With Ofsted no longer issuing single-word ratings, The Telegraph has introduced a new ranking system for secondary schools, based on ten separate measures and a maximum possible score of 40.
The table has been created using 2023/24 academic year data, with schools scored across the following criteria:
- English Baccalaureate scores (5 points)
- Attainment 8 scores (5 points)
- Progress 8 score (5 points)
- Disadvantaged pupils score (4 points)
- Comparison with local authority (4 points)
- Pupil destinations (5 points)
- Subject entry options (3 points)
- Oversubscription rates (3 points)
- Class size (3 points)
- Truancy (3 points)
Here are the ten secondary schools in and around Preston that ranked the lowest, described as performing below average or well below average:
1. Penwortham Priory Academy
Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0JE | Penwortham Priory Academy was awarded a score of 18 out of 40 on The Telegraph's GCSE league table, making it well below average. | Google
2. Ashton Community Science College
Aldwych Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1SL | Ashton Community Science College was awarded a score of 20 out of 40 on The Telegraph's GCSE league table, making it below average. | Google
3. Christ the King Catholic High School
Lawrence Avenue, Preston, PR1 4LX | Christ the King Catholic High School was awarded a score of 18 out of 40 on The Telegraph's GCSE league table, making it below average. | Google
4. Fulwood Academy
Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9YR | Fulwood Academy was awarded a score of 17 out of 40 on The Telegraph's GCSE league table, making it well below average. | Google