Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Cartgate Preesall Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 0NP |
| Phone | 01253810504 |
| Reference Number | 119789 |
Saint Aidan’s Church of England High School is a good school where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. They appreciate the support from staff and demonstrate high aspirations for their own achievements. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, providing a wealth of extracurricular opportunities that enhance students' overall development. Leaders prioritize personal development, and the school has a comprehensive careers program to prepare pupils for their future options in education and employment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 835 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.22%
Girls: 50.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 82 | 170 |
| 8 | 84 | 83 | 167 |
| 9 | 81 | 87 | 168 |
| 10 | 84 | 79 | 163 |
| 11 | 74 | 93 | 167 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 11 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 01 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and valued by staff.
- High aspirations are set for student achievement.
- Well-taught curriculum offers a deep body of knowledge.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Effective behaviour management leads to respectful relationships.
- Comprehensive personal development and careers programs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack opportunities for pupils to consolidate prior learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 65.9% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 137 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 157 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 21 | 5 |
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0.13 miles |
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Carter's Charity Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Preesall
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