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Based on the inspection date: 26 March 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils fully engage in learning and display positive attitudes.
Academic Progress: Some pupils in key stages 3 and 4 do not achieve as well as they should.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well trained to deliver the revised curriculum.
Current Educational Practices: The school ensures teachers are equipped to design effective learning activities.
Strengths and Challenges: Learning activities sometimes do not support pupils to retain information.
Communication: School communicates through various channels including Ofsted Parent View.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinion on Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Responses to Ofsted Parent View considered.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The school has grown its leadership capacity at all levels.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors have engaged with extensive training to support the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective systems in place to ensure pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Considerable improvements in behaviour since last inspection.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities available including fundraising.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Variety of activities encouraging balanced engagement.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive approach to careers guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form achieve well and go on to ambitious destinations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective processes and training in place, though some areas need improvement.
Subjects Offered: Students can access a wide range of academic and vocational courses.
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Our Lady's Catholic College is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1012 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 31% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the Our Lady's Catholic College website. We hope the information is helpful and fascinating to you and that it gives you a sense of the ambitious, progressive, prosperous, and joyful community that is Our Lady's. Being recognised as an excellent Catholic school by the Diocese of Lancaster makes us extremely happy to be one. At Our Lady's, we employ the words of Blessed Oscar Romero, "Aspire not to have more but to be more," to motivate our students to reach their full potential. This, in my opinion, best represents what we want for the children at Our Lady's. They are inspired not only to succeed academically but also to help others who are less fortunate than themselves and to use the talents and gifts that God has given them for the good of others, as Christ has commanded us to do. I love how diverse our school is, with students of all various abilities, ethnicities, and faiths. We take great pride in being an inclusive school and in having been named a Lancashire School of Sanctuary for our efforts in embracing and supporting every one of our students. I would be happy to give you a tour of Our Lady's throughout the working day if you would like to visit the school and see it for yourself. You would have the chance to observe our ebullient, self-assured pupils in the classroom along with their gifted and devoted teachers, as well as learn about how our school is progressing. We will be pleased to schedule you an appointment if you contact Catherine Rowlands by phone at 01524 66689 or email at [email protected].
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 31% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.20% | - |
| 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 | -0.40 | 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 | 38.2 | 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 | 31% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 40.74% | 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 | 10% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.03 | 2.6 | 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 | 89% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.83% | 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 | -0.76 | 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 | 36.2 | 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 | 26% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 41.51% | 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 | 21% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.96 | 2.67 | 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 | 88% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | -0.09 | 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 | 40.5 | 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 | 26% 9 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 5 | 41.27% | 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 | 7% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.17 | 2.66 | 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 | 94% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.84% | 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 | 0.15 | 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 | 44.8 | 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 | 35% 9 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 6 | 38.78% | 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 | 9% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 4 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 2 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.48 | 2.51 | 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 | 88% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 108 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.13% | 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 | -0.02 | 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 | 44.7 | 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 | 26% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 42.17% | 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 | 6% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 13.37% | 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% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30 | 24.49 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.15 | 23.76 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.20% | 9.6% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 50 | 451 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 49.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 9.3% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 25.2% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 11.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.35 | 26.59 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.1 | 26.26 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.4% | 14.27% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 50 | 524 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 40% | 55.7% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.65% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 19.15% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 12.9% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.00 2 | 25.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.33 6 | 22.34 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.0% | 9.5% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 83 | 494 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 52% | 53.05% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 9.74% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 21.68% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 10.63% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.56 3 | 26.74 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.56 1 | 25.24 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 33.3% | 11.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 67.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 7.63% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 16.79% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 5.16% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.55 | 21.18 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.36 | 22.11 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.3% | 8.29% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 24 | 67.48% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 6.62% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 19.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.57% | 4.23% |
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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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady's Catholic College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1