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Ladybridge High School
Goodgraded 02/11/2022Ages 11–161,123 pupilsDoes not apply
Ladybridge High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Bolton. The school has around 1,123 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/11/2022, Ladybridge High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.8 and 40% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bolton can view Ladybridge High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 02/11/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence21.2%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals37.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language36.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.7
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths33%
Grade 4+ English & maths52%
EBacc entry21%
EBacc average point score3.56
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Bolton
All schools in Bolton →Rumworth SchoolOutstanding · 0.1 miLadybridge Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt Bernard's RC Primary School, BoltonGood · 0.3 miSt Mary's CofE Primary School, DeaneOutstanding · 0.2 miBeaumont Primary School0.3 miClevelands Prep School0.9 mi
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