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Tarleton Academy
Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Preston PR4 6AQ
Tarleton Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 700 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In July 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Endeavour Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Wellfield Academy, Burscough Priory Academy and Ormskirk School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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