Applebee Wood Community Specialist School
URN: 119880 • Preston PR5 5SS
Overview
- Name
- Applebee Wood Community Specialist School
- URN
- 119880
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open, but proposed to close
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Cockerill (Interim) (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772336976
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Far Croft, Preston PR5 5SS
Summary
Applebee Wood Community Specialist School, located in Preston, Lancashire, is a community special school catering to students with generic learning difficulties. With a current enrolment of 168 pupils, the school operates with a capacity of 169 and provides a nurturing environment for children who have Education Health and Care Plans. The school’s ethos is centred around creating a safe and supportive atmosphere where all students can thrive and develop essential life skills.
The dedicated staff at Applebee Wood are committed to delivering an inspiring and enriched curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of each child. Emphasising trauma-informed practices, the school prioritises safety, trust, and empowerment, ensuring that students receive the specialised care they require. Small class sizes facilitate personalised attention, fostering self-awareness and confidence among pupils.
Applebee Wood values strong partnerships with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in the educational journey. The school encourages community involvement and collaboration, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for adulthood while promoting a sense of belonging and resilience.
The dedicated staff at Applebee Wood are committed to delivering an inspiring and enriched curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of each child. Emphasising trauma-informed practices, the school prioritises safety, trust, and empowerment, ensuring that students receive the specialised care they require. Small class sizes facilitate personalised attention, fostering self-awareness and confidence among pupils.
Applebee Wood values strong partnerships with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in the educational journey. The school encourages community involvement and collaboration, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary for adulthood while promoting a sense of belonging and resilience.
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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
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 169
- Pupils
- 168
- Boys
- 126
- Girls
- 42
- FSM %
- 50.00
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 168 | 126 | 42 | 169 | 50.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 161 | 121 | 40 | 147 | 50.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 138 | 113 | 25 | 147 | 45.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 138 | 113 | 25 | 45.40 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 112 | 93 | 19 | 45.50 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 110 | 93 | 17 | 43.60 |
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