Lathom High School : A Technology College
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Attainment 8 of 41.5 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 50%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.42
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.69, -0.16]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 140 | 41.5 | — | 50.0% | 68.6% | 3.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 121 | 37.6 | -0.42 | 43.8% | 66.1% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 85 | 37.0 | -0.62 | 42.0% | 71.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 103 | 43.3 | -0.21 | 59.0% | 42.0% | 3.7 |
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Other secondary schools in Lancashire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 119774 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Foundation school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Paul Livesley |
| Trust | The Lathom Trust |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | WN8 6JN |
| Latest pupils | 140 |
| FSM eligible | 44.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JN
http://lathomhighschool.org/1695725653| DfE number | 4411 |
| UKPRN | 10016347 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 21 Sept 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 4 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Publication date | 21 Sept 2022 |