The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
50.0
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 74 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
- 902
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Richard Charnock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3SQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · Very close
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School
Primary · 366m away
St Pius X Preparatory School
Independent · 1.0km away
Moorbrook School
Special school · 1.1km away
The Roebuck School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ingol Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
The Olive School, Preston
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Our Lady's Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Our Lady's Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Our Lady's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady's Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady's Catholic High School?
Our Lady's Catholic High School currently has 902 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady's Catholic High School take?
Our Lady's Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Our Lady's Catholic High School?
Our Lady's Catholic High School is in Preston, PR2 3SQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady's Catholic High School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady's 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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