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Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood
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Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood
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- Fleetwood FY7 8AY
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make consistently good progress in a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave outstandingly well and are very enthusiastic about learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their excellent subject knowledge to engage students in learning.
Current Educational Practices: School has a culture of sharing best teaching practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have high expectations but need to provide more challenging work for most-able students.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved in school decisions, including observing lessons and giving feedback.
Communication: The school communicates effectively using various forums and regularly updates parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very positive about the school鈥檚 quality of education and care.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are diligent about safeguarding and conflict resolution.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on improving teaching and learning with rigorous monitoring.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school is rigorous in keeping all students safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students feel very safe and are well cared for.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular activities, including Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are able to manage both academic and extracurricular responsibilities effectively.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive effective career guidance supporting their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are well-prepared for further education or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND students receive excellent support to make good progress.
Subjects Offered: Students do particularly well in mathematics, design and technology, ICT.
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Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 796 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Cardinal Allen is a forward-thinking, engaging, and joyful school where everyone is pushed to reach their full potential.
The school bears the name of Cardinal William Allen, a Lancashire native who was born in 1532 and is believed to have spent his early years at Rossall, not far from the school's location.
Regardless of their background, students and staff are dedicated to the Catholic and Christian mission of the school and recognise its value.
We received around 400 applications for September 2019, and 165 students started the new school year with us in Year 7.
The relationships between Cardinal Allen and our partner primary schools have always been very strong, and we work hard to ensure that all of our new students have a smooth transition from primary school to high school.
The school is kept up nicely, and a planned schedule of renovations makes sure that the staff and students have nice, well-maintained facilities.
The construction of a new music studio complex, an upgrade to the IT infrastructure, and a total renovation of our science department are recent examples of building developments.
We are a Full International School with an annual exchange visit to our partner school in India, one of only twelve Eco Ambassador Schools in the nation, and a Fairtrade Fair Achiever School.
Our school continuously aspires to raise the bar, as evidenced not only by the great GCSE results but also by the reports from our most recent Ofsted (2015) and Section 48 Denominational (2017) inspections.
The results of this year's examinations have us ecstatic.
More Grade 8s and 9s in more subjects were earned by our outstanding students than ever before.
In terms of academic achievement, 84% of students attained at least a grade 4 in English, which is equivalent to the "old" grade C, 78% in Math, 72% in both English and Math, and 79% in Science.
We hope that you will find the information you need on our website and in our prospectus, as well as get a sense of who we are.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any inquiries about the school or would want to stop by during a working day.
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The school bears the name of Cardinal William Allen, a Lancashire native who was born in 1532 and is believed to have spent his early years at Rossall, not far from the school's location.
Regardless of their background, students and staff are dedicated to the Catholic and Christian mission of the school and recognise its value.
We received around 400 applications for September 2019, and 165 students started the new school year with us in Year 7.
The relationships between Cardinal Allen and our partner primary schools have always been very strong, and we work hard to ensure that all of our new students have a smooth transition from primary school to high school.
The school is kept up nicely, and a planned schedule of renovations makes sure that the staff and students have nice, well-maintained facilities.
The construction of a new music studio complex, an upgrade to the IT infrastructure, and a total renovation of our science department are recent examples of building developments.
We are a Full International School with an annual exchange visit to our partner school in India, one of only twelve Eco Ambassador Schools in the nation, and a Fairtrade Fair Achiever School.
Our school continuously aspires to raise the bar, as evidenced not only by the great GCSE results but also by the reports from our most recent Ofsted (2015) and Section 48 Denominational (2017) inspections.
The results of this year's examinations have us ecstatic.
More Grade 8s and 9s in more subjects were earned by our outstanding students than ever before.
In terms of academic achievement, 84% of students attained at least a grade 4 in English, which is equivalent to the "old" grade C, 78% in Math, 72% in both English and Math, and 79% in Science.
We hope that you will find the information you need on our website and in our prospectus, as well as get a sense of who we are.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any inquiries about the school or would want to stop by during a working day.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 63% | 39% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 42.0 | 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 | 39% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 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 | 15% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 90% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 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 | -0.41 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 34% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 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 | 14% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 48% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.08 | 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 | 47.4 | 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 | 37% 8 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 15 | 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 | 34% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 3 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 1 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.96 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 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 | -0.58 | 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 | 41.3 | 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 | 29% 3 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 4 | 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 | 33% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 9 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 5 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | 96% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 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 | -0.3 | 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 | 43 | 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 | 32% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 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 | 43% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 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 鈥� 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% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 56% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.45% |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
