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Garstang Community Academy

Garstang Community Academy, Preston
Secondary

Garstang Community Academy

Bowgreave, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1YE

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Preston.

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Pupils
801
Ages
11-16
FSM
18.6%
Attainment 8
44.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.8%
Basics 9-5
45.2%

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
11.6%
EBacc APS
3.79
EBacc 9-5
5.8%
EBacc 9-4
8.4%
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About Garstang Community Academy

Garstang Community Academy is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 82 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. The school has around 801 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bowgreave, Preston, PR3 1YE | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Garstang Community Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Jan 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Garstang Community Academy

What is Garstang Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Garstang Community Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Garstang Community Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 82 responses): 90% of parents would recommend Garstang Community Academy.
What are Garstang Community Academy's latest exam results?
Garstang Community Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Garstang Community Academy located?
Garstang Community Academy is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR3 1YE).
How many pupils attend Garstang Community Academy?
Garstang Community Academy has around 801 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Garstang Community Academy with other schools?
View Garstang Community Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.