Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Cartgate Preesall Poulton-le-Fylde Lancashire FY6 0NP |
| Phone | 01253810504 |
| Reference Number | 119789 |
Description
betaSaint Aidan's Church of England High School, situated in Preesall, Lancashire (FY6 0NP), is a voluntary aided, non-selective secondary school for students aged 11 to 16. The school caters to both genders and operates under the Church of England, Diocese of Blackburn. Established as a comprehensive institution, it offers a rich learning environment with approximately 844 pupils enrolled as of the last available data. Known for its outstanding Behaviour and Safety (Ofsted Grade 1), the school is well integrated into the community, achieving above-average GCSE results and a noteworthy approach to health and safety.
St. Aidan's has been recognized for its strong, dedicated leadership, with Headteacher Mr. Andrew Smith serving since 2012. The school maintains a spacious campus, featuring newly constructed facilities such as a £1.5 million sports hall. The school regularly celebrates its vibrant school spirit with maroon, white, and black as its colors. Additionally, it is notable for being the former school of Barney Harwood, a well-known CBBC presenter.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 847 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.46%
Girls: 52.54% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 172 |
| 8 | 165 |
| 9 | 176 |
| 10 | 168 |
| 11 | 166 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-07-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-07-11 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-10-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-12-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-15 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-02-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-26 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-06-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.9 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.