For some there will inevitably be disappointment as they miss out on getting their first choice secondary and will instead have to settle for their second or even third pick.
Last year, an overwhelming majority of pupils in Lancashire went to their preference school, with figures for secondary school admissions, released by Lancashire County Council, showing that 86.27 per cent of pupils got their top pick. And this year, around nine in ten of Lancashire pupils got into their first choice school.
But for those not so lucky, Ofsted may well be one of the first places they turn to for information about their new school.
Here’s a rundown of the latest inspection reports published by the education watchdog for secondaries across the Preston area, including a summary of its findings and the school’s all important rating.
9. Christ the King Catholic High
Christ the King Catholic High was inspected on 28 and 29 September 2022 and 'requires improvement'. The report reads: 'different pupils have very different experiences at Christ The King High School. This is because leaders’ systems for managing unkind behaviour, such as bullying and name-calling, are not as effective as they should be.' Photo: Google Maps
10. Our Lady's Catholic High School
The inspection of Our Lady's Catholic High School gave the school a 'good' rating. The inspection took place on 28 and 29 September 2022 and part of the report reads: 'leaders and governors have high ambitions for all pupils at Our Lady’s Catholic High School. They expect all pupils to succeed.' Photo: Google maps
11. Moor Park High School
Moorbrook School was inspected on 23–24 May 2018 and received a 'Good' rating. Comments in the report said: 'This is a good school. School leaders and governors are highly ambitious.' Photo: Neil Cross
12. Penwortham Girls High School
Penwortham Girls' High School inspection on 11–12 November 2014 found the school to be 'Outstanding'. The report read: 'Achievement is outstanding. The progress of students in English, mathematics and science and a wide range of other subjects has improved rapidly and is outstanding.' Photo: Neil Cross