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Parklands High School
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- Chorley PR7 1LL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils usually behave thoughtfully in school; bullying is not a problem.
Academic Progress: Disadvantaged pupils still do not make as much progress as other pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are engaged in the process of change and feel valued.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can 鈥榙rop-in鈥� and talk over a cup of tea at the local supermarket.
Communication: Parents say that school leaders respond well to parental concerns.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very positive about the school; their children are happy and safe.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Parents are particularly complimentary about leadership's flexibility in response to concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders work well with teachers to ensure teaching matches pupils鈥� needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not a problem; when it occurs, it is dealt with appropriately.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff follow appropriate steps to ensure pupils' safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Parents are appreciative of the many extra-curricular activities available.
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Parklands High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1120 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 46% 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 |
C+
|
B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 98% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.06 | 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 | 47.9 | 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 | 46% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 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 | 18% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.90 | 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 | 93% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 213 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 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 | 0.31 | 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 | 54.1 | 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 | 63% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 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 | 14% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 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 | 94% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 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 | 0.1 | 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 | 50.3 | 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 | 52% 3 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 8 | 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 | 21% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 3 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 5 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 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 | 92% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 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 | 0.09 | 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 | 48.9 | 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 | 49% 2 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 4 | 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 | 23% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 5 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 9 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 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 | 95% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 63% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 47.1 | 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 | 47% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 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 | 14% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 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 | 188 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Parklands High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
