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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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