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Learn 4 Life School

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Learn 4 Life School

64a Rectory Road, Ashton in Makerfield, Skelmersdale, WN4 0QD

Independent school · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Inspection
ISI inspected

Academic picture

6.9school · 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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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
6.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

6.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/256.946.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot 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.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.40
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Martha H School
0.53 km away · Other independent special school
Landgate School, Bryn
1.55 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Cansfield High School
1.57 km away · Community school
Good
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
2.52 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
The Byrchall High School
2.57 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Learn 4 Life School

Learn 4 Life School is a secondary school in Skelmersdale, St. Helens. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.9. The school has around 13 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 64a Rectory Road, Skelmersdale, WN4 0QD | More schools in St. Helens

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Frequently asked questions about Learn 4 Life School

What are Learn 4 Life School's latest exam results?
Learn 4 Life School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Learn 4 Life School located?
Learn 4 Life School is a secondary school in Skelmersdale, St. Helens (WN4 0QD).
How many pupils attend Learn 4 Life School?
Learn 4 Life School has around 13 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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