The Coppice School is a not applicable school in Preston, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Coppice School currently has around 66 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60.6% boys and 39.4% girls. Around 34.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 17.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Ash Grove, Preston, PR5 6GY |
| Website: | www.coppice.lancs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01772336342 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs S L Seddon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119893 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/11/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 68 |
| Number of Pupils: | 66 |
| Number of Boys: | 40 |
| Number of Girls: | 26 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 17.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 37.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.20% | 49 |
| Other Asian | 7.60% | 5 |
| Indian | 3.00% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 1.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Larch Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GX | - not rated | 98 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School Brownedge Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6TA | - not rated | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamber Bridge Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School Wesley Street , Bamber Bridge PR5 6NN | - not rated | 943 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School Severn Drive , Walton-le-Dale PR5 4TD | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton-le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | - not rated | 529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | 2out of 4 | 529 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6PB | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Community High School and Arts College Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppice School Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ | - not rated | 2,641 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ribble Autism School Emily Street , Lostock Hall PR5 5SZ | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Tree School - A Scope School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.