Garstang Community Academy
Academy converter
Preston, PR3 1YE
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 44% in England
4 of 7 in Wyre
Pupils
750
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
8.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 42.5 | 44.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | 45% | 45% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 42% | 36% | 50% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.32 | -0.30 | — |
64% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Broughton High School · 5.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 10% in England
- Fulwood Academy · 7.3 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- Corpus Christi Catholic High School · 7.5 mi · Not judged · Top 42% in England
- Our Lady's Catholic High School · 7.7 mi · Good · Top 35% in England
- Archbishop Temple Church of England High School · 7.8 mi · Not judged · Top 15% in England
- Longridge High School · 7.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 44% in England
The neighbourhood
Garstang Community Academy is in Bonds, Bilsborrow & Wyresdale (typical home £308,125, crime low).
What is Garstang Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Garstang Community Academy is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Garstang Community Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Garstang Community Academy is in the bottom 44% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.