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Garstang Community Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 26/03/2024Ages 11–16801 pupils
Garstang Community Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 801 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 26/03/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 43.1 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Preston can view Garstang Community Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 26/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 5 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.8
England avg 45.1 · was 42.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths45%
England avg 45% · was 45% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths64%
England avg 65% · was 63% in 2023/24
EBacc entry12%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.8
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake20.4%
Free school meals20.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language1.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.6%
Attendance89.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence31.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Preston
All schools in Preston →St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, GarstangGood · 0.6 miGarstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School0.9 miGarstang Community Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 miKirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miMyerscough College2.5 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock1.8 mi
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