SecondaryData as of May 2026

Lathom High School : A Technology College

Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6JN

Foundation school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Lathom High School : A Technology College, Skelmersdale

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

41.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

11.3%

Basics 9-5

31.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.4

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	37.0	46.4
2023/24	37.6	46.4
2024/25	41.4	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.62	0.00
2023/24	-0.42	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

68.6%

EBacc APS

3.78

EBacc 9-5

15.0%

EBacc 9-4

32.9%

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Hope High School

3.87 km away · Community special school

Good

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About Lathom High School : A Technology College

Lathom High School : A Technology College is a secondary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. The school has around 793 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6JN | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lathom High School : A Technology College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2022 — Good
Nov 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Dec 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Lathom High School : A Technology College

What is Lathom High School : A Technology College's Ofsted rating?

Lathom High School : A Technology College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Lathom High School : A Technology College's latest exam results?

Lathom High School : A Technology College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Lathom High School : A Technology College located?

Lathom High School : A Technology College is a secondary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire (WN8 6JN).

How many pupils attend Lathom High School : A Technology College?

Lathom High School : A Technology College has around 793 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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