Hutton Church of England Grammar School
Preston, PR4 5SN · Lancashire · secondary school
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26th 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 the 756 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 18 | 35% | 0.63 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.8 · 73 | 30% | 2.19 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.13 · 59 | 25% | 1.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.5 · 72 | 10% | 0.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hutton Church of England Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Science Cafes, the Christian Union, and the Choir. They participate in Cross Country and go on theatre trips, zoo visits, and fieldwork.
Getting in
The published school roll is 807 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,008. 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
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the school integrate the Christian Union and Science Cafes into the daily timetable?
What Ofsted said about Hutton Church of England Grammar School
Overview
Hutton Church of England Grammar School provides an education that meets expected standards, with personal development rated at a strong standard. The report describes a school where pupils are "proud and happy," benefiting from a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" underpinned by a Christian ethos. Leaders are praised for being "self-aware and honest" about the school's strengths and areas for development.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated at a "strong standard," featuring a "broad and interconnected" programme rooted in Christian values that prepares pupils for life in modern Britain.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils receive "highly responsive pastoral support" and achieve well due to effective adaptations.
- The sixth form is described as a "close-knit environment" where students thrive in a culture of "high aspiration" and personalised learning.
- Staff benefit from an "empathetic approach" by leaders, including support to manage workload and extensive professional learning opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop assessment systems to ensure teachers check pupils' understanding and address misconceptions "consistently well across subjects and year groups."
- Leaders should continue to embed work to ensure gaps in foundational knowledge are addressed "consistently well across the school."
- Leaders should ensure teaching embeds pupils' knowledge and skills across the curriculum so they "achieve consistently well."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.4 |
| 2024/25 | 50.1 |
| 2025/26 | 50.5 |
| 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 application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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