Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood
Fleetwood, FY7 8AY · Lancashire · secondary school
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55th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 766 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 11 | 35% | 0.39 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 43.9 · 47 | 30% | 1.41 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.42 · 20 | 25% | 0.49 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.0 · 50 | 10% | 0.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.42 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Mission team, School Council, and Duke of Edinburgh. Trips include Castlerigg Manor, Disneyland Paris, London / Lille, Rome, Jorvik Museum, York and Lancaster Castle, Kendal Art Gallery, and Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Getting in
The published school roll is 769 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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 support pupils to close the gap in Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8? How does the new Ofsted framework affect
What Ofsted said about Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have successfully improved attendance and behaviour, creating a "safe, calm culture of learning" rooted in Catholic values. While safeguarding standards are met and staff feel well supported, the inspection identifies inconsistencies in teaching quality and pupil achievement across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Attendance has seen "sustained improvement" due to effective tracking and "bespoke strategies" that reduce barriers for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Behaviour has improved over time, with a decline in suspensions and exclusions, fostering an environment where pupils show "high levels of respect" and bullying is dealt with swiftly.
- Inclusion is strong, with staff providing effective support and "skilful adaptations" that enable pupils with special educational needs to access the full curriculum alongside their peers.
- Leaders are proactive and positive role models, supported by experienced governors who provide "appropriate challenge and support" to shape strategic direction.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve the consistency of teaching across subjects so that pupils learn equally well, as current practices are "inconsistent" and not fully embedded.
- Improvements to the curriculum need to lead to positive trends in pupils’ achievement, particularly for those with higher starting points who currently do not achieve as well as expected.
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop a deeper understanding of "fundamental British values and protected characteristics," as current provision lacks sufficient depth.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.5 |
| 2024/25 | 43.5 |
| 2025/26 | 46.0 |
| 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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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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