Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy
Leyland, PR26 9HH · Lancashire · secondary school
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8th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 370 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 8.5/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 83 | 35% | 2.92 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 63.1 · 85 | 30% | 2.55 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.53 · 85 | 25% | 2.12 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.2 · 87 | 10% | 0.87 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 59.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.53 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5 out of 10 among them, against 8.9 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh, Student Voice, and STEM/Coding clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 958 pupils against a stated capacity of 930. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy
Overview
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy delivers a high-quality education where pupils achieve "very well across the curriculum," with examination results consistently "well above average." The school fosters a "calm and purposeful learning environment" supported by strong leadership and effective teaching, though some recent initiatives are still developing their full impact.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "very well," with standards in national examinations "well above average in many subjects," including for those with special educational needs.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and ensures "an entitlement for all pupils," with teachers using "deep subject knowledge" to explain concepts clearly.
- Attendance is "far higher than their peers nationally," driven by a positive culture where pupils understand "that every day counts."
- Leaders demonstrate "relentless ambition" and maintain "high expectations" for all pupils, ensuring vulnerable groups "thrive" academically and personally.
- Pupils benefit from "culturally enriching opportunities" and extra-curricular activities that help them develop into "confident, articulate and independent young people."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should reinforce anti-bullying education and reporting mechanisms to "restore the confidence of some pupils" who doubt the school will act on concerns.
- Leaders should strengthen analysis of personal development and pastoral care to ensure pupils needing different approaches "benefit equally well."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.2 |
| 2024/25 | 59.3 |
| 2025/26 | 56.2 |
| 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
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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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