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Golborne High School
- Secondary
- Wigan WA3 3EL
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve exceptionally well. They take great pride in both their personal and academic accomplishments.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils listen attentively to their teachers, follow instructions diligently and treat one another with respect.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in their subject fields.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use appropriate activities and techniques to present new concepts with clarity.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are highly positive about the training opportunities on offer.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils support projects in the local community and are active in school council roles.
Communication: Leaders work together with external partners to secure the right support for vulnerable pupils and their families.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal swiftly and appropriately with any incidents of bullying or hurtful language.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have ensured that subject curriculums are ambitious, well thought out and designed effectively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders have established effective systems to keep pupils safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including when online.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a plethora of extra-curricular activities such as drama club, basketball practice, debate club and singing club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Older pupils readily take on leadership roles such being a house captain or a prefect.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders have designed a well-structured careers programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders ensure that staff are equipped well to provide appropriate support for pupils with SEND.
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About Us
Golborne High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1149 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A-
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A
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B+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | - | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 34% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 26.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 42.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 21.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 7.04% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.63 | 2.64 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 157 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 78% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 36.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.55% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 27.73% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.36% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 30.32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 43.93% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 19.29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 9.71% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 12.39% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.19 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 83.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 39.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 5.32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 28.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.09% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.32% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 7 | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 1 | 44.6% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 18.56% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 5 | 8.04% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% 1 | 12.24% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.92 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 76.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 32.53% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 6.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 27.32% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.37% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.74% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.89% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 4 | 26.36% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 1 | 43.23% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 65% | 16.91% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 23 | 7.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% 41 | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.84 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 86.24% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 65.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 28.18% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 3.35% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 31.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.06% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.12% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.18% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 25.14% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 42.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 18.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 10.33% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 12.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 86.06% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 68.47% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 29.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.24% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 37% | 29.24% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.12% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 8.47% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.53% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Golborne High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
