Rastrick High School

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The Rastrick High School (and Sixth Form College) is a mixed-gender 11-18 comprehensive school located in Rastrick, West Yorkshire, England. A specialist school, it is a Technology College.

The school was formed in 1985 following the merger of Rastrick Grammar School and Reinswood Secondary School. However, its history can be traced back to 1621.[1] The school is a technology specialist school and has many impressive design and technology specialist equipment.

The school is ranked 9th out of 17 secondary schools that are in Calderdale, based on GCSE pass rates.

Peter Clark, a former head teacher, received a CBE in 1998.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Homepage. Rastrick High School. Retrieved on 2006-11-29.
  2. ^ "Head wins honour for saving school", BBC News, 31 December 1999
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