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Central Lancaster High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Central Lancaster High School
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Central Lancaster High School
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- Lancaster LA1 3LS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve more highly than in the past, with rigorous support for those struggling.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well, but some older pupils take longer to meet expectations.
Qualifications and Training: Staff know their subjects in depth and receive support for their roles.
Current Educational Practices: Staff explain new ideas clearly and check understanding before moving on.
Strengths and Challenges: Support from leaders helps staff to fulfil their roles effectively, though PSHE educators need better training.
Communication: Parents are informed about their child's progress through various channels.
Opportunities for Involvement: School works closely with parents to support student attendance.
Parent Satisfaction: A small number of pupils lack confidence that staff will deal with concerns.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders usually deal with bullying quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong leadership and partnership with the trust bring improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils know who to turn to if worried; bullying is usually dealt with quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Creates a calm environment for learning and promotes pupil safety well.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities like drama club and debating society.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supports students in balancing academics and extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers guidance is well-established.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support helps SEND pupils succeed in the classroom.
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About Us
Central Lancaster High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 595 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.6 | - | 20.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 25% | 98% | 94% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 30.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 68% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 25% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.35 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 85 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Central Lancaster High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1