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Priestley College
Loushers Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6RD, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.7 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Capacity
2,250
Ages
16–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a university progression rate of 56%, the institution provides solid pathways for students aiming for higher education, though only 11% secure places at top-third universities. However, limited published data makes it challenging to assess overall academic performance and student satisfaction comprehensively. The LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than only 16% of schools, indicating potential areas for improvement.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 834 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.37959, -2.58437 · WA4 6RD
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN144782
School typeAcademy 16-19 converter
Websitewww.priestley.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Priestley College rated by Ofsted?
Priestley College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Priestley College a good school?
Priestley College scores 15.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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