The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.5 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.5
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 841
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 25.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ben Layzell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
Royal Avenue, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2ST
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 506m away
Kirkham Pear Tree School
Special school · 739m away
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
Primary · 1.1km away
Kirkham Grammar School
Independent · 1.4km away
Linton School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
Primary · 1.6km away
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Carr Hill High School a selective school?
No. Carr Hill High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Carr Hill High School?
Carr Hill High School currently has 841 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carr Hill High School take?
Carr Hill High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Carr Hill High School?
Carr Hill High School is in Preston, PR4 2ST, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carr Hill High School have a sixth form?
No, Carr Hill High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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