Best 3 Secondary schools in Fylde – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham (Secondary) in Lytham St Annes; Carr Hill High School (Secondary) in Preston — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham and Carr Hill High School. They are secondary phase and voluntary aided school and academy sponsor led type located around Lytham St Annes, Lancashire and Preston, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham), published Feb 2014. The lowest is 3 (Carr Hill High School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Carr Hill High School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 850, combined total ≈ 1,650, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–25–30%; all within the Education Partnership Trust trust.

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Attribute	St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham FY8 4JL	Carr Hill High School PR4 2ST
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Lytham St Annes Lancashire FY8 4JL	Preston Lancashire PR4 2ST
Latest Ofsted	2 22 Feb 2014	3 2 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	825	899
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	Education Partnership Trust
Website	www.stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk	—
Telephone	01253737174	01772682008
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham

FY8 4JL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Lytham St Annes
Lancashire
FY8 4JL
Ofsted: 2 22 Feb 2014
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01253737174

Carr Hill High School

PR4 2ST

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Preston
Lancashire
PR4 2ST
Ofsted: 3 2 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Education Partnership Trust
Website: —
Telephone: 01772682008

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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