The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.3
15.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
76%
34.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 181 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 926
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr David Botes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Curriculum and development visit
March 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School
Primary · 324m away
Harris Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham
Primary · 1.8km away
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.0km away
Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Fulwood Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Lancashire Education Medical Services
Miscellaneous · 2.4km away
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Broughton High School a selective school?
No. Broughton High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Broughton High School's Ofsted rating?
Broughton High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broughton High School?
Broughton High School currently has 926 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broughton High School take?
Broughton High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Broughton High School?
Broughton High School is in Preston, PR3 5JJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broughton High School have a sixth form?
No, Broughton High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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