Chorlton High School is one of the leading Specialist Arts Colleges in the country. Our vision is based on the belief that creativity is a vital component of lifelong learning. We nurture creativity and imagination throughout the whole school curriculum to help students discover the world, solve problems and visualise the future. These skills are as relevant to the scientist and the mathematician as they are to the musician or designer.
Being a Specialist School has allowed us to provide a high quality Arts education which is transforming learning for both our students and the local community. Our superb facilities ensure that students have every opportunity to excel in the Arts. The educational experience of our students is vastly enriched throughout the year through master classes led by a number of professional Arts groups and establishments across the city, including the BBC Philharmonic and Royal Exchange Theatre.
Leading In Learning
In 2007 as a result of the high academic achievement of our students, the school was recognised as a 'High Performing Specialist School' and was awarded the status of Training School.
'Training Schools demonstrate excellent practice across the range of teacher training activities, especially in teacher training and the continuing training of the whole school workforce. They are ambitious, imaginative and influential in these areas. They work collaboratively with others for the benefit of staff and pupils beyond their own boundaries.'
We are very proud of our additional specialist status and are totally committed to the high quality development of all our staff. Chorlton High School is dedicated to developing cutting edge practices in outstanding teaching and learning, providing exemplary experiences for students and sharing innovation across the city, region and national area.
At Chorlton High School we are committed to providing high quality educational opportunities for our local community.
We are committed to ensuring that our Learners will be
• Successful
Learners who go further, faster and have the foundations for lifelong success. Students will:
• Be expected to beat challenging national targets so that they can excel against any competition.
• Experience a rich, exciting curriculum that leaves them able to make powerful choices about their future ambitions.
•Creative
Learners who are imaginative risk takers who are prepared for lifelong adaptability. Students will
• Be expected to embrace a diverse and cutting edge range of creative opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
• Experience creative teaching that makes learning engaging and allows them to think independently and be confident citizens.
•Happy
Learners who are recognised and rewarded so their confidence comes from within. Students will:
• Be recognised regularly for their achievements and for the progress they make and have these achievements celebrated and recorded.
• Develop positive, secure relationships so that they flourish and have a powerful sense of their own potential.