The Byrchall High School

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

Wigan, WN49PQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
45.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.4
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 63.2%
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

Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 September 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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.

Location & Contact

Address
Warrington Road
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan, WN49PQ
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School Information

URN
138699
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Warrington Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9PQ
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
176
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,058 pupils
11-16

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,058
Free School Meals
36.7% (388 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.2 (+11.2 vs average)

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores

Attainment 8:
43.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
English Attainment 8:
10.0
Maths Attainment 8:
8.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.8

EBacc Subject Performance

Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.1
Ebacc English:
95.6%
Ebacc Entry:
9.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.8%
Ebacc Languages:
14.0%
Ebacc Maths:
96.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.0%

Progress Measures

Progress 8:
-0.40
Progress 8 Range:
-0.57 to -0.22