Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy, 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
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bishop Rawstorne provides an excellent education that goes far beyond academic subjects. Pupils consistently achieve above-average GCSE results, with particularly strong support for those with special needs or facing barriers to learning. The school enriches pupils' lives through cultural experiences, leadership opportunities, and a strong focus on developing confident, independent young people ready for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well above average results in national examinations, with vulnerable pupils making comparable progress to peers
- Ambitious, broad curriculum with high-quality teaching and strong subject expertise
- Exceptionally high attendance rates, especially for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Inclusive approach with excellent support systems for pupils with additional needs
- Rich cultural and enrichment opportunities including theatre visits and leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- A small minority of pupils lack confidence that bullying concerns will be taken seriously due to past issues
- Careers and personal development programme is at an early stage of enhancement
- Analysis of impact is less thorough in some areas, meaning improvements are not always targeted to pupils who would benefit most
- Engagement with extra-curricular activities needs better analysis to ensure disadvantaged pupils benefit fully
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, art installations, musical activities, sporting endeavours, student leadership roles (prefects and mentors), advocacy and charitable acts
Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy is a strong performing school where pupils achieve very well across the curriculum with above-average national examination results. The school demonstrates high expectations for all pupils, particularly those facing barriers to learning, and provides a calm, purposeful learning environment.
At a Glance
8.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
37
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
958 pupils
930 capacity
28 places over capacity
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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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.93194%
Overall absence
10.36961%
Persistent absence
974
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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