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 |
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 | 2024-04-29 |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Brookfield Park Primary School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
0.1 miles |
|
Kingsbury Primary Special School
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH |
0.16 miles |
|
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LQ |
0.39 miles |
|
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8PW |
0.44 miles |
|
Crow Orchard Primary School
School Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8QG |
0.59 miles |
|
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Windrows, New Church Farm, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8NP |
0.74 miles |
|
Cobbs Brow School
Manfield, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SU |
1 miles |
|
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN |
1.52 miles |
|
Delph Side Community Primary School
Eskdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6ED |
1.52 miles |
|
Woodland Community Primary School
Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH |
1.55 miles |
|
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6PF |
1.64 miles |
|
Westhead Lathom St James' Church of England Primary School
16 School Lane, Westhead, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6HL |
1.69 miles |
|
Little Digmoor Primary School
Abbeystead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9NF |
1.78 miles |
|
Hillside Community Primary School
Egerton, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6DE |
1.89 miles |
|
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7RP |
1.96 miles |
|
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Blakehall, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9AZ |
1.97 miles |
|
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse, Elm Tree Community Primary School, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SA |
1.98 miles |
|
Ormskirk Lathom Park Church of England Primary School
Hall Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 5UG |
2.14 miles |
|
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9BN |
2.15 miles |
|
Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery
Hall Lane, Bickerstaffe, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 0EH |
2.2 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Lathom High School : A Technology College
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN |
0.72 miles |
|
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JW |
0.8 miles |
|
Maharishi Free School
Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 6JJ |
1.43 miles |
|
Hope High School
Carfield, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DP |
2.51 miles |
|
Ormskirk School
Wigan Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2AT |
2.66 miles |
|
Rainford High School
Higher Lane, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8NY |
3.3 miles |
|
A.R.T.S. Education
167a Ormskirk Road, Rainford, St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 8HR |
3.31 miles |
|
Turning Point Academy
Hants Lane,, Ormskirk, West Lancashire,, L39 1PX |
3.47 miles |
|
Burscough Priory Academy
Trevor Road, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7RZ |
3.64 miles |
|
Pontville School
Black Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4TW |
3.68 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic High School
St Anne's Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4TA |
3.74 miles |
|
Up Holland High School
Sandbrook Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AL |
3.94 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic High School
Howards Lane, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8NU |
4.38 miles |
|
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College
Gathurst Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LJ |
4.4 miles |
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Winstanley College
Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7XF |
4.7 miles |
|
Dean Trust Wigan
Greenhey, Orrell, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN5 0DQ |
4.87 miles |