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Southlands High School
Requires Improvementgraded 06/02/2024Ages 11–16931 pupilsDoes not apply
Southlands High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Chorley, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 931 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 06/02/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.2 and 29% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Chorley can view Southlands High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/02/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence34.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals29.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 842.1
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths28%
Grade 4+ English & maths57%
EBacc entry39%
EBacc average point score3.73
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Chorley
All schools in Chorley →Gillibrand Primary School0.4 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, ChorleyGood · 0.7 miChorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery UnitGood · 0.4 miSt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, ChorleyGood · 0.6 miWestmorland School0.6 miLancashire College of Adult Education1.0 mi
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