66
Pupils · 2024/25
14%
EAL · 2024/25
30%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 22/05/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLancashire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Coppice School · All-through · Lancashire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
66
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
14%
FSM eligible
36%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
13%
Persistent absence
30%
Contact
Address
Ash Grove, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6GY
Local authority
Lancashire
Website
Telephone
Email
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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 | 66 | 7.3 | 100% | 14% | 36% | 13% | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 66 | 7.2 | 100% | 12% | 34% | 17% | 38% |
| 2022/23 | 65 | 7.1 | 100% | 11% | 39% | 16% | 41% |
| 2021/22 | 65 | 5.8 | 100% | 11% | 40% | 17% | 53% |
| 2020/21 | 64 | 6.3 | 100% | 11% | 33% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 64 | 9.1 | 100% | 9% | 39% | 9% | 29% |
| 2017/18 | 67 | 7.2 | 100% | 9% | 38% | 8% | 27% |
| 2016/17 | 59 | 5.3 | 100% | 12% | 38% | 8% | 22% |
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