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Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6PB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.3 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
760
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.1, placing it in the top 48% nationally. Approximately 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 85% of parents express satisfaction with the school's offerings. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 36%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 4 November 2015Older 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. | 46.1 | Top 48% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 36% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
Parent View (106 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child feels safe
91%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
School has high expectations
87%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
67%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
White Other6.1%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black African1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.73290, -2.66078 · PR5 6PB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119784
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 November 2015.
Is Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School a good school?
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School scores 55.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School?
Based on 106 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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