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Garstang Community Academy

Bowgreave, Preston, PR3 1YE
Part of: FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Garstang Community Academy
Preston, PR3 1YE
801 Pupils
915 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
18.60% FSM %
401 Boys
400 Girls
About Garstang Community Academy

Garstang Community Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Preston and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 801 pupils on roll. School capacity: 915. Current headteacher: Satinder Singh.

Information on Garstang Community Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Wyre
Parliamentary Constituency Lancaster and Wyre
Ward Calder
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor FYLDE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2011
UKPRN 10034891
URN 137342
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kim Carlyle Chair of Local Governing Body 22/01/2022 05/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kevin Abbott Local Governor 18/12/2021 17/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Kavin Abbott Local Governor 18/12/2025 17/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Banks Local Governor 05/11/2019 03/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Tracey Ellis Local Governor 18/12/2021 17/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Richard Gallacher Local Governor 14/12/2022 13/12/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Kate Gould Local Governor 18/12/2025 17/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Nicholas Harrop Local Governor 17/06/2025 16/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Satinder Singh Local Governor 01/01/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Damian Stewart Local Governor 17/06/2025 16/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Holly Wood Local Governor 10/12/2019 09/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang
1.01 km • Preston
Other
Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
1.42 km • Preston
Other
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
1.68 km • Preston
Other
Garstang Community Primary School
2 km • Preston
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock
2.95 km • Preston
Other
Nateby Primary School
3.47 km • Preston
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Garstang Community Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Preston, Lancashire.
Garstang Community Academy has 801 pupils, with a capacity of 915.
Garstang Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Garstang Community Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Garstang Community Academy is Mr Satinder Singh.
Garstang Community Academy is at Bowgreave, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1YE, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Garstang Community Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Garstang Community Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Satinder Singh
Bowgreave, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1YE
01995603226
garstangcommunityacademy.com/
Location
PR3 1YE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137342
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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