Ladybridge High School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | New York Junction Road Deane Bolton Lancashire BL3 4NG |
| Phone | 01204656569 |
| Reference Number | 134646 |
Ladybridge High School is performing well overall, with a consistent rating of 'Good' across all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school fosters a welcoming environment for all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils. With high expectations set by leaders regarding behaviour and achievement, most pupils respond positively, contributing to a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere. Additionally, the school engages actively with the local community and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, enhancing the overall educational experience for its pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1123 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.14%
Girls: 45.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 141 | 98 | 239 |
| 8 | 132 | 110 | 242 |
| 9 | 113 | 105 | 218 |
| 10 | 103 | 106 | 209 |
| 11 | 119 | 96 | 215 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 29.1% |
| Pakistani | 25.3% |
| Indian | 14.3% |
| African | 6.3% |
| Asian, Other | 5.3% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2021 | School inspection |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 09 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 May 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel welcomed and safe at school.
- Leaders have high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
- The curriculum is well-designed and broad.
- Teachers present subject matter clearly and effectively.
- The school offers diverse extracurricular clubs and activities.
- Support systems for SEND pupils are in place and effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Some areas of the curriculum still need refinement.
- Behaviour during unstructured times can be inconsistent.
- Monitoring of pupil participation in extracurricular activities is insufficient.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.4% |
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 | 165 | 33 |
| Third Preference | 154 | 9 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
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