Christ The King Catholic High School

URN: 119781 • Preston PR1 4PR

Overview

Name
Christ The King Catholic High School
URN
119781
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
24.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simon Corless (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Lawrence Avenue, Preston PR1 4PR

Summary

Christ the King Catholic High School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school with a current enrolment of 402 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 400. The school emphasizes a strong Catholic ethos, integrating faith into its educational framework and promoting values of respect, community, and personal development.

The curriculum at Christ the King is designed to provide a well-rounded education, catering to the diverse needs of its students. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future academic and career paths. Additionally, the school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and student welfare, with dedicated staff members overseeing various aspects of student support, including special educational needs.

Christ the King is part of the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, which fosters collaboration among schools to enhance educational outcomes. The school actively engages with parents and the community, providing regular updates on events and achievements, and encouraging parental involvement in school life.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
400
Pupils
402
Boys
225
Girls
177
FSM %
42.20
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2023-12-31
Last Ofsted
2022-09-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 402 225 177 400 42.20
2024-09-11 402 225 177 400 42.20
2023-09-11 382 204 178 400 41.50
2022-09-11 382 204 178 400 41.50
2021-09-11 369 193 176 400 41.50
2020-09-11 340 177 163 400 39.10

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