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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 819 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.94%
Girls: 50.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 81 | 87 | 168 |
| 8 | 73 | 84 | 157 |
| 9 | 88 | 83 | 171 |
| 10 | 88 | 72 | 160 |
| 11 | 79 | 84 | 163 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Irish | 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 Inspection Date | 2024-07-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2023-01-17 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-01-09 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-11-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Garstang High School : A Community Technology College | ||
| 2011-03-07 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-03-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-30 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-19 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-01 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-03-07 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-03-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-30 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-19 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2005-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-01 | 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
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
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.
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| Name | Distance |
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St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School
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 |
| Name | Distance |
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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 |