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West Lancashire Community High School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.8 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
164
Capacity
180
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. However, academic performance shows challenges, as evidenced by low GCSE attainment scores and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While it ranks better than 31% of schools in its locale, parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 18 November 2014Older 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. | 0.2 | 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 British92.7%
White Other3.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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53.55428, -2.80501 · WN8 8EH
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN131258
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.westlancs.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is West Lancashire Community High School rated by Ofsted?
West Lancashire Community High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 November 2014.
Is West Lancashire Community High School a good school?
West Lancashire Community High School scores 30.8/100 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 West Lancashire Community High School in GCSEs?
West Lancashire Community High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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