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Our Lady's Catholic College is a non-selective, Roman Catholic secondary school maintained by the local authority (Lancashire). It has about 1,010 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Progress and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attainment.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is below average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
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