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Saint Aidan's Church of England High School

Cartgate, Preesall, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 0NP

Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

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Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Saint Aidan's Church of England High School, Poulton-le-Fylde

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

46.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

22.1%

Basics 9-5

42.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	47.1	46.4
2023/24	47.8	46.4
2024/25	46.7	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.09	0.00
2023/24	+0.06	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

37.7%

EBacc APS

4.16

EBacc 9-5

16.8%

EBacc 9-4

25.1%

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Nearby secondary schools

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Springfield House School

3.27 km away · Other independent school

Fleetwood High School

4.74 km away · Foundation school

Good

Thornton-Cleveleys Red Marsh School

4.79 km away · Community special school

Outstanding

Great Arley School

4.86 km away · Community special school

Good

Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood

4.98 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

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About Saint Aidan's Church of England High School

Saint Aidan's Church of England High School is a secondary school in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 68 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. The school has around 835 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Cartgate, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 0NP | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jun 2023 — School remains Good
Oct 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Saint Aidan's Church of England High School

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

Saint Aidan's Church of England High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What do parents say about Saint Aidan's Church of England High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 68 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Saint Aidan's Church of England High School.

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

Saint Aidan's Church of England High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Saint Aidan's Church of England High School located?

Saint Aidan's Church of England High School is a secondary school in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire (FY6 0NP).

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

Saint Aidan's Church of England High School has around 835 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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

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