The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 149 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 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
- 760
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 22.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Oddie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 368m away
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 430m away
The Coppice School
Special school · 495m away
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Primary · 764m away
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
Primary · 870m away
Bridgeway School
Independent · 1.2km away
Lostock Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Lostock Hall Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School?
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School currently has 760 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School take?
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School?
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School is in Preston, PR5 6PB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School have a sixth form?
No, Brownedge St Mary's 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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