Garstang Community Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityLancashire
AddressBowgreave, PR3 1YE
URN137342

School Census

Total 828
Girls/Boys 413/415
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.9%/50.1%
% pupils where English not first language 1.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 114
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
26/03/2024 Requires improvement
25/11/2014 Good
02/03/2010 Good
Inspection Date 26/03/2024
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 25/11/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 02/03/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 44.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57.70%
Entering EBacc 9.80%
EBacc average point score 3.53
Progress 8 -0.3
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 58%
Entering EBacc 16%
EBacc average point score 3.83
Progress 8 -0.32
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 52%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.15
Progress 8 -0.03

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications407
As first preference119
As second preference124
As third preference161
Total Offers Made171
first preference offers118
second preference offers30
third preference offers15
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications414
As first preference151
As second preference131
As third preference132
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers151
second preference offers21
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications420
As first preference131
As second preference137
As third preference149
Total Offers Made172
first preference offers130
second preference offers21
third preference offers16
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications441
As first preference168
As second preference143
As third preference129
Total Offers Made174
first preference offers153
second preference offers18
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications409
As first preference147
As second preference127
As third preference133
Total Offers Made174
first preference offers147
second preference offers18
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications435
As first preference173
As second preference151
As third preference111
Total Offers Made169
first preference offers150
second preference offers17
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications397
As first preference165
As second preference120
As third preference111
Total Offers Made167
first preference offers151
second preference offers14
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications411
As first preference158
As second preference139
As third preference114
Total Offers Made168
first preference offers151
second preference offers11
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications383
As first preference138
As second preference131
As third preference114
Total Offers Made156
first preference offers138
second preference offers16
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications359
As first preference158
As second preference109
As third preference92
Total Offers Made168
first preference offers154
second preference offers13
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications341
As first preference134
As second preference108
As third preference99
Total Offers Made146
first preference offers134
second preference offers8
third preference offers3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree19%
agree46%
disagree21%
strongly disagree13%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree18%
agree52%
disagree14%
strongly disagree13%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree10%
agree39%
disagree32%
strongly disagree13%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree4%
agree7%
disagree18%
strongly disagree11%
don't know4%
not applicable56%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree10%
agree20%
disagree44%
strongly disagree23%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree15%
agree25%
disagree20%
strongly disagree21%
don't know2%
not applicable17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree6%
agree31%
disagree36%
strongly disagree17%
dont know11%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree17%
agree38%
disagree25%
strongly disagree9%
don't know12%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree41%
disagree25%
strongly disagree10%
don't know7%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree11%
agree42%
disagree26%
strongly disagree19%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree11%
agree59%
disagree20%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree65%
disagree7%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree11%
agree32%
disagree30%
strongly disagree12%
don't know14%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes51%
no49%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin94.1%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
any other white background ethnic origin1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin94.6%
any other white background ethnic origin1.1%
indian ethnic origin1.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%

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