We have just been told that we will be inspected on 14 June 2022. The lead inspector will be Ahmed Marikar, HMI. We are informing you because they would like to know what you think about our school.

Please take a few minutes to read the letter and guide below. It explains why they inspect schools and what happens during an inspection.

Ofsted Letter Download (pdf)

Ofsted Guide Download (pdf)

Meal Times

Morning Break – Students are able to purchase hash browns, pancakes, pastries, waffles, cereal bars and drinks. They can be purchased from the dining room and the catering van.

Lunchtime – The catering team work extremely hard to ensure that the meals provided are not only healthy and delicious but also meet the government’s food and nutrition based standards for school lunches.  Please see our menus below

Packed Lunches

Students may bring a packed lunch to school which they will eat in the dining hall. All students are encouraged to drink unflavoured still water to re-hydrate themselves. No energy/fizzy drinks are allowed in school. It is not the school’s policy to dictate to parents what the content of packed lunches should be but the importance of eating sensibly and healthily should not be understated.

Payment

Lathom High School is a cashless school.  Payment for breakfast, lunch, uniform, trips etc. is through Scopay. If you haven’t set up a Scopay account please contact the school office.

Some families will qualify for free school meals. Please see below for more information.

Free School Meals

Free school meals are offered to children of families who are in receipt of:

• Income Support or
• Job Seekers Allowance (Income based) or
• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 or
• The Guaranteed element of State Pension Credit or
• Income related Employment Support Allowance or
• Child Tax Credit and are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and your annual income, as assessed by the Inland Revenue, does not exceed £16,190 (April 10 figure)
• Working Tax Credit during the four week period immediately after your employment finishes or after you start to work less than 16 hours per week.

Please note the rollout of the Universal Tax Credit may influence any of the above factors

To apply, simply ring your local Area Education Office (01772 532253) with details of your name, date of birth and National Insurance number and an immediate on-line decision can be given. Alternatively, complete an application form by clicking on the following link

For further information please click on the following link Lancashire County Council.

Use the link below for the School Bus Timetable.

Bus Timetable  

Punctuality

One of the aims of Lathom High School is to prepare children for adult life. To this end we expect everyone to be punctual at all times.

A student arriving after 8.55am is late and receives a late mark in the register, resulting in a lunchtime detention. Members of staff are always here ready to receive students in the morning. We ask for your co-operation in ensuring that your child leaves home early enough to arrive at school before the bell.

Sickness

It is a legal obligation that children of school age attend school regularly. If a student is sick, the parent or guardian should telephone school that morning. If a child falls ill in school parents will be contacted to arrange for their child to be collected and taken home. In the event of an accident requiring urgent medical attention an ambulance will be called and parents informed.

Policy on holidays during term time

The Governing Body of Lathom High School adopted a position of not authorising holidays during term time, in line with Local Authority guidance.  Please be aware that if your child incurs unauthorised absences, the Local Authority may issue a Penalty Notice against you.

For further information please see the following policies: 

Attendance Policy

Monday – Friday

Autumn Term 2024

Spring Term 2025

Summer Term 2025

Re-Open on	Tuesday 22 April 2025
May Day closure	Monday 5 May 2025
Mid Term closure	Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May 2025
Closure after school on	Friday 18 July 2025
INSET (School closed)	Monday 21 July 2025
INSET (School closed)	Tuesday 22 July 2025

Autumn Term 2025

INSET – (School closed to students)	Monday 1 September 2025
INSET – (School closed to students)	Tuesday 2 September 2025
School Re-opens to students	Wednesday 3 September 2025
Mid Term closure	Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025
INSET (School closed to students)	Friday 28 November 2025
Closure after school on	Friday 19 December 2025

Spring Term 2026

Re-open on	Monday 5 January 2026
Mid Term closure	Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026
Closure after school on	Friday 27 March 2026

Summer Term 2026

Re-Open on	Monday 13 April 2026
May Day closure	Monday 4 May 2026
Mid Term closure	Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026
INSET – (School closed to students)	Friday 26 June 2026
Closure after school on	Friday 17 July 2026
INSET – (School closed)	Monday 20 July 2026

Our stockist recommend you place your order before 4 August 2025 for delivery before the start of term.

