Balshaw's Church of England High School, Leyland
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
13.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
40
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
921 pupils
925 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leyland
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leyland
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
14,786
Applications
13,820
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.05449%
Overall absence
12.8692%
Persistent absence
948
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Balshaw's Church of England High School
Leyland Methodist Infant School
Leyland Methodist Junior School
Woodlea Junior School
Leyland St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Northbrook Primary Academy
Farington Primary School
Euxton Primrose Hill Primary School
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