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OpenURN 152064

Applebee Wood School

Academy special sponsor led · Preston · PR5 5SS

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Age range

Ages 4–16

Pupils

179

Local authority

Lancashire

Age range

Ages 4–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special sponsor led, Ages 4–16, in Preston, Lancashire, 179 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 46.9%.

Open schools in Preston
180
Academies among open schools in Preston
21% (38)
Open schools in PR5
24
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in PrestonNear PR5

Overview

School type
Academy special sponsor led
Age range
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
152064

Location

Address
Far Croft, Lostock Hall
Postcode
PR5 5SS
Town
Preston
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Lancashire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
179
Boys / girls
133 / 46
School capacity
169
Capacity fill
179 / 169 (106%)
Free school meals
46.9%
FSM pupils
84
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: THE SEA VIEW TRUST
Academy trust
THE SEA VIEW TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01772336976
Website
https://www.applebeewood.co.uk/

Official links