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Lostock Hall Moor Hey School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Lostock Hall Moor Hey School
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most students make good progress in lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well in classes and around the school.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: New systems are in place to help manage behaviour effectively.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Students learn well due to high-quality support from teachers.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching ranges from inadequate to outstanding but overall is good and improving rapidly.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Temporary and non-qualified staff need to gain skills for providing lessons to this complex group of students.
Parent Satisfaction: One parent reported satisfaction with child's eagerness to attend school daily.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: The views of parents were considered through Ofsted online questionnaire responses and email.
Communication with Parents: The school communicates with parents via the Ofsted online questionnaire and direct emails.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Managers have improved the school since the last inspection.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: The headteacher implemented new systems to manage behaviour.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Students report feeling safe and free from bullying at school.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Students' behaviour is instrumental in enabling good learning.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff deal quickly and effectively with any issues.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The school offers various activities like trips and visits to the theatre.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students generally understand the rules aiding good behaviour and engagement in activities.
Outdoor Facilities: The Early Years Foundation Stage needs wider resources for effective play and learning outdoors.
Career Counselling Services: All students who left school went on to further education, training, or employment.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Good guidance provided by staff for post-school transitions.
Support for SEND: High percentage of students with special educational needs making good progress with support.
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Lostock Hall Moor Hey School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 161 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Children with learning disabilities between the ages of four and sixteen are served by our services.
As needed by their EHCP, students have access to speech therapy support on-site.
The loving and supportive atmosphere at Moor Hey School, where we all work together to meet and appreciate the different abilities and needs of all of our students, allows them to reach their full academic, social, moral, and personal potential.
to offer a comprehensive, balanced, and relevant curriculum that is differentiated to fit the requirements of each individual.
to increase self-esteem by using a constructive teaching and learning strategy.
We provide a disciplined, nurturing, and connected learning environment for our students.
Our school has a solid reputation for achievement.
Other teachers from normal and special schools receive training and advice from this school's faculty.
And finally, Moor Hey truly has a "open door" policy.
Staff members are accessible and available.
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Children with learning disabilities between the ages of four and sixteen are served by our services.
As needed by their EHCP, students have access to speech therapy support on-site.
The loving and supportive atmosphere at Moor Hey School, where we all work together to meet and appreciate the different abilities and needs of all of our students, allows them to reach their full academic, social, moral, and personal potential.
to offer a comprehensive, balanced, and relevant curriculum that is differentiated to fit the requirements of each individual.
to increase self-esteem by using a constructive teaching and learning strategy.
We provide a disciplined, nurturing, and connected learning environment for our students.
Our school has a solid reputation for achievement.
Other teachers from normal and special schools receive training and advice from this school's faculty.
And finally, Moor Hey truly has a "open door" policy.
Staff members are accessible and available.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-16 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 55.57% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.4% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 60.01% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.2% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -10.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -12.8 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 60.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 88 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 95 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.79% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -11.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -12.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -12.7 | Well Below Average |
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 | -1.67 | 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 | 1.7 | 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 | 0% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.23 | 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 | 87% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 40% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 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 | -2.21 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 0% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.12 | 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 | 100% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 14 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 36% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
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.
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 | -1.68 | 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 | 0.4 | 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 | 0% | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.27% | 43.41% |
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 | 0% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
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 | 100% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 11% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
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 | -1.91 | 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 | 1.4 | 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 | 0% | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.78% | 42.62% |
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 | 0% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
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 | - | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 2.05% |
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 | -1.78 | 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 | 0.4 | 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 | 0% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.17% | 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 | 0% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 92% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 33% | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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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
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lostock Hall Moor Hey School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1