The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
50.2
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 150 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 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
- 807
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr John Hankin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
16 official reports linked on this page, including 15 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArchbishop Temple Church of England High School
Secondary · 415m away
St Pius X Preparatory School
Independent · 504m away
Queen's Drive Primary School
Primary · 652m away
The Olive School, Preston
Primary · 699m away
Kennington Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Moorbrook School
Special school · 1.3km away
Our Lady's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Corpus Christi Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Corpus Christi Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Corpus Christi Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Corpus Christi Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Corpus Christi Catholic High School?
Corpus Christi Catholic High School currently has 807 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Corpus Christi Catholic High School take?
Corpus Christi Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Corpus Christi Catholic High School?
Corpus Christi Catholic High School is in Preston, PR2 8QY, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Corpus Christi Catholic High School have a sixth form?
No, Corpus Christi 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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