Is Christ The King Catholic High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 78th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Christ The King Catholic High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Christ The King Catholic High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41 (England: 46.2). 37.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Christ The King Catholic High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Christ The King Catholic High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. 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 2027 (or the next working day).

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Christ The King Catholic High School

Lawrence Avenue, Frenchwood, Preston, PR1 4PR

Local ranking78th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

420

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Continues from Christ The King Catholic High School (URN 119781) since 31 December 2023. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

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

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 41.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 37.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 52.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 82

Destinations

After GCSE 2023-24

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 77.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 12.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 416
Boys: 213 (48%)
Girls: 233 (52%)
Capacity: 420 (106% full)
SEND: 19.0%
FSM Eligible: 46.4%
EAL: 35.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.6%
SEN Support: 16.4%
Budget per Pupil: £9,740/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 9.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 28.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 39.7%
White Other: 21.8%
Asian Pakistani: 8.7%
Asian Indian: 8.5%
Black African: 6.5%
Asian Other: 2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.2%

39.7%

White British

21.8%

White Other

8.7%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01772252072

reception@ctk.lancs.sch.uk

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Lawrence Avenue

Preston, North West

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Administrative

URN: 150615
UKPRN: 10094346
Establishment No.: 4035
Trust: MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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