168
Pupils · 2024/25
12%
EAL · 2024/25
18%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Local authorityLancashire
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusClosed
Overview of Applebee Wood Community Specialist School · All-through · Lancashire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
168
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.6
EAL
12%
FSM eligible
50%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
18%
Contact
Address
Far Croft, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5SS
Local authority
Lancashire
Website
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Telephone
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 168 | 7.6 | 100% | 12% | 50% | 8% | 18% |
| 2023/24 | 161 | 7.1 | 100% | 11% | 52% | 10% | 21% |
| 2022/23 | 155 | 8.3 | 100% | 10% | 51% | 8% | 20% |
| 2021/22 | 138 | 9.0 | 100% | 8% | 54% | 7% | 17% |
| 2020/21 | 112 | 7.9 | 100% | 7% | 56% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 107 | 7.8 | 100% | 6% | 56% | 6% | 18% |
| 2017/18 | 103 | 8.2 | 100% | 8% | 59% | 6% | 19% |
| 2016/17 | 91 | 7.7 | 100% | 8% | 59% | 7% | 22% |
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