Parklands High School
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Attainment 8 of 44.4 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 55%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.39
- Confidence interval:
- [0.19, 0.58]
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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 | 209 | 44.4 | — | 55.0% | 7.7% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 220 | 50.8 | +0.39 | 75.0% | 11.4% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 212 | 47.9 | -0.06 | 65.0% | 18.0% | 3.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 207 | 54.1 | +0.31 | 73.0% | 14.0% | 4.3 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lancashire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138647 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Clare Batson |
| Trust | ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | PR7 1LL |
| Latest pupils | 209 |
| FSM eligible | 27.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Southport Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1LL
http://www.parklandsacademy.co.uk1257264596| DfE number | 4311 |
| UKPRN | 10038690 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |