SchoolScoresArchbishop Temple CofE High School
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8RA
01772 717782 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Preston (Lancashire) comparisons use the 3 of its 23 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 20 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Preston (Lancashire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 0% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 14% | 85% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 0% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 14% | 86% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 0% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 7% | 77% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lancashire. Higher than 0% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 9% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 1% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 14% | 73% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 1% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 14%said yes | 85% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 2%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Preston (Lancashire) figures pool parents at the Preston (Lancashire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
155 pupils in this year group.
56% — 13 points above the Lancashire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% | 44% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 55.4 | 45.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
158 pupils in this year group.
99% — 9 points above the Lancashire average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 99% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 4% | 12% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 65% | 20% | 13% |
| Further education college | 19% | 48% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 6% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 99% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 205 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 98 |
| Of those, offered a place | 98 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 551 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 26.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 18% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 13.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.7% | 12.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 78% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 8.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 22 state secondary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 80% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7% | 22.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0% | 8.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.48% | 0.53% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 22 state secondary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 89% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.2 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 22 state secondary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 91% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 22 state secondary schools in Preston (Lancashire). Higher than 38% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 12.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Corpus Christi Catholic High School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fulwood Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Abrar Academy 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 17% A*/A at A level
- Our Lady's Catholic High School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Moor Park High School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Preston Muslim Girls High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eden Boys' School, Preston 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lancaster University School of Mathematics 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B+ average A level grade
- Broughton High School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 76% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ashton Community Science College 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Archbishop Temple CofE High School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Archbishop Temple CofE High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 11 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Archbishop Temple CofE High School?
14% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Archbishop Temple CofE High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Archbishop Temple CofE High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 98 families put Archbishop Temple CofE High School as their first choice for 205 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 98 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119814.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.