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Lostock Hall Academy
Todd Lane North, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5UR, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.7 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
773
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.6, placing it in the top 40% nationally. A commendable 71% of students secure grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, although only 46% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement. The school serves 773 pupils and has a LocaleIQ score of 55.7, suggesting it performs better than 56% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 2 December 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. | 47.6 | Top 40% 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%. | 71% | Top 36% 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.72997, -2.68254 · PR5 5UR
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN137111
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lostockhallacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lostock Hall Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lostock Hall Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 December 2014.
Is Lostock Hall Academy a good school?
Lostock Hall Academy scores 55.7/100 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 Lostock Hall Academy in GCSEs?
Lostock Hall Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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