Is Hutton Church of England Grammar School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 21st of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hutton Church of England Grammar School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Hutton Church of England Grammar School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.5 (England: 46.2). 54.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Hutton Church of England Grammar School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Hutton Church of England Grammar School starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Hutton Church of England Grammar School

Liverpool Road, Hutton, Preston, PR4 5SN

Local ranking21st of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1008

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 50.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 54.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 79.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 146

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 86.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Higher education: 53.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 20.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

32.4

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 16.9% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 138

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 823
Boys: 756 (94%)
Girls: 51 (6%)
Capacity: 1008 (80% full)
SEND: 9.1%
FSM Eligible: 14.2%
EAL: 9.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 7.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 56.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,933/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.7%
Asian Indian: 6.4%
Asian Other: 4.6%
Asian Pakistani: 4.1%
White Other: 2.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.8%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
Black African: 1.3%

71.7%

White British

6.4%

Asian Indian

4.6%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01772613112

head@huttongrammar.org

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Liverpool Road

Preston, North West

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Administrative

URN: 119794
UKPRN: 10003216
Establishment No.: 4685

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