Uniform

School ties are ordered via Scopay and collected at the school office. Blazer, jumper and skirt are ordered directly from our school uniform supplier – Sportswear International (SWI).

Register with SWI as a new customer. Once you have registered you can begin to order straight away via their website www.swischoolwear.co.uk

Second-hand uniform information can be found using the link.

Delivery

There are two delivery options:

Home Delivery – Free for orders over £70.00 otherwise there is a charge of £4.50

Delivery to school – Free for all orders, only available during term time.

Uniform List

• Navy blue blazer embroidered with school logo (Year 7 – Year 10) (Supplier)
• Jumper embroidered with school logo (Year 11)
• Plain white shirt/blouse
• School clip-on tie
• Black trousers
• Navy pleated knee-length skirt embroidered with school logo
• Black/navy socks or tights

Shoes

Black shoes only. No trainers, canvas pumps, boots, or sandals. We understand how expensive shoes can be and equally how persuasive a young person can be, but a black trainer is not a school shoe. Sports logos are also not allowed. If in doubt, please contact school.

PE Kit

• Navy polo shirt with embroidered school logo
• Navy shorts embroidered with school logo
• Navy knee length socks
• Trainers
• Football boots/shin pads (as appropriate for the activity)

All possessions should be clearly marked with the owner’s name.

Parent information guide on How to order school uniform

Sizing guide

Jewellery, Make Up and Hair

• A wristwatch is the only item of jewellery permitted
• If a child has pierced ears, a plain stud only may be worn in each ear. No other facial piercings are permitted
• Make up and nail varnish are not allowed
• Hair must be sensibly styled and of a natural colour
• Hair bands or ribbons should be navy or black in colour

Essential Equipment (If you do not have any of this equipment there will be a sanction)

• School bag
• Black Pen
• Pencil
• Highlighter
• Ruler
• School Bag
• Reading Book
• PE kit
• Food Tech ingredients

Other useful equipment

• Green Pen
• Eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Scientific calculator

Please use the link below to see the relevant newsletters.

Easter 2025 Edition

Spring 2025 Edition

Christmas 2024 Edition

Autumn 2024 Edition

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Microsoft 365 Apps

This scheme provides students with a free subscription of Microsoft 365 apps

You can download Office 365 apps by logging into your school account Here and clicking ‘Install Office’ on the top right of the page.

What is included with Microsoft 365 subscription licence?

• Microsoft 365 apps for PC
• Microsoft 365 apps for Mac
• Office Mobile for iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch
• Office Mobile for Android

FAQs

How many machines/devices can I run this subscription on?

Each subscription licence allows you to run Office on up to five machines being Mac or PC. You can also run Office Mobile for Android or Office Mobile for iPhone on up to 5 mobile devices.

Is this a full version Office?

Yes, this is full Office on the PC, Mac, iPhone/iPod Touch, and Android platform and all are available for offline use.

How long will the free subscription of Microsoft 365 Apps last for?

You will be licensed for the duration of your time at Lathom High School.

The EU Settlement Scheme has been set up to provide immigration status to those who need it as the UK leaves the EU. It is therefore important that everyone that needs to applies. The EU Settlement Scheme has been designed with European Economic Area (EEA) citizens and their representatives to be simple and straightforward. It will be looking for reasons to grant, not for reasons to refuse.

It is estimated that there are 3.5 million EU citizens living in the UK and the Government is committed to enabling them to continue to live here. The UK’s departure from the EU means that EEA citizens, and their family members, will no longer be able to rely on the right of free movement and will need to obtain immigration status to demonstrate their right to remain in the UK. It means that they can continue to be eligible for:

• Public services, such as healthcare and schools;
• Public funds and pensions;
• British citizenship, if they meet the requirements and want to apply.

The Scheme opened on 30 March 2019 and applications must be made by June 2021. You can still apply if either:

• the deadline for you to apply is after 30 June 2021
• you have ‘reasonable grounds’ for why you’re applying now, and not by the deadline or in the time since the deadline passed