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Whitworth Community High School
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| Previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve well across the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students demonstrate good attitudes to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers鈥� knowledge and enthusiasm helps students enjoy learning.
Current Educational Practices: The staff appraisal system ensures all adults are clear on priorities set by leaders.
Strengths and Challenges: Expectations are generally high but teachers sometimes do not use achievement data effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school works well to engage parents, with regularly updated information.
Communication: Information is regularly updated on a very clear website.
Parent Satisfaction: The majority of parents would recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address issues with urgency.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Significant improvements in students鈥� learning across all subjects secured.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school's work to keep students safe and secure is good.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students feel very safe and are knowledgeable about bullying prevention.
Extracurricular Offerings: Debating society popular among students.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs are fully met with carefully-targeted provision.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum catering to different needs and interests.
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Whitworth Community High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 655 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The mission of Whitworth Community High School is to provide all students with the tools necessary to thrive in a changing world.
We want to foster a culture of high expectations among all of our kids so they can realise their full potential.
The goal of everything we do is to promote a commitment to learning that is not only focused on knowledge acquisition but also on the development of the skills, qualities, and values necessary to support lifelong learning.
Teachers should continue their education throughout their careers, and Whitworth Community High School is dedicated to promoting collaborative planning and development methods so that staff members can share knowledge.
This entails developing a "safe" environment where all learners, including faculty and students, can speak openly about their strengths and potential development areas without feeling like a "failure."
In order to increase aspirations, our learning community should have a "can-do" attitude and provide students with a wide variety of learning opportunities.
Participating in a range of local, national, and international activities should serve to increase knowledge of how our learning community contributes to these advances.
Participation in programmes like the school council, form representation, student mentor programme, school prefect, and house system should encourage students to take on leadership roles.
Our sporting facilities, a variety of clubs, and other extracurricular activities like music, art, and theatre will all promote healthy lifestyles.
Finally, our learning community should exhibit originality, invention, teamwork, and courage.
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We want to foster a culture of high expectations among all of our kids so they can realise their full potential.
The goal of everything we do is to promote a commitment to learning that is not only focused on knowledge acquisition but also on the development of the skills, qualities, and values necessary to support lifelong learning.
Teachers should continue their education throughout their careers, and Whitworth Community High School is dedicated to promoting collaborative planning and development methods so that staff members can share knowledge.
This entails developing a "safe" environment where all learners, including faculty and students, can speak openly about their strengths and potential development areas without feeling like a "failure."
In order to increase aspirations, our learning community should have a "can-do" attitude and provide students with a wide variety of learning opportunities.
Participating in a range of local, national, and international activities should serve to increase knowledge of how our learning community contributes to these advances.
Participation in programmes like the school council, form representation, student mentor programme, school prefect, and house system should encourage students to take on leadership roles.
Our sporting facilities, a variety of clubs, and other extracurricular activities like music, art, and theatre will all promote healthy lifestyles.
Finally, our learning community should exhibit originality, invention, teamwork, and courage.
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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 |
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B
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | - | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 63% | 51% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | 9.50% |
| 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 | 0.22 | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 50% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 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 | 13% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 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 | 92% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.11 | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 48% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 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 | 47% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 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 | 97% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 46.4 | 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 | 43% 7 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 3 | 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 | 14% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 3 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 7 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 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 | 87% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 90 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 46.9 | 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 | 36% 6 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 3 | 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 | 8% 1 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 7 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 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 | 87% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.19 | 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 | 45.5 | 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 | 42% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 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 | 18% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 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 | 95% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 97 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Whitworth Community High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1