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Woolton High School
Woolton Hill Road, Woolton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 6JA, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.9 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
75
Capacity
80
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, although it currently faces challenges with GCSE results, as none of the pupils achieved a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The average Attainment 8 score of 6.2 suggests that those who do succeed are performing well, but the lack of entries for the English Baccalaureate indicates limited participation in a broader curriculum. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 6.2 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Black Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other1.3%
Location
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53.38335, -2.87863 · L25 6JA
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104739
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewooltonhighschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Woolton High School rated by Ofsted?
Woolton High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2013.
Is Woolton High School a good school?
Woolton High School scores 29.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Woolton High School in GCSEs?
Woolton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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