Lathom High School : A Technology College
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Glenburn Road Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6JN |
| Phone | 01695725653 |
| Reference Number | 119774 |
Lathom High School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, elevating its performance to a good standard across various domains. The school has a supportive and welcoming environment where pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), feel safe and achieve well. The leadership and staff have successfully revamped the curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of students more effectively, especially in key stage 4. Parents and pupils alike express positive sentiments towards the school, contributing to an overall vibrant learning atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 793 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.32%
Girls: 48.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 85 | 83 | 168 |
| 8 | 85 | 94 | 179 |
| 9 | 90 | 64 | 154 |
| 10 | 79 | 71 | 150 |
| 11 | 68 | 74 | 142 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83% |
| White, Other | 10.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jun 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Dec 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong improvements in the quality of education since the last inspection.
- High expectations for pupil learning and behaviour.
- Effective leadership with a focus on curriculum development.
- Supportive environment for pupils with SEND.
- Commitment to personal development and careers guidance.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design not fully developed in a small number of subjects.
- Some teachers do not adequately check pupils' prior knowledge.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50% |
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 | 129 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 58 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Cobbs Brow School
Manfield, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SU |
0.4 miles |
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Crow Orchard Primary School
School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QG |
0.49 miles |
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Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW |
0.66 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Windrows, New Church Farm, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8NP |
0.73 miles |
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Brookfield Park Primary School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
0.76 miles |
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Kingsbury Primary Special School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
0.78 miles |
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St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN |
0.83 miles |
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Woodland Community Primary School
Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH |
1.05 miles |
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St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LQ |
1.06 miles |
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Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7RP |
1.26 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PF |
1.26 miles |
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Delph Side Community Primary School
Eskdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6ED |
1.35 miles |
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Elm Tree Community Primary School
Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse, Elm Tree Community Primary School, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SA |
1.58 miles |
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Hillside Community Primary School
Egerton, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6DE |
1.62 miles |
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Little Digmoor Primary School
Abbeystead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9NF |
1.8 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Blakehall, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AZ |
1.82 miles |
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Newburgh Church of England Primary School
Back Lane, Newburgh, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7XB |
1.9 miles |
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Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School
Hall Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 5UG |
2.03 miles |
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Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BN |
2.05 miles |
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Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
16 School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HL |
2.14 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JW |
0.1 miles |
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West Lancashire Community High School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
0.72 miles |
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Maharishi Free School
Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ |
0.72 miles |
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Hope High School
Carfield, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DP |
2.4 miles |
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Ormskirk School
Wigan Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AT |
3.08 miles |
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Burscough Priory Academy
Trevor Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RZ |
3.53 miles |
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Rainford High School
Higher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8NY |
3.67 miles |
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Up Holland High School
Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL |
3.73 miles |
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A.R.T.S. Education
167a Ormskirk Road, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8HR |
3.77 miles |
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Turning Point Academy
Hants Lane,, Ormskirk, West Lancashire,, L39 1PX |
3.89 miles |
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St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ |
3.89 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic High School
Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU |
4 miles |
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Pontville School
Black Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4TW |
4.2 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic High School
St Anne's Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4TA |
4.23 miles |
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Dean Trust Wigan
Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ |
4.47 miles |
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Winstanley College
Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7XF |
4.48 miles |
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Shevington High School
Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8AB |
4.6 miles |