Carr Hill High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Royal Avenue, PR4 2ST |
| School Website | www.carrhillschool.com |
| Telephone | 1772682008 |
| URN | 119744 |
School Census
| Total | 899 |
| Girls/Boys | 438/461 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.7%/51.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 220 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/03/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/03/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 05/10/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 13/12/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/10/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 13/12/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12 March 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 18 May 2023 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 05 October 2021 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 13 December 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 10 October 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 December 2011 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 11 November 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 25 March 2009 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 September 2008 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 15 November 2005 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 02 October 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 26.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.63 |
| Progress 8 | -0.35 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | 32% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | -0.43 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.62 |
| Progress 8 | -0.48 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 319 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 117 |
| Total Offers Made | 213 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 352 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 139 |
| Total Offers Made | 221 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 325 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 324 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 133 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 146 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 135 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 378 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 150 |
| Total Offers Made | 215 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 283 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 195 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 346 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 85 |
| Total Offers Made | 226 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 292 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 44 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 33% |
| no | 67% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 39% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 60% |
| no | 40% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Lane, , PR4 2SL
Kirkham Pear Tree School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: 29 Station Road, , PR4 2HA