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Whitworth Community High School
Hall Street, Hallford, Hallfold, ROCHDALE, Lancashire, OL12 8TS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.9 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
651
Capacity
709
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 28% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. Notably, 80% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these critical subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 13%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2014Older 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. | 50.3 | Top 28% 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%. | 80% | Top 17% 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%. | 63% | Top 14% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
traveller_irish0.8%
White Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
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53.65778, -2.18196 · OL12 8TS
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Frequently asked questions
What is Whitworth Community High School rated by Ofsted?
Whitworth Community High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2014.
Is Whitworth Community High School a good school?
Whitworth Community High School scores 65.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Whitworth Community High School in GCSEs?
Whitworth Community High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.3. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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