Lostock Hall Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Todd Lane North Lostock Hall Preston Lancashire PR5 5UR |
| Phone | 01772336293 |
| Reference Number | 137111 |
Lostock Hall Academy is performing well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection. The school is committed to creating a positive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, with minimal instances of bullying effectively managed by staff. Pupils benefit from a broad curriculum that is being continually refined to enhance their learning experience, and they progress well, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders focus on high expectations and provide a range of extracurricular activities that enrich pupils' educational journeys.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 773 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.65%
Girls: 47.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 66 | 154 |
| 8 | 84 | 71 | 155 |
| 9 | 72 | 80 | 152 |
| 10 | 83 | 71 | 154 |
| 11 | 80 | 78 | 158 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.8% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 17 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Lostock Hall Community High School and Arts College | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
| 13 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a safe and happy school environment.
- High expectations for behavior and conduct are clearly established.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND ensures they achieve well.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and adapt their teaching effectively.
- Pupils participate in a wide range of enrichment activities.
- Leaders provide effective careers advice and foster connections with local employers.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, essential knowledge has not been clearly identified, hindering pupil progression.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 65.8% |
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 | 155 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 127 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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