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Lathom High School : A Technology College
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.1 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
793
Capacity
869
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in June 2022, this school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its GCSE Attainment 8 score, which places it in the top 73% nationally. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage for grade 5 or higher is lower at 31%. The school also offers a strong emphasis on technology, which may appeal to parents interested in a modern curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2022Quality 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. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 31% 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 20% 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%. | 69% | Top 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.0%
White Other10.6%
Other3.7%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.56121, -2.79186 · WN8 6JN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119774
School typeFoundation school
Websitelathomhighschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lathom High School : A Technology College rated by Ofsted?
Lathom High School : A Technology College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2022.
Is Lathom High School : A Technology College a good school?
Lathom High School : A Technology College scores 32.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% 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 Lathom High School : A Technology College in GCSEs?
Lathom High School : A Technology College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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