The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
47.0
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
1.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 166 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 835
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 15.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Katie Benter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cartgate, Preesall, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 0NP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Saint Aidan's Church of England High School a selective school?
No. Saint Aidan's Church of England High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Saint Aidan's Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
Saint Aidan's Church of England High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saint Aidan's Church of England High School?
Saint Aidan's Church of England High School currently has 835 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Aidan's Church of England High School take?
Saint Aidan's Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Saint Aidan's Church of England High School?
Saint Aidan's Church of England High School is in Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 0NP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Aidan's Church of England High School have a sixth form?
No, Saint Aidan'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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