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Preston Muslim Girls High School
Deepdale Mill Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5BY, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.7 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
608
Capacity
540
Ages
11–16
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
113%
Faith
Muslim
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 13% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 73% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. The high EBacc entry rate of 89% reflects a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum. Overall, parents can expect a supportive learning environment with a proven track record of success.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 56.2 | Top 13% 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%. | 73% | Top 30% 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%. | 58% | Top 22% 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%. | 89% | Top 15% 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%. | 45% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian57.1%
Asian Pakistani27.5%
Other5.9%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
White Other0.2%
Location
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53.76699, -2.68642 · PR1 5BY
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN136801
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.pmghs.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Preston Muslim Girls High School rated by Ofsted?
Preston Muslim Girls High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2016.
Is Preston Muslim Girls High School a good school?
Preston Muslim Girls High School scores 88.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Preston Muslim Girls High School in GCSEs?
Preston Muslim Girls High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.2. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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