Walton High School (Nelson)
Walton High School formerly Nelson Grammar School (prior to 1972) was located on Oxford Road, Nelson in Lancashire, England. The school existed between 1972 and 2006.
The school became Pendle Vale College in September 2006, and construction of the new building commenced July 2006. Construction was finished in time for the new term 7 September 2008.
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