The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.1
5.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
15.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 849
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 40.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Mary Henshaw (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
June 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School currently has 849 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School take?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School?
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School is in Skelmersdale, WN8 6JW, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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