Lancashire
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 38.1 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- 38.1
- Attainment 8
- 44%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- -0.73
- Progress 8
- [-0.94, -0.52]
- Confidence interval
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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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We have not collected Lancashire council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Lancashire’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
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 | 169 | 38.1 | — | 44.4% | 39.1% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 175 | 39.3 | -0.73 | 49.7% | 32.0% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 175 | 38.8 | -1.04 | 42.0% | 44.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 164 | 42.6 | -0.74 | 58.0% | 49.0% | 3.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
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School information
| URN | 119782 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Mary Henshaw |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WN8 6JW |
| Latest pupils | 169 |
| FSM eligible | 40.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6JW
http://www.olqp.org.uk/1695725635| DfE number | 4621 |
| UKPRN | 10016878 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1900 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 16 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Schools into Special Measures Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2025 |