Christ The King Catholic High School
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About Christ The King Catholic High School
Christ The King Catholic High School is a state-funded Roman Catholic secondary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 11 to 16. The school has 416 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has rated Christ The King Catholic High School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Jones, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.05 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 37.9. Additionally, ranked 1637th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 11 in Preston.
On-site facilities at Christ The King Catholic High School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sixth Form Centre, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Science Labs, Theatre, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Swimming, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including DofE, Debate, Drama, Chess and 6 more.
For families exploring secondary schools in Preston, Christ The King Catholic High School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christ The King Catholic High School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
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School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
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Contact Information
Lawrence Avenue, Preston
Preston, PR1 4PR
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