The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.6
11.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
15.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 910
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Alison Cooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crabtree Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0LN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is All Hallows Catholic High School a selective school?
No. All Hallows Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is All Hallows Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
All Hallows Catholic High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend All Hallows Catholic High School?
All Hallows Catholic High School currently has 910 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does All Hallows Catholic High School take?
All Hallows Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is All Hallows Catholic High School?
All Hallows Catholic High School is in Preston, PR1 0LN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does All Hallows Catholic High School have a sixth form?
No, All Hallows Catholic High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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