Southlands High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Clover Road, PR7 2NJ |
| School Website | www.southlands.lancs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1257414455 |
| URN | 143794 |
School Census
| Total | 953 |
| Girls/Boys | 460/493 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.3%/51.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 274 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/02/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 01/12/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 19/06/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/12/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 19/06/2013 |
| 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 | 39.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 43.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 46.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.48 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48% |
| Entering EBacc | 7% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.35 |
| Progress 8 | -0.63 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.46 |
| Progress 8 | -0.72 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 229 |
| As first preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 166 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 121 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 24 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 358 |
| As first preference | 124 |
| As second preference | 107 |
| As third preference | 127 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 408 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 139 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 404 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 156 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 384 |
| As first preference | 123 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 135 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 395 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 143 |
| Total Offers Made | 166 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 37% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| 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 | 22% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 41% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 18% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 37% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| don't know | 18% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit
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Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Eaves Green Road, , PR7 3QG
Westmorland School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Address: Weldbank Lane, , PR7 3NQ