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Our Lady's Catholic High School
St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3SQ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.3 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
902
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 29% of schools nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above. However, only 29% of students enter the EBacc, which may indicate a more limited focus on a broad curriculum. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be positive, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.0 | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Top 49% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Top 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.1%
White Other8.4%
Asian Indian6.1%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Black African1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Other0.7%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.78155, -2.72560 · PR2 3SQ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119779
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.olchs.lancs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady's Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady's Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2022.
Is Our Lady's Catholic High School a good school?
Our Lady's Catholic High School scores 61.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Our Lady's Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Our Lady's Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.0. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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