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OpenURN 131479

Hillside Specialist School and College

Community special school · Preston · PR3 3XB

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Age range

Ages 3–19

Pupils

117

Local authority

Lancashire

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a 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 community special school, Ages 3–19, in Preston, Lancashire, 117 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 38.6%.

Open schools in Preston
180
Academies among open schools in Preston
21% (38)
Open schools in PR3
39
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 PR3

Overview

School type
Community special school
Age range
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
131479

Location

Address
Ribchester Road, Longridge
Postcode
PR3 3XB
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
117
Boys / girls
88 / 29
School capacity
99
Capacity fill
117 / 99 (118%)
Free school meals
38.6%
FSM pupils
39
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Community special school

Contact

Telephone
01772782205
Website
http://www.hillside.lancs.sch.uk

Official links