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Carr Hill High School
Royal Avenue, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2ST, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.9 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
841
Capacity
899
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.5, the school ranks in the top 63% of schools across the UK, indicating a solid performance overall. However, only 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a concern for parents seeking strong foundational skills. The recent Ofsted report rated the school as "Requires Improvement," suggesting there are areas that need attention, but the school is working towards enhancing its educational offerings.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 43.5 | Bottom 37% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 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%. | 40% | Bottom 40% 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 25% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
White Other6.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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53.77948, -2.86743 · PR4 2ST
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150966
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.carrhillschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Carr Hill High School rated by Ofsted?
Carr Hill High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Carr Hill High School a good school?
Carr Hill High School scores 6.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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 Carr Hill High School in GCSEs?
Carr Hill High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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