The  British school at Doals was established in 1867 and the Wesleyan School at Heald was established in 186. The two schools were combined in 1893 and formed into Heald Council school. For 17 years the school worked well until the board of education decreed the school was no longer suitable. A the time of its opening  on August 1910  by Henry Maden J.P whilst Mr Smith Chairman of the Education Committee presided  it was  said to be the best adapated school in Bacup.

 

Two thousand square yards of land were purchased from the Lord Barn Estate and the first sod was cut in October 1908. A feature of this school is the dinner room, which adjoins the caretakers kitchen, enabling pupils who travel a distance to have their meals which can be warmed for them if they want.

 

The contractors for the masons and brick work were Messrs, Dryland and Preston of Littleborough. The remainder of the contractors were Bacup gentlemen and were as follows. Joiners Work Messrs H Cowgill and son, Plumbers work, Mr E J West, Slater's work Mr A Rushton, Plasterers. Mr J Noon painters work Mr W H Elsworth and heating Messrs, Robert Wood and son.