Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Preston, PR2 8QY · Lancashire · secondary school
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6th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.5/10 against 897 of them, against 8.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 64.6 · 86 | 46% | 3.99 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.67 · 90 | 38% | 3.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.1 · 83 | 15% | 1.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Corpus Christi Catholic High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.67 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Science Academy, Medical and Veterinary Club, Performing Arts Club, Spanish Club, and Eco-Committee. Trips include visits to UCLan, the Lake District, Castlerigg, Berlin, and the Battlefields of France and Belgium. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 813 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various clubs and trips funded or organised?
What Ofsted said about Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Overview
Corpus Christi Catholic High School is described as a "kind and welcoming school community" where pupils feel "exceptionally proud" to belong. The inspection highlights a "highly ambitious culture" where the best interests of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, are central to decision-making. The report portrays an environment of mutual respect, high academic expectations, and exemplary behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, showing "greatest respect" for peers and teachers, and greet visitors with a "heartfelt smile".
- "Meticulously designed curriculums" allow pupils to consolidate knowledge effectively, with teachers who "skilfully anticipate pupils’ misconceptions" and rectify errors swiftly.
- Staff provide "highly effective support" for pupils who find reading difficult, helping them to read with "accuracy and understanding".
- An "extraordinary programme of activities" supports personal development, including well-delivered citizenship and PSHE curricula that teach emotional well-being and cultural awareness.
- Governors provide a "fitting balance of support and challenge," while staff are "highly motivated" and benefit from an "impressive programme of training".
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.8 |
| 2024/25 | 50.2 |
| 2025/26 | 54.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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