Parklands High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Southport Road Chorley Lancashire PR7 1LL |
| Phone | 01257264596 |
| Reference Number | 138647 |
Parklands High School continues to demonstrate a strong performance as a good school, with leaders maintaining high expectations for all pupils, fostering a safe and caring environment. Pupils show positive attitudes towards their learning, and the school effectively promotes respectful behavior among students. The recent inspection highlights the school's successful curriculum development, including support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), although some areas of improvement remain. The school has transitioned into the Aspirational Futures Trust and provides a range of extracurricular activities that enhance student engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1106 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.09%
Girls: 49.91% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 110 | 108 | 218 |
| 8 | 113 | 117 | 230 |
| 9 | 114 | 116 | 230 |
| 10 | 104 | 114 | 218 |
| 11 | 113 | 97 | 210 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.3% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 17 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 04 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Sep 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Parklands High School | |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
| 14 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and cared for in a welcoming environment.
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and well-organized.
- Teachers design effective learning activities that build on prior knowledge.
- Strong pastoral support is available for pupils.
- Pupils have opportunities to take on leadership roles and provide feedback.
- Daily reading sessions support fluency and comprehension.
- Effective careers program that includes work experience.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers struggle to adapt the curriculum effectively for pupils with SEND.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55% |
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 | 290 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 229 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
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