Our Lady's Catholic High School
URN: 119779 • Preston PR2 3SQ
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady's Catholic High School
- URN
- 119779
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Charnock (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772326900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Anthony's Drive, Preston PR2 3SQ
Summary
Our Lady's Catholic High School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Fulwood, Preston, with a current enrolment of 902 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 900. The school is committed to fostering personal faith, integrity, and independence in learning, encouraging students to strive for their best. The ethos is rooted in Gospel values, promoting high standards of behaviour and respect among students.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to support the academic and personal development of its pupils. It is also involved in the Catholic Teaching Alliance, contributing to the training of future educators in Catholic primary and secondary schools. This initiative reflects the school's dedication to educational excellence and community engagement.
Governance at Our Lady's is structured through a Full Governing Body that meets termly, focusing on curriculum development and pupil performance. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the school provides various opportunities for involvement, including events and newsletters, to keep families informed and connected.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to support the academic and personal development of its pupils. It is also involved in the Catholic Teaching Alliance, contributing to the training of future educators in Catholic primary and secondary schools. This initiative reflects the school's dedication to educational excellence and community engagement.
Governance at Our Lady's is structured through a Full Governing Body that meets termly, focusing on curriculum development and pupil performance. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the school provides various opportunities for involvement, including events and newsletters, to keep families informed and connected.
Useful links
- http://www.olchs.lancs.sch.uk/ (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Broughton High School (74.6)
- All Hallows Catholic High School (71.4)
- Eden Boys' School, Preston (69.2)
- Penwortham Girls' High School (67.1)
- Preston Muslim Girls High School (65.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 902
- Boys
- 430
- Girls
- 472
- FSM %
- 18.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 902 | 430 | 472 | 900 | 18.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 895 | 427 | 468 | 904 | 16.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 900 | 419 | 481 | 904 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 900 | 419 | 481 | 904 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 908 | 442 | 466 | 904 | 13.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 899 | 442 | 457 | 904 | 10.90 |
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