Central Lancaster High School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityLancashire
AddressCrag Road, LA1 3LS
URN147260

School Census

Total 588
Girls/Boys 256/332
Girls/Boys Ratio 43.5%/56.5%
% pupils where English not first language 11.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 243
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 19.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
26/09/2023 Good
21/11/2012 Good
Inspection Date 26/09/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 21/11/2012
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 33.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 23.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 33.80%
Entering EBacc 13.80%
EBacc average point score 2.86
Progress 8 -0.61
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 37.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 25%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 41%
Entering EBacc 5%
EBacc average point score 3.12
Progress 8 -0.15
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 26%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 44%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.35
Progress 8 -0.36

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications313
As first preference82
As second preference119
As third preference112
Total Offers Made115
first preference offers82
second preference offers27
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications324
As first preference79
As second preference109
As third preference135
Total Offers Made123
first preference offers79
second preference offers28
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications264
As first preference63
As second preference87
As third preference114
Total Offers Made128
first preference offers62
second preference offers31
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications273
As first preference61
As second preference82
As third preference127
Total Offers Made130
first preference offers61
second preference offers27
third preference offers24
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications284
As first preference82
As second preference74
As third preference128
Total Offers Made112
first preference offers82
second preference offers11
third preference offers13

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree29%
disagree16%
strongly disagree21%
don't know5%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree39%
disagree16%
strongly disagree16%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree21%
agree26%
disagree34%
strongly disagree5%
don't know13%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree16%
disagree16%
strongly disagree11%
don't know5%
not applicable45%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree11%
agree37%
disagree42%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree21%
agree21%
disagree16%
strongly disagree24%
don't know0%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes37%
no63%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree21%
agree14%
disagree14%
strongly disagree50%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree29%
agree34%
disagree24%
strongly disagree8%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree34%
disagree11%
strongly disagree26%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree29%
agree45%
disagree13%
strongly disagree13%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree16%
agree61%
disagree13%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree58%
disagree0%
strongly disagree11%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree21%
agree29%
disagree32%
strongly disagree16%
don't know3%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes55%
no45%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin78.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin4.9%
any other white background ethnic origin4.7%
indian ethnic origin2.7%
african ethnic origin1.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin81.5%
any other white background ethnic origin4.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin3.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2%
indian ethnic origin1.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
african ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Castle View Primary Academy

(0.14 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Inadequate

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Keswick Road, , LA1 3LE

Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School

(0.39 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Highfield, , LA1 3ES

Lancaster Royal Grammar School

(0.59 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: East Road, , LA1 3EF