Garstang Community Academy
URN: 137342 • Preston PR3 1YE
Overview
- Name
- Garstang Community Academy
- URN
- 137342
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Satinder Singh (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01995603226
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bowgreave, Preston PR3 1YE
Summary
Garstang Community Academy, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 801 students, against a capacity of 915. The school operates under a mission of "Grow, Care, Achieve, Together," which emphasizes the importance of nurturing students not only academically but also as well-rounded individuals. Since the appointment of Headteacher Satinder Singh in January 2023, the academy has focused on continuous improvement and fostering a supportive environment.
The curriculum at Garstang Community Academy is designed to challenge students while providing emotional support, ensuring that each child can thrive in all aspects of their school life. The school promotes high standards and a culture of positive reinforcement, encouraging collaboration among students, teachers, families, and the wider community.
Garstang Community Academy is committed to creating a vibrant and safe learning environment, where respect and care for others are paramount. The school invites parents and carers to engage with the community and witness firsthand the dedication of both staff and students in achieving their potential.
The curriculum at Garstang Community Academy is designed to challenge students while providing emotional support, ensuring that each child can thrive in all aspects of their school life. The school promotes high standards and a culture of positive reinforcement, encouraging collaboration among students, teachers, families, and the wider community.
Garstang Community Academy is committed to creating a vibrant and safe learning environment, where respect and care for others are paramount. The school invites parents and carers to engage with the community and witness firsthand the dedication of both staff and students in achieving their potential.
Useful links
- Local Governing Body (governance)
- Governor Portal (governance)
- Reporting Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Our School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Vision & Ethos (other)
- Welcome (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Broughton High School (74.6)
- All Hallows Catholic High School (71.4)
- Eden Boys' School, Preston (69.2)
- Penwortham Girls' High School (67.1)
- Preston Muslim Girls High School (65.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 915
- Pupils
- 801
- Boys
- 401
- Girls
- 400
- FSM %
- 18.60
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 801 | 401 | 400 | 915 | 18.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 819 | 409 | 410 | 915 | 15.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 831 | 426 | 405 | 915 | 10.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 831 | 426 | 405 | 915 | 10.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 810 | 414 | 396 | 851 | 7.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 833 | 406 | 427 | 851 | 5.90 |
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