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St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Rookery Avenue, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PF, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.8 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,202
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this school demonstrates a supportive environment for students. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.1 places it in the top 34% of schools nationally, and 77% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 29%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 January 2012Older 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. | 49.1 | Top 34% 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%. | 77% | Top 23% 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%. | 51% | Top 34% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (29 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
My child makes good progress
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School keeps me informed
86%
Behaviour is good
83%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
White Other4.0%
Black African1.4%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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53.48253, -2.63985 · WN4 9PF
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106540
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield rated by Ofsted?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 January 2012.
Is St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield a good school?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield scores 70.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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 St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield?
Based on 29 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield in GCSEs?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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