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Ladybridge High School
New York, Junction Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG, Bolton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.8 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,123
Capacity
1,140
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted as of November 2022, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 72% nationally. While 52% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, with only 33% reaching grade 5 or above. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a decent level of parent satisfaction, although its LocaleIQ score indicates some challenges compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 2 November 2022Quality 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. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British29.1%
Asian Pakistani25.3%
Asian Indian14.3%
Other7.1%
Black African6.3%
Asian Other5.3%
White Other3.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.56649, -2.47539 · BL3 4NG
School details
Local authorityBolton
RegionNorth West
URN134646
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ladybridgehigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ladybridge High School rated by Ofsted?
Ladybridge High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2022.
Is Ladybridge High School a good school?
Ladybridge High School scores 28.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 Ladybridge High School in GCSEs?
Ladybridge High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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