Ladybridge High School
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Attainment 8 of 41.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 47%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.05
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.26, 0.15]
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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 | 211 | 41.7 | — | 47.4% | 21.3% | 3.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 208 | 42.6 | -0.05 | 55.8% | 24.0% | 3.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 211 | 44.3 | -0.20 | 52.0% | 29.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 186 | 45.3 | -0.22 | 56.0% | 41.0% | 4.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Bolton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 134646 |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Community school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Patrick Russell |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | BL3 4NG |
| Latest pupils | 211 |
| FSM eligible | 33.5% |
Contact and identifiers
New York, Junction Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG
http://www.ladybridgehigh.co.uk/1204656569| DfE number | 4805 |
| UKPRN | 10018072 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2004 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 11 Dec 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2022 |