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Woolston Brook School
Green Lane, Padgate, Green Lane, Padgate, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4JL, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.2 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
69
Capacity
80
Ages
7–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a supportive learning environment for its 69 students aged 7 to 16. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 10.1 indicates potential for improvement, only 20% of students achieved grade 4 or above in English and Maths, suggesting challenges in academic performance. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to nurturing student development despite these hurdles.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality 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. | 10.1 | 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%. | 20% | 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 British91.3%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
White Irish1.4%
Other1.4%
Location
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53.40264, -2.54770 · WA1 4JL
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111501
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Woolston Brook School rated by Ofsted?
Woolston Brook School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Woolston Brook School a good school?
Woolston Brook School scores 35.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 Woolston Brook School in GCSEs?
Woolston Brook School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.1. 20% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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