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Lostock Hall Academy
Preston·North West·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edDoes not apply
Lostock Hall Academy is a secondary academy in Preston, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Lostock Hall Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.00 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 46.5, 73% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 3.3%, 15% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.2%.
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Lostock Hall Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.00, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 46.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
73% of students at Lostock Hall Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Lostock Hall Academy has an overall absence rate of 7.2%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Lostock Hall Academy is 3.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Lostock Hall Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Lostock Hall Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Lostock Hall Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
109/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
37/mo
34% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.2
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Lostock Hall Rail Station
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.