Balshaw's Church of England High School, Leyland

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Balshaw's Church of England High School

Church Road, Leyland, PR25 3AH

A Good-rated secondary school in Leyland.

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

933

Ages

11-16

FSM

12.8%

Attainment 8

52.2

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

52.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

24.0%

Basics 9-5

56.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

55.3%

EBacc APS

4.81

EBacc 9-5

33.0%

EBacc 9-4

44.7%

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About Balshaw's Church of England High School

Balshaw's Church of England High School is a secondary school in Leyland, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.2. The school has around 933 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Church Road, Leyland, PR25 3AH | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Balshaw's Church of England High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2023 — Good
Sept 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Balshaw's Church of England High School

What is Balshaw's Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?

Balshaw's Church of England High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Balshaw's Church of England High School's latest exam results?

Balshaw's Church of England High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Balshaw's Church of England High School located?

Balshaw's Church of England High School is a secondary school in Leyland, Lancashire (PR25 3AH).

How many pupils attend Balshaw's Church of England High School?

Balshaw's Church of England High School has around 933 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Balshaw's Church of England High School with other schools?

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