164
Pupils · 2024/25
6%
EAL · 2024/25
31%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Local authorityLancashire
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.3:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of West Lancashire Community High School · Secondary with sixth form · Lancashire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
164
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.3
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
6%
FSM eligible
43%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
13%
Persistent absence
31%
Contact
Address
School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH
Local authority
Lancashire
Telephone
Email
—
History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 164 | 7.8 | 100% | 6% | 43% | 13% | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 137 | 8.6 | 100% | 3% | 40% | 11% | 26% |
| 2022/23 | 126 | 8.4 | 100% | 4% | 38% | 13% | 27% |
| 2021/22 | 122 | 8.0 | 100% | 3% | 40% | 12% | 27% |
| 2020/21 | 114 | 8.1 | 100% | 4% | 30% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 93 | 6.6 | 100% | 5% | 54% | 9% | 23% |
| 2017/18 | 99 | 6.8 | 100% | 4% | 59% | 8% | 28% |
| 2016/17 | 96 | 7.2 | 100% | 3% | 52% | 7% | 19% |
School performance data © Crown copyright. Source: Department for Education.