Broughton High School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JJOpen in maps

Broughton High School is a secondary school in Preston for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 1st of 22 secondary schools in Preston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 September 2022, report published 30 October 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 27 September 2022

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. Pupils are kind and care about others. They know about and value each other's differences. Pupils make friends easily here. Staff resolve any bullying incidents quickly and effectively. Clear and high ambitions are set for pupils, grounded in the school's motto 'achieving together.' These ambitions are fully realised. Pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally. All pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve extremely well. Pupils enjoy each other's company at social times. They smile and laugh a lot. Pupils are fully focused on learning in class. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, benefit immensely from the vast extent and high quality of the extra-curricular experiences that leaders provide for them. There is something for everyone to join in and enjoy. The impressive selection of activities includes an international film club, and chess club as well as a spectacular range of sporting and music opportunities.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

182 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score59.3

59.3, 13.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths75.8%

75.8%, 30.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths89%

89%, 24.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc50.5%

50.5%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.47

5.47, 1.38 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

932 pupils on roll, with places for 900

Eligible for free school meals10.9%

10.9%, 15.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.2%

5.2%, 16.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.5%

10.5%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Broughton High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Fulwood Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.4
Corpus Christi Catholic High School2 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 50.2
Our Lady's Catholic High School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.0
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 55.4
Ashton Community Science College3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.6

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr David Botes
Phone
01772863849
Website
broughtonhigh.co.uk
Address
Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JJ
Local authority
Lancashire
URN
119759

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.