Intelligence snapshot
Demand
Places likely available
Capacity
86% — Moderately filled
Admissions
Standard admissions
Sixth form
Available here
Quick takeaway
86% capacity.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
Key points for parents
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Capacity
- Pupils
- 12
- Capacity
- 86%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Cara Vaughan (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection reports
Official linksNational standing
Outstanding is the 1st highest Ofsted rating — grade 1 of 4.
Standard inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Outstanding
March 2020 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
April 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Inspection
Standard inspection
July 1999 | Inspection
Location
Gough Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6AQ
Town setting
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