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Holly Lodge Girls' College
140 Mill Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 7LE, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.9 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
1,529
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is in the top 42% nationally. A commendable 68% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 45% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is high, with 87% recommending the school, although it's worth noting that the number of Parent View responses is relatively limited.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.2 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 65% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
92%
My child is happy
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child feels safe
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Behaviour is good
83%
School supports development
77%
School keeps me informed
68%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.5%
Other10.1%
Black African6.1%
White Other5.6%
Mixed Other4.1%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Black Other2.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.42819, -2.91835 · L12 7LE
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104688
School typeCommunity school
Websitehollylodge.liverpool.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Holly Lodge Girls' College rated by Ofsted?
Holly Lodge Girls' College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Holly Lodge Girls' College a good school?
Holly Lodge Girls' College scores 61.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Holly Lodge Girls' College?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holly Lodge Girls' College receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Holly Lodge Girls' College in GCSEs?
Holly Lodge Girls' College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.2. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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