How many state-funded options are listed in Preston?

This page currently lists 22 state-funded schools in Preston. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state secondary schools in Preston ranked?

We rank schools using GCSE outcomes, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained secondary schools in Preston?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this secondary schools group.

Best State Secondary Schools in Preston

Compare state secondary schools using GCSE-focused rankings, maps and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 22 schools in Preston. Schools featured here include Broughton High School, Preston Muslim Girls High School and All Hallows Catholic High School.

Key Performance Metrics for Preston

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Preston47.0

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Preston35%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Preston4.1

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Preston7.1/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Preston

47.0vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Preston

35%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Preston

4.1vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Preston

7.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Preston

Showing 1-20 of 22 schools

Broughton High School
Broughton
Preston Muslim Girls High School
Deepdale
All Hallows Catholic High School
Penwortham
Penwortham Girls' High School
Penwortham
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Fulwood
Eden Boys' School, Preston
Preston City Centre
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
Fulwood
Our Lady's Catholic High School
Fulwood
St Cecilia's RC High School
Longridge
Lostock Hall Academy
Lostock Hall
Ashton Community Science College
Ashton
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Bamber Bridge
Hutton Church of England Grammar School
Hutton
Penwortham Priory Academy
Penwortham
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Moor Park
Tarleton Academy
Tarleton
Fulwood Academy
Fulwood
Walton-Le-Dale High School
Bamber Bridge
Longridge High School
Longridge
Garstang Community Academy
Garstang