The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 724
- Capacity
- 65%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Tallan Gill (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Ribby Road, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
Primary · 319m away
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
Primary · 489m away
Kirkham Pear Tree School
Special school · 719m away
Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 969m away
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham
Primary · 1.3km away
Carr Hill High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Linton School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kirkham Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Kirkham Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Kirkham Grammar School?
Kirkham Grammar School currently has 724 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkham Grammar School take?
Kirkham Grammar School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Kirkham Grammar School?
Kirkham Grammar School is in Preston, PR4 2BH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkham Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Kirkham Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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