The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.3
8.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 933
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Steven Haycocks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Curriculum and development visit
February 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeyland Methodist Junior School
Primary · 581m away
Leyland Methodist Infant School
Primary · 581m away
Woodlea Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wellfield Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School
Primary · 1.3km away
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Balshaw's Church of England High School a selective school?
No. Balshaw's Church of England High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Balshaw's Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
Balshaw's Church of England High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Balshaw's Church of England High School?
Balshaw's Church of England High School currently has 933 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Balshaw's Church of England High School take?
Balshaw's Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Balshaw's Church of England High School?
Balshaw's Church of England High School is in Leyland, PR25 3AH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Balshaw's Church of England High School have a sixth form?
No, Balshaw's Church of England High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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