St Cecilia's RC High School is a secondary voluntary-aided school in Preston, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-aided school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St Cecilia's RC High School has a Progress 8 score of +0.12 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 45.5, 62% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 3.2%, 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.6%.
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St Cecilia's RC High School has a Progress 8 score of +0.12, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 45.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
62% of students at St Cecilia's RC High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
St Cecilia's RC High School has an overall absence rate of 10.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at St Cecilia's RC High School is 3.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
St Cecilia's RC High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Cecilia's RC High School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Cecilia's RC High School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
49/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
17/mo
35% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.9
Bus Stops
7
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 6 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Parent View
Would Recommend
87%
Child is Happy
46%
Child Feels Safe
56%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.