Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College
URN: 119782 • Skelmersdale WN8 6JW
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College
- URN
- 119782
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 28.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mary Henshaw (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01695725635
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Glenburn Road, Skelmersdale WN8 6JW
Summary
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 849 pupils and a capacity of 1,047. The school prides itself on being an inclusive Catholic community that welcomes students of all abilities and backgrounds. Its mission statement, "In Christ We Grow," reflects its commitment to fostering a nurturing environment where respect, responsibility, and resilience are core values.
The school offers a broad curriculum that includes both academic and vocational subjects, alongside a Curriculum for Life programme covering Citizenship, PSHE, and Health & Well-being. This comprehensive approach aims to prepare students for active citizenship and personal development. Additionally, the ASPIRE provision is available for students needing alternative support, providing tailored educational experiences to help them thrive.
Our Lady Queen of Peace maintains strong relationships with local primary schools and engages in community activities, including summer schools for younger students. The school also emphasizes extracurricular opportunities in sports, music, dance, and drama, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience.
The school offers a broad curriculum that includes both academic and vocational subjects, alongside a Curriculum for Life programme covering Citizenship, PSHE, and Health & Well-being. This comprehensive approach aims to prepare students for active citizenship and personal development. Additionally, the ASPIRE provision is available for students needing alternative support, providing tailored educational experiences to help them thrive.
Our Lady Queen of Peace maintains strong relationships with local primary schools and engages in community activities, including summer schools for younger students. The school also emphasizes extracurricular opportunities in sports, music, dance, and drama, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience.
Useful links
- SENCO - Mr. G Diamond (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- General Information (other)
- Admissions (other)
- ASPIRE (other)
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (other)
- Policies (other)
- Inclusion Quality Mark (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Lathom High School : A Technology College (48.6)
- Glenburn Sports College (45.2)
- St Richard's RC High School (37.5)
- St Thoma's the Apostle RC High School (37.5)
- Tawd Vale High School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1047
- Pupils
- 849
- Boys
- 433
- Girls
- 416
- FSM %
- 40.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 849 | 433 | 416 | 1047 | 40.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 887 | 440 | 447 | 1047 | 36.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 894 | 444 | 450 | 925 | 34.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 894 | 444 | 450 | 925 | 34.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 892 | 437 | 455 | 925 | 30.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 898 | 430 | 468 | 925 | 23.50 |
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