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Tarleton Academy
Goodgraded 13/07/2023Ages 11–16675 pupilsNone
Tarleton Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 675 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/07/2023, Tarleton Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.6 and 44% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Preston can view Tarleton Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.6%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.1England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846.3
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths48%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Nearby schools in Preston
All schools in Preston →Tarleton Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miTarleton Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miHoole St Michael CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miHesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE SchoolInadequate · 1.7 miBretherton Endowed Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 1.6 miLittle Hoole Primary SchoolGood · 2.5 mi
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