Golborne High School
Foundation school
Warrington, WA3 3EL
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 31% in England
4 of 19 in Wigan
Pupils
1,144
First preferences per place
1.18
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.7 | 48.2 | 50.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56% | 51% | 46% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 48% | 43% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.05 | -0.05 | — |
72% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Lowton Church of England High School · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 46% in England
- Hope Academy · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 29% in England
- St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield · 2.1 mi · Report card · Top 30% in England
- The Byrchall High School · 2.2 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- Cansfield High School · 2.5 mi · Good · Bottom 40% in England
- The Westleigh School · 3.4 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
The neighbourhood
Golborne High School is in Lowton (typical home £292,498).
What is Golborne High School's Ofsted rating?
Golborne High School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Golborne High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Golborne High School is in the top 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.