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All Hallows Catholic High School

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personMrs Alison Cooper

location_onPreston, PR1 0LN

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

910

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Attainment 8

55.6

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Lancashire

#428 of 3,216 nationally

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All Hallows Catholic High School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Preston, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

All Hallows Catholic High School is a voluntary aided school in Preston, Lancashire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 910 pupils on roll, of whom 10% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.6, placing the school #9 in Lancashire and #428 of 3,216 nationally. 57.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 30.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. 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 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

55.6

Grade 5+ E&M

57.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)30.7%

Entering EBacc24.70%

EBacc APS4.74

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.7

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24.90%

EBacc APS4.87

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.44

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS5.08

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.76

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.96

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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

93%

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

Apprenticeships8%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships10%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 February 2023

Inspection Report

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19 June 2013

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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25 September 2007

Inspection Report

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18 April 2005

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-02-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-06-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-09-25

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

3.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(21 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 910 pupils. During this period, there were 33 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	910	33	3.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	912	10	1.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	912	12	1.3%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	912	10	1.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	911	13	1.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	905	14	1.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	910	27	3.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	904	26	2.9%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	893	19	2.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	893	13	1.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	895	19	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	900	10	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	902	3	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	903	22	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	900	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	900	8	0.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	905	15	1.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	901	12	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	902	19	2.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	903	13	1.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	893	5	0.6%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	893	6	0.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	897	8	0.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	893	5	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	892	13	1.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	892	5	0.6%	3.1%	1

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

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 17 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 11 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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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.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

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

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree49%

agree37%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree30%

agree32%

disagree26%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree23%

agree22%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable30%

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

yes14%

no86%

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

strongly agree27%

agree14%

disagree32%

strongly disagree27%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree35%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree37%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree44%

disagree15%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree49%

agree41%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree48%

agree42%

disagree5%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree36%

agree36%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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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

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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