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Lostock High School
Selby Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 9PL, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.3 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
522
Capacity
740
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2015, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 62% nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially with only 27% entering the EBacc. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a decent level of academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2015Older 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. | 43.7 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British27.8%
Asian Pakistani14.8%
Asian Indian10.5%
Other7.9%
Black African6.9%
Asian Chinese6.1%
White Other5.7%
Mixed Other4.8%
Asian Other4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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53.45477, -2.33036 · M32 9PL
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN106365
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.lostock.trafford.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lostock High School rated by Ofsted?
Lostock High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2015.
Is Lostock High School a good school?
Lostock High School scores 36.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 Lostock High School in GCSEs?
Lostock High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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