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West Lancashire Community High School

Goodgraded 13/03/2024Ages 11–19164 pupils
Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH
Lancashire

West Lancashire Community High School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Skelmersdale, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 164 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/03/2024, West Lancashire Community High School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Skelmersdale can view West Lancashire Community High School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Skelmersdale (WN8 8EH), West Lancashire Community High School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Latest graded inspection

Last inspected 13/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 80.2
England avg 45.1 · was 0.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1.6
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
England avg 45% · was 0% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
England avg 65% · was 0% in 2023/24
EBacc entry0%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score0
England avg 4.03
Pupil intake38.1%
Free school meals38.1%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language5.1%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.9%
Attendance88.9%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher8.6
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence26.1%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in SkelmersdaleSee the full area report for WN8 8EH