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St Cecilia's RC High School

St Cecilia's RC High School, Preston
Secondary

St Cecilia's RC High School

Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, PR3 2XA

A Good-rated secondary school in Preston.

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
570
Ages
11-16
FSM
29.6%
Attainment 8
45.9
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.5%
Basics 9-5
41.7%

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
22.6%
EBacc APS
3.92
EBacc 9-5
10.4%
EBacc 9-4
14.8%
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About St Cecilia's RC High School

St Cecilia's RC High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 87 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.9. The school has around 570 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Chapel Hill, Preston, PR3 2XA | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Cecilia's RC High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2019 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Jan 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Cecilia's RC High School

What is St Cecilia's RC High School's Ofsted rating?
St Cecilia's RC High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What do parents say about St Cecilia's RC High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 87 responses): 89% of parents would recommend St Cecilia's RC High School.
What are St Cecilia's RC High School's latest exam results?
St Cecilia's RC High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Cecilia's RC High School located?
St Cecilia's RC High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR3 2XA).
How many pupils attend St Cecilia's RC High School?
St Cecilia's RC High School has around 570 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Cecilia's RC High School with other schools?
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