Broughton High School

Lancashire, United Kingdom


Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom
Type: Mainstream School
Phase: Secondary
Funding status: State - Community
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 11 - 16 years

About Broughton High School

Broughton High School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school situated in the village of Broughton, just north of the centre of Preston, Lancashire. It is a community state school that is a high-performing specialist college with Leading Edge specialism. An average size for a secondary school, the school will provide 900 places for students between the ages of 11-16, when fully subscribed.

The school was established in 1975 by Lancashire County Council and has previously gone by the name Broughton Business and Enterprise College due to its specialism in the topic. In 2014, the school became a National Teaching School.

Headteacher

Mr. David Botes

Values and Vision

Broughton is a school with a great sense of community and has a friendly and family-focused atmosphere. Its primary aim is to support and challenge its pupils in equal measures, ensuring that pupils can aspire, enjoy and achieve. It has strong values and high expectations and standards for its learners, resulting in an educational environment that never fails to get the best out of every child.

Ofsted

The Ofsted inspection in September 2022 graded Broughton High School as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas.  Ofsted gave Broughton High School some amazing feedback, stating that “Pupils enjoy each other’s company at social times. They smile and laugh a lot.” Pupils told inspectors that they love coming to Broughton High School. They described it as being part of a happy and safe family.  Ofsted feedback included:

- Pupils at this school are provided with an exceptional education.

- Pupils are kind and care about others.

- They know about, and value, each other’s differences.

- Pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

- Pupils are fully focused on learning in class.

- Their behaviour is exemplary.

- Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, benefit immensely from the vast extent and high quality of the extra-curricular experiences that leaders provide for them. There is something for everyone to join in and enjoy.

- All pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve extremely well.

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Location


Address: Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5JJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1772 863849