Carr Hill High School, based in Preston, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led 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 841 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 25.3% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Royal Avenue, Preston, PR4 2ST |
| Website: | www.carrhillschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01772682008 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Layzell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 150966 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 899 |
| Number of Pupils: | 841 |
| Number of Boys: | 437 |
| Number of Girls: | 404 |
| White British | 87.90% | 739 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 52 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | 553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkham and Wesham Primary School Nelson Street , Kirkham PR4 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Victoria Road , Kirkham PR4 2BT | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham Victoria Road , Kirkham PR4 2BT | 4out of 4 | 1,243 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 | 1,772 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 | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Hill High School Royal Avenue , Kirkham PR4 2ST | - not rated | 6 yd | Community school | 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 | 807 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 | 1,631 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.