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Carr Hill High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Andrew Waller

location_onPreston, PR4 2ST

language Visit Website phone 1772682008

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2021

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Students

899

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Progress 8

-0.35

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GCSE Rank

#49 in Lancashire

#2,449 of 4,676 nationally

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Carr Hill High School is a Community school secondary school in Preston, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Pupils make below-average progress (Progress 8: -0.35).

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School Summary

Carr Hill High School is a community school in Preston, Lancashire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 899 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6, placing the school #49 in Lancashire and #2,449 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was -0.35 — below-average pupil progress.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2021. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 17.4%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were 7 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26.30%

EBacc APS3.63

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.81

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS3.62

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS3.86

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.66

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)68%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment12%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

31 August 2024

Inspection Report

12 March 2024

Inspection Report

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18 May 2023

Inspection Report

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05 October 2021

Inspection Report

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13 December 2017

Inspection Report

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10 October 2012

Inspection Report

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07 December 2011

Inspection Report

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11 November 2009

Inspection Report

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25 March 2009

Inspection Report

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17 September 2008

Inspection Report

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15 November 2005

Inspection Report

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02 October 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2021-10-05

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-12-13

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-10-10

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 874 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	874	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	888	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	909	176	19.4%	8.2%	7
2022/23 (Summer term)	892	148	16.6%	6.6%	4
2022/23 (Spring term)	899	84	9.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	902	82	9.1%	5.9%	5
2021/22 (Summer term)	898	54	6.0%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	903	53	5.9%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	901	60	6.7%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	958	77	8.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	966	25	2.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	962	143	14.9%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,015	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,015	27	2.7%	3.2%	3
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,022	30	2.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,035	27	2.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,042	31	3.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,059	72	6.8%	3.8%	6
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,120	24	2.1%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,143	33	2.9%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,155	79	6.8%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,186	52	4.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,197	54	4.5%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,200	48	4.0%	3.1%	3

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

63.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

71.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree33%

disagree13%

strongly disagree19%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree27%

agree39%

disagree16%

strongly disagree13%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree19%

disagree14%

strongly disagree17%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes33%

no67%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree39%

agree13%

disagree9%

strongly disagree39%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree37%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree40%

disagree14%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree46%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree41%

disagree9%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree31%

disagree13%

strongly disagree13%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes60%

no40%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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