The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.8
8.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
15.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
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
73%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
68%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
21%
Based on 197 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,005
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 52.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- Fleetwood Education Trust
- Head
- Mr Richard Barnes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
17 official reports linked on this page, including 16 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Broadway, Fleetwood High School, FLEETWOOD, Lancashire, FY7 8HE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Fleetwood High School a selective school?
No. Fleetwood High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Fleetwood High School's Ofsted rating?
Fleetwood High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fleetwood High School?
Fleetwood High School currently has 1,005 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fleetwood High School take?
Fleetwood High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Fleetwood High School?
Fleetwood High School is in FLEETWOOD, FY7 8HE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fleetwood High School have a sixth form?
No, Fleetwood High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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