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Parklands High School
Southport Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.4 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,106
Capacity
1,116
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.4, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially as only 35% reach grade 5 or higher. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, but prospective parents may want to consider its lower EBacc entry rate of 8%.
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Last inspected: 4 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. | 44.4 | Bottom 42% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other2.1%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.65595, -2.64571 · PR7 1LL
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN138647
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.parklandsacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Parklands High School rated by Ofsted?
Parklands High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 November 2014.
Is Parklands High School a good school?
Parklands High School scores 38.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 Parklands High School in GCSEs?
Parklands High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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