Fred Longworth High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Printshop Lane Tyldesley Manchester M29 8JN |
| Phone | 01942883796 |
| Reference Number | 137448 |
Fred Longworth High School continues to be a good school. It offers a supportive and welcoming environment where pupils thrive academically and socially. The school places high importance on mental health and well-being, ensuring pupils feel safe and valued. With a focus on inclusivity, especially for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the staff helps students prepare well for their future endeavors through a variety of extracurricular activities and a broad curriculum. Despite these strengths, there are occasional gaps in the effectiveness of teaching methods which affect how well some pupils retain knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1288 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.01%
Girls: 48.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 128 | 133 | 261 |
| 8 | 134 | 133 | 267 |
| 9 | 139 | 128 | 267 |
| 10 | 126 | 125 | 251 |
| 11 | 130 | 112 | 242 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.5% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 21 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Fred Longworth High School | |
| 10 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
| 22 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Supportive and welcoming community for all pupils.
- High aspirations for students, including those with SEND.
- Effective promotion of mental health and well-being.
- Broad and enriched curriculum that meets national standards.
- Strong relationships between pupils and teachers.
- Encouragement of reading and extracurricular involvement.
- Calm and orderly atmosphere in lessons.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not always choose appropriate activities to enhance learning.
- A few pupils struggle to remember prior knowledge due to ineffective teaching methods.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60.7% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 164 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 53 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 53 | 3 |
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