Garstang Community Academy
Garstang Community Academy is a secondary located in Lancashire, PR3 1YE. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Requires Improvement. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 819 pupils on roll.
Garstang Community Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Lancashire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 915
Number of Pupils: 819
Number of Boys: 409
Number of Girls: 410
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 15.4
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-30
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Requires Improvement
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes: Requires Improvement
Personal Development: Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management: Requires Improvement
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2024-07-16
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Singh
Phone: 01995603226
Website: http://garstangcommunityacademy.com/
Location: Bowgreave, Garstang
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garstang Community Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of Garstang Community Academy?
Garstang Community Academy has been rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Garstang Community Academy admit?
Garstang Community Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Garstang Community Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Garstang Community Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is Garstang Community Academy?
Garstang Community Academy is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Garstang Community Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Garstang Community Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Garstang Community Academy?
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