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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College
- Secondary
- West Lancashire WN8 6JW
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils receive an unacceptably poor standard of education and leaders have not addressed poor outcomes.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Teachers are reinforcing conduct expectations, but some pupils still disrupt learning and experience unpleasant comments.
Academic Progress: Pupils' learning mostly undisturbed; however, curriculum not yet fully implemented
Behaviour and Attitudes: Improved behaviour; rare bullying, but inconsistent policy application
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers lack support and guidance, resulting in poorly chosen activities that hinder pupil learning.
Qualifications and Training: New staff secured in key subjects
Current Educational Practices: Improved assessment strategies, ongoing curriculum development
Strengths and Challenges: New leadership roles aid progress but challenges remain, especially in SEND classroom support
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal well with bullying incidents but fail to give pupils confidence to report negative experiences.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leaders are starting to take positive action, but improvements are slow and there is limited capacity for necessary changes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Focus on improvement and high expectations
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strategic changes in place; impact still inconsistent
Managing Bullying and Safety: Incidents of bullying are handled, but some pupils lack confidence to report issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Most pupils feel safe and value the care provided, but there are gaps in welfare and safety promotion.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying rare, more work needed on suspensions
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Behaviour policies improving, yet application varies
Extracurricular Offerings: Suitable range of opportunities like termly music and dance shows, though many pupils do not participate.
Extracurricular Offerings: Increased community engagement with new forum
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Ongoing curriculum refinement
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive varied career advice and lack meaningful engagement with the world of work.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Additional leadership capacity planned
Managing and Supporting SEND: Systems to identify and support SEND pupils' needs are poorly developed, causing underachievement and attendance issues.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved identification and monitoring; classroom support inconsistent
Opportunities for Involvement: New parent forum established
Communication: Efforts made but trust needs building
Parent Satisfaction: Mixed feelings; some parents doubt progress
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About Us
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 887 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 26% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | - | 7.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 26% | 63% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | -1.04 | 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 | 38.8 | 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% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 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 | 44% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 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 | 94% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | -0.74 | 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 | 42.6 | 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 | 41% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 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 | 49% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.65 | 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 | 92% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.9 | 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 | 38.6 | 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 | 23% 1 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 6 | 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 | 54% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 1 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 2 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 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 | 97% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.88 | 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 | 38.6 | 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 | 22% 3 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 1 | 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 | 38% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 16 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 15 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.99 | 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 | 93% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 39% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 42.1 | 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 | 25% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 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 | 81% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 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 | 93% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 33% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
