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Balshaw's Church of England High School
Church Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3AH, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.0 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
933
Capacity
925
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 22% nationally. A commendable 79% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while over half reach grade 5 or higher. The school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 69% of schools, reflecting strong overall satisfaction among parents and students alike.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality 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. | 52.3 | Top 22% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 57% | Top 22% 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%. | 55% | Top 15% 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%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
White Other3.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.68760, -2.68622 · PR25 3AH
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119775
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.balshaws.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Balshaw's Church of England High School rated by Ofsted?
Balshaw's Church of England High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is Balshaw's Church of England High School a good school?
Balshaw's Church of England High School scores 69.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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 Balshaw's Church of England High School in GCSEs?
Balshaw's Church of England High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.3. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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