HOLLY LODGE GIRLS' COLLEGE in Merseyside, Liverpool

Education Centre Information: Holly Lodge Girls' College:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Liverpool
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1074
Number of girls: 1074
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Girls
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Background:

Holly Lodge Girls' College offers education for students between the ages of 11 and 19. It is one of the most popular and over-subscribed schools in Liverpool as it places a strong emphasis on not only academic achievement but also courtesy and personal development. The environment and facilities are exceptional. The college has a beautiful 25-acre site, which encompasses not only landscaped gardens and a duck pond but new buildings housing science, technology, languages and English blocks, a large modern sports hall, climbing wall and dance studio. The college has been recognised by the Government as a centre of excellence for the Arts and holds Visual Arts Specialist College Status. It has a visual arts centre, Sandheys, which provides accommodation for ceramics, fine art, photography and multi-media. The college offers its students many opportunities in sport, music, drama, outdoor education and service to the local community. Students can take part in concerts, drama productions, residentials, day visits and international trips. The college has an active parent teacher association, which organises fundraising events throughout the year. The college aims to provide a friendly but disciplined and hardworking environment.