- Ofsted:Good in every area
- Catholic
Results above the Horwich average, low absence.
218 first choices, 205 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.4
Horwich 38.8England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 1,047
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
Secondary schools in and near Horwich
All 2 secondary schools in Horwich, and the nearest just outside.
Lever Park School
Bolton, BL6 6DE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 34.3%
- Pupils
- 99
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.1
Just outside Horwich
The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Horwich.
- Ofsted:Good
- Church of England
- Has a sixth form
Results above the Horwich average, low absence.
280 first choices, 278 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.4
Horwich 38.8England 46.2
- Days missed
- Pupils
- 1,626
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Cumberland School
1.5 miles from Horwich · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 85
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Rumworth School
3.0 miles from Horwich · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
- Has a sixth form
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 361
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.1
- Secondary schools2including 1 special
- Attainment 8 at 1638.8England 46.2
- Faith schools1 of 21 Catholic
- Free school meals25.3%of pupils get them
- Pupils per teacher18.0England 17.9
Before you apply
Four things worth knowing in Horwich
Half or more are faith schools.
1 of the 2 secondary schools in Horwich have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.
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About these schools
Secondary schools in Horwich, explained
There are 2 secondary schools in Horwich, teaching 1,146 children. 1 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 special school.
Pupils in Horwich scored an average Attainment 8 of 38.8 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.
25.3% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £9,317 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 25.5% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.
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Questions
Questions parents ask
How many secondary schools are in Horwich?
There are 2 secondary schools in Horwich, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Horwich?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Horwich on Eduscope are St Joseph's RC High 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 Horwich 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.
What is the average class size in Horwich secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Horwich is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Horwich?
When choosing a secondary school in Horwich, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 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.