All Hallows Catholic High School
Crabtree Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0LNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
All Hallows Catholic High School is a secondary school in Preston for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 3rd of 22 secondary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 February 2023, report published 28 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 February 2023
At All Hallows Catholic High School, pupils are the strongest advocates of their happy and successful community. They are confident, respectful and eager to learn. The curriculum reflects the high aspirations that leaders have for all pupils to grow and develop as young people. It is thoughtfully designed to match pupils' interests and needs. Pupils are exceptionally well prepared for their future. They thrive in their learning and they achieve very highly. Pupils said that their school was a place of safety, where they are accepted, and they can be themselves. Pupils share the high expectations that staff have of them and are active in upholding the school ethos. Pupils are extremely well behaved and supportive of each other. Leaders deal effectively with any bullying should it occur. There is a strong culture of tolerance and inclusion. Pupils' learning is enriched by a wide range of extra-curricular experiences that extend beyond the academic curriculum. For example, pupils take part in regular retreats where they complete team-building activities. This provides them with the opportunity to reflect spiritually and explore themes of morality, such as service to others and society.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
186 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
911 pupils on roll, with places for 890
Schools near All Hallows Catholic High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Priory Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.2 |
| Penwortham Girls' High School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 52.9 |
| Hutton Church of England Grammar School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 50.1 |
| Ashton Community Science College | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.6 |
| Christ The King Catholic High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 35.9 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Cooper
- Phone
- 01772746121
- Address
- Crabtree Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0LN
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119802
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.