Is Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 April 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Requires improvement. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 72nd of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 39.5 (England: 46.2). 24.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School

Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6JW

Local ranking72nd of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Secondary

Phase

1047

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 23 April 2025.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 23 April 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour & attitudes: Requires improvement
Personal development: Requires improvement
Leadership & management: Requires improvement

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 39.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 24.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 48.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 170

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 849
Boys: 399 (51%)
Girls: 387 (49%)
Capacity: 1047 (75% full)
SEND: 15.7%
FSM Eligible: 41.9%
EAL: 10.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 14.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 56.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,672/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 33.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.6%
White Other: 10.5%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Other: 0.9%
Black African: 0.8%
Black Other: 0.5%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.2%

84.6%

White British

10.5%

White Other

1.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01695725635

mail@olqp.lancs.sch.uk

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Glenburn Road

Skelmersdale, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119782
UKPRN: 10016878
Establishment No.: 4621

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