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Moorbrook School
Ainslie Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3DB, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.6 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
72
Capacity
52
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
138%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, although it faces challenges in academic performance, as indicated by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 3.5 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Despite these weaknesses, the school is better than 31% of others in the area, suggesting some strengths in its overall approach to education. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess other aspects of performance fully.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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. | 3.5 | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.6%
Mixed Other4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Location
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53.77537, -2.71279 · PR2 3DB
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119866
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Moorbrook School rated by Ofsted?
Moorbrook School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Moorbrook School a good school?
Moorbrook School scores 30.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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 Moorbrook School in GCSEs?
Moorbrook School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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