Our Lady's Catholic High School, Preston

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Our Lady's Catholic High School

St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3SQ

A Good-rated secondary school in Preston.

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

902

Ages

11-16

FSM

18.0%

Attainment 8

49.9

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

49.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

26.9%

Basics 9-5

42.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

28.9%

EBacc APS

4.22

EBacc 9-5

13.9%

EBacc 9-4

22.2%

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About Our Lady's Catholic High School

Our Lady's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.9. The school has around 902 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St Anthony's Drive, Preston, PR2 3SQ | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Our Lady's Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2022 — Good
Nov 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Our Lady's Catholic High School

What is Our Lady's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?

Our Lady's Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Our Lady's Catholic High School's latest exam results?

Our Lady's Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Our Lady's Catholic High School located?

Our Lady's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR2 3SQ).

How many pupils attend Our Lady's Catholic High School?

Our Lady's Catholic High School has around 902 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Our Lady's Catholic High School with other schools?

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