The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Muslim school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.2
12.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
15.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 101 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 608
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Rehan Patel
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Deepdale Mill Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDeepdale Community Primary School
Primary · 447m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 592m away
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 602m away
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School
Primary · 697m away
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
Primary · 741m away
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 751m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 797m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 805m away
Questions parents ask
Is Preston Muslim Girls High School a selective school?
No. Preston Muslim Girls High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Preston Muslim Girls High School's Ofsted rating?
Preston Muslim Girls High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Preston Muslim Girls High School?
Preston Muslim Girls High School currently has 608 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Preston Muslim Girls High School take?
Preston Muslim Girls High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Preston Muslim Girls High School?
Preston Muslim Girls High School is in Preston, PR1 5BY, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Preston Muslim Girls High School have a sixth form?
No, Preston Muslim Girls High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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