Located in Preston, Carr Hill High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Carr Hill High School currently has around 888 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 24.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.6%.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 19% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Royal Avenue, Preston, PR4 2ST |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Waller |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 119744 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1250 |
| Number of Pupils: | 888 |
| Number of Boys: | 464 |
| Number of Girls: | 424 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.6% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School School Lane , Kirkham PR4 2SL | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Nelson Street , Kirkham PR4 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Victoria Road , Kirkham PR4 2BT | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Victoria Road , Kirkham PR4 2BT | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham Garstang Road North , Medlar-with-Wesham PR4 3HA | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Hill High School Royal Avenue , Kirkham PR4 2ST | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Hill High School Royal Avenue , Kirkham PR4 2ST | 2out of 4 | 6 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkham Pear Tree School 29 Station Road , Kirkham PR4 2HA | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkham Grammar School Ribby Road , Kirkham PR4 2BH | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton School Kirkham Road , Freckleton PR4 1HX | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.