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Christ The King Catholic High School
Inadequategraded 28/09/2022Ages 11–16416 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Christ The King 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 416 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 28/09/2022 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in Preston can view Christ The King Catholic High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionInadequate
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 28/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 4 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 435.9
Attainment 835.9
England avg 45.1
Grade 5+ English & maths20%
England avg 45%
Grade 4+ English & maths43%
England avg 65%
EBacc entry33%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.1
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake48.2%
Free school meals48.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language37.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled70%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.8%
Attendance87.8%
England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence32.7%
England avg 25.8%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Preston
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