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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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