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In terms of academic performance, Lostock High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.73 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 38.4, 50% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 10.1%, 28% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.2%.
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Lostock High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.73, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 38.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
50% of students at Lostock High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Lostock High School has an overall absence rate of 11.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Lostock High School is 10.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
28% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
23% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Lostock High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Lostock High School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Lostock High School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
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NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 15.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
11
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Humphrey Park Rail Station
0.2km away · 3 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Data Score
Computed from 15 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.