Compare Lathom High School : A Technology College and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College

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Comparison of secondary schools: Lathom High School : A Technology College (Secondary) in Skelmersdale; Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College (Secondary) in Skelmersdale — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Lathom High School : A Technology College and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College. They are secondary phase and foundation school and voluntary aided school type located around Skelmersdale, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Lathom High School : A Technology College), published Sep 2022. The lowest is 4 (Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College), published Oct 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 1,650, typical FSM 40–45%, range 40–45%–40–45%; all under Lancashire local authority.

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Attribute	Lathom High School : A Technology College WN8 6JN	Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College WN8 6JW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Foundation school	Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6JN	Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 6JW
Latest Ofsted	2 21 Sep 2022	4 10 Oct 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	869	1047
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)
Website	lathomhighschool.org	www.olqp.org.uk
Telephone	01695725653	01695725635
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Lathom High School : A Technology College

WN8 6JN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 6JN
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: lathomhighschool.org
Telephone: 01695725653

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College

WN8 6JW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 6JW
Ofsted: 4 10 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.olqp.org.uk
Telephone: 01695725635

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.