Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School, Skelmersdale

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School

Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6JW

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Skelmersdale.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

849

Ages

11-16

FSM

40.5%

Attainment 8

38.1

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Apr 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

38.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

13.1%

Basics 9-5

25.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

39.1%

EBacc APS

3.33

EBacc 9-5

9.5%

EBacc 9-4

18.3%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School is a secondary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 72 responses), 50% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.1. The school has around 849 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2025 — Requires improvement
Jul 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Jun 2023 — Inadequate
Jan 2020 — Requires improvement
Jun 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School

What is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 72 responses): 50% of parents would recommend Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School.

What are Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School's latest exam results?

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School located?

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School is a secondary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire (WN8 6JW).

How many pupils attend Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School?

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School has around 849 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School with other schools?

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