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Our Lady's Catholic College
Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RX, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.5 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
999
Capacity
1,148
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.3, the school demonstrates above-average performance compared to many others in the UK, ranking in the top 74%. However, only 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report indicates the school requires improvement. While 50% of pupils progress to university, just 12% gain entry into top-third institutions, suggesting room for growth in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 41.3 | Bottom 26% 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 33% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 50% | 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%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 50 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.6%
White Other8.2%
Asian Other3.8%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
traveller_irish0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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54.05495, -2.80180 · LA1 2RX
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119798
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.olcc.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady's Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady's Catholic College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Our Lady's Catholic College a good school?
Our Lady's Catholic College scores 18.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Our Lady's Catholic College in GCSEs?
Our Lady's Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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