The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.1
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 201 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,147
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- The Golborne and Lowton Co-operative Learning Partnership Trust
- Head
- Mrs Alison Stott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lowton Road, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 529m away
Lowton West Primary School
Primary · 663m away
All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan
Primary · 727m away
Golborne Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Primary · 1.5km away
Green Meadow Independent Primary School
Independent · 1.7km away
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Golborne High School a selective school?
No. Golborne High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Golborne High School's Ofsted rating?
Golborne High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Golborne High School?
Golborne High School currently has 1,147 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Golborne High School take?
Golborne High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Golborne High School?
Golborne High School is in Warrington, WA3 3EL, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Golborne High School have a sixth form?
No, Golborne High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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