Lostock High SchoolSelby Road , Manchester

Lostock High School is a secondary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Lostock High School currently has around 522 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 36.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 11.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 28 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 27.8%. pakistani pupils make up about 14.8% , followed by indian at 10.5%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (82%) , including 2% who stay in school sixth forms and 56% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .