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Every former student has a story to tell.

Other notable alumni from Fred Longworth High School span creative, corporate, and digital sectors, matching the school’s historically strong arts and technical backgrounds.

At Fred Longworth High School, we are incredibly proud of the many students who have developed their talents during their time with us. Many former students have gone on to build successful careers in the a wide range of industries and professional fields. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to current students and demonstrate the value of dedication, resilience and hard work.

Paul Crompton is an award-winning British documentary director, executive producer, and writer with over 25 years of experience in factual broadcasting and cinema-release independent documentaries. He currently serves as an Executive Producer and Director at Spark Media Partners and has held commissioning roles at major UK networks, including ITV Factual, Channel 5, and Sky One.

To learn more about Paul’s journey and his memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.

Paul Crompton

Documentary Director / Executive producer

Paul Crompton

Documentary Director / Executive producer

Paul Crompton is an award-winning British documentary director, executive producer, and writer with over 25 years of experience in factual broadcasting and cinema-release independent documentaries. He currently serves as an Executive Producer and Director at Spark Media Partners and has held commissioning roles at major UK networks, including ITV Factual, Channel 5, and Sky One.

To learn more about Paul’s journey and his memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.

A former student of Fred Longworth High School, Scott Fletcher is an educational leader in Manchester, currently serving as the Executive Headteacher at Co-op Academy Belle Vue. He originally joined the secondary comprehensive school as its Head of Academy (Principal) around October 2022, successfully leading its initial setup, rapid expansion, and move to its permanent site on Hyde Road. In early 2026, his role expanded to Executive Headteacher as new schools began integrating into the trust’s regional hub.

To learn more about Scott’s journey and his memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.

Scott Fletcher

Headteacher Co-op Academy Belle Vue

Scott Fletcher

Headteacher Co-op Academy Belle Vue

A former student of Fred Longworth High School, Scott Fletcher is an educational leader in Manchester, currently serving as the Executive Headteacher at Co-op Academy Belle Vue. He originally joined the secondary comprehensive school as its Head of Academy (Principal) around October 2022, successfully leading its initial setup, rapid expansion, and move to its permanent site on Hyde Road. In early 2026, his role expanded to Executive Headteacher as new schools began integrating into the trust’s regional hub.

To learn more about Scott’s journey and his memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.

Former student Libby Curran is an engineering professional and motorsport mechanic based in the UK. She balances a career in structural engineering with hands-on technical management in competitive racing.

To learn more about Libby’s journey and her memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.

Libby Curran

Engineer & Motorsport Team Manager

Libby Curran

Engineer & Motorsport Team Manager

Former student Libby Curran is an engineering professional and motorsport mechanic based in the UK. She balances a career in structural engineering with hands-on technical management in competitive racing.

To learn more about Libby’s journey and her memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.

Former student Andy Golpys is Co-Founder of MadeByShape, a Creative and Digital Agency in Manchester. An award winning company, creating bespoke solutions for clients all over the world, including services such as Web Design, Web Development and Search Engine Optimisation.

To learn more about Andy’s journey and his memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.

Andy Golpys

Co-Founder, Made by shape - A creative & digital agency

Andy Golpys

Co-Founder, Made by shape - A creative & digital agency

Former student Andy Golpys is Co-Founder of MadeByShape, a Creative and Digital Agency in Manchester. An award winning company, creating bespoke solutions for clients all over the world, including services such as Web Design, Web Development and Search Engine Optimisation.

To learn more about Andy’s journey and his memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.

Laura Howarth-Kirke is an experienced software engineer and tech lead. Over her career, she has transitioned from working for major British media and public sector organisations to taking on senior engineering roles within prominent global tech companies.

To learn more about Laura’s journey and her memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.

Laura Howarth-Kirke

Software Engineer

Laura Howarth-Kirke

Software Engineer

Laura Howarth-Kirke is an experienced software engineer and tech lead. Over her career, she has transitioned from working for major British media and public sector organisations to taking on senior engineering roles within prominent global tech companies.

To learn more about Laura’s journey and her memories of Fred Longworth High School click here.

If you are a former student we would love to hear from you. Share your Fred Longworth story and help us celebrate the achievements, experiences and memories of our alumni community.

How Yondr Works

Frequently Asked Questions

We want our students to be engaged in their learning. A child at high school should not really have a reason to contact a parent during the day; however, if there is a genuine reason e.g. they have forgotten their packed lunch, a phone call can be made home from the school office. If a parent needs to contact their child in an emergency, they should contact the school office. If you need to contact your child during the school day, contact the main office on 01942 883796.

In case of a school emergency, we direct our students to safety first, following our school emergency procedures.

 

Students are in possession of their phone - in their Yondr pouch - for the entire school day. We will advise students to store the pouch safely in their school bag or blazer pockets.

If a student damages their Pouch or is caught on their phone, we will confiscate the phone and issue a sanction which is likely to be a suspension.

Note: Damage consists of any signs that the physical integrity of the pouch has been compromised, whether intentional or unintentional, as determined by the school or Yondr staff.

Damaged pouches will be charged to parents at a cost of £20.

They will be searched and wanded with a handheld scanner by a member of SLT. If they are found to have their phone on their person they will be expected to place it in their pouch. Refusal will be met with suspension.

If a student forgets their Pouch, their phone will be confiscated.

As per our previous mobile phone policy;

  • Confiscated phones will be taken to reception where the phone will be secured in the school safe.
  • Parents will be alerted to the phone confiscation via the school office.

Parents will have the option to collect the phone at the end of the day. If parents do not collect the phone, the phone will remain in school until the end of the week or until the student has their pouch.

In Yondr’s experience, this almost never happens. All students funnel past the unlocking stations at the exits, they want their phones back and don’t forget to unlock their pouches. If they do arrive home with a phone in a pouch, they can either come back to school to unlock it, or have a phone free evening!

The unlocking process is quick and takes under a second per student. 

As a privilege, Year 11 will be able to unlock their phones as they go off site at lunchtime; however, they will be expected to put their phones back into their pouches when they return to school for period 5.

Yes. There is an adapted version of the pouch which uses a Velcro fastener instead of a magnetic lock. This means the student still follows the policy, but the adapted pouch gives them easy access to their phone when required. If the student abuses this, they will face a sanction. We are already aware of these students.

Your Office 365 account username is your school network account username followed by @flhs.wigan.sch.uk 
The password is the same password that you use in school to access computers.