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Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn
Wordsworth Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0LU, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.7 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
795
Capacity
810
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 67% nationally. The percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 62%, while 39% attain grade 5 or higher. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 37% of schools, suggesting some areas may benefit from further improvement.
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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. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 83% | Top 20% 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%. | 41% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.4%
Asian Pakistani21.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
White Other3.0%
Black African2.4%
Asian Indian1.9%
Asian Other1.1%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.74491, -2.37817 · BB5 0LU
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119804
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn rated by Ofsted?
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 September 2021.
Is Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn a good school?
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn scores 36.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn in GCSEs?
Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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