Ofsted: Good

Great Arley School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Peter Higham

location_onThornton-Cleveleys, FY5 4HH

language Visit Website phone 1253821072

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

107

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Age Range

4-16

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Great Arley School is a Community special school school in Thornton-Cleveleys, serving ages 4-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Great Arley School is a community special school in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, admitting pupils aged 4-16. The school has approximately 107 pupils on roll, of whom 57% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2024

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

71%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)29%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 59%

Reading-% LA 73%

Writing-% LA 69%

Maths-% LA 72%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%England 61%

Reading0% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing0% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths0% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%England 60%

Reading-% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 71% · Eng 71%

Maths-% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.2

Write

LA 0.1

Maths

LA -0.3

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 64%England 65%

Reading0% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 77% · Eng 78%

Maths0% LA 77% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-7.7

Read

LA -0.2

-12.0 to -3.4

-9.6

Write

LA 0.1

-13.5 to -5.6

-7.8

Maths

LA -0.2

-11.5 to -4.1

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 65%

Reading0% LA 76%

Writing0% LA 78%

Maths0% LA 75%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-6.1

Read

LA 0.1

-10.3 to -1.9

-6.3

Write

LA 0.1

-10.3 to -2.3

-7.1

Maths

LA 0.0

-10.9 to -3.3

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 April 2024

Inspection Report

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09 October 2018

Inspection Report

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01 October 2013

Inspection Report

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13 January 2011

Inspection Report

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24 January 2008

Inspection Report

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08 July 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-10-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-10-01

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-01-13

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(1 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 107 pupils. During this period, there were 4 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	107	4	3.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	107	0	0.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	105	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	102	1	1.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	101	0	0.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	106	1	0.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	107	3	2.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	107	7	6.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	117	6	5.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	119	6	5.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	119	2	1.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	106	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	105	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	101	0	0.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	100	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	100	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	98	0	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	101	2	2.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	100	2	2.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	95	4	4.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	94	4	4.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	94	1	1.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	94	3	3.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	86	2	2.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	83	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	81	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

5.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree57%

agree38%

disagree5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree57%

agree38%

strongly disagree5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree43%

agree29%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree90%

strongly disagree10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree10%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree81%

agree10%

strongly disagree10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree67%

agree24%

strongly disagree10%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree48%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree52%

disagree5%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree62%

agree24%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

Great Arley School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover