Broughton High School
Secondary · Community school · Ages 11–16 · Preston, Lancashire
Broughton High School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire for ages 11–16 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 27 September 2022.
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Key facts
- Address
- Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JJ
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 932 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 10.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 27 September 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils at this school are provided with an exceptional education.”
- “Pupils told inspectors that they love coming to Broughton High School.”
- “They described it as being part of a happy and safe family.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 31 October 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 76% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 59.3 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 234 first-preference applications, 168 offers in total, 159 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lancashire.
- Fulwood Academy 1.4 mi Good
- Corpus Christi Catholic High School 1.7 mi Not judged
- Our Lady's Catholic High School 1.8 mi Good
- Archbishop Temple Church of England High School 1.9 mi Not judged
- Ashton Community Science College 2.7 mi School remains Good
- Moor Park High School 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Preston Muslim Girls High School 3.2 mi School remains Outstanding
- Eden Boys' School, Preston 3.7 mi School remains Outstanding