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Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood
Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8AY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.2 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
783
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly notable with an Attainment 8 score in the top 63% nationally. Approximately 63% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, while 38% reach grade 5 or above. However, the entry rate for the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 23%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a more traditional academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 12 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.5 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 23% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 40% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other3.4%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.8%
Black African0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.90378, -3.03626 · FY7 8AY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119799
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.cardinalallen.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood rated by Ofsted?
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 May 2015.
Is Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood a good school?
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood scores 77.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood in GCSEs?
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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