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Walton-le-Dale High School

South Ribble, PR5 6RNSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
-0.91
Well below average · 2023/24
−20+2
Applications / places
N/A
No data
Ranking
#2,985
of 3,141 nationally

About Walton-le-Dale High School

Walton-le-Dale High School is a state-funded secondary school in South Ribble, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 748 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 785.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Requires Improvement. the published Progress 8 score was -0.91 for 2023/24. the published Attainment 8 score was 31.1 for 2023/24.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
AddressBrindle Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, South Ribble, PR5 6RN
HeadteacherMrs Vicky Ardern
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils748
School Capacity748 / 785 (95% full)

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Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:05

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

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Walton-le-Dale High School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report for the findings and subsequent monitoring.