Broughton High School
About Broughton High School
Broughton High School is a state secondary in Preston that is clearly in high demand among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 860 applications for just 177 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.86. Of those applications, 271 were first-preference choices, and 167 of those first-preference families were offered a place. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation, and the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 awarded it an Outstanding rating across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. It had also been rated Outstanding in its previous inspection back in 2012, so this is a school with a sustained track record. With 926 pupils on roll against a capacity of 900, the school is running slightly over capacity, which fits with its popularity.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2022Source: Ofsted, 30 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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