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Garstang Community Academy

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

personMr Satinder Singh

corporate_fareFYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST

location_onPreston, PR3 1YE

language Visit Website phone 1995603226

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

828

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Attainment 8

44.8

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GCSE Rank

#37 in Lancashire

#1,771 of 3,216 nationally

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Garstang Community Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Preston, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Garstang Community Academy is an academy converter in Preston, Lancashire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 801 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8, placing the school #37 in Lancashire and #1,771 of 3,216 nationally. 45.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.5 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

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

45.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.9%

Entering EBacc11.60%

EBacc APS3.8

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.80%

EBacc APS3.53

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.84

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.15

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.32

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS4.42

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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships13%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 March 2024

Inspection Report

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17 January 2023

Inspection Report

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09 January 2018

Inspection Report

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25 November 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-03-26

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-01-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-11-25

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-03-02

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

2.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.7%(14 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 801 pupils. During this period, there were 18 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.2%, 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)	801	18	2.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	803	22	2.7%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	815	21	2.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	819	23	2.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	816	30	3.7%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	820	28	3.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	828	46	5.6%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	832	47	5.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	829	25	3.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	831	13	1.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	832	22	2.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	809	20	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	810	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	812	9	1.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	833	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	833	12	1.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	835	9	1.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	803	14	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	813	7	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	807	8	1.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	745	8	1.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	743	4	0.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	744	5	0.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	735	3	0.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	728	10	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	732	3	0.4%	3.1%	1

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 53 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 40 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing 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.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

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

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree23%

agree46%

disagree17%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree21%

agree37%

disagree25%

strongly disagree10%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree29%

agree26%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable21%

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

yes29%

no71%

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

strongly agree19%

agree31%

disagree14%

strongly disagree27%

dont know10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree29%

agree51%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree47%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree29%

agree54%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree31%

agree49%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree43%

agree49%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree41%

disagree16%

strongly disagree8%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes72%

no28%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

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.

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

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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