Larches High School
URN: 119112 • Preston PR1 6AA
Overview
- Name
- Larches High School
- URN
- 119112
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christine Mitchell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772792412
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moor Park, Preston PR1 6AA
Summary
Larches High School is a pupil referral unit located in Preston, Lancashire, serving students who are unable to access mainstream education. With a capacity for 125 pupils, the school provides a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to meet individual needs. The ethos of Larches High is built on values such as empathy, responsibility, individuality, trust, respect, and empowerment, ensuring that every student feels valued and understood.
The curriculum at Larches High School is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, offering subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, and various vocational courses. The school focuses on personal development and aims to equip students with the skills necessary for future success. Additionally, Larches High promotes extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
Larches High School is committed to fostering positive relationships among students, staff, and families, ensuring a safe and welcoming atmosphere. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (72.40%), the school actively works to support its community and provide equal opportunities for all students.
The curriculum at Larches High School is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, offering subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, and various vocational courses. The school focuses on personal development and aims to equip students with the skills necessary for future success. Additionally, Larches High promotes extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
Larches High School is committed to fostering positive relationships among students, staff, and families, ensuring a safe and welcoming atmosphere. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (72.40%), the school actively works to support its community and provide equal opportunities for all students.
Useful links
- SENDIAS (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Attendance & Punctuality (download)
- Graduated Response to Attendance (download)
- Tiers of Intervention (download)
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Booklet 2024-25 (download)
- Parent/Carer Information (download)
- Admissions & Induction (other)
- Safeguarding Policy (other)
- Documents & Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kirkham Pear Tree School (67.3)
- Cedar Lodge School (65.3)
- Progress School (63.8)
- Bracken School (62.7)
- University of Central Lancashire (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 105
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 72.40
- Open date
- 1999-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 105 | 68 | 37 | 72.40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 105 | 66 | 39 | 71.40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 67 | 47 | 20 | 65.70 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 67 | 47 | 20 | 65.70 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 75 | 52 | 23 | 62.70 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 92 | 69 | 23 | 59.80 |
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