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Southlands High School
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- Chorley PR7 2NJ
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons has improved; pupils are friendly and feel safe.
Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from improvements to education, but learn more effectively in some subjects than others.
Current Educational Practices: New assessment strategies identify gaps for reshaping future learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers鈥� subject knowledge is generally strong but uneven in delivery.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not choose the most appropriate methods for teaching.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to provide feedback or find out others' opinions.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are considered through Ofsted's online surveys and free-text comments.
Opportunities for Involvement: Some staff have started working with families to improve attendance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders appreciate staff workload and well-being in policy changes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Effective action taken to address curriculum weaknesses and strengthen school capacity.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Clear behaviour system; pupils behave well in lessons and respect teachers.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe; safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Variety of extra-curricular activities including visits from external speakers.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Some pupils do not make the most of available opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Events held by local employers and training providers; well-prepared for the world of work.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers support additional needs quickly but lack consistency in curriculum delivery.
Subjects Offered: Broad range of well-designed subject curriculums.
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About Us
Southlands High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 926 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 32% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Every student and staff member at Southlands High School is encouraged to do their very best and realise their greatest potential as part of a strong and devoted community. We aim to prepare every student for the bright and hopeful future that lies ahead of them via excellent teaching, robust pastoral systems, and a focus on personal development. a respectful environment at Southlands High School where relationships of the highest calibre and personal growth are fostered. good instruction that encourages, inspires, and fosters in our students a love of learning. a pastoral system that effectively prepares our students for life experiences after school and supports, guards, and guides them through their life journey while they are enrolled in school. providing a wealth of possibilities and experiences for our students to help prepare them for success in our ever changing society. Character; and the part it plays in producing successful, responsible, and productive citizens and contributors in contemporary Britain. We appreciate our personnel and recognise the special and enduring impact they play in the lives of our students. We see our employees as professionals and work to ensure that they receive ongoing professional development at all levels so that they can succeed throughout their careers. We appreciate the Chorley community and want to give parents and carers access to a neighbourhood school where they can be sure that every day their children are receiving the finest possible education, care, support, and opportunities.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | 15.1 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 32% | 48% | 41% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.63 | 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 | 40.2 | 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 | 32% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 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 | 7% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.35 | 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 | 91% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 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 | -0.72 | 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 | 40.5 | 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 | 36% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 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 | 19% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.46 | 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 | 90% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 198 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.45 | 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 | 44.7 | 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 | 36% | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 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 | 35% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 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 | 90% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southlands High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
