Balshaw's Church of England High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road Leyland Lancashire PR25 3AH |
| Phone | 01772421009 |
| Reference Number | 119775 |
Balshaw’s Church of England High School is performing well overall, with leaders displaying ambition for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Students express happiness and pride in their school, benefiting from a respectful atmosphere and support for their personal development. The curriculum for key stage 3 is broad and ambitious; however, some limitations exist at key stage 4 regarding subject choice for a small number of pupils, which leaders are planning to improve for future cohorts. The school has a strong focus on reading, with initiatives in place to support all pupils, especially those who struggle.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 933 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.34%
Girls: 48.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 100 | 94 | 194 |
| 8 | 93 | 92 | 185 |
| 9 | 92 | 93 | 185 |
| 10 | 105 | 76 | 181 |
| 11 | 89 | 99 | 188 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.7% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2015 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Dec 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and proud to attend the school.
- Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- The atmosphere is calm and respectful, promoting positive behaviour.
- Leaders effectively support pupils' wider development through various programs.
- Reading is prioritized, with multiple initiatives to promote literacy.
- Staff are well trained to address pupils' learning needs.
- Leaders take staff well-being into account when making decisions.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of pupils are limited in subject choices at key stage 4.
- Some parents feel disengaged from the school leadership and communications.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 232 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 179 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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Leyland Methodist Junior School
Canberra Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3ET |
0.36 miles |
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Leyland Methodist Infant School
Canberra Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3ET |
0.36 miles |
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Woodlea Junior School
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0.68 miles |
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0.79 miles |
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Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
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0.82 miles |
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St Catherine's RC Primary School
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0.87 miles |
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Northbrook Primary Academy
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0.91 miles |
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1.18 miles |
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Lever House Primary School
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1.21 miles |
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1.3 miles |
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Runshaw College
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0.73 miles |
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