes Detachment - Lancashire Army Cadet Force, Monday & Wednesday 19:00 to 21:00
- 2486 Squadron - Air Training Corps, Tuesday & Thursday 19:00 to 21:00
References
- ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/events/young-folk-awards-2010/gallery/index.shtml?gp=6
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.lythamhigh.lancs.sch.uk/texts/headliners/Christmas%20term%202004%20Headliners.pdf
- ↑ Sally Hoolin profile
- ↑ http://www.goolecourier.co.uk/lifestyle/joe_s_new_tv_role_1_2782270
- ↑ Broadway World reference to Aimee Whelan
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Aimee Whelan profile
- ↑ Andrew Rycroft profile
- ↑ Gareth Smith profile
- ↑ John Hills profile
