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  • Abrar Academy
  • Broughton High School
  • Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Preston Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Preston. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Preston

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#8PRESTON
#1,156England

Hutton Church of England Grammar School

Liverpool Road, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SN
Lancashire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
857 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School145 offers / 366 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#15PRESTON
#2,659England

Kirkham Grammar School

Ribby Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2BH
Lancashire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
809 pupils
Mixed
3-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#17PRESTON
#2,962England

Moor Park High School and Sixth Form

Moor Park Avenue, Preston, PR1 6DT
Lancashire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
609 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School129 offers / 452 applications
Subscription: 3.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary
#1PRESTON
#515England

Preston Muslim Girls High School

Deepdale Mill Street, Preston, PR1 5BY
Lancashire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
599 pupils
Girls
11-16 years
Islam
Application Demand
Primary School119 offers / 236 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#2PRESTON
#544England

Penwortham Girls' High School

Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0SR
Lancashire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
801 pupils
Girls
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School160 offers / 502 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#3PRESTON
#624England

Abrar Academy

34-36 Garstang Road, Preston, PR1 1NA
Lancashire council
GCSE
83 pupils
Boys
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary
#4PRESTON
#755England

Broughton High School

Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JJ
Lancashire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
909 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School177 offers / 860 applications
Subscription: 4.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#5PRESTON
#1,025England

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School

St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8RA
Lancashire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
775 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School207 offers / 614 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#6PRESTON
#1,059England

All Hallows Catholic High School

Crabtree Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0LN
Lancashire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
912 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School177 offers / 544 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Preston

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Neighbourhoods in Preston

Ashton is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19Ashton Community Science CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Ashton Community Science College#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Bamber Bridge is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
N/AWalton-Le-Dale High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Walton-Le-Dale High SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Broughton is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Broughton High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Broughton High School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Deepdale is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Preston Muslim Girls High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsIslamOutstanding
#3Abrar AcademyIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsBoysNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Preston Muslim Girls High School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Outstanding
Abrar Academy#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Frenchwood is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AChrist The King Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicInadequate
Christ The King Catholic High SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Inadequate

Fulwood is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Archbishop Temple Church of England High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
#9Our Lady's Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#10Corpus Christi Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#20Fulwood AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Our Lady's Catholic High School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Corpus Christi Catholic High School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Fulwood Academy#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Garstang is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Garstang Community AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Garstang Community Academy#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Hutton is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Hutton Church of England Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysChurch of EnglandGood
Hutton Church of England Grammar School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Kirkham is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Kirkham Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
N/ACarr Hill High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Kirkham Grammar School#15
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Carr Hill High SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Lea is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AHope School, PrestonIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Hope School, PrestonN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Longridge is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14St Cecilia's RC High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicGood
N/ALongridge High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
St Cecilia's RC High School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Longridge High SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Lostock Hall is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Lostock Hall AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lostock Hall Academy#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Moor Park is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Moor Park High School and Sixth FormStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Penwortham is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Penwortham Girls' High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
#6All Hallows Catholic High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
#18Penwortham Priory AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Penwortham Girls' High School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
All Hallows Catholic High School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding
Penwortham Priory Academy#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Pilling is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ASpringfield House SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Springfield House SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Preston City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Eden Boys' School, PrestonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysIslamOutstanding
Eden Boys' School, Preston#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Outstanding

Tarleton is a popular residential pocket within the Preston area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Preston and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Tarleton AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Tarleton Academy#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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