The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (138% full)
- 72% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 72
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 71.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
17 official reports linked on this page, including 16 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Ainslie Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Roebuck School
Primary · 706m away
Abrar Academy
Independent · 792m away
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 1.0km away
Elms School
Special school · 1.3km away
Acorns Primary School
Special school · 1.3km away
Sherburn School
Special school · 1.3km away
Moorfield School
Special school · 1.3km away
Larches High School
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Moorbrook School's Ofsted rating?
Moorbrook School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moorbrook School?
Moorbrook School currently has 72 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moorbrook School take?
Moorbrook School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Moorbrook School?
Moorbrook School is in Preston, PR2 3DB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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