Open Other Secondary Mixed

Carr Hill High School

Royal Avenue, Preston, PR4 2ST
Part of: EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
Region Map Compare Catchment Chances Nearby League Tables Similar Schools Website
Schools in England
National Education Directory
Carr Hill High School
Preston, PR4 2ST
841 Pupils
899 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
25.30% FSM %
437 Boys
404 Girls
About Carr Hill High School

Carr Hill High School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Preston, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 841 pupils on roll. School capacity: 899. Current headteacher: Ben Layzell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Fylde
Parliamentary Constituency Fylde
Ward Kirkham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Opened 01-09-2024
UKPRN 10095473
URN 150966
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Joanne Shepherd Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Wendy Bridson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 09/05/2022 — N/A
Nathan Anderson Local Governor 24/02/2026 24/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Mr Dan Churm Local Governor 23/02/2022 23/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Tina Cooper Local Governor 01/09/2024 26/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Helen Fenwick Local Governor 05/11/2025 05/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carol Hayes Local Governor 01/09/2024 25/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Karli Johnson Local Governor 05/11/2025 05/11/2029 Elected by parents
Natalie Lewis Local Governor 26/02/2025 26/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alison Salisbury Local Governor 06/11/2023 06/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Colin Smy Local Governor 06/11/2023 12/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Darren Thornhill Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Kirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary School
0.51 km • Preston
Other
Kirkham Pear Tree School
0.74 km • Preston
Other
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School
1.13 km • Preston
Other
The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham
1.14 km • Preston
Other
Kirkham Grammar School
1.4 km • Preston
Other
Linton School
1.49 km •
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Carr Hill High School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Preston, Lancashire.
Carr Hill High School has 841 pupils, with a capacity of 899.
Carr Hill High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Carr Hill High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Carr Hill High School is Mr Ben Layzell.
Carr Hill High School is at Royal Avenue, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2ST, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Carr Hill High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Carr Hill High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ben Layzell
Royal Avenue, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2ST
01772682008
www.carrhillschool.com
Location
PR4 2ST  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
View on DfE GIAS Ofsted Report Compare this School Check Catchment Chances Similar Schools in Lancashire School Website
Quick Summary
URN 150966
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
© 2026 Schools in England. All rights reserved — Open Government Licence.
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!