Whitworth Community High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Hall Street, Hallfold, OL12 8TS |
| School Website | www.wchs.co |
| Telephone | 1706343218 |
| URN | 119753 |
School Census
| Total | 658 |
| Girls/Boys | 312/346 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.4%/52.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 133 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/12/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/12/2014 | Good |
| 31/01/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/12/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 31/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 March 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 01 February 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 03 December 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 December 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 31 January 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 11 May 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 19 October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 19 September 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 24 November 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 16.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.66 |
| Progress 8 | -0.08 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | 13% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.08 |
| Progress 8 | 0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.21 |
| Progress 8 | 0.11 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 299 |
| As first preference | 171 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 284 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 282 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 313 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 283 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 128 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 289 |
| As first preference | 165 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 259 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 280 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 274 |
| As first preference | 173 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 192 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 101 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 214 |
| As first preference | 140 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 122 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 64% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.8% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hallfold, Whitworth, OL12 8TL
Our Lady and St Anselm's Roman Catholic Primary School, Whitworth
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lime Grove, Off John Street, , OL12 8DB