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Carr Hill High School

Preston, United Kingdom
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About Carr Hill High School

Carr Hill High School is a large 11-16 school serving the Kirkham area. Our students come from a wide variety of primary schools into Year 7 and we are a very popular choice for families both local and slightly further afield. We hope you find a rich source of information here about our thriving school community.

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Key Facts

Students 900
Head/Principal Ben Layzell

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.7
Teaching Quality 4.3
Communication 4.3
Student Wellbeing 4.7
Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
49.5
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Reviews 4

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Emily W
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Excellent School with a Strong Sense of Community"

My son is thriving at Carr Hill High School. The facilities are excellent and the teachers are supportive. I love the emphasis on Commitment, Aspiration, Resilience and Respect - it's clear that these values are lived out every day.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
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James B
Parent Jul 1, 2022
5.0

"Excellent Guidance and Support"

The school's guidance and support for students in Year 11 has been outstanding. My son's teachers have been incredibly supportive and have helped him to achieve his full potential in his GCSEs.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5
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Sophie H
Parent Jan 1, 2022
4.0

"Good Start to High School"

Carr Hill High School has been a great choice for my daughter's transition to secondary school. The teachers are enthusiastic and the facilities are modern. However, I do feel that there could be more opportunities for parental involvement.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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David T
Parent Jun 1, 2021
5.0

"Exceptional Education"

My daughter attended Carr Hill High School and achieved outstanding GCSE results. The school's commitment to excellence is evident in all aspects of its work, from the teaching to the extracurricular activities.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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