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Our Lady's Catholic High School

Goodgraded 28/09/2022Ages 11–16902 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
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Preston, PR2 3SQ
Lancashire

Our Lady's Catholic High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 902 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/09/2022, Our Lady's Catholic High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.1 and 55% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Preston can view Our Lady's Catholic High School'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 28/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
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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 4Above average
Attainment 850
England avg 45.1 · was 50.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths43%
England avg 45% · was 54% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths71%
England avg 65% · was 71% in 2023/24
EBacc entry29%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.22
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake17.8%
Free school meals17.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language15.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.6%
Attendance93.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence13.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Preston
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, PrestonGood · 0.1 miFulwood and Cadley Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miFulwood AcademyGood · 0.5 miQueen's Drive Primary School0.5 miThe Roebuck SchoolGood · 0.7 miHarris Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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