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Up Holland High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onWigan, WN5 7AL

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

845

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Progress 8

-0.22

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Lancashire

#1,553 of 4,676 nationally

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Up Holland High School is a Community school secondary school in Wigan, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Academic progress is broadly in line with the national average (Progress 8: -0.22). Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Up Holland High School is a community school in Wigan, Lancashire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 845 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6, placing the school #28 in Lancashire and #1,553 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was -0.22 — broadly in line with the national average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 14.0%.

In the 2022/23 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23.30%

EBacc APS4.01

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.69

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.62

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS4.21

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.18

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-06-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-03-10

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-10-02

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 6.6% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.1%(18 pupils)

Summer term 2023

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.694% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2023, this school served a headcount of 845 pupils. During this period, there were 24 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.8%, which is below the termly national average of 6.6%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2022/23 (Summer term)	845	24	2.8%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	845	17	2.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	844	20	2.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	825	12	1.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	831	10	1.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	841	17	2.0%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	828	7	0.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	834	6	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	837	14	1.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	777	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	777	8	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	785	12	1.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	742	17	2.3%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	756	10	1.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	755	16	2.1%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	734	23	3.1%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	734	7	1.0%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	732	14	1.9%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	704	15	2.1%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	704	13	1.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	705	8	1.1%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree35%

agree41%

disagree17%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree35%

agree42%

disagree21%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree28%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree44%

agree25%

disagree25%

strongly disagree6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree38%

disagree12%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree44%

disagree12%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree44%

agree45%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree46%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree53%

agree42%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree42%

agree38%

disagree15%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes74%

no26%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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