Fleetwood High School
FLEETWOOD, FY7 8HE · Lancashire · secondary school
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57th 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 — 2.5/10 against 328 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.6 · 13 | 30% | 0.39 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.57 · 13 | 25% | 0.32 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.0 · 9 | 10% | 0.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fleetwood High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.57 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 (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for Adobe Photoshop, Ceramics, and Textiles. Sports options include Netball, Football, Handball, Rounders, Athletics, and Badminton.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,025 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,040. 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 between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students with similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Fleetwood High School
Overview
Leaders and governors set "clear and high ambitions" that shape pupils’ daily lives, resulting in a school where staff are dedicated and pupils are "determined to aim high." The report describes a positive environment where pupils are "confident and polite," achieve well across a range of subjects, and feel "happy and safe."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with careful design ensuring pupils "build securely on what they already know."
- Staff possess "strong knowledge" of their subjects and effectively identify and address misconceptions or gaps in learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils "typically achieve well" due to effective support and adapted teaching.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "polite," focus fully on work, and arrive at lessons "on time and ready to learn."
- Personal development is supported through diverse activities, giving pupils a "well-established voice" in school life and access to impartial careers guidance.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects," some teachers do not verify that pupils’ knowledge is secure before introducing new concepts, which "hampers their progress." Leaders must ensure teachers check learning is secure before moving on.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff who are "vigilant," well-trained to spot risks, and quick to report concerns and secure timely help from external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.2 |
| 2024/25 | 35.8 |
| 2025/26 | 37.0 |
| 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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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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