West Lancashire Community High School

Details

Age Range11-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeSpecial school, Community special school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityLancashire
AddressSchool Lane, WN8 8EH
URN131258

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 agree80%
agree13%
disagree0%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree73%
agree27%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree53%
agree40%
disagree0%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree7%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree13%
don't know13%
not applicable67%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree60%
agree20%
disagree0%
strongly disagree13%
don't know7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree60%
agree13%
disagree0%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
not applicable20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes100%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree73%
agree20%
disagree0%
strongly disagree7%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree60%
agree33%
disagree0%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree67%
agree27%
disagree0%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree67%
agree20%
disagree13%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree33%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree27%
disagree13%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree73%
agree20%
disagree0%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes93%
no7%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin95.6%
any other white background ethnic origin2.2%
african ethnic origin0.7%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin94.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.4%
chinese ethnic origin0.8%

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