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Walton-Le-Dale High School

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Walton-Le-Dale High School

Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6RN

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2022

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

Academic picture

33.1school · 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
33.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.6%
Basics 9-5
22.6%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

33.1

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/2533.146.0

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
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.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
6.2%
EBacc APS
2.84
EBacc 9-5
0.7%
EBacc 9-4
0.7%
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Nearby secondary schools

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The Coppice School
0.48 km away · Community special school
Good
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
0.56 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Bridgeway School
1.68 km away · Other independent special school
Lostock Hall Academy
1.97 km away · Academy converter
Good
Christ The King Catholic High School
2.68 km away · Academy sponsor led
Inadequate

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About Walton-Le-Dale High School

Walton-Le-Dale High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.1. The school has around 734 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Brindle Road, Preston, PR5 6RN | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Walton-Le-Dale High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Walton-le-Dale High School)
  3. Jun 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Walton-le-Dale High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Walton-Le-Dale High School

What is Walton-Le-Dale High School's Ofsted rating?
Walton-Le-Dale High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Walton-Le-Dale High School's latest exam results?
Walton-Le-Dale High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Walton-Le-Dale High School located?
Walton-Le-Dale High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR5 6RN).
How many pupils attend Walton-Le-Dale High School?
Walton-Le-Dale High School has around 734 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Walton-Le-Dale High School with other schools?
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