St Cecilia's RC High School is a secondary school in Preston, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Cecilia's RC High School currently has around 570 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 29.6% 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 10.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (72%) , including 3% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Chapel Hill, Preston, PR3 2XA |
| Website: | http://www.st-cecilias.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01772783074 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Hall |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 119800 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 485 |
| Number of Pupils: | 570 |
| Number of Boys: | 284 |
| Number of Girls: | 286 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.30% | 475 |
| Other White | 8.40% | 48 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 7 |
| African | 0.90% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longridge Church of England Primary School Berry Lane , Longridge PR3 3JA | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School St Wilfrid's Terrace , Longridge PR3 3WQ | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnacre Road Primary School Barnacre Road , PR3 2PD | 1out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnacre Road Primary School Barnacre Road , Longridge PR3 2PD | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge Preston Road , Alston PR3 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia's RC High School Chapel Hill , Longridge PR3 2XA | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longridge High School Preston Road , Longridge PR3 3AR | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longridge High School Preston Road , Longridge PR3 3AR | 2out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville Residential Special School Ribchester Road , Longridge PR3 3XB | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hillside Specialist School and College Ribchester Road , Longridge PR3 3XB | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Autistic Centre Ribchester Road , Hothersall PR3 3XB | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alston Hall College Alston Lane , Longridge PR3 3BP | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook View School Ward Green Lane , Ribchester PR3 3YB | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.