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Tarleton Academy
- Secondary
- Tarleton PR4 6AQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils have made strong progress, particularly in English
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around school
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well-qualified and approachable
Current Educational Practices: Teachers' questioning skills have been improved through training
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers plan effectively to challenge all pupils
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are encouraged to be involved and supportive
Communication: School communicates well about pupils' progress
Parent Satisfaction: A large majority of parents are very positive about the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work closely with families and external agencies
Actions for Quality Improvement: Swift actions were taken to improve teaching quality
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with effectively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding; pupils feel safe
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of sports, trips, and visits available
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy outdoor activities and facilities provided
Career Counselling Services: Disadvantaged pupils receive additional support and opportunities
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff provide intervention sessions to help catch up
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum including BTEC sport
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Tarleton Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 691 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | 15.1 | 16.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 48% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 10.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.20 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.3 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 7 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 6 | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 4 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 17 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 2 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 3 | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 4 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 8 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Tarleton Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
