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Corpus Christi Catholic High School

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

personMr John Hankin

location_onPreston, PR2 8QY

language Visit Website phone 1772716912

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2025

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Students

791

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Attainment 8

50.2

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GCSE Rank

#19 in Lancashire

#911 of 3,216 nationally

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Corpus Christi Catholic High School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Preston, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Highly competitive: 1.6× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Corpus Christi Catholic High School is a voluntary aided school in Preston, Lancashire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 807 pupils on roll, of whom 30% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2, placing the school #19 in Lancashire and #911 of 3,216 nationally. 50.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.6× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.6 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)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

50.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.8%

Entering EBacc28.20%

EBacc APS4.24

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34.00%

EBacc APS4.22

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.60

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.54

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.16

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.04

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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.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)70%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)67%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 July 2025

Inspection Report

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	807	51	6.3%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	811	88	10.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	805	134	16.6%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	804	96	11.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	808	77	9.5%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	792	111	14.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	791	119	15.0%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	791	73	9.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	741	63	8.5%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	745	127	17.0%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	751	117	15.6%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	718	132	18.4%	3.6%	6
2020/21 (Spring term)	710	28	3.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	698	101	14.5%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	639	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	639	107	16.7%	3.2%	4
2019/20 (Autumn term)	627	106	16.9%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	588	77	13.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	595	110	18.5%	3.8%	5
2018/19 (Autumn term)	599	69	11.5%	3.8%	5
2017/18 (Summer term)	577	81	14.0%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	579	54	9.3%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	587	30	5.1%	3.7%	5
2016/17 (Summer term)	636	80	12.6%	3.0%	5
2016/17 (Spring term)	641	97	15.1%	3.3%	4
2016/17 (Autumn term)	650	48	7.4%	3.1%	1

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

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)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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