Ladybridge High School

A good community school school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ladybridge High School.

Bolton, BL34NG Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
53.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 58.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
New York
Junction Road
Bolton, BL34NG
Phone
1204656569
Website
ladybridgehigh.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
134646
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Address
New York, Junction Road, Bolton, BL3 4NG
Website
http://www.ladybridgehigh.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1140 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,088
Free School Meals
36.4% (396 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
42.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.8
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.8
Ebacc English:
94.7%
Ebacc Entry:
14.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
79.8%
Ebacc Languages:
37.5%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.05
Progress 8 Range:
-0.26 to 0.15

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
181
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,088 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Learning is for all Learning changes lives Honesty promotes learning

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Paddy Russell welcomes visitors and describes Ladybridge as a wonderfully diverse and friendly school with over 30 languages spoken, emphasising that staff care about learners’ wellbeing and academic progress, and aiming to help learners develop knowledge, direction and moral purpose to thrive in the future.

Facilities

Sports centre Swimming pool Community farm Library (Ladybridge Library)

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge (Grammar): building a rich knowledge base with a coherently constructed and sequenced curriculum and a developing vocabulary. Exploration (Dialetic): learners use foundational knowledge to form their own ideas, through real-world experiences, debate, project-based learning and reflection. Communication (Rhetoric): focus on public performance, writing, presentations and other forms of communication to develop clear, articulate expression.

SEND Provision

Pupil Premium Grant is used to support learners in four areas: Technology Support (devices and internet access), Financial Advice and Guidance (benefits and money management), Family/Finance/Food support, Academic (subject tutoring and interventions, including D6 Saturday sessions), Extra-Curricular opportunities, Emotional wellbeing and pastoral care, and Welfare (assistance with equipment and uniform).

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