Is Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 21 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 52nd of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46 (England: 46.2). 43.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood?

Applications for Year 7 places at Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood

Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 8AY

Local ranking52nd of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

800

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 21 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 21 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 43.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 65.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 155

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 88.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 783
Boys: 381 (50%)
Girls: 388 (50%)
Capacity: 800 (96% full)
SEND: 16.2%
FSM Eligible: 28.9%
EAL: 4.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 14.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 44.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,468/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.8%
White Other: 3.5%
Asian Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Other: 0.8%
Black African: 0.5%
Asian Indian: 0.4%

89.8%

White British

3.5%

White Other

1.7%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01253872659

head@cardinalallen.co.uk

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Melbourne Avenue

Fleetwood, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119799
UKPRN: 10015451
Establishment No.: 4718

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