Applebee Wood School
Applebee Wood School is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special sponsor led), ages 4–16, in Preston, PR5, in the Lancashire council area. It has 179 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (29 October 2024): Good in 1 area, Requires improvement in 1 area, Inadequate in 2 areas.
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Ofsted
Good in 1 area, Requires improvement in 1 area, Inadequate in 2 areas — inspected 29 October 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Inadequate |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Requires improvement |
Leadership and management | Inadequate |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 179 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 46.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 10.1% | 2025/26 |
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