Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Melbourne Avenue Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 8AY |
| Phone | 01253872659 |
| Reference Number | 119799 |
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood continues to show good performance in its educational offerings. The school is commended for its high expectations for all pupils, fostering an environment where they feel safe and valued. Students are engaged and participate in a variety of enrichment activities, which contribute positively to their learning experiences. The curriculum is ambitious and supports pupils in developing strong reading skills, contributing to their academic success across various subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 783 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.25%
Girls: 52.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 72 | 91 | 163 |
| 8 | 66 | 91 | 157 |
| 9 | 83 | 71 | 154 |
| 10 | 82 | 78 | 160 |
| 11 | 67 | 82 | 149 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.3% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Feb 2022 | School inspection |
| 12 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils, including disadvantaged and those with SEND
- Welcoming and safe environment for pupils
- Effective curriculum design allowing for logical progression of knowledge
- Strong support systems for reading development
- Broad range of enrichment activities enhancing personal development
- Effective assessment systems to monitor pupil learning
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects do not follow the intended order of curriculum delivery
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.7% |
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 | 163 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 61 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 35 | 24 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Larkholme Primary School
Windermere Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8QB |
0.13 miles |
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Fleetwood Flakefleet Primary School
Northfleet Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 7ND |
0.5 miles |
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Charles Saer Community Primary School
Grange Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8DD |
0.88 miles |
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St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Poulton Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 7JY |
1 miles |
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Shakespeare Primary School
Manor Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 7LL |
1.21 miles |
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Northfold Community Primary School
Ringway, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2NL |
1.23 miles |
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Fleetwood Chaucer Community Primary School
Chaucer Road, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6QN |
1.48 miles |
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Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
Manor Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1EU |
1.49 miles |
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St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, Fleetwood
London Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6EU |
1.69 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Thornton Cleveleys
Heys Street, Thornton, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HL |
1.91 miles |
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Thornton Primary School
Heys Street, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4JP |
1.91 miles |
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Thornton Cleveleys Royles Brook Primary School
Marsh Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 2TY |
1.93 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St George's Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3JW |
2.07 miles |
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Anchorsholme Primary Academy
Eastpines Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3RX |
2.43 miles |
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Norbreck Primary Academy
Norbreck Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 1PD |
2.62 miles |
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Thornton Cleveleys Baines Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Station Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5HY |
2.79 miles |
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Stanah Primary School
Lambs Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5JR |
2.85 miles |
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Preesall Fleetwood's Charity Church of England Primary School
Mill Street, Preesall, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 0NN |
3.09 miles |
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Kincraig Primary School
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3.27 miles |
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Westcliff Primary Academy
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Fleetwood High School
Broadway, Fleetwood High School, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8HE |
0.56 miles |
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Rossall School
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0.64 miles |
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Holly Road, Red Marsh School, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY5 4HH |
1.98 miles |
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Great Arley School
Holly Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 4HH |
1.99 miles |
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Millfield Science & Performing Arts College
Belvedere Road, Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5DG |
2.97 miles |
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Blackpool and the Fylde College
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3.09 miles |
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Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
Cartgate, Preesall, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 0NP |
3.09 miles |
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Montgomery Academy
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3.33 miles |
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Brookfield School
Fouldrey Avenue, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7HE |
4.13 miles |
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Hodgson Academy
Moorland Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7EU |
4.47 miles |
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The Blackpool Sixth Form College
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4.47 miles |
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4.52 miles |
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Lancashire Alternative Provision
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4.68 miles |
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Highfurlong School
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4.69 miles |
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Unity Academy Blackpool
Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0TS |
4.69 miles |
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Blackpool Aspire Academy
Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 7LS |
4.69 miles |
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Baines School
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4.96 miles |