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Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School
Grammar School Road, Latchford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 1JL, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.4 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
861
Capacity
825
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 48% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 62% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Additionally, a strong EBacc entry rate of 58% indicates a commitment to a broad curriculum. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths, currently at 41%.
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Last inspected: 5 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 46.1 | Top 48% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 58% | Top 23% 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%. | 37% | Top 23% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.4%
White Other6.9%
Asian Chinese6.5%
Black African2.4%
Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.37969, -2.56584 · WA4 1JL
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN144799
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.boteler.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School rated by Ofsted?
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 October 2021.
Is Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School a good school?
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School scores 46.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School in GCSEs?
Sir Thomas Boteler Church of England High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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