West Lancashire Community High School

About West Lancashire Community High School

West Lancashire Community High School is a community high school located in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom. The school values and ethos are centered around providing a supportive and inclusive environment for students to thrive. The school offers a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ms Darby Harrison

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

0.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-1.58

Progress 8

Well below average

0.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

0.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

15 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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James R Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education and Facilities"

We're really impressed with WLCHS so far - the teaching is great and the facilities are excellent, especially the new sports centre. Our son is enjoying his classes and is proud to wear his school uniform. We feel very lucky to have such a wonderful school in our area!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily M Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 10, 2022

4.0

"Some Good, Some Room for Improvement"

We loved WLCHS when our daughter was a student, but a few things have changed since then. The school still has a great atmosphere and the staff are always willing to help, but the curriculum feels a bit more constrained than it used to be. Overall, it's still a good school, but not quite as good as we remembered.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sarah B Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 20, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic School with Great Values"

Our son has been at WLCHS for 3 years now and we've seen him grow into a confident and responsible young person. The school's focus on community and respect for others really resonates with us, and the staff are always supportive and approachable. We're so grateful to have WLCHS as our local school!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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