West Lancashire Community High School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane Chapel House Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 8EH |
| Phone | 01695721487 |
| Reference Number | 131258 |
West Lancashire Community High School continues to perform well as a good school, recognized for its positive environment and strong relationships between staff and pupils. The school's commitment to meeting the individual needs of all pupils, who have education, health and care plans, is notable, as is its focus on preparing them for adulthood through tailored experiences. However, while most subjects are well structured, there are a few where the curriculum is still developing, which can hinder deeper learning. Additionally, some systems for supporting weaker readers, especially in the sixth form, require improvement to ensure all pupils can achieve their potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 164 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 70.12%
Girls: 29.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 21 | 5 | 26 |
| 8 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 9 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| 10 | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| 11 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 12 | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| 13 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.7% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils arrive eager to learn and feel supported by highly skilled staff.
- Strong relationships foster a sense of belonging and confidence among pupils.
- The ambitious curriculum is designed to meet the special educational needs of all pupils.
- Teachers employ effective assessment strategies to tailor learning to individual needs.
- The school promotes a love of reading through various initiatives.
- Pupils benefit from extensive careers provision and work experience opportunities.
- Strong behavior and emotional support are provided to pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity on knowledge and vocabulary progression.
- Support systems for weaker readers in key stage 5 are underdeveloped.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 42 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 62 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 43 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 62 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 39 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 62 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 43 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 30 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 62 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 17 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 39 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 62 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 39 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 62 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 36 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 62 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 32 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 62 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 41 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 62 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 31 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 62 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 56 | 6 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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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