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Golborne High School
Lowton Road, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3EL, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.7 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,147
Capacity
1,075
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 50.1, placing it in the top 29% of schools nationally. A notable 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 46% reach grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. The school also excels in EBacc entry, with 72% of pupils participating, showcasing a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 50.1 | Top 29% 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 46% | Top 45% 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%. | 72% | Top 18% 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%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
Asian Chinese5.9%
White Other2.0%
Black African1.6%
Asian Other1.5%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.48082, -2.58716 · WA3 3EL
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106525
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Golborne High School rated by Ofsted?
Golborne High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2023.
Is Golborne High School a good school?
Golborne High School scores 83.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 Golborne High School in GCSEs?
Golborne High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.1. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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