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Fred Longworth High School
Printshop Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8JN, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.6 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,288
Capacity
1,275
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and solid GCSE performance, this secondary school demonstrates strengths in academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 50% nationally. Approximately 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is a positive indicator of foundational skills. However, the EBacc entry rate of 40% may suggest limited uptake in more academic subjects, which some parents might want to consider.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2017Older 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. | 45.9 | Top 50% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 40% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.5%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.51392, -2.47796 · M29 8JN
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fred Longworth High School rated by Ofsted?
Fred Longworth High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2017.
Is Fred Longworth High School a good school?
Fred Longworth High School scores 47.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Fred Longworth High School in GCSEs?
Fred Longworth High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.9. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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