Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 0NP · Lancashire · secondary school
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36th 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 864 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.9 · 35 | 30% | 1.04 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.06 · 55 | 25% | 1.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.4 · 36 | 10% | 0.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Saint Aidan's Church of England High School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. In 2024/25, 43.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.06 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join St Aidan’s Xtra and the Christian Union, and participate in the Retro Sports Day. Trips include visits to Iceland, Rome, London, Belgium, German Christmas Markets, Paris, skiing locations, and Krakow.
Getting in
The published school roll is 820 pupils against a stated capacity of 869. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake schools? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Saint Aidan's Church of England High School
Overview
Saint Aidan’s Church of England High School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. Leaders maintain high aspirations, delivering a well-taught curriculum and wide opportunities that prepare students effectively for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “well-taught curriculum” and “wealth of wider opportunities,” including international trips and clubs, which help them “achieve well.”
- Staff have “high expectations of pupils’ behaviour,” resulting in relationships that are “respectful and friendly” and incidents of bullying dealt with “quickly and appropriately.”
- Teachers possess “strong knowledge of their subjects” and use assessment strategies well to identify and address gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring staff are “informed well” to adapt teaching successfully.
- A “comprehensive careers programme” helps pupils acquire the knowledge needed to confidently choose their future education or employment paths.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, pupils lack sufficient opportunities to “consolidate what they already know,” which can hinder deeper learning when moving to new topics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained well to identify concerns and a team adept at providing timely support to vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.8 |
| 2024/25 | 47.0 |
| 2025/26 | 43.4 |
| 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
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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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