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Lymm High School
Goodgraded 05/03/2024Ages 11–181,923 pupilsFaithNone
Lymm High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Lymm, within the Warrington local authority. The school has around 1,923 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/03/2024, Lymm High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.7), an average Attainment 8 score of 60.1 and 72% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Lymm can view Lymm High School'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 05/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 859.7
England avg 45.1 · was 60.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths69%
England avg 45% · was 72% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths87%
England avg 65% · was 89% in 2023/24
EBacc entry29%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.25
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 36.6
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 36.6
AAB or better20%
Retention98%
Value added-0.14
Below average · 95% CI -0.2 to -0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake10.6%
Free school meals10.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.7%
Attendance92.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Lymm
All schools in Lymm →Oughtrington Primary School0.4 miRavenbank Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miHigh Legh Primary SchoolGood · 1.7 miCherry Tree SchoolGood · 1.3 miSt Helen's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.5 miStatham Primary SchoolGood · 1.6 mi
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