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
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.
      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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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