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Our Lady's Catholic High School
- Secondary
- Preston PR2 3SQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well overall, including those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and show positive attitudes to learning; learning is rarely disrupted.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers stay current with educational practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Some subjects at key stage 3 need improved assessment approaches for better pupil understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school offers various ways for parents to be involved, such as Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Leaders work with external agencies to support pupils and families.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act quickly and effectively to address bullying incidents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improvements in the reading curriculum and support for staff well-being are noted.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders ensure a strong safeguarding culture and effective pupil support.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff help pupils develop a strong understanding of how to keep healthy and safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and activities available, including cross-curricular trips.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils manage academic and extracurricular commitments well.
Outdoor Facilities: The school offers sustainable gardening club among other outdoor activities.
Career Counselling Services: Age-appropriate careers education, information, advice, and guidance provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well equipped to make informed choices about their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs of pupils with SEND are identified quickly and effectively.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a broad range of subjects.
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About Us
Our Lady's Catholic High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 895 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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After a protracted dialogue process within the Diocese of Lancaster, which saw the reduction of the five Catholic secondary schools from five to three due to declining enrollment, Our Lady's Catholic High School was established in 1988.
St. Edmund Campion in Lea and St. Cuthbert Mayne, which already had a building on the current location of Our Lady's in Fulwood, were the two schools that merged to establish Our Lady's.
The parishes and the ten primary schools that make up our family are very important in defining who we are as a school, and they have made sure that there has been a clear continuation from the two previous high schools.
His first head teacher, Mr. Terence Manbre, who oversaw the school for 18 years until his retirement in 1977, opened it in 1959 as Blessed Edmund Campion (the name was changed to "Saint" in 1970).
The first Catholic priest to be executed as a result of Elizabeth I's policies was St. Cuthbert Mayne. He was born in Youlston, Devon, around 1544.
In 1970, Pope Paul VI canonised him as well.
The Blessed Cuthbert Mayne School, which was renamed Saint in 1970, was established in 1963 under the leadership of Mr. Joseph Connolly, the school's first headmaster. Mr. Connolly holds the distinction of being the only headteacher to oversee the institution for its 25 years.
When he retired and closed the school in 1988, Mr. Peter Winders, the newly appointed Head Teacher of the combined school of Our Lady's, received both a KSG and an OBE for his contributions to education.
Due to the high enrollment during the first two years of Our Lady's, both school locations had to be used.
Mr. Winders served as the school's leader until he retired in 1994, at which point Mr. Anthony Greenall took over as the second head teacher.
Even though a history with a larger scope than this one might detail many interesting aspects of Our Lady's since its beginning, the following significant events deserve mention:
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Both OFSTED and the Diocese of Lancaster inspected the school in 2012, and both agencies gave it a "Outstanding" rating across the board.
The school received the designation of National Teaching School in 2014 and is now the lead institution of The Catholic Teaching Alliance (CTA), a grouping of more than 50 Catholic institutions, the majority of which are located in the Lancaster Diocese and which prepare the next generation of Catholic educators.
Serving the Catholic communities of our family of parishes in Preston's north and west requires Our Lady's to be watchful and committed to its ongoing mission.
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St. Edmund Campion in Lea and St. Cuthbert Mayne, which already had a building on the current location of Our Lady's in Fulwood, were the two schools that merged to establish Our Lady's.
The parishes and the ten primary schools that make up our family are very important in defining who we are as a school, and they have made sure that there has been a clear continuation from the two previous high schools.
His first head teacher, Mr. Terence Manbre, who oversaw the school for 18 years until his retirement in 1977, opened it in 1959 as Blessed Edmund Campion (the name was changed to "Saint" in 1970).
The first Catholic priest to be executed as a result of Elizabeth I's policies was St. Cuthbert Mayne. He was born in Youlston, Devon, around 1544.
In 1970, Pope Paul VI canonised him as well.
The Blessed Cuthbert Mayne School, which was renamed Saint in 1970, was established in 1963 under the leadership of Mr. Joseph Connolly, the school's first headmaster. Mr. Connolly holds the distinction of being the only headteacher to oversee the institution for its 25 years.
When he retired and closed the school in 1988, Mr. Peter Winders, the newly appointed Head Teacher of the combined school of Our Lady's, received both a KSG and an OBE for his contributions to education.
Due to the high enrollment during the first two years of Our Lady's, both school locations had to be used.
Mr. Winders served as the school's leader until he retired in 1994, at which point Mr. Anthony Greenall took over as the second head teacher.
Even though a history with a larger scope than this one might detail many interesting aspects of Our Lady's since its beginning, the following significant events deserve mention:
-.
Both OFSTED and the Diocese of Lancaster inspected the school in 2012, and both agencies gave it a "Outstanding" rating across the board.
The school received the designation of National Teaching School in 2014 and is now the lead institution of The Catholic Teaching Alliance (CTA), a grouping of more than 50 Catholic institutions, the majority of which are located in the Lancaster Diocese and which prepare the next generation of Catholic educators.
Serving the Catholic communities of our family of parishes in Preston's north and west requires Our Lady's to be watchful and committed to its ongoing mission.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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A
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 34% | 62% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 57% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 3 | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 6 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 6 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.65 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 11 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 7 | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 5 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 68% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Our Lady's Catholic High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
