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Oakhill School
Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Lancashire, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9AF, Lancashire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
299
Capacity
320
Ages
0–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.1 and 82% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school demonstrates solid academic performance. Additionally, 59% of pupils attain grade 5 or higher in these core subjects, indicating a strong foundation for further studies. However, the EBacc entry rate of 41% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.1 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 82% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 59% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 41% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | No UK data |
Location
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53.82763, -2.39934 · BB7 9AF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119833
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.oakhillschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakhill School rated by Ofsted?
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Is Oakhill School a good school?
Oakhill School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 Oakhill School in GCSEs?
Oakhill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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