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Golborne High School
Outstandinggraded 11/01/2023Ages 11–161,147 pupilsNone
Golborne High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Warrington, within the Wigan local authority. The school has around 1,147 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/01/2023, Golborne High School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 48.6 and 52% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Warrington can view Golborne High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 11/01/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence21.7%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.9England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals25.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 850.1
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
EBacc entry72%
EBacc average point score4.61
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Warrington
All schools in Warrington →St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant SchoolGood · 0.3 miLowton West Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miAll Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, WiganGood · 0.5 miGolborne Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miSt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miSt Catherine's Catholic Primary School, LowtonGood · 0.9 mi
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