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Southlands High School
Clover Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 2NJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.3 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
931
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 70% of schools nationally, this secondary institution shows potential in academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above. However, the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, and the overall LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 12% of schools. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & 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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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 27% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 39% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
White Other2.7%
Black African2.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.64151, -2.64946 · PR7 2NJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN143794
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.southlandshs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Southlands High School rated by Ofsted?
Southlands High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is Southlands High School a good school?
Southlands High School scores 12.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 Southlands High School in GCSEs?
Southlands High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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