Archbishop Temple Church of England High School, Preston

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Archbishop Temple Church of England High School

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

A Good-rated secondary school in Preston.

Voluntary aided school

Church of England

Pupils

837

Ages

11-16

FSM

11.7%

Attainment 8

55.3

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2025

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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%

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

49.0%

EBacc APS

4.94

EBacc 9-5

28.4%

EBacc 9-4

36.8%

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

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.

How can I compare Archbishop Temple Church of England High School with other schools?

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