The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.4
11.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 837
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 11.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Ivan Catlow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2022 | School Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8RA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Olive School, Preston
Primary · Very close
St Pius X Preparatory School
Independent · 415m away
Kennington Primary School
Primary · 639m away
Moorbrook School
Special school · 1.0km away
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sherburn School
Special school · 1.1km away
Moorfield School
Special school · 1.1km away
Larches High School
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Archbishop Temple Church of England High School a selective school?
No. Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Archbishop Temple Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Archbishop Temple Church of England High School?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School currently has 837 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Archbishop Temple Church of England High School take?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Archbishop Temple Church of England High School?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is in Preston, PR2 8RA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Archbishop Temple Church of England High School have a sixth form?
No, Archbishop Temple Church of England High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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