Balshaw's Church of England High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Church Road, PR25 3AH |
| School Website | www.balshaws.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1772421009 |
| URN | 119775 |
School Census
| Total | 916 |
| Girls/Boys | 446/470 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.7%/51.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 113 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 2.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/02/2023 | Good |
| 17/09/2013 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 02/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02 February 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 10 February 2015 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 17 September 2013 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 09 January 2012 | Interim assessment | View |
| 07 December 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 04 June 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 June 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 October 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 77.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 62.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.82 |
| Progress 8 | 0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| Entering EBacc | 59% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.67 |
| Progress 8 | 0.01 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 75% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.54 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 625 |
| As first preference | 213 |
| As second preference | 200 |
| As third preference | 208 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 612 |
| As first preference | 221 |
| As second preference | 206 |
| As third preference | 185 |
| Total Offers Made | 184 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 628 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 202 |
| As third preference | 198 |
| Total Offers Made | 182 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 596 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 199 |
| As third preference | 169 |
| Total Offers Made | 183 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.65% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 672 |
| As first preference | 272 |
| As second preference | 190 |
| As third preference | 210 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 610 |
| As first preference | 215 |
| As second preference | 204 |
| As third preference | 190 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 578 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 183 |
| As third preference | 188 |
| Total Offers Made | 184 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 585 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 195 |
| As third preference | 174 |
| Total Offers Made | 183 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 162 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 573 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 172 |
| As third preference | 194 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 554 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 170 |
| As third preference | 134 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 500 |
| As first preference | 211 |
| As second preference | 142 |
| As third preference | 147 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 15% |
| no | 85% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 74% |
| no | 26% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
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