The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.5
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
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
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 783
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 28%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Andrew Cafferkey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLarkholme Primary School
Primary · Very close
Fleetwood Flakefleet Primary School
Primary · 807m away
Rossall School
Independent · 1.0km away
Charles Saer Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Shakespeare Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Northfold Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Seaview Learning Centre
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood a selective school?
No. Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood's Ofsted rating?
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood?
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood currently has 783 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood take?
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood?
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood is in Fleetwood, FY7 8AY, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood have a sixth form?
No, Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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