Fred Longworth High School

A good academy converter school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Fred Longworth High School.

Manchester, M298JN Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
47.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.29
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 66.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
21 November 2017
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Printshop Lane
Tyldesley
Manchester, M298JN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137448
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Printshop Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8JN
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FRED LONGWORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Capacity
1275 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
1,284
Free School Meals
21.7% (279 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
English Attainment 8:
9.8
Maths Attainment 8:
9.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
Ebacc English:
97.2%
Ebacc Entry:
33.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.5%
Ebacc Languages:
50.0%
Ebacc Maths:
98.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.29
Progress 8 Range:
-0.47 to -0.11

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.7 (+14.7 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
33.3 (+13.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.5 (+6.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
214
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,284 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"belonging, engaging and succeeding together"

Motivation Kindness Positivity Proud Tolerant Respect Empathy Confidence Resilience Trustworthy Courageous Committed

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher emphasises belonging, engaging and succeeding together and delivering a high-quality education to prepare students for adulthood.

Facilities

Library

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Vision: a foundation of knowledge and skills to enable lifelong learning and success in school and life Faculties include Arts, Design & Technology, English, Humanities, ICT, Languages, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, and PSHE Personal Development Curriculum includes PSHE, SMSC and British Values Self-Directed Study Hub (KS4) and GCSEPod integration

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