Canon Slade School
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Canon Slade School | |
Ora et Labora (Latin: "Pray and Work") | |
Established | ante 1855 |
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School type | State |
Headmaster | Mr P H Williamson |
Senior Deputy Head | The Revd C Watson |
Location | Bolton, Lancashire, England |
Website | http://www.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk/ |
Canon Slade School is a Church of England Secondary School with Specialist Status in Performing Arts. It is located on Bradshaw Brow towards the northern edge of Bolton in the north-west of England. Set in 55 acres of grounds the school offers an enviable range of facilities and opportunities for its 1700 plus pupils. The school has a long history of providing academic education within a clear Christian framework dating back to 1855.
Canon Slade is a Voluntary Aided Church of England School in partnership with Bolton LEA and the Diocese of Manchester. The school is also a DfES Designated Performing Arts College, Leading Edge School and Training School.
The school recently celebrated its 150th Anniversary with a whole-school celebration held at the Bolton Arena. A range of items have been produced to commemorate the occasion.