The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.5
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
69%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 85 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 793
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 44.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- The Lathom Trust
- Head
- Mr Paul Livesley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Lathom High School : A Technology College a selective school?
No. Lathom High School : A Technology College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lathom High School : A Technology College's Ofsted rating?
Lathom High School : A Technology College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lathom High School : A Technology College?
Lathom High School : A Technology College currently has 793 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lathom High School : A Technology College take?
Lathom High School : A Technology College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lathom High School : A Technology College?
Lathom High School : A Technology College is in Skelmersdale, WN8 6JN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lathom High School : A Technology College have a sixth form?
No, Lathom High School : A Technology College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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