The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 115
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Paul Leaper (Acting Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ribchester Road, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3XB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrook View School
Independent · 1.3km away
Beacon Reach
Independent · 1.3km away
Longridge Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Cecilia's RC High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Longridge High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Barnacre Road Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hillside Specialist School and College's Ofsted rating?
Hillside Specialist School and College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hillside Specialist School and College?
Hillside Specialist School and College currently has 115 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hillside Specialist School and College take?
Hillside Specialist School and College caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Hillside Specialist School and College?
Hillside Specialist School and College is in Preston, PR3 3XB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hillside Specialist School and College have a sixth form?
Yes, Hillside Specialist School and College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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