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Walton-Le-Dale High School
Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6RN, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.3 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
734
Capacity
785
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 33.1, this school is positioned in the top 97% nationally, indicating strong performance in comparison to other institutions. However, only 39% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is below the national average, and the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's strengths when making a decision.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 33.1 | Bottom 3% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.9%
White Other3.5%
Asian Other2.3%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Black African2.2%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.73654, -2.65480 · PR5 6RN
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150510
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.wldhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Walton-Le-Dale High School rated by Ofsted?
Walton-Le-Dale High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is Walton-Le-Dale High School a good school?
Walton-Le-Dale High School scores 9.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Walton-Le-Dale High School in GCSEs?
Walton-Le-Dale High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.1. 39% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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