Corpus Christi Catholic High School
101%
Capacity
807
Pupils
5.8x
Demand
About Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Corpus Christi Catholic High School sits within the Lancashire local authority, a Roman Catholic secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16. In Preston, it ranks third out of 11 schools of the same type, placing it comfortably in the top tier locally. The top-performing peers in the area are Preston Muslim Girls High School, Eden Boys' School, Preston, and Holy Cross Catholic High School, all of which post strong Progress 8 scores. Corpus Christi itself holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, a grade it achieved in its most recent inspection in 2025, having previously been rated Good in 2019. The school is oversubscribed by a significant margin: for 155 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 905 applications, with 291 listing it as a first preference. That kind of demand speaks to its reputation among local families.
Academically, Corpus Christi delivers results that are well above average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.67 is notably higher than the Lancashire average of -0.11, and the school ranks 32nd out of 445 secondaries in the North West region. In the 2023/24 exam results, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.8, with 69.9 per cent securing a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc average point score sits at 4.22, and 34 per cent of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects. The school's Progress 8 banding is classified as well above average nationally, with particularly strong progress in maths (0.7) and open subjects (0.83). Ofsted rated the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management all as Outstanding in the 2025 inspection.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, tennis courts, a theatre, and a chapel, alongside science labs and art studios. Sports on offer include football, rugby, hockey, and dance, while clubs range from chess and coding to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and gardening. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support, among others. Parent View responses from 2024/25 were overwhelmingly positive: 99 per cent of respondents would recommend the school, and 98 per cent agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. With no sixth form, this is a school for families focused on the secondary years, and given its oversubscription, early application is essential.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Vincent's Road, Preston, Preston, PR2 8QY |
| Headteacher | John Hankin |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 807 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.6% |
| School Capacity | 807 / 800 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.67)
312th of 3,141
Nationally
32nd of 445
In North West
3rd of 11
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
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
2022/231%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 129 pupils).
- Sixth form college42%
- FE college28%
- Not sustained15%
- Employment9%
- Apprenticeship5%
- School sixth form (stay)1%
84% 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.
Ofsted Parent View
95 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed155
905
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
291 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 14:30
Source: ccc.lancs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British42.9%
- Asian29.3%
- Mixed13.1%
- White (other)5.6%
- Black0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
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.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
14
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
9
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 Corpus Christi Catholic High School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
St Vincent's Road, Preston
Preston, PR2 8QY
Journey to School
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