About Us
"Pupils at this school are provided with an exceptional education. Clear and high ambitions are set for pupils, grounded in the school’s motto ‘achieving together.’ These ambitions are fully realised."
Ofsted, 2022
Broughton High School is an 11-16 mixed community high school which caters for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds. The school is situated in a very pleasant location on the northern outskirts of Preston and serves an extensive rural and suburban area. Our reputation is built upon the traditions of high academic standards, within a caring and supportive family environment, in which we place great emphasis on standards of positive relationships, hard work, great manners, impeccable behaviour, smart uniform and high attendance and punctuality.
At the last Ofsted inspection in September 2022, Broughton was judged to be an outstanding school in every respect:
The quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Overall Effectiveness Outstanding
Since opening in 1975, the school has established an excellent reputation within the area and is heavily over-subscribed each year.
The school has built up a strong academic tradition and enjoys an excellent reputation within the community and with local 16+ educational establishments. Pupils make progress at Broughton High School that is ‘Well Above’ the National Average. The percentage of pupils gaining 5 or more Grade 9 - Grade 4 GCSE passes has consistently been higher than both the county and national averages. In 2024, 84% of pupils achieved a Grade 4 or higher in both English and Maths. 91% of pupils passed English with a 9-4 Grade in Literature or Language. 88% of pupils passed Maths at Grade 4 or higher and 99% of pupils passed Biology, Chemistry and Physics at Grade 5 or higher.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum for pupils in both key stages. At Key Stage 3, in addition to the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum, the school delivers Drama and Personal, Social, Citizenship & Health Education. On admission to the school, pupils are placed in mixed ability tutor groups based upon information received from primary schools.
At Key Stage 4 pupils follow examination courses in the compulsory core curriculum of Maths, English (Language and Literature) and Science together with other various option courses. All pupils have the opportunity to fulfil the EBacc criteria and whilst we encourage pupils to pursue EBacc subjects, we do not insist on this.
Pupil support, guidance and welfare are a high priority within the school and as such, the school fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect children. The school’s Child Protection policy complies with both local and national guidance and is communicated to teaching and non-teaching staff, governors and outside agencies all of whom have a child protection role. A key figure is the Form Tutor whose responsibility is to know their pupils as fully as possible and to provide appropriate care and support. Heads of Year are responsible for the leadership and co-ordination of the work of Form Tutors.
Life at Broughton is not confined to academic study. Pupils have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. The school has excellent sporting facilities and pupils enjoy a wide range of sporting activities both internally and in regular competition against other schools and colleges. Music and Drama activities are popular with pupils of all ages and regular productions are very well supported. Other activities include a vibrant Library and reading culture, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, fieldwork and many trips to other countries on cultural, skiing, music and sport related trips. Indeed one of our most used phrases in school is ‘Get Involved’.
We encourage community involvement and the school enjoys the active support of the Parents, Teachers and Friends Association who organise a programme of activities for pupils and parents throughout the year as well as providing financial support for numerous school projects.
We believe that this is a school with its own unique “family” atmosphere and ethos. We have high standards and expectations and, through a culture of self-evaluation and improvement, we aim to continue to raise our standards and to improve the quality of education for all our pupils.
"Pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Pupils told inspectors that they love coming to Broughton High School. They described it as being part of a happy and safe family."
Ofsted, 2022