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Bowland High
Riversmead, Sawley Road, Grindleton, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4QS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.9 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
615
Capacity
575
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 39% nationally. Approximately 70% of students attain a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 34% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging students to pursue a broader range of academic subjects.
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Last inspected: 7 December 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. | 47.8 | Top 39% 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%. | 70% | Top 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%. | 43% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.91166, -2.35248 · BB7 4QS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN136997
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebowland.atctrust.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bowland High rated by Ofsted?
Bowland High was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2022.
Is Bowland High a good school?
Bowland High scores 55.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 Bowland High in GCSEs?
Bowland High achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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