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Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8RA, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.1 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
837
Capacity
885
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 55.4, placing it in the top 14% nationally. A notable 81% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 56% reach grade 5 or higher. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 73% recommending the school, reflecting a generally positive community sentiment.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality 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. | 55.4 | Top 14% 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%. | 81% | Top 14% 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%. | 56% | Top 24% 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%. | 49% | Top 23% 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%. | 37% | Top 23% UK |
Parent View (163 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School has high expectations
86%
My child feels safe
84%
My child makes good progress
83%
My child is happy
82%
Behaviour is good
82%
School supports development
76%
School keeps me informed
75%
Progress is communicated
74%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.2%
Asian Indian8.6%
Mixed W+Asian5.5%
Asian Other5.5%
White Other4.4%
Asian Pakistani3.7%
Black African2.4%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.78276, -2.70400 · PR2 8RA
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119814
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.archbishoptemple.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Archbishop Temple Church of England High School rated by Ofsted?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Archbishop Temple Church of England High School a good school?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School scores 72.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 Archbishop Temple Church of England High School?
Based on 163 Ofsted Parent View responses, Archbishop Temple Church of England High School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Archbishop Temple Church of England High School in GCSEs?
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.4. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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