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Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Goodgraded 29/09/2021Ages 11–18603 pupilsFaithNone
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 603 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/09/2021, Moor Park High School and Sixth Form was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.4 and 36% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Preston can view Moor Park High School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 29/09/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 839.3
England avg 45.1 · was 38.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths31%
England avg 45% · was 35% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths47%
England avg 65% · was 51% in 2023/24
EBacc entry27%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.36
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level30.9
A-level grade (point score)30.9
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 32.7
AAB or better0%
Retention92%
Value added+0.38
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.9
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake39.9%
Free school meals39.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language26.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled87%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.2%
Attendance90.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence25.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Preston
All schools in Preston →Deepdale Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miAcorns Primary School0.2 miLarches High SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, PrestonGood · 0.3 miPreston Muslim Girls High SchoolOutstanding · 0.4 miSt Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, PrestonGood · 0.5 mi
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