The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 4–12
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 45
- Capacity
- 96%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Helen Rigby (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
March 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
February 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
April 2015 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
February 2012 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
September 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
September 2004 | Inspection
Location
Station Road, Salwick, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0YH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Oakfield House School a selective school?
Yes. Oakfield House School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Oakfield House School's Ofsted rating?
Oakfield House School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakfield House School?
Oakfield House School currently has 45 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakfield House School take?
Oakfield House School caters for pupils aged 4 to 12.
Where is Oakfield House School?
Oakfield House School is in Preston, PR4 0YH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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