Golborne High School, Warrington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Golborne High School excels at supporting students who struggle with learning or behaviour, with excellent outcomes showing they progress as well as their classmates by Year 11. The school has dramatically reduced exclusions and maintains above average attendance. GCSE results are rising significantly, and the school provides strong leadership and staff development to ensure continuous improvement.
Key Strengths
- GCSE results are improving significantly and above average
- Teaching is good and sometimes outstanding with effective professional development for teachers
- Students behave well and feel very safe at school
- Excellent support for students with special educational needs and those who find learning difficult
- Strong leadership from headteacher and senior leaders driving school improvements
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough outstanding teaching yet - some teachers need to better match work to individual student needs
- Students need more opportunities to think independently rather than being told what to do
- New policies and procedures not yet equally established across all subjects
- Some inconsistency in how reading, writing and communication skills are developed across subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - students say they feel very safe at school and are well taught how to protect themselves from bullying, including internet bullying and prejudice-based behaviour.
Extracurricular Activities
Visual arts specialism, links with Kenyan school, visits to local places of worship, part-time college placements for some Year 10 and 11 students
Golborne High School is a good school where students achieve well with GCSE results improving significantly year on year. Teaching is typically good and sometimes outstanding, with strong leadership driving continuous improvement.
At a Glance
25.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
51
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
1,144 pupils
1,075 capacity
69 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Warrington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Warrington
Admissions Demand - Wigan
Places available
4,050
Applications
3,703
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
96.4%
Secondary admissions across Wigan (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.92655%
Overall absence
20.37511%
Persistent absence
1,173
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Golborne High School
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
Lowton West Primary School
All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan
Golborne Community Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Willow Grove Primary School
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