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Larches High School

Pupil referral unit · Preston · PR1 6AA

Ages 11–16 · 106 pupils · Lancashire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-06-09

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
106
Boys / girls
63 / 43
Free school meals
75.5%
FSM pupils
80
Gender
Mixed
School type
Pupil referral unit

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Pupil referral unit
Headteacher
Mrs Christine Mitchell

Location

Address
Moor Park, Blackpool Road
Postcode
PR1 6AA
Town
Preston
Local authority
Lancashire
District
Preston
Constituency
Preston
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

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

Mixed pupil referral unit, Ages 11–16, in Preston, Lancashire, 106 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 75.5%.

Open schools in Preston
180
Academies among open schools in Preston
21% (38)
Open schools in PR1
41
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.

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  • Acorns Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Preston · PR1 6AU · Lancashire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS20%
    • Absence13.7%
    • FSM39.8%

    0.0 miles away

  • Moor Park High School and Sixth Form

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Preston · PR1 6DT · Lancashire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att838.9
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+35%
    • Absence9.8%

    0.3 miles away

  • Deepdale Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Preston · PR1 6TD · Lancashire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM27.2%

    0.3 miles away

  • Kennington Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Preston · PR2 8ER · Lancashire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM27.2%

    0.4 miles away

  • The Olive School, Preston

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Free schools · Primary

    Preston · PR2 8DW · Lancashire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM15.2%

    0.5 miles away

  • Abrar Academy

    Other independent school

    Preston · PR1 1NA · Lancashire

    Ages 11–21

    • Att853.6
    • EM5+75%

    0.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Christine Mitchell
Telephone
01772792412
Website
http://www.larcheshigh.co.uk

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