Garstang Community Academy, based in Preston, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Garstang Community Academy currently has around 801 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 5% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 12% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Bowgreave, Preston, PR3 1YE |
| Website: | http://garstangcommunityacademy.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01995603226 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Satinder Singh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137342 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 915 |
| Number of Pupils: | 801 |
| Number of Boys: | 401 |
| Number of Girls: | 400 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 93.00% | 745 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 11 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 9 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang Castle Lane , Garstang PR3 1RB | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School Castle Lane , Garstang PR3 1RB | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School Kepple Lane , Garstang PR3 1PB | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School The Green , Churchtown PR3 0HS | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Garstang Community Primary School Oak Road , Garstang PR3 1HT | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garstang High School : A Community Technology College Bowgreave , Garstang PR3 1YE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garstang Community Academy Bowgreave , Garstang PR3 1YE | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.