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Garstang Community Academy
Bowgreave, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1YE, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.5 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
801
Capacity
915
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.8, this school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in English and Maths where 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, although it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. Limited data on EBacc entry suggests a focus on core subjects, but overall, the school shows potential for growth and community support.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 17% UK |
Parent View (82 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
87%
Behaviour is good
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
School supports development
78%
School keeps me informed
66%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
White Other0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.88956, -2.76595 · PR3 1YE
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN137342
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Garstang Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Garstang Community Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Garstang Community Academy a good school?
Garstang Community Academy scores 9.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Garstang Community Academy?
Based on 82 Ofsted Parent View responses, Garstang Community Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Garstang Community Academy in GCSEs?
Garstang Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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