Best secondary schools in Preston (2026)
Preston has 5 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Preston Muslim Girls High School, in the top 11% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 45.2, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Preston has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 11% in England |
Preston Muslim Girls High School Preston · Girls · Muslim |
57.6 | 56.2 | 58% | No rating | |
2 Top 18% in England |
Eden Boys' School, Preston Preston · Boys · Muslim |
52.5 | 49.8 | 68% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 30% in England |
Ashton Community Science College Preston |
42.3 | 44.6 | 38% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 19% in England |
Moor Park High School Preston |
39.3 | 39.3 | 31% | Report card | |
5 Bottom 6% in England |
Christ The King Catholic High School Preston · Roman Catholic |
35.9 | 35.9 | 20% | Inadequate |
Other towns in Lancashire
- Accrington
- Bamber Bridge
- Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)
- Blackpool
- Burnley
- Chorley
- Colne
- Darwen
- Fulwood
- Lancaster
- Leyland
- Orrell
- Penwortham
- Rawtenstall
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What is the best secondary school in Preston?
On exam results over the last three years, Preston Muslim Girls High School is the top-ranked secondary school in Preston, in the top 11% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.