The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
50.1
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
Band 4Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 145 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 823
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 13.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Moran (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Liverpool Road, Hutton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 5SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshbridge Independent School
Independent · 1.1km away
Howick Church Endowed Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton
Primary · 1.3km away
Longton Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Whitefield Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Penwortham Priory Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Penwortham Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hutton Church of England Grammar School a selective school?
No. Hutton Church of England Grammar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hutton Church of England Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Hutton Church of England Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hutton Church of England Grammar School?
Hutton Church of England Grammar School currently has 823 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hutton Church of England Grammar School take?
Hutton Church of England Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hutton Church of England Grammar School?
Hutton Church of England Grammar School is in Preston, PR4 5SN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hutton Church of England Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hutton Church of England Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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