Broughton High School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Woodplumpton Lane Broughton Preston Lancashire PR3 5JJ |
| Phone | 01772863849 |
| Reference Number | 119759 |
Broughton High School is performing exceptionally well, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding. The school has not been inspected since February 2012 and has maintained its high standards throughout. Pupils express a strong sense of belonging and enjoyment in their education, benefiting from an environment that is supportive and inclusive. The quality of education is reflected in the high achievement levels among all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Additionally, there is a robust extracurricular program that enriches the students’ school experience and promotes personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 926 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.19%
Girls: 48.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 92 | 95 | 187 |
| 8 | 94 | 91 | 185 |
| 9 | 109 | 78 | 187 |
| 10 | 85 | 100 | 185 |
| 11 | 94 | 88 | 182 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.3% |
| Indian | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2015 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional education provided to all pupils.
- Exemplary behaviour and attitudes of students.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND.
- High-quality extracurricular activities available.
- Effective leadership and governance with high ambitions for pupils.
- Excellent curriculum design that meets pupils' needs and interests.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 59.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 75.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 85.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 307 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 279 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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