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:
5. Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6PB | Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School was awarded a score of 21 out of 40 on The Telegraph's GCSE league table, making it below average. | Google
6. Walton-le-Dale High School
Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6RN | Walton-le-Dale High School was awarded a score of 14 out of 40 on The Telegraph's GCSE league table, making it well below average. | Google
7. Wellfield Academy
Yewlands Drive, Leyland, PR25 2TP | Wellfield Academy was awarded a score of 13 out of 40 on The Telegraph's GCSE league table, making it well below average. | Google
8. Carr HiII High SchooI
Royal Avenue, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2ST | Carr HiII High SchooI was awarded a score of 21 out of 40 on The Telegraph's GCSE league table, making it below average. | Google