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Up Holland High School
Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.1 / 100
Top 41%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
861
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 35% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at a commendable 71%, while half of the pupils attain grade 5 or above in these core subjects. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 11% may indicate limited engagement with a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 48.8 | Top 35% 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%. | 71% | Top 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
White Other5.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Black African0.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.52896, -2.71900 · WN5 7AL
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Frequently asked questions
What is Up Holland High School rated by Ofsted?
Up Holland High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2015.
Is Up Holland High School a good school?
Up Holland High School scores 59.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 41% 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 Up Holland High School in GCSEs?
Up Holland High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.8. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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