Tarleton Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Hesketh Lane, PR4 6AQ |
| School Website | www.tarletonacademy.org/ |
| Telephone | 1772812644 |
| URN | 137768 |
School Census
| Total | 704 |
| Girls/Boys | 359/345 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.0%/49.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 91 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/12/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/12/2014 | Good |
| 20/01/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/12/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 20/01/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 25.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.11 |
| Progress 8 | 0.28 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | 21% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.2 |
| Progress 8 | 0.18 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.3 |
| Progress 8 | 0.13 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 300 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 85 |
| Total Offers Made | 143 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 293 |
| As first preference | 106 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 327 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 301 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 84 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 327 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 100 |
| Total Offers Made | 140 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 344 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 330 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 99 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 269 |
| As first preference | 116 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 136 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 233 |
| As first preference | 99 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 99 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 215 |
| As first preference | 88 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 104 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 88 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 240 |
| As first preference | 108 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 97 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 91 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 41% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 64% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 50% |
| no | 50% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Road, Tarleton Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, PR4 6UP
Tarleton Community Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hesketh Lane, , PR4 6AT