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Ladybridge High School

Bolton, BL3 4NGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
-0.05
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
207 1st-choice / 233 places
Ranking
#1,648
of 3,141 nationally

About Ladybridge High School

Ladybridge High School’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.05 sits just below the Bolton local authority average of 0.07 for secondary schools, placing it in the middle of the pack rather than at either extreme. That small negative figure means pupils here, on average, achieve slightly less than the national expected progress across eight subjects, but it’s a narrow gap — not a dramatic underperformance. In the context of Bolton’s 22 state secondaries, Ladybridge ranks 12th by this metric, which puts it squarely in the middle third of the authority. The school is also ranked 11th out of 19 schools in the Bolton local authority table, and sits in the bottom 50% nationally by Progress 8. For parents comparing options, this is a solidly average performer in a local area where the top three schools — Bolton Muslim Girls School, Sharples School, and Essa Academy — all post significantly higher scores above 0.7.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNew York, Deane, Bolton, Bolton, BL3 4NG
HeadteacherPatrick Russell
Local AuthorityBolton
Number of Pupils1,123
Free School Meals (FSM)33.5%
School Capacity1,123 / 1,140 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
LibraryICT SuiteTheatreMusic RoomsSports HallSwimming PoolAstro TurfScience LabsDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

RowingSwimmingDanceCricketCross CountryRoundersHockeyNetballGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoirYoung EnterpriseArt ClubGardeningEco ClubDuke of EdinburghOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: ladybridgehigh.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ladybridge High School

Ladybridge High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.