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All 1 secondary school in LA18, and the nearest just outside.

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  1. Millom School

    Millom, LA18 5AB · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the England average.

    82 first choices, 87 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1642.5

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.2%
    Pupils
    476
    Pupils per teacher
    14.0
    View school Millom School

Just outside LA18

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of LA18.

  1. Dowdales School

    5.1 miles from LA18 · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results below the England average.

    153 first choices, 160 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1641.1

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    9.5%
    Pupils
    877
    Pupils per teacher
    18.5
    View school Dowdales School
  2. Chetwynde School

    6.2 miles from LA18 · All-through · Ages 3 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the England average.

    32 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1170%

    England 62%

    Days missed
    7.3%
    Pupils
    508
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Chetwynde School
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Secondary schools in LA18, explained

There is 1 secondary schools in LA18. 1 are run by the council and 0 are academies or free schools.

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How many secondary schools are in LA18?
There are 1 secondary schools in LA18, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in LA18?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in LA18 on Eduscope are Millom School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in LA18 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in LA18?
When choosing a secondary school in LA18, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 1 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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