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Christ The King Catholic High School
Lawrence Avenue, Frenchwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4PR, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.4 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
416
Capacity
420
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
Parents should be aware that the school received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in September 2022, indicating significant areas for improvement. With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.9 and only 43% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, academic performance is below the national average. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 2% of schools, which may raise concerns about the overall educational environment.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 35.9 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.4%
White Other21.6%
Asian Pakistani8.7%
Asian Indian8.4%
Black African6.5%
Asian Other2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.75063, -2.68793 · PR1 4PR
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150615
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ctk.lancs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Christ The King Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Christ The King Catholic High School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2022.
Is Christ The King Catholic High School a good school?
Christ The King Catholic High School scores 2.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Christ The King Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Christ The King Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.9. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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