Lymm High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityWarrington
AddressOughtrington Lane, WA13 0RB
URN138732

School Census

Total 1916
Girls/Boys 979/937
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.1%/48.9%
% pupils where English not first language 3.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 167
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
05/03/2024 Good
03/12/2013 Good
03/12/2008 Outstanding
Inspection Date 05/03/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/12/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/12/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 60.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 71.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 85.80%
Entering EBacc 31.60%
EBacc average point score 5.3
Progress 8 0.71
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 57.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 63%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 81%
Entering EBacc 36%
EBacc average point score 5.13
Progress 8 0.6
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 60.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 70%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 83%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.4
Progress 8 0.54

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications605
As first preference324
As second preference176
As third preference71
Total Offers Made299
first preference offers297
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications555
As first preference313
As second preference130
As third preference75
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers294
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications649
As first preference359
As second preference173
As third preference70
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers293
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications627
As first preference304
As second preference203
As third preference68
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers285
second preference offers12
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications661
As first preference345
As second preference185
As third preference88
Total Offers Made300
first preference offers297
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications692
As first preference359
As second preference195
As third preference92
Total Offers Made315
first preference offers313
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications681
As first preference347
As second preference197
As third preference91
Total Offers Made317
first preference offers307
second preference offers8
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications767
As first preference338
As second preference217
As third preference112
Total Offers Made306
first preference offers300
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications738
As first preference330
As second preference203
As third preference107
Total Offers Made299
first preference offers290
second preference offers5
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications739
As first preference266
As second preference240
As third preference131
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers265
second preference offers25
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications742
As first preference286
As second preference235
As third preference121
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers280
second preference offers12
third preference offers4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree41%
disagree6%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree38%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree45%
agree42%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree11%
disagree5%
strongly disagree6%
don't know5%
not applicable64%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree35%
agree44%
disagree14%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree33%
agree26%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
not applicable26%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes23%
no77%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree28%
agree42%
disagree14%
strongly disagree9%
dont know7%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree60%
agree32%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree39%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree46%
agree44%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree58%
agree37%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree41%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree43%
agree40%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes90%
no10%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.9%
any other white background ethnic origin3%
chinese ethnic origin2.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
indian ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin87.9%
any other white background ethnic origin3.1%
white and asian ethnic origin1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.5%
chinese ethnic origin1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%

Nearby Schools

Oughtrington Primary School

(0.50 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Howard Avenue, , WA13 9EH

Ravenbank Primary School

(0.51 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Pepper Street, , WA13 0JT