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Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
Broadway, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 4EY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.5 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,552
Capacity
1,498
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 60% nationally. While 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage reaching grade 5 or higher is less robust at 42%. Additionally, just 16% of students enter the EBacc, indicating room for growth in this area.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2017Older 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 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%. | 16% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 107 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.7%
Asian Bangladeshi7.5%
Asian Pakistani5.5%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.68942, -2.32029 · BB4 4EY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119767
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.haslingdenhigh.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Haslingden High School and Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2017.
Is Haslingden High School and Sixth Form a good school?
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form scores 41.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 Haslingden High School and Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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