Skerton High School ‘Saved’
Skerton Community High School is no longer under imminent threat of closure by the County Council. An innovative proposal to form a ‘small schools’ federation’ between Hornby and Skerton has made the County Council rethink its plans.The campaign to save the school from closure got incredible support from parents and local people. The two schools will keep their own identities and links with their different communities.
Headteacher at the school, Mr Burgess said ” Thank you for all your support. There were over 2,000 responses to the County’s consultation on closure. In Preston there were only 100 replies. I think this shows clearly how much the parents of Hornby and Skerton care about their children’s education. So, a personal thank you from the pupils and staff for playing your part in keeping the two schools open. “