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The Byrchall High School
Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 9PQ, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.8 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,075
Capacity
1,175
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 99%, this secondary school demonstrates a strong community support. While GCSE attainment scores are slightly below the national average, the school ranks in the top 74% for Attainment 8, indicating solid performance relative to other schools. However, the low percentage of students entering the EBacc may suggest limited options for academic breadth.
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Last inspected: 13 September 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. | 41.3 | Bottom 26% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
Parent View (139 responses)
★★★★4.1
I'd recommend this school
99%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child is happy
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Progress is communicated
95%
School has high expectations
94%
Behaviour is good
91%
School keeps me informed
85%
School supports development
84%
School responds to concerns
33%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.4%
White Other3.8%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.48137, -2.64068 · WN4 9PQ
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN138699
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.byrchall.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Byrchall High School rated by Ofsted?
The Byrchall High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is The Byrchall High School a good school?
The Byrchall High School scores 51.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Byrchall High School?
Based on 139 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Byrchall High School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Byrchall High School in GCSEs?
The Byrchall High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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