The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 66
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 34%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs S L Seddon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ash Grove, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6GY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School
Secondary · 495m away
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 789m away
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge
Primary · 927m away
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bridgeway School
Independent · 1.3km away
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lostock Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Coppice School's Ofsted rating?
The Coppice School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Coppice School?
The Coppice School currently has 66 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Coppice School take?
The Coppice School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is The Coppice School?
The Coppice School is in Preston, PR5 6GY, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Coppice School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Coppice School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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