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Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6DT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.3 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
603
Capacity
636
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 82% nationally. However, only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the percentage progressing to university is moderate at 56%. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to improvement, but should consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 27% when evaluating academic rigor.
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Last inspected: 29 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 39.3 | Bottom 18% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 56% | 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%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 27 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.5%
Asian Indian19.4%
Asian Pakistani17.6%
White Other4.5%
Asian Other3.6%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.77099, -2.69259 · PR1 6DT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119773
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.moorpark.mp/
Frequently asked questions
What is Moor Park High School and Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 September 2021.
Is Moor Park High School and Sixth Form a good school?
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form scores 22.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 Moor Park High School and Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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