The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 166 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 801
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 18.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Satinder Singh (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bowgreave, Garstang, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1YE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
Primary · 1.0km away
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Garstang Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Garstang Community Academy a selective school?
No. Garstang Community Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Garstang Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Garstang Community Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Garstang Community Academy?
Garstang Community Academy currently has 801 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garstang Community Academy take?
Garstang Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Garstang Community Academy?
Garstang Community Academy is in Preston, PR3 1YE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Garstang Community Academy have a sixth form?
No, Garstang Community Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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