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Preston Muslim Girls High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Preston Muslim Girls High School
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Preston Muslim Girls High School
- Secondary
- Preston PR1 5BY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: All pupils achieve exceptionally well from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The conduct of the pupils is exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Substantial support and high-quality professional development for new teachers.
Current Educational Practices: High-quality CPD ensures teaching remains excellent.
Strengths and Challenges: Outstanding teaching is highly attuned to assessing needs; some spelling inaccuracies persist.
Opportunities for Involvement: Strong home-school communications supported by a pastoral team.
Communication: School changing reporting method for greater clarity.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are carefully listened to by school leaders.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work well with parents and stakeholders to address issues quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: High-quality CPD and rigorous spelling checks to maintain teaching standards.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel completely safe; bullying is rare and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral system and policies ensure safety and support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities making a profound difference to pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils embrace all opportunities, balancing academics with extracurriculars.
Outdoor Facilities: Uses local facilities due to space constraints.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive and independent careers education program.
Preparation for Sixth Form: All pupils well-prepared for next steps, moving on to employment, education, or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: High expectations ensure SEND pupils flourish alongside peers.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of qualifications providing a high stepping-off point for next phase of education.
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Preston Muslim Girls High School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls, Muslim school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 599 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Since we originally started our school in 1989, operating out of an old industrial building with just the most basic amenities but with tonnes of energy, ambition, drive, and dedication, it has been an exciting and fulfilling adventure.
Our goal was, and still is, to offer our students a world-class educational experience while also fostering their spiritual and social development and assisting them in becoming respected members of society through the teachings of Islam.
Since those early days, we've evolved and grown, and today we're happy to have relocated to our brand-new school facilities in Deepdale, close to Preston's city centre, with great access to amenities and public transportation.
The school has been constructed to include the best educational technology and learning spaces available today, as well as a number of crucial characteristics associated with our Islamic faith, like richly carpeted hallways and prayer rooms where students can pray the Zohar Salah in a comfortable setting during the colder months.
In keeping with our progressive philosophy, PMGHS has made significant investments to develop an ICT suite that is genuinely exceptional. We firmly believe in the benefits of e-learning.
Additionally, our facilities provide complete Wi-Fi connectivity, and all teaching spaces have the newest interactive projectors to encourage effective, individualised learning.
We are adamant that this extensive extracurricular programme, coupled with our Islamic principles, aids in the development of girls into the well-rounded, caring citizens that all parents wish for their daughters to become.
We have been Lancashire's top-performing secondary school for progress over the past three years.
Our progress score increased this year, and the school is currently ranked 11th in the nation.
Mahima Firdous is the student who has made the most improvement; on average, she has advanced nearly three grades beyond what was anticipated of her.
The top grades 7, 8, and 9 (which are comparable to grades A and A*) made up more than half of all grades earned.
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Our goal was, and still is, to offer our students a world-class educational experience while also fostering their spiritual and social development and assisting them in becoming respected members of society through the teachings of Islam.
Since those early days, we've evolved and grown, and today we're happy to have relocated to our brand-new school facilities in Deepdale, close to Preston's city centre, with great access to amenities and public transportation.
The school has been constructed to include the best educational technology and learning spaces available today, as well as a number of crucial characteristics associated with our Islamic faith, like richly carpeted hallways and prayer rooms where students can pray the Zohar Salah in a comfortable setting during the colder months.
In keeping with our progressive philosophy, PMGHS has made significant investments to develop an ICT suite that is genuinely exceptional. We firmly believe in the benefits of e-learning.
Additionally, our facilities provide complete Wi-Fi connectivity, and all teaching spaces have the newest interactive projectors to encourage effective, individualised learning.
We are adamant that this extensive extracurricular programme, coupled with our Islamic principles, aids in the development of girls into the well-rounded, caring citizens that all parents wish for their daughters to become.
We have been Lancashire's top-performing secondary school for progress over the past three years.
Our progress score increased this year, and the school is currently ranked 11th in the nation.
Mahima Firdous is the student who has made the most improvement; on average, she has advanced nearly three grades beyond what was anticipated of her.
The top grades 7, 8, and 9 (which are comparable to grades A and A*) made up more than half of all grades earned.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.1 | - | 7.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 66% | 63% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 97% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.57 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 86% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.68 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 100 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 85% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 7 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 7 | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 23 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 17 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.66 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 75 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 75% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 8 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% 2 | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 92% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 50% 1 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 68% 12 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.13 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 75 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 76% | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 51% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 55 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Preston Muslim Girls High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1