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Longridge High School
Preston Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3AR, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.5 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
814
Capacity
859
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.6, this school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 57% of schools in the UK. While 69% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Limited data on progress measures suggests that parents should consider the overall support and resources available for student growth.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 69% | Top 43% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 17% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black African0.9%
Other0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.82605, -2.60720 · PR3 3AR
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150092
School typeAcademy converter
Websitelhs.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Longridge High School rated by Ofsted?
Longridge High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2021.
Is Longridge High School a good school?
Longridge High School scores 16.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 Longridge High School in GCSEs?
Longridge High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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