The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.3 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.38
Band 3Source: 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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 109 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 603
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 45.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Uzma Ishtiaq (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2012 | 26 September 2012
Full inspection
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDeepdale Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Elms School
Special school · 358m away
Acorns Primary School
Special school · 358m away
Larches High School
Pupil referral unit · 410m away
Sherburn School
Special school · 411m away
Moorfield School
Special school · 411m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 551m away
Preston Muslim Girls High School
Secondary · 602m away
Questions parents ask
Is Moor Park High School and Sixth Form a selective school?
No. Moor Park High School and Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Moor Park High School and Sixth Form?
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form currently has 603 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moor Park High School and Sixth Form take?
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Moor Park High School and Sixth Form?
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form is in Preston, PR1 6DT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moor Park High School and Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Moor Park High School and Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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