SecondaryData as of May 2026

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School

St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8RA

Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

55.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Archbishop Temple Church of England High School, Preston

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

55.3

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

29.6%

Basics 9-5

55.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

55.3

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	56.3	46.4
2023/24	55.0	46.4
2024/25	55.3	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.12	0.00
2023/24	+0.22	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

49.0%

EBacc APS

4.94

EBacc 9-5

28.4%

EBacc 9-4

36.8%

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Nearby secondary schools

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Preston College

0.26 km away · Further education

Corpus Christi Catholic High School

0.41 km away · Voluntary aided school

Outstanding

Lancashire Education Medical Services

0.9 km away · Miscellaneous

Moorbrook School

1 km away · Community special school

Good

Fulwood Academy

1.13 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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About Archbishop Temple Church of England High School

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 163 responses), 73% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.3. The school has around 837 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: St Vincent's Road, Preston, PR2 8RA | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Archbishop Temple Church of England High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Good
Sept 2022 — Requires improvement
May 2009 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Archbishop Temple Church of England High School

What is Archbishop Temple Church of England High School's Ofsted rating?

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Archbishop Temple Church of England High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 163 responses): 73% of parents would recommend Archbishop Temple Church of England High School.

What are Archbishop Temple Church of England High School's latest exam results?

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Archbishop Temple Church of England High School located?

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR2 8RA).

How many pupils attend Archbishop Temple Church of England High School?

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School has around 837 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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