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Tarleton Academy
Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 6AQ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.7 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
675
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 47% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. A notable 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 36% enter the EBacc. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely high, given the school's strong LocaleIQ score, which surpasses 81% of schools.
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Last inspected: 4 December 2014Older 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. | 46.3 | Top 47% 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%. | 73% | Top 30% 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%. | 48% | Top 40% 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%. | 36% | Top 48% 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%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.1%
White Other4.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.68532, -2.83100 · PR4 6AQ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN137768
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.tarletonacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Tarleton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Tarleton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 December 2014.
Is Tarleton Academy a good school?
Tarleton Academy scores 80.7/100 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 Tarleton Academy in GCSEs?
Tarleton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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