Moor Park High School and Sixth Form

A good foundation school school in Lancashire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Moor Park High School and Sixth Form.

Preston, PR16DT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
50.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.19
English & Maths grade 4+ %
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 50.9%
Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
29 September 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Moor Park Avenue
Preston, PR16DT
Phone
1772795428
Website
moorpark.mp/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
119773
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Moor Park Avenue, Preston, PR1 6DT
Website
http://www.moorpark.mp/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
636 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
609
Free School Meals
49.4% (301 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
9.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
18.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
48%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
33 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
38 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
76
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
609 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

An academic curriculum Excellent teaching High expectations That every child is known Exemplary behaviour Quality enrichment

Facilities

Dedicated subject spaces including fully equipped engineering, technology and science suites Library fully resourced

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich, ambitious curriculum designed to provide all students with the knowledge and skills needed for exams, future careers, and citizenship Curriculum aligned with the National Curriculum but goes beyond and is tailored to students' needs and interests Focus on the 'substance of education' and 'powerful knowledge' Inclusive education with support for pupils with SEND; nurture groups; National Curriculum fully covered Extensive enrichment programme including Performing Arts Scholarship, Enrichment Week, trips, clubs Comprehensive careers, education, information, advice and guidance beginning in Year 7; Gatsby Benchmarks Curriculum implementation emphasizes collaboration, subject specialism, and external links (Teach First, Preston School Alliance, NCETM NW Maths Hub, Ambition Institute) Regular assessment and parental engagement, including GL assessments and two reports per year Personal Development and Wellbeing Programme (PDWB) covering Citizenship, Relationships and Sex Education, Health Education, Careers; taught via tutor time Library access and Accelerated Reader; enrichment and cultural capital embedded in curriculum and enrichment activities

Admissions Criteria

Moor Park High School and Sixth Form operates a Fair Banding admissions process with a 45-minute, multiple-choice assessment. There are five ability bands. The assessment is informal and not a pass/fail; it allocates pupils to an ability band as part of the admission process. The assessment occurs in October for year 6 students seeking a year 7 place. Applications are processed by Lancashire County Council; booking for the fair banding assessments is closed at the time of the page. The policy is described as Determined Admission Policy for 2026/27.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

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