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Lathom High School : A Technology College
Goodgraded 14/06/2022Ages 11–16793 pupils
Lathom High School : A Technology College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Skelmersdale, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 793 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/06/2022, Lathom High School : A Technology College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Skelmersdale can view Lathom High School : A Technology College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 14/06/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 841.5
England avg 45.1 · was 37.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths31%
England avg 45% · was 31% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths59%
England avg 65% · was 50% in 2023/24
EBacc entry69%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.79
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake44.7%
Free school meals44.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.0%
Attendance90.0%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence31.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Skelmersdale
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