New Focus Education
New Focus Education is a special or alternative provision school (Other independent special school), ages 6–16, in Preston, PR2, in the Lancashire council area. It has 17 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (17 March 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 5 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 1 area, Needs attention in 5 areas — inspected 17 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 17 | 2025/26 |
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