The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
46.2
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 93 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 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
- 570
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Helen Hall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St Cecilia's RC High School a selective school?
No. St Cecilia's RC High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Cecilia's RC High School's Ofsted rating?
St Cecilia's RC High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Cecilia's RC High School?
St Cecilia's RC High School currently has 570 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cecilia's RC High School take?
St Cecilia's RC High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Cecilia's RC High School?
St Cecilia's RC High School is in Preston, PR3 2XA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Cecilia's RC High School have a sixth form?
No, St Cecilia's RC High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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