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Tarleton Academy

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

personMrs Lucy MacLaren

corporate_fareENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST

location_onPreston, PR4 6AQ

language Visit Website phone 1772812644

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

704

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Attainment 8

46.3

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GCSE Rank

#31 in Lancashire

#1,496 of 3,216 nationally

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Tarleton Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Preston, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Tarleton Academy is an academy converter in Preston, Lancashire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ENDEAVOUR LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 675 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3, placing the school #31 in Lancashire and #1,496 of 3,216 nationally. 47.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.1 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

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

47.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.2%

Entering EBacc35.90%

EBacc APS4.13

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25.60%

EBacc APS4.11

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS4.20

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS4.3

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.41

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS4.19

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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)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships9%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 July 2023

Inspection Report

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17 January 2018

Inspection Report

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04 December 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

3 Evaluations

2018-01-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-12-04

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-01-20

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

7.7%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.2%(35 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 675 pupils. During this period, there were 52 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.7%, which is above 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)	675	52	7.7%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	689	86	12.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	691	111	16.1%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	691	77	11.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	690	62	9.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	697	23	3.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	704	30	4.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	706	58	8.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	683	34	5.0%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	694	34	4.9%	4.9%	4
2021/22 (Autumn term)	697	32	4.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	659	26	3.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	665	7	1.1%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	663	25	3.8%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	649	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	649	6	0.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	650	20	3.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	595	5	0.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	605	10	1.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	607	11	1.8%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	585	4	0.7%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	590	9	1.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	590	17	2.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	553	12	2.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	547	5	0.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	545	11	2.0%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 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.

65.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

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

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree19%

agree46%

disagree24%

strongly disagree9%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree14%

agree36%

disagree33%

strongly disagree13%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree13%

agree25%

disagree22%

strongly disagree25%

not applicable14%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree16%

agree18%

disagree23%

strongly disagree41%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree23%

agree37%

disagree22%

strongly disagree8%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree19%

agree42%

disagree23%

strongly disagree12%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree19%

agree48%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree20%

agree64%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree31%

agree62%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree16%

agree37%

disagree22%

strongly disagree17%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes50%

no50%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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