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Academy@Worden
Redwood Avenue, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 1RN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.5 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
618
Capacity
590
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.2, which places it in the top 64% of schools nationally. While 60% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 43% achieve grade 5 or higher, parent satisfaction is relatively strong at 75%. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than only 36% of schools, suggesting there may be areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality 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. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 43% | Top 32% 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%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
Parent View (68 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
88%
Behaviour is good
85%
School has high expectations
85%
My child is happy
79%
My child makes good progress
79%
I'd recommend this school
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
School keeps me informed
72%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.69351, -2.71271 · PR25 1RN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN139290
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.academyatworden.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Academy@Worden rated by Ofsted?
Academy@Worden was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Academy@Worden a good school?
Academy@Worden scores 35.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 Academy@Worden?
Based on 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, Academy@Worden receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Academy@Worden in GCSEs?
Academy@Worden achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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