Notable Former Pupils
- Tom Bidwell, TV scriptwriter, nominated for an Academy Award in 2011, for his film Wish 143
- Marcus Bleasdale, photo journalist
- Clarke Carlisle footballer for Burnley F.C., achieving 10 A-grades at GCSE
- Bryn Hargreaves, rugby league player
- Kim Libreri, film visual effects designer for ESC Entertainmment
- Trevor Mather, Chief Executive since 2006 of ThoughtWorks
- Danny Mayor, footballer
- Zoe Porter, costume designer
- Kevin Taylor (1972-7), Project Director from 1996-8 of the Brimstone missile, and Managing Director since October 2008 of BAE Systems Military Air Solutions
- Chris Tuson, rugby league player
- Phil Jones, footballer for Manchester United F.C.(formerly Blackburn Rovers F.C.)
- Damon Tasker, Animation Director for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
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