Christ The King Catholic High School
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Capacity
416
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Demand
About Christ The King Catholic High School
Christ The King Catholic High School in Preston posts a Progress 8 score of -0.05, which is slightly above the Lancashire local authority average of -0.11 for secondary schools. That puts it in the 'Average' banding nationally, meaning pupils here make about as much progress as similar students across England. In the local rankings among 90 same-type schools, it sits at 32nd place, and within Preston itself it ranks 6th out of 11 secondaries. The school's Attainment 8 score of 37.9 reflects the average grade achieved across eight GCSE subjects, while 49.4% of pupils secured a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The EBacc average point score of 3.16 is modest, and only 16.5% of students entered the full EBacc suite of subjects. Compared with the top-performing local schools like Preston Muslim Girls High School (Progress 8 of 1.06) or Eden Boys' School (0.84), Christ The King is clearly not in the same league academically, but it does outperform the typical Lancashire state secondary on the headline progress measure.
The school's most recent Ofsted inspection rated it 'Inadequate', which is a significant concern for any family considering it. On the academic side, the Progress 8 breakdown shows some variation: maths progress is positive at +0.23, English is essentially flat at +0.05, but open subjects and EBacc subjects are slightly negative at -0.18 and -0.16 respectively. The EBacc achievement rate is low, with only 7.6% of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in English and maths alongside the EBacc combination. The school serves 416 pupils aged 11 to 16, so it is relatively small, and it has a Roman Catholic religious character. The headteacher is Catherine Jones. While the progress measure is close to the LA average, the Ofsted rating and low EBacc entry rate suggest that academic breadth and overall school quality are areas where the school is struggling.
Christ The King offers a decent range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, science labs, theatre, chapel, and a sixth form centre, though it only goes up to Year 11. Sports on offer include football, netball, tennis, swimming, rounders, and athletics, and there is a good selection of clubs such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, debate, drama, chess, gardening, newspaper, choir, science club, book club, and eco club. For families who prioritise a Catholic ethos and a smaller school community, this could be a reasonable fit, but the 'Inadequate' Ofsted rating is a major red flag that will likely affect admissions and parental confidence. The school is oversubscribed? The data does not indicate that, but given its rating, it may not be a first-choice option for many local families. The nearest outstanding school is Eden Boys' School, Preston, just 1 km away, which offers a stark contrast in performance.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lawrence Avenue, Preston, Preston, PR1 4PR |
| Headteacher | Catherine Jones |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 416 |
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.05)
1637th of 3,141
Nationally
179th of 445
In North West
6th of 11
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2348%
of GCSE leavers move to sixth form college (cohort: 66 pupils).
- Sixth form college48%
- FE college26%
- Not sustained14%
- Employment9%
- Apprenticeship2%
85% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:00
Source: ctk.lancs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Attendance & Behaviour
2022/2375% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christ The King Catholic High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
Lawrence Avenue, Preston
Preston, PR1 4PR
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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