St Cecilia's RC High School

URN: 119800 • Preston PR3 2XA

Overview

Name
St Cecilia's RC High School
URN
119800
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Hall (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01772783074
Website
Visit
Address
Chapel Hill, Preston PR3 2XA

Summary

St Cecilia's RC High School is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Preston, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 570 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 485. The school is committed to fostering a caring environment rooted in Catholic values, aiming to support students in discovering and developing their individual talents. The ethos promotes resilience, forgiveness, and a sense of community, encouraging pupils to persist through challenges.

The curriculum at St Cecilia's is designed to provide a broad range of knowledge and skills, equipping students for both academic success and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on reading and offers tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Teachers adapt their methods to meet the diverse needs of all learners, ensuring that every student has access to essential knowledge.

St Cecilia's prioritises the wellbeing of both students and staff, creating a positive and safe learning environment. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration within the community.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
485
Pupils
570
Boys
284
Girls
286
FSM %
29.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-10-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 570 284 286 485 29.60
2024-09-11 562 285 277 485 23.10
2023-09-11 505 237 268 485 19.00
2022-09-11 505 237 268 485 19.00
2021-09-11 467 230 237 485 15.20
2020-09-11 415 203 212 465 12.80

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