West Lancashire Community High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | School Lane, WN8 8EH |
| School Website | www.westlancs.lancs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1695721487 |
| URN | 131258 |
School Census
| Total | 126 |
| Girls/Boys | 39/87 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 31.0%/69.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 35 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/11/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/11/2014 | Good |
| 23/11/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/11/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/11/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0 |
| Progress 8 | -1.58 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.05 |
| Progress 8 | -1.73 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0 |
| Progress 8 | -2.63 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Brookfield Park Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Lane, , WN8 8EH
Kingsbury Primary Special School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Lane, , WN8 8EH
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sandy Lane, , WN8 8LQ
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Kiln Lane, , WN8 8PW
Crow Orchard Primary School
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Lane, , WN8 8QG
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Windrows, , WN8 8NP