Academy@Worden
Leyland, PR25 1RN · Lancashire · secondary school
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61st of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 760 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.4 · 17 | 46% | 0.80 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.25 · 31 | 38% | 1.19 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.4 · 31 | 15% | 0.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Academy@Worden overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.25 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Homework Club, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 660 pupils against a stated capacity of 590. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when operating 70 pupils over its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who are falling behind in English and maths? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for younger secondary students?
What Ofsted said about Academy@Worden
Overview
Academy@Worden is a secondary academy where pupils are "proud to attend" and benefit from a "broad and ambitious curriculum." The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with "Good" ratings across all key judgement areas, including leadership, behaviour, and personal development.
Strengths
- Teachers deliver the curriculum clearly, using strategies that ensure pupils "know and remember more" and allowing staff to accurately assess learning before progressing.
- The school has prioritised reading, resulting in pupils who "read well" and an increased proportion studying the English Baccalaureate suite of qualifications.
- Pupils display "kindness" and "respect for diversity," contributing to a "calm and orderly atmosphere" where learning is uninterrupted.
- Attendance is "consistently high," with effective systems ensuring disadvantaged pupils access education regularly.
- Staff value the school’s consideration of their "workload and well-being" and appreciate the professional development opportunities provided.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff are equipped to identify the additional needs of a small number of pupils with SEND "early enough" so they receive timely support.
- Leaders should strengthen the systematic use of gathered information to ensure actions are strategically targeted at areas that will "make the most difference."
- Leaders need to ensure disadvantaged pupils are supported to take "full advantage" of the rich offer of extra-curricular activities.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.6 |
| 2024/25 | 43.2 |
| 2025/26 | 42.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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