Kirkham Pear Tree School
URN: 119887 • Preston PR4 2HA
Overview
- Name
- Kirkham Pear Tree School
- URN
- 119887
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Walker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01772683609
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 29 Station Road, Preston PR4 2HA
Summary
Kirkham Pear Tree School is a community special school located in Preston, Lancashire, catering to children and young people aged 2-19 with severe, profound, and multiple learning difficulties. With a current enrolment of 112 pupils, the school operates with a capacity of 110 and has a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (40.60%).
The school prides itself on providing a highly personalised curriculum that is built on strong relationships within the school community. The dedicated staff and excellent facilities support an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. The school's ethos emphasises continuous learning, courage, and collaboration, ensuring that all members of the community are engaged in the educational process.
Parents can find a wealth of information on the school's website, including details about classes, term dates, and events. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to reach out for further information or support.
The school prides itself on providing a highly personalised curriculum that is built on strong relationships within the school community. The dedicated staff and excellent facilities support an inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. The school's ethos emphasises continuous learning, courage, and collaboration, ensuring that all members of the community are engaged in the educational process.
Parents can find a wealth of information on the school's website, including details about classes, term dates, and events. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to reach out for further information or support.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cedar Lodge School (65.3)
- Progress School (63.8)
- Bracken School (62.7)
- University of Central Lancashire (58.7)
- Royal Cross Primary School (58.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 110
- Pupils
- 112
- Boys
- 81
- Girls
- 31
- FSM %
- 40.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 112 | 81 | 31 | 110 | 40.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 103 | 76 | 27 | 110 | 41.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 101 | 75 | 26 | 94 | 39.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 101 | 75 | 26 | 94 | 39.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 99 | 69 | 30 | 94 | 35.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 100 | 68 | 32 | 94 | 30.00 |
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