Just champion... that’s the Broughton High School gymnastic squads. Pictured here is the victorious under 16s squad, who won their section, and the under 14s, who finished fourth in the Preston Schools Championships. Their combined marks were enough to give them the overall championship.placeholder image
Just champion... that’s the Broughton High School gymnastic squads. Pictured here is the victorious under 16s squad, who won their section, and the under 14s, who finished fourth in the Preston Schools Championships. Their combined marks were enough to give them the overall championship.

45 timeless photos from 1970s and 80s Preston high schools that you’ll remember

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 15th Oct 2025, 08:39 GMT

Let’s take a look at Preston’s academic institutions in eras gone by.

These amazing pictures reflect school life in the 1970s and 1980s in Preston’s high schools - do you recognise anyone?

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All the pomp and glitter of a 'Last Night at the Proms' performance has been captured on record by a Preston school orchestra. The 75 keen young pupils at Ashton High School have just become recording musicians with the release of their record - called The Ashton Promenade Concerts

45. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s

All the pomp and glitter of a 'Last Night at the Proms' performance has been captured on record by a Preston school orchestra. The 75 keen young pupils at Ashton High School have just become recording musicians with the release of their record - called The Ashton Promenade Concerts Photo: RETRO

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Third year pupils from Our Lady High School, off Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston were taking part in an industry day, in conjunction with representatives from some of the major employers in the county. Pictured with some of the pupils is Pete Macartney of NWWA

46. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s

Third year pupils from Our Lady High School, off Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston were taking part in an industry day, in conjunction with representatives from some of the major employers in the county. Pictured with some of the pupils is Pete Macartney of NWWA Photo: RETRO

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Children and staff from Northlands and Parklands High Schools, many of them in fancy dress, were taking part in a Sports Aid 88 worldwide charity run, on Preston's Moor Park

47. Preston schools in the 1970s and 1980s

Children and staff from Northlands and Parklands High Schools, many of them in fancy dress, were taking part in a Sports Aid 88 worldwide charity run, on Preston's Moor Park Photo: RETRO

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