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Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy
Highfield Road, Croston, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 9HH, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.1 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
963
Capacity
930
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE Attainment with an average score in the top 8% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at a commendable 88%, while 72% achieve grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation for future studies. Additionally, a high EBacc entry rate of 68% reflects a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 16 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 59.3 | Top 8% 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%. | 88% | Top 8% 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%. | 72% | Top 8% 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%. | 68% | Top 8% 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%. | 56% | Top 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.66176, -2.76747 · PR26 9HH
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN137296
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bishopr.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 November 2021.
Is Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy a good school?
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy scores 81.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.3. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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