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West Lancashire Community High School

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West Lancashire Community High School

School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH

Community special school
Pupils
164
Ages
11-19
FSM
38.8%
Attainment 8
0.2
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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 (%)

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
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About West Lancashire Community High School

West Lancashire Community High School is a secondary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.2. The school has around 164 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for West Lancashire Community High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about West Lancashire Community High School

What is West Lancashire Community High School's Ofsted rating?
West Lancashire Community High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are West Lancashire Community High School's latest exam results?
West Lancashire Community High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is West Lancashire Community High School located?
West Lancashire Community High School is a secondary school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire (WN8 8EH).
How many pupils attend West Lancashire Community High School?
West Lancashire Community High School has around 164 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare West Lancashire Community High School with other schools?
View West Lancashire Community High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.