Garstang Community Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bowgreave Garstang Preston Lancashire PR3 1YE |
| Phone | 01995603226 |
| Reference Number | 137342 |
Garstang Community Academy is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' after its latest inspection, a significant drop from its previously good rating. While there are signs of progress, particularly in the engagement of pupils and some improvements in behavior, the school still has notable weaknesses. The strategies put in place to improve the curriculum and assessment practices have not been uniformly effective, and some stakeholders express concerns about communication and overall morale within the staff team. Additionally, the school's handling of bullying reports from some students, particularly those with SEND, requires further attention.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 801 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.06%
Girls: 49.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 82 | 82 | 164 |
| 8 | 77 | 86 | 163 |
| 9 | 73 | 81 | 154 |
| 10 | 83 | 82 | 165 |
| 11 | 86 | 69 | 155 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 09 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 25 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Garstang High School : A Community Technology College | |
| 07 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 May 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
| 01 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show an increased enjoyment of school and a keen interest in learning.
- There are early signs of improvement in curriculum engagement, particularly in language studies.
- Teachers have identified key knowledge for subjects to build on pupils' prior knowledge.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND to access learning and achieve well.
- A strong focus on reading, with frequent sessions to foster pupil interest.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment strategies across subjects hampers pupil learning.
- Behaviour management is not consistently applied by all staff, leading to disruption.
- Some pupils lack confidence in reporting bullying concerns.
- Communication about policy changes is sometimes unclear, affecting perceptions of the school.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.7% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 106 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 122 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
Castle Lane, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1RB |
0.62 miles |
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Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Kepple Lane, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1PB |
0.88 miles |
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Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Green, Churchtown, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0HS |
1.04 miles |
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Garstang Community Primary School
Oak Road, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1HT |
1.24 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock
Smithy Lane, Claughton-on-Brock, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0PN |
1.83 miles |
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Nateby Primary School
Longmoor Lane, Nateby, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0JH |
2.15 miles |
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Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School
Garstang Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0RE |
2.59 miles |
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Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School
Calder Vale, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1SR |
2.9 miles |
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Scorton Church of England Primary School
Snow Hill Lane, Scorton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1AY |
2.97 miles |
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Winmarleigh Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Winmarleigh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0LA |
3.02 miles |
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St Michael's-On-Wyre Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Hall Lane, St Michael's-on-Wyre, St. Michael's-on-Wyre Ce Primary, St Michael's-on-Wyre, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0UA |
3.04 miles |
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Calder Lodge School
Oakenclough, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1UL |
3.34 miles |
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Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School
Church Lane, Whitechapel, Whitechapel Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2EP |
3.97 miles |
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Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Jepps Avenue, Barton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5AS |
4.27 miles |
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Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Preston Road, Inskip, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0TT |
4.49 miles |
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Forton Primary School
School Lane, Forton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0AS |
4.54 miles |
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St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham
Station Lane, Barton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5DY |
4.84 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston
St Mary's Road, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0ZJ |
4.85 miles |
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Myerscough College
St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0RY |
2.52 miles |
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Crookhey Hall School
Garstang Road, Cockerham, Lancaster, LA2 0HA |
4.78 miles |