Lostock Hall Academy is a secondary school in Preston, 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.
Lostock Hall Academy currently has around 773 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 17.3% 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 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 13% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Todd Lane North, Preston, PR5 5UR |
| Website: | http://www.lostockhallacademy.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01772336293 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julie Butterworth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137111 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/12/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 800 |
| Number of Pupils: | 773 |
| Number of Boys: | 407 |
| Number of Girls: | 366 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.80% | 710 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 11 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 10 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School Linden Drive , Lostock Hall PR5 5AS | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall County Infant School Linden Drive , Lostock Hall PR5 5AS | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall Lourdes Avenue , Lostock Hall PR5 5TB | - not rated | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School Severn Drive , Walton-le-Dale PR5 4TD | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School Brownedge Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6TA | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Community High School and Arts College Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | 2out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ribble Autism School Emily Street , Lostock Hall PR5 5SZ | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applebee Wood Community Specialist School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | - not rated | 961 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applebee Wood School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | - not rated | 961 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice School Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.