New Focus Education
Other independent special school · Ages 6–16 · Preston, Lancashire
New Focus Education is an independent special school in Preston, Lancashire for ages 6–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- Cottam Centre, Cottam Lane, Preston, PR2 1AF
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 6–16
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 17 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “The school welcomes pupils so that they settle quickly in their new environment.”
- “Pupils feel safe at school and start to make friends, some for the first time.”
- “Their attendance improves considerably.”
To improve
- “The school's systems for identifying and meeting pupils' needs lack precision.”
- “The school does not adapt the curriculum well enough to meet pupils' needs and address gaps in their basic knowledge and skills.”
- “The school's relationships and sex education policy does not have sufficient regard to statutory guidance.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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