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Preston secondary schools offer diverse choice across Lancashire's third-largest city, with 26 schools serving families throughout Fulwood, Ribbleton, Ashton, and Penwortham. Preston Muslim Girls High School, Penwortham Girls' High School, and Abrar Academy are among the highest-performing options, with an average Attainment 8 score of 47 compared to England's 41. 73% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 86%, reflecting a mix of improving and well-established schools. Families benefit from Preston's excellent transport links, including direct rail services to Manchester and London. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Ashton Community Science College | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| N/A | Walton-Le-Dale High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Broughton High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Preston Muslim Girls High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | Islam | Outstanding |
| #3 | Abrar Academy | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Boys | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Christ The King Catholic High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | Inadequate |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Archbishop Temple Church of England High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
| #9 | Our Lady's Catholic High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #10 | Corpus Christi Catholic High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #20 | Fulwood Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Garstang Community Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Hutton Church of England Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Church of England | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Kirkham Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| N/A | Carr Hill High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Hope School, Preston | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | St Cecilia's RC High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| N/A | Longridge High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Lostock Hall Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Moor Park High School and Sixth Form | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Penwortham Girls' High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Girls | None | Outstanding |
| #6 | All Hallows Catholic High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
| #18 | Penwortham Priory Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Springfield House School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Eden Boys' School, Preston | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Islam | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Tarleton Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
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