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St Cecilia's RC High School
Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2XA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.8 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
570
Capacity
485
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 89%, this school demonstrates a supportive community environment. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.2 places it in the top 48% nationally, although only 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 23%, the school is performing well overall, making it a solid choice for parents seeking a nurturing educational setting.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 46.2 | Top 48% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
Parent View (87 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Behaviour is good
93%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
My child is happy
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
82%
Good range of subjects
79%
School supports development
76%
School keeps me informed
70%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
White Other8.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.82485, -2.60513 · PR3 2XA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119800
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-cecilias.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Cecilia's RC High School rated by Ofsted?
St Cecilia's RC High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is St Cecilia's RC High School a good school?
St Cecilia's RC High School scores 66.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Cecilia's RC High School?
Based on 87 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Cecilia's RC High School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Cecilia's RC High School in GCSEs?
St Cecilia's RC High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.2. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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