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Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School

Goodgraded 14/05/2025Ages 11–16760 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Preston, PR5 6PB
Lancashire

Brownedge St Mary'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 760 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/05/2025, Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 44.5 and 46% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Preston can view Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Latest graded inspection

Last inspected 14/05/2025. How to read an Ofsted rating →
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 846.1
England avg 45.1 · was 44.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 46% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths65%
England avg 65% · was 63% in 2023/24
EBacc entry36%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.12
England avg 4.03
Pupil intake22.8%
Free school meals22.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.9%
Attendance91.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence22.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in PrestonSee the full area report for PR5 6PB