Our Lady's Catholic High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Our Lady's Catholic High School
Address: St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood
Town/City: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR2 3SQ
Telephone Number: 01772 326900
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Charnock
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 902 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.8%

Location and administration

URN: 119779
DfE Number: 888/4606
UKPRN: 10016881
UPRN: 100012749623
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Preston (E07000123)
Constituency: Preston (E14001433)
Electoral Ward: Cadley (E05012195)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)

Easting & Northing: 352285E, 431936N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 55.89" N 2° 43' 31.7" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQ7JF+VR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston (0.1km)
  2. Fulwood Academy (0.7km)
  3. Queen's Drive Primary School (0.7km)
  4. St Pius X Preparatory School (1.0km)
  5. Moorbrook School (1.1km)
  6. The Roebuck School (1.2km)
  7. Ingol Community Primary School (1.3km)
  8. Corpus Christi Catholic High School (1.3km)
  9. Harris Primary School (1.3km)
  10. Pool House Community Primary School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Mrs Rachel Ballard - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Ms Pamela Baxter - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 March 2029.
  • Mrs Joanne Beesley - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Mr Mark FitzGibbon - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
  • Mr Tim Gavell - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Holden - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 May 2029.
  • Mrs Jillian Holohan - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
  • Mrs Charlotte Jackson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Elaine Kane - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 February 2029.
  • Mr Adrian Metcalf - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mr Neil Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 October 2026.
  • Mr Mark Murray - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Ms Lisa Pearl - Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2026.
  • Ms Pamela Stott - Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2027.
  • Mrs Kath Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 4 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 January 2028.
  • Mrs Sonya Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2030.
  • Mr Shaun Waddington - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 September 2030.
  • Mr Rob Wilcock - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 January 2028